Straight Razors and Barber Scissors: The inseparable paraphernalia for the “hair”
by Kamisori Shears kamisorishearsIt has been suggested that the 1st pair of scissors have
appeared around 4000 years ago Mesopotamia. These were known as spring
scissors; where in two bronze blades were connected with flexible handle as
opposed to the pivoted scissors that we are used to at present. Around 100 AD the
Romans invented the pivoted scissors, which are the predecessors of the modern
day scissors. The straight razor came
into being after centuries of distillation of the design which have been
developing since roman civilisation. There’s another variety of straight razors
known as kamisori straight razor. These straight razors do not fold like the western
folding straight razors. The Kamisori razor dates back about 800 years. This
style of razor was initially introduced to the Japanese by Korean monks, it was
the Japanese however that refined it, improved it & made it extremely
popular in Asia & now somewhat worldwide.
For generations the veteran craftsmen have engaged themselves in
producing the unrivalled scissors and razors. For them making blades is just
not engaging themselves in a livelihood but is an art, which requires
discipline, perseverance and a life-time commitment. Nowadays barber
scissors come for both left handed and right-handed users. Barber scissors
are unique and specifically meant for the job which no other scissors like
office scissors and/or kitchen scissors can do.
To ensure the longevity of your barber scissors and straight razors and to maintain them in a near pristine condition,
the following are being advised:
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Abstain from using barber scissors and straight
razors for applications other than cutting hair.
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Both scissors and straight razors should
always be sheathed to prevent it from being damaged from falls.
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It is strongly advised that the scissors
be held by the handle so as to keep the blades from being damaged by
perspiration.
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It is strongly recommended that straight
razors should be honed and stropped before first use repeated afterwards.
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The hair should always be washed first or
the area of the facial hair should always be softened before coiffeur or
coiffeuse commences a task.
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The scissors and straight razors should
always be cleaned with a brush.
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The scissors should always be placed on a
support for perfect alignment.
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To ensure that the scissors performance
efficiently, a few drops of oil should be applied after ever 2-3 days of use.
Before all foregoing it is important that one
utilizes the accessories provided by the manufacturers for better performance.
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