Razors
Which razor is illegal to use in California?
Conventional Straight Razor
What is more durable? Cast shears or forged shears? Why?
Forged. They are heated and compressed, hammered, or "forged" into shape and made to last longer and be more durable than cast shears that sit in a mold.
After ____ a conventional razor, you should test the sharpness on the moistened thumb.
honing
Are gloves considered to be a personal "tool of the trade" for barbers?
no, they are used for safety and infection control
Which razor eliminates honing and stropping?
changeable blade razor
What is the term for transferring the comb to the opposite hand after combing to facilitate haircutting?
palming the comb
The ____ of a razor is measured either in eighths or sixteenths of an inch.
width
The wedge and ____ grind are the two general types of grind.
concave
Natural hones are cut from ____.
natural rock formations
What is the difference between a barber chair and a styling chair
A styling chair does not have a head rest.