Heljestrands was a Swedish knife manufacturing company from Eskilstuna. The company was founded in 1808 by Olof Heljestrand (1781-1837). After his death in 1837, the firm was taken over by his first son Nils Fredrik (1808-1868) and subsequently by his son Carl Viktor (1819-1861), I think this is where the name C.V. comes from. The company was run by descendants until 1980 when produciton, and the company, ceased. Besides razors, knives, cork screws, nail pliers and scissors was produced. This Swedish maker and their razor were very popular and discussed on the intenet, many guys aquiring lots of these as they enjoy them so much.
We fitted this little rascal with Hardekool scales. Cutting length is 66 mm, the weight 33 grams and the height just over 1/2 inch, with a bevel angle of around 12 degrees. The blade is very well preserved and it took a nice, uniform bevel.
*Vintage/rat razors are priced according to model and availability, time spent cleaning and reconditioning them, and also time spent getting the edge into a shave ready condition (some are preserved as is, or sold as is for the new owner to sharpen) Please enquire if you need additional work done to this razor prior to purchase.
All straight razors will require a stropping on leather after its first use. Pics are unedited (for detail) and provide a true image of the condition of the razor.