If you scour the internet and even shopping sites for a haircutting razor and sometimes straight razors, you might see them referred to as a 'Feather Razor' but let's set the record straight. Not all haircutting and straight razors are 'Feather Razors.' It seems that over time people have come to associate a 'Feather Razor' as a basic term for a haircutting razor or sometimes a straight razor. Let's look at this deeper so that you are not confused or mistaken on what you're actually purchasing. If you think of tissue you might generically call it Kleenex. Or if you think of a bandage, you might call it a Band-Aid. What we forget is that Kleenex and Band-Aid are actually brands and not generic terms for the product. After all, there are many brands of tissue out there such as Puffs, Cushelle, Presto! and more. But if you call it Kleenex you're actually referring to a brand and not a type of product. It just happens to be that Kleenex has become the most popular and most well-known brand for tissue in the world. It's a registered trademark name that has become so popular people say 'tissue' and 'Kleenex' interchangeably like they are same thing. Same with bandages. There are many bandage brands out there. Nexcare, Welly and Curad are just a few. And many drug stores have their own brand of bandages like Rite-Aid, CVS and Walgreens as well. Band-Aid, however, is the most popular and well-known bandage brand so 'Band-Aid' is often associated with the word 'bandage' and used interchangeably. So now that you understand this concept we can apply it to a Feather Razor. 'Feather' is a brand name. It is not a generic term for all haircutting razors or straight razors. However, the Feather Styling Razor was the FIRST guarded haircutting razor on the market and has become the most popular one in the world. And since it is the first one, it is also the one that has been around the longest. So people have come to associate a 'Feather Razor' as a haircutting razor. If you see a razor labeled as 'Feather' ask yourself if you are looking at an actual Feather branded razor or an off-brand razor but using Feather in the name. Being able to decipher between the two might not seem critical but it is important if you want the Feather quality. Feather products are made in Japan and have a reputation for high quality products where the blades are reliable, dependable and consistently sharp. Other hair brands have created their own, but they are not Feather. We cannot attest to their quality, function or usability. The misuse of 'Feather Razor' is recognizable on shopping sites where sellers might call their razor a Feather Razor when it's actually a different haircutting razor. Since Feather is a registered trademark name, they can get into big legal trouble for using a brand name in the name of their razor. But the misuse has been noticed in social media as well. On sites like TikTok and Instagram where people talk about their favorite products, influencers can unknowingly misspeak when talking about products and call them the wrong name. This is detrimental to the brand as their viewers and followers may take what the influencer says as truth. So how do we navigate this situation? It starts here. First, understand what's happening and where the problem lies. Then, make sure that you yourself don't call all haircutting or straight razors a 'Feather' razor unless it really is. And thirdly, inform others nicely if they have misspoken. You might think this whole situation is good for Feather because it's getting the brand name more noticed. However, while there is some truth to this, it also creates confusion and misrepresentation and could lead to someone purchasing a razor they thought was a Feather Razor when it's not. So there you have it...a deep explanation to set the record straight. Not all haircutting and straight razors are Feather razors. If you already knew this, then great! But if you didn't hopefully it gave some clarity. If you're interested in a real Feather Razor, you can check them out here.   Product, Haircutting Razors, Artist Club Razors, Brand Building

Over many years as a stylist, owner and educator, I, Russell Mayes, have gotten a lot of questions about razors and razor cutting from stylists on all levels of experience. I would like to share the top five current questions I am asked most often - and the answers. For more information, check out the new Razor Fundamentals educational video course now offered on Jatai Academy's Education Connect. It's your direct access to the most extensive free online video library currently available to stylists and barbers. TOP 5 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT RAZOR CUTTING: 1. Can you use a razor on curly hair? Yes and no. What type of hair you can use a razor on depends on the cuticle, more than if it's curly. Some hair textures respond well while others do not. Some cuticle types tend to bristle when cut at an angle and perform better when blunt cut.   2. Does it matter if I use a guard vs. no guard? The less of a guard you use, the more control you have when cutting. You can be more precise with your shape and texture as well. But a guarded razor will get you 90 percent there versus a guardless razor. Once you master cutting with a guard, you may find that you want more control, so move to a razor with either less of a guard or no guard at all.  The point here is that you don't have to use one. Insider Tips: For the most guarded, I work with the Feather Styling Razor with Standard Blade. For less guard, I recommend the Feather Styling Razor R-Type Blade. For no guard, I reach for my Feather Plier Razor.   3. How can I prevent losing my shape while razor cutting? The solidity and bluntness of the shape you cut is determined by the stroke of the blade as you are cutting your sections. The larger the stroke of the blade, the more airy and softer the shape. The tighter or smaller the stroke of the blade, the more solid your final haircut shape will be. Insider Tip: While learning how to control your razor, I suggest beginning with the Feather Styling Razor with Standard Blade. This will help you to prevent over-cutting or cutting too much when you are just getting started since it's a safer option.   4. Does the razor damage the hair? This depends on the cuticle texture and the sharpness of your blade, as well as your cutting action. Drier textures of hair don't respond as well to being cut with a razor. If the blade is dull, this will only cause cuticle damage that could easily have been prevented by using a fresh blade. Also, if your cutting action isn't positive or determined, you will partially cut strands without cutting them all the way through, which results in a less-than-solid shape.   5. Do I have to do the entire haircut with a razor? No, you can do as much or as little as needed, determined by your desired results. You can cut the hair blunt with scissors and then soften up the shape afterward with your razor. You can cut the entire shape with a razor, and then make the perimeter shape more blunt with scissors. Insider Tip: To soften up the shape after scissor cutting, the Feather Texturizing Blade (fits all Feather Styling Razors) works well. It's designed to cut hair in small sections to blend and texture hair. Blade changing is easy and safe.   Product, Haircutting Razors

