Texas Class A Barber Written ExamShaving and Facial ServicesEasy
A barber is preparing to perform a shave on a client. Which of the following describes the most appropriate razor position for a 'freehand' stroke?
- AThe razor is held at an angle of 5 to 10 degrees to the skin, with the back leading.
- BThe razor is held at an angle of 15 to 20 degrees to the skin, with the leading edge almost flat.
- CThe razor is held at an angle of 25 to 30 degrees to the skin, with the cutting edge leading.
- DThe razor is held at an angle of 30 degrees to the skin, with the point leading.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The razor is held at an angle of 25 to 30 degrees to the skin, with the cutting edge leading.
The 'freehand' stroke, which is the most common and aggressive shaving stroke, requires the razor to be held at an angle of 25 to 30 degrees to the skin, with the cutting edge leading. This angle allows for efficient hair removal.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This angle is too shallow and would likely scrape the skin rather than cut the hair effectively.
- B. This angle is too shallow for an effective freehand stroke and the leading edge should be cutting, not almost flat.
- D. While 30 degrees is part of the correct range, the point leading is characteristic of a different stroke, not the freehand stroke.
Freehand Shaving Stroke
The most common and aggressive shaving stroke, where the razor is held at a 25-30 degree angle with the cutting edge leading, allowing for efficient hair removal.
- Most common shaving stroke.
- Razor angle: 25-30 degrees.
- Cutting edge leads the stroke.
Memory trick: Angles Cut Smoothly, Every Razor Knows.