Thread: mystery razors (I can't find what I'm looking for)

The truth is that I do usually use a new blade for each customer. But at times I dont, and if that is the case what I do is stick the razor into my barbacide jar let it sit in between customers and wipe it down before use. again I like to use new blades each customer, but when you are busy sometimes it makes it easier to do it that way. And to be honest I dont think that many barbers do actually change the blade each time, I dont want to speak for them but from what i have seen it seems that they dont. And as far as straights go for being used on customers, I have been told so many different reasons why we cannot use them. Mainly that they can spread disease and such, but I think the reason they arent used is because of the maintenance involved with using them. It is sometimes easier to change a blade then it would be to strop/hone a razor in between every customer. At my shop we dont do many face shaves, we mainly use our shavettes for shaving around the ears and neckline. If I had the choice I would use a true straight razor, but my boss prefers we dont due to the suspicion of them spreading disease? I will look into that for you Walt because I am curious to see if that is a state to state law or just applies to every professional?

Originally Posted by barberbrett

nd as far as straights go for being used on customers, I have been told so many different reasons why we cannot use them. Mainly that they can spread disease and such, but I think the reason they arent used is because of the maintenance involved with using them. It is sometimes easier to change a blade then it would be to strop/hone a razor in between every customer.

I looked through the Florida statutes on barbering and could find no regulation that forbid the use of traditional straight razors. It seems to come down to the barber's preference. It seems to me that it would add to the ambiance/mystique of the barber shop to have a strop hanging from the chair and a barber who knew how to use it. I remember, as a kid, watching in awe as Don Alexander, my barber, gave his razor 10 or 12 leathery thwacks before shaving the back of a customer's neck. Wouldn't it be just as quick to strop a razor before use than fumbling around trying to insert an injector blade into a cheesey shavette?

regards - Walt

Each state seems to have their own statute about straight razors since the HIV became prevalent.
According to a local barber (WI) a real straight is illegal and only single use blades are allowed.
~Richard

try the md barber "Sicilian" it looks like what youre looking for....

Originally Posted by babrbern00b

Hey guys, I'm new here, new to straight razors, and new to barbering in general.
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There are millions like these, but my hold up comes in when I try and find one that only exposes
the blade edge and not the corners. I know they exist, I've seen them around in shops a lot, But now that I need one I can't find it...

I looked at shavettes and I don't think thats what I'm looking for. Can anybody point me in the right direction please?

Ask a barber.... or hairdresser.

You are not looking for a shaving razor but you are looking
for the tool used to give a "razor cut".

The tools often protect the customer by hiding the edge behind a comb like
affair.

One possible option is the Feather Artist razor.
Caution there are four types of Feather blade... I think only
one of their blades does what you want. Drop this into a
search engine:
"Artist Club ProGuard Blade"


For home haircutting, a razor-comb is easy to use.
How To Use A Razor Comb | LIVESTRONG.COM
Most stores with a pharmacy or beauty-supply stores will carry a razor-comb.