Heard a kid call clippers 'vintage' the other day and felt ancient

Was waiting for a chair at my usual spot and this young barber asked me what year my Oster 76s were from. Told him I got em in 2012 and he goes 'oh word, vintage'. Made me realize how much the game has changed since I started. Back in 06 nobody was using cordless clippers, we all had those heavy wired ones that'd overheat after an hour. Now these guys are doing zero gapped fades with these little battery trimmers that weigh nothing. I still keep a set of detachables in my bag for bulk work. Anyone else hang onto older gear just cause it works better for you?

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theas285d ago

My Oster 76s from 2010 still get pulled out every time I do a heavy taper on thick hair. Those cordless clippers are nice but they just don't have the same torque for bulk reduction. Have you found the detachables hold up better than adjustables for certain textures?

theajohnson5d ago

Honestly this is spot on @theas28, the 76s torque is unbeatable for thick texture.

abby_morgan185d ago

The moment someone calls your tools "vintage" is when you know you've been at this awhile. My old Andis Master still gets more use than any cordless clipper I've bought in the last five years. There's just something about that steady hum and raw power that newer gear can't match.