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

Sorry for the late response, but I would say that since I dont personally use the shavettes on just beards but instead mostly on necklines and around the ears, that I could get around 5 customers worth of shaves with a double edge blade, and more than double that with a injector type or feather artist blade. I prefer those blades, and I have every shavette you can purchase. I tend to use the Hess Ezy shave razor and the Charles Monsieur razor the most which both use personna injector blades. I like the weight they have and they are built much better than most double edge type blade razors. If I do a face shave, I always use my feather artist dx razor.

Magpie, if you are running into barbers who are working in shops or at home or wherever without a license please by all means report them! Barber shops often hire friends and family who know the trade but arent licensed as a barber. These men and women are a disgrace to any true barber, not only are they putting out a bad name for those who are licensed but they are also doing something illegal. I am not ok with that, I cant lie I didnt enjoy my 1200 hours of barber school, but I did it because I respect the trade and wanted to do things the right way. I know shops that hire these non-licensed barbers and have no problem calling the state and letting them know about it.

Also for those who were wondering where to purchase these razors, I usually check Amazon first they are always priced well on amazon. If you dont find what you want on amazon Apopka barber supply is my main source. sally beauty supply sells them as well, but other than sally most supply stores will require you to have a barber license to purchase them.

Saw this on the bay:
2 x Salon Straight Cut Throat Shaving Razor Disposable | eBay

Looks like what you want?

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

Originally Posted by Geezer

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

I believe it is that way in the majority of states anymore. Different world since all of the new viruses and antibiotic resistant bugs out there. CDC just reported three new ones that are killing lots of folks and no antibiotics to help. Say we are moving into the "post antibiotic age."

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.