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15 articles, ordered by original publication date.
Barber Scissor Brands to Know in Australia
The barber scissor and razor brands stocked here, from entry-level Mina to premium Juntetsu, German-made Jaguar and Feather razors: who each suits and why.
10 Care Habits That Keep Barber Scissors Cutting
Ten daily and weekly care habits for barber scissors: wipe, dry, one drop of oil, the drop test, a dry case and a service log, with what each one prevents.
10 Barber Scissor Terms Explained
Ten barber scissor terms in plain words: pivot and tension, offset handle, convex edge, micro-serration, sword blade, HRC, tooth count and blunt cutting.
Best Black Barber Scissors: Entry to ATS314 Cobalt
Black barber scissors from entry SUS440C to VG10 and ATS314 cobalt: Mina, Ichiro, Juntetsu and Jaguar, picked by edge, steel, handle and length.
Best Classic-Handle Barber Scissors: Level Rings
Classic-handle barber scissors with level rings, from German-made Jaguar to Joewell, Yasaka and Juntetsu, picked by edge, steel and length.
Best Convex-Edge Barber Scissors for Slide and Point Work
Convex-edge barber scissors for slide and point cutting, from SUS440C entry to VG10 and ATS314 cobalt, plus a German-made convex, by steel and handle.
10 Fade-Blending Tips with Shears
Ten fade-blending tips with shears: find the weight line, work over the comb through the transition, point cut the edge and blend with a thinner, lightly.
10 Gift Ideas for Barbers That They Will Use
Ten gift ideas for barbers that earn a place at the chair: a backup cutter, thinner, case, holster, combs, razor blades, a sharpen and what to ask first.
10 Japanese vs German Scissor Myths
Ten Japanese vs German barber scissor myths checked against edge, steel, handle and price: why the flag on the box tells you less than the spec sheet does.
10 Mistakes That Blunt a Pair of Barber Scissors
Ten everyday mistakes that blunt or damage barber scissors, from tapping the tips on the station to honing a convex edge, and the habit that replaces each one.
Best Offset, Crane and Swivel Barber Scissors
Offset, crane and swivel barber scissors compared by handle geometry, edge and steel: ten picks from Mina, Ichiro, Jaguar, Joewell, Yasaka and Juntetsu.
10 Questions Apprentice Barbers Ask About Scissors
Ten questions apprentice barbers ask about scissors, answered first: first length, offset or classic, left hand, tension, a thinner, steel and when to upgrade.
10 Razor and Blade Questions Barbers Ask
Ten razor and blade questions barbers ask, answered first: line-up razors, styling razors, which blade fits which handle, guards, pack sizes and blade changes.
10 Scissor-Over-Comb Tips for Barbers
Ten scissor-over-comb tips for barbers: match comb to blade, keep the blade parallel, work in small strips, read the edge and fix a line that won't come clean.
10 Things a Barber Shop Should Keep with Its Scissors
Ten things every barber shop should keep with its scissors: a backup per hand, oil, cloths, a tension key, cases, a service log and a plan for sharpening days.