Thread: blade antiseptic

Originally Posted by detroyt

Laws very from state to state. Generally barbers use disposables because it is easier than conventional straight razors in term of upkeep and sensitization. In Michigan is is legal to use a conventional straight razor and strop however brushes are not permitted. I have found that the best alternative is to use Lucky Tiger Molle brushless shaving cream in conjunction with hot lather from a latherizer.

+1 here. Here in PA, we are allowed to use traditional straights on customers. In fact, each barber shop is REQUIRED BY LAW to provide 2 razors, and a strop for each Barber employed in that shop. Just like detroyt, we cannot use brushes, and have to make due with canned cream, or a latherizer.

Originally Posted by kevbell

That's three of us in school!...Avatar and Detroyt, how far in are you? I started school in Merrillville, Indiana on Feb. 2. Scott, your input as a working barber will be highly valued. I wonder if there re others....

Maybe there should be a barber's corner here, or something.

Detroyt, haven't I seen you posting aver at the Barber Pole, also? Scott, have you visited there? It's a barbers, forum.

I haven't done much posting anywhere lately. Too busy driving and studying.

See 'ya around,

Kevin

I started school up here in Camp Hill, PA on Feb. 16 of this year. Will be done the beginning of December, and should take my boards that month if I'm ready for them I'm gonna have to look up this "Barber Pole" site...sounds interesting, but I doubt I'll find much time to post being busy with school and my son

I'd love to hear how your school operates Kevin

My way around it all, is to bring my own. As long as I am providing the barber with my personal tools, they can perform the services with them.

However its a bit of a pain in the ass to carry around the mug and brush and strop. But I typically can pocket 2 straights, and take them along with no problems. (of course the cops could give me grief for concealed weapons!)

Some barbers have never even used a real straight, and get all nervous. But mostly I try to find old timers, who usually smile a happy smile at the thought of shaving a guy with both the appreciation, and the tools!

The shaves I've had at Trumpers have both been with Feather type razors, but using the same brush and soap as everyone else. AFAIK, the barber only has to change the blade between each shave, but can still use the same brush and soap.

I'm going to have to try bringing in my own razor and strop next time though! I like the idea of handing a TI or Wacker to the barber and getting a shave with it. I'll have to phone them up and make sure they are happy to do it before I go next time.