Pa. barber code . old style straight razor are fine, as with all barber tools you must follow proper sanitation & sterlization. 1st rule of any professional barber is to protect the health of his client and himself! The sanitizing of the razor has it's own effect on the edge let alone general use. That's why I'm looking for what razors are relative easy to sharpen and hold a good edge? All help is greatly appreciated and will only give me more info on this subject, helping me choose without trial and error! Looking for razors that give a better shave than a shavette