I understand this means hairdressing? so my questions are: i have seen a few of these razors on the bay and various places, what the differance between this sort of straight, and a normal straight, and can you use them to shave?
Coiffeur?
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You mean like this one?
If it is, then its just another name for the Super Gnome TI blade...
More info http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...-Issard-6-8-Special-Coiffeur-(AKA-Super-Gnome)
If not, more info needed on what you are looking at.
If it is, then its just another name for the Super Gnome TI blade...
More info http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...-Issard-6-8-Special-Coiffeur-(AKA-Super-Gnome)
If not, more info needed on what you are looking at.
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The one i saw just had Coiffeur on the box, cant remember the maker.
Ah, hmm...
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Sorry, it was on a german site, and i could not make out anything, but on the box was coiffeur!
Isn't that those really small blades, like 3/8 & even 2/8?
I have a few of those, takes an edge as good as any razor, but is really to small to shave properly with.
Hollow ground all I've seen.
Sort of just goes thru the lather, nothing stays on. Messy...
I have a few of those, takes an edge as good as any razor, but is really to small to shave properly with.
Hollow ground all I've seen.
Sort of just goes thru the lather, nothing stays on. Messy...
Straight razors have been used to cut/style hair for almost as long as they've been used for shaving. Originally the same razor was used for both purposes. This type of razor cutting worked best with thick, straight hair.
Over time some barbers/stylists discovered that narrower moustache/trimming type razors gave them more control and flexibility in cutting and styling finer, longer hair.
Then came the hair shaper which may have been designed independently of, or evolved from, the clip-on safety guard for straight razors. The toothed guard allowed for easier thinning/layering of hair.
In 1958 Edmond Roffler invented the Roffler method of razor cutting hair, drawing inspiration from various existing methods and utilizing a narrow blade. It's now the most popular method of razor cutting hair since it is a consistent method that can be taught to anyone.
Razor cuts for hair are still popular today. Many barbers who give razor cuts use the same straights that they use for shaving customers.
To answer your question, it depends on the razor. Some straights that are marked coiffeur are normal straights that are targeted to the stylist market through labeling (see Kentos' post above). Just like some vintage straights were labeled "For Barber's Use". They're just regular straights and almost always hollow ground since those work best for hair cutting.
Some are very narrow (3/8, etc.) for use with the Roffler method or its forerunners. You could still technically shave with them.
Some are meant to be used with a guard like Durhams and Wecks. You could technically shave with them but it probably wouldn't be that comfortable.
Over time some barbers/stylists discovered that narrower moustache/trimming type razors gave them more control and flexibility in cutting and styling finer, longer hair.
Then came the hair shaper which may have been designed independently of, or evolved from, the clip-on safety guard for straight razors. The toothed guard allowed for easier thinning/layering of hair.
In 1958 Edmond Roffler invented the Roffler method of razor cutting hair, drawing inspiration from various existing methods and utilizing a narrow blade. It's now the most popular method of razor cutting hair since it is a consistent method that can be taught to anyone.
Razor cuts for hair are still popular today. Many barbers who give razor cuts use the same straights that they use for shaving customers.
To answer your question, it depends on the razor. Some straights that are marked coiffeur are normal straights that are targeted to the stylist market through labeling (see Kentos' post above). Just like some vintage straights were labeled "For Barber's Use". They're just regular straights and almost always hollow ground since those work best for hair cutting.
Some are very narrow (3/8, etc.) for use with the Roffler method or its forerunners. You could still technically shave with them.
Some are meant to be used with a guard like Durhams and Wecks. You could technically shave with them but it probably wouldn't be that comfortable.
Coiffeur is actually French for barber.
If you want to be precise.
Etymology: from the verb coiffer (pronounced kwawffay).
Coiffeur (kwawffur): literally a male person who cuts hair.
Common usage : a male hairdresser/hairstylist. Someone who does hair. Very occasionally barber.
Coiffeuse would be a female hairstylist.
Coiffure: hairstyle.
Barber is from the latin barba which means beard.
Barber in french is usually barbier or coiffeur pour homme more often than just coiffeur.
A haircut is coupe de cheveux or just coupe if you're already in the barber shop.
Edit: Cue a chorus of "pedantic busturd"
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Thanks
Pedantic busturd!
So what is a coif? Too lazy to google...Head? No tete is head.
So what is a coif? Too lazy to google...Head? No tete is head.
A hood shaped cap worn under hats, gowns, helmets, etc. up to about the 18th century. Old English from the french word coiffe (headdress).
In slang it can be an abbreviation of coiffure. A 'do if you will.
Aaaaaand, a coffer is where you keep your money to save up for one!
Coin in the coffer for a coif!