There are many shaving razors available on the market. There are cartridge razors which often have multiple blades and are used at home for both men and women for shaving legs, arm pits, face and more. Then you have the double edge razor or safety razor which gets a closer shave than a cartridge razor and it operates on a single blade. It's more eco-friendly and the blades are cheaper than cartridge blades. But it has a bit of a learning curve. And finally, you have the straight razor which gives the closest shave of the three. The straight razor uses a single blade. The handle either folds or has a straight handle. The straight razor is what's used by barbers to do shaves, lineups, sideburns and to create crisp lines. There are many brands that carry a version of these 3 types of razor handles. But then there is the Feather Nape & Body Razor. This razor is unique in that it does not easily fall in any of these three types of razors. It's most closely related to the straight razor. However, it's not meant to do full face shaves. The Feather Nape & Body Razor is a small-bodied folding shaving razor which houses a guarded blade. Its small nature allows it to be very useful for detailed work and to address small areas. This razor is called the Nape & Body Razor because it's meant to shave the nape area and small areas of the body such as sideburns, eyebrows and even bikini line. The razor only uses guarded replaceable blades so it can be used by hairstylists. Great for using on short men and women's haircuts around the neckline or stray hairs around the face, this razor does the final touches that can make or break the haircut. Everyone who has short hair loves to feel their neck after a haircut. And they love it when their neck is super soft and smooth. While the Feather Nape & Body Razor is generally used by professionals in the salon or shop, it's possible for home users to use it at home to clean up their own neck or small areas that need maintenance between haircuts. Because the blades are guarded, this makes it safe for anyone involved. Whether you're shaving yourself or someone else, the guard helps prevent unnecessary cuts and nicks. But don't get us wrong, the blades are sharp and will shave smoothly. The blades and handle are made in Japan and come as 10 blades per cartridge. To use, simply spray JATAI Blade Glide or other shaving lotion or clear shaving gel over the skin. If you don't have a clear shaving gel, be sure to wipe before you shave. Then, shave the area. Always use some sort of lubricant when shaving to avoid skin irritation. You should never shave on dry skin with any razor. Some people use the Feather Styling Razor to clean up the nape area. While this works, if you want a much closer shave, a Feather Nape & Body Razor would be a better choice. Barbers who don't want to use a traditional straight razor can also opt to use the Nape & Body Razor. The Feather Nape & Body Razor is a unique razor with a specific purpose. Its beauty lies in that it's very good at one thing...detailed shaving in small areas. If you're looking for a razor that can do these things, look no further. The Feather Nape & Body Razor can be purchased by itself or in a kit. The kit includes the handle, a pack of blades and a 2oz. bottle of JATAI Blade Glide shaving lotion.   Product, Shaving Razors

Blades. They are a necessity for barbers and hairstylists on a daily basis. Whether you're a barber offering shaving services with a Feather Artist Club Razor, or a busy stylist who turns to your Feather Styling Razor or Plier Razor for today's textured cuts, nothing is worse than running out of blades. Avoid those last-minute dashes to the beauty supply store with JATAI's Subscribe & Save Service! Now you can save time AND money by subscribing to JATAI's blade replenishment service on a variety of Feather Blades. Automatically save up to 35% on Feather's top shaving and haircutting blades and never worry about running out of blades again. Choose between a reoccurring subscription of 3, 6 or 10 packs of blades and the frequency of shipping that best suits your needs: monthly, every 2 months, every 3 months, every 4 months, every 5 months or every 6 months. You are guaranteed to receive authentic Feather product and can cancel at any time. Plus, every order ships free! Subscription is available for both Feather haircutting and shaving blades including: Styling Razor Standard, Standard R Type, and Texturizing Blades Plier Blades Nape Blades Artist Club Professional, Pro Guard, Pro Super, Pro Light, and Pro Soft Blades   We also provide subscriptions for JATAI Blade Glide Plus Haircutting and Shaving Lotion as well as Fuji Paper end papers. Need help choosing the best type of blade for your shave? Check out this video detailing the four top selling Artist Club Blades:   Learn the difference between the three Feather Styling Razor Blades:   Product, Haircutting Razors, Artist Club Razors