He was born in “Västra Ryd socken [sv], (Upplands-Bro Kommun) Stockholms län” (English: Västra Ryd Parish (Upplands-Bro municipality) [sv], Stockholm County), a region known for grand estates and hosting military regiments.
The company published advertisement for wealthy socialites and was made out of silk, letter and had marbled cuts.
[4] Bertil Almqvist, another friend of the three, was responsible for the publication's art and page design.
[5] Evert Taube and Helin had already prior to the guest articles been acquainted by both being friends of Paul Toll.
Other contributors to Masculinum included illustrator Adolf Hallman, songwriter Einar Moberg, and author Harry Martinson.