What to use as Beard trimmer

**kwlfca** · 03-23-2013, 03:43 AM

Yes :l...I have an electric too but I think the point of this place is to get back to a more classic means of personal grooming lol
I'm a fan of anything that Mr. Natty (aka Matt Raine) uses or does.
Is yours self sharpening as well Mcbladescar?
I'd imagine you'd develop quite the grip after using one!
Mr. Natty made a quip along the lines of if you get punched in the face by a barber who uses one, you're sure to know about it!
Here's the the vid if anyone's interested!

**Mcbladescar** · 03-23-2013, 01:03 PM

I'm told my Oster is "self sharpening" I cant confirm that though and even though mine is quite old (about 1958 or so) it still cuts really well.
The side of the clipper has a large screw which secures a spring that you can unscrew a bit and the relieve some of the tension force required to squeeze it so mind operates quite easily. It is kinda fun to use.

Mike

**kwlfca** · 03-23-2013, 03:12 PM

They look quite neat! Maybe my girlfriend will buy me one for my birthday

**thebigspendur** · 03-23-2013, 10:45 PM

Those were used in the days before electric trimmers. Those were called clippers. if the barber didn't replace the heads on a regular basis they would pull and really hurt. I have a vintage Dorko piece. if you buy one make sure it's vintage. Anything produced recent (if any are) will be like toys.

**kwlfca** · 03-23-2013, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Those were used in the days before electric trimmers. Those were called clippers. if the barber didn't replace the heads on a regular basis they would pull and really hurt. I have a vintage Dorko piece. if you buy one make sure it's vintage. Anything produced recent (if any are) will be like toys.

Any idea how you'd go about maintaining/replacing a head? The ones that Matt Raine (aka Mr. Natty) uses are self sharpening.
He said his date to the first world war and that they were used in the trenches.
How would a pair be self sharpening anyway? I'm quite curious as to the mechanics behind it.
Other than being vintage, what should I look for if I decide to get one?

**thebigspendur** · 03-24-2013, 08:15 PM

To my knowledge they were not self sharpening. The heads are made to be replaced when needed.

To tell you the truth when they started to replace them with electrics I was very glad cause I hated to have my hair cut by them back in the day and the only reason I bought one was because i just wanted to be able to look at this thing I hated and feared as a kid. Do yourself a favor and use an electric trimmer.

**32t** · 03-24-2013, 11:18 PM

Get yourself one of these.

Clipper Blade Sharpener- Manual System- THE SHOP, INC. - YouTube

**stonebraker** · 03-24-2013, 11:32 PM

My pops would use one like this when his batteries would run low or he couldnt find the charger. I am sure it was a PITA, but im sure this is would be considered old school.
Vintage Durham Duplex Straight Razor Hair Trimmer Original Box Celluloid Handle | eBay

**kwlfca** · 03-24-2013, 11:41 PM

I wonder, could you just send your clippers to someone to have them sharpened lol

**32t** · 03-24-2013, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by kwlfca

I wonder, could you just send your clippers to someone to have them sharpened lol

And miss the opportunity to spend thousands on tools to sharpen a $4.00 antique?

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