A question about barbershop history
Hello all!
I am an fledgling independent filmmaker and am currently working on a short (20-min.) script that takes place in a barbershop. It's based on an old stage play, set in 1900. However, I hope to update this to the early-to-mid 1950s (period pieces are more difficult to costume, etc. and cost more to produce.)
My question is about the use of straight razors in barbershops (in the U.S.).
I know the safety razor was being used by the 1950s by the consumer, but were they widely used by barbers? Or were most barbers still using straight razors? The barber in this story MUST use a straight razor. If I can update the story it will make things easier, but I want to get the history right.
Many thanks!