Thread: recommendations please

Originally Posted by ubet

Not to hijack, and this is a dumb question, but why are you guys using disposable blades instead of the real thing? Wont the students have to know how to strop a razor etc after they graduate?

I reckon it is because most areas have regulations in place that basically prohibits use of proper straights nowadays.
As I understand it, it's because of the risk of contamination and the spreading of various diseases. Hepatitis and what not..

Originally Posted by Birnando

I reckon it is because most areas have regulations in place that basically prohibits use of proper straights nowadays.
As I understand it, it's because of the risk of contamination and the spreading of various diseases. Hepatitis and what not..

That is correct.

Originally Posted by ubet

Not to hijack, and this is a dumb question, but why are you guys using disposable blades instead of the real thing? Wont the students have to know how to strop a razor etc after they graduate?

Mississippi is one of those states that requires barbers to use disposable blades, according to my instructor; I think the actual statute is a little vague. So, for the meantime that is what I'll use. Not overly happy about that, but it is what it is.