BARBERING AND SHAVING TEST
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What 2 things did barbers perform? - Answer-Dentistry
Barbering
What were 5 important discoveries that improved barbering? - Answer-The use of
electricity
The invention of better barbering implements
The practice of sterilization and sanitation
The study of Anatomy
The formulation and preparation of cosmetics used in barbering
What are 4 important facts to know about instruments? - Answer-Main parts
Various types and sizes
Material composition
Proper care and use
What are the 7 things you must know about straight razors? - Answer-main parts
balance
temper
size
style
grind
finish
Define temper - Answer-Refers to the heat treatment given by the manufacturer which
gives the blade a certain degree of hardness
What is the most popular temper? - Answer-Soft temper
Define size - Answer-Refers to the length and width of the blade
Define grind - Answer-Refers to the shape of the blade after it is ground by the
manufacturer
What are the 2 types of grind? - Answer-Concave
Wedge
What is the most preferred grind? - Answer-Concave
Describe the concave grind - Answer-Comes in full, 1/2 and 1/2 concave
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What 2 things did barbers perform? - Answer-Dentistry
Barbering
What were 5 important discoveries that improved barbering? - Answer-The use of
electricity
The invention of better barbering implements
The practice of sterilization and sanitation
The study of Anatomy
The formulation and preparation of cosmetics used in barbering
What are 4 important facts to know about instruments? - Answer-Main parts
Various types and sizes
Material composition
Proper care and use
What are the 7 things you must know about straight razors? - Answer-main parts
balance
temper
size
style
grind
finish
Define temper - Answer-Refers to the heat treatment given by the manufacturer which
gives the blade a certain degree of hardness
What is the most popular temper? - Answer-Soft temper
Define size - Answer-Refers to the length and width of the blade
Define grind - Answer-Refers to the shape of the blade after it is ground by the
manufacturer
What are the 2 types of grind? - Answer-Concave
Wedge
What is the most preferred grind? - Answer-Concave
Describe the concave grind - Answer-Comes in full, 1/2 and 1/2 concave