New Japanese Technology Clipper by BabylissPro Forfex

I had to admit, I was not expecting to be impressed by a Forfex clipper. we all know there were problems in the past. However, this new J1 clipper from BablylissPro - Forfex did impress me. The DC motor has plenty of torque and the new technology they put together on the blades cuts through the hair fast and close. I have Sheila Tate putting them through their paces and plan to have them at the Bonika Reunion next month. They are on the website now.

The weight makes this clipper feel odd. Almost like the motor is missing. But the power seems to be there. For women barbers expecially who want a powerful clipper that is lightweight, I really recommend this one.

The only downside to this clipper is for clipper blade sharpeners. The blade is not condusive to resharpening, however for the consumer, BabylissPro claims the blades will stay sharper 60% longer. There are 2 speeds and 5 adjustments. This would be a great tool for those taking the class Barbering for the Cosmetologist at the Bonika Reunion next month.

Kuda Workshop Finale

Yesterday the Kuda Workshop wound up. We've already had phone calls from at least one sharpener we met at the workshop and set up some new distributors. Five sharpeners were certified on sharpening Bonika Shears. I'll have their names listed once released by Kuda.



I had a chance to look at the Kuda system and of course I think our Scimech is superior, I was impressed. Everyone who tried to certify sharpening Bonika Shears that used their system passed. I wished their clamp did a full convex rotation like our Scimech but I like the torsional compensation and the cool technological look. The Scimech is a little less complicated and the scissor twist has been addressed in the new method of sharpening I plan to demonstrate at the sharpeners Jam here in Atlanta in July. Our equipment is more ergonomic, especially for those with back or hand problems like arthritist or carpal tunnel. However, in the past I've often told people that if they did not buy the Scimech I would recommend Larry Brook's Hamurguri machine, but I think I will now include Len's Kuda equipment as well.



I was super impressed with Mike Borsch nipper sharpening machine. It is simple, but effective in correcting all type of nipper problems. We will be talking by phone tomorrow about including his machine as part of the equipment line we will be providing to sharpeners. We hope to have me thoroughly trained and ready to sell and train on the machine by the Sharpeners Jam. I was really impressed by Mike's nipper knowledge and plan to dive into his brain and be teach and communicate his knowledge to future nipper sharpeners. The equipment should run less than $1300.00. It would take a little over 200 nippers to pay for the machine at $6.00 each and about 160 at $8.00 each. That is not quite as good as our Scimech Scissor Flathone which breaks even at 116 shears at the going rate of $25.00 per pair sharpening, but if you sharpened 10 nippers per day the equipment would be paid for in just one month. It is also more portable, quieter and cleaner than clipper blade sharpening.

2007 Sharpener's Jam

Just finished editing the sharpener's JAM 2007 DVD. It should be ready in a couple of days for purchase. I have the clipper sharpening DVD's yet to edit. We are shooting a DVD on barbering for the cosmetologist with Ms. Tate of Atlanta Tech. This is my first blog and my debut into blogdom. http://www.bonika.com