alternative to Kent hair combs?

[Patricks]

I've been using combs from Kent Brushes for a long time. They used to be perfect - smoothly going through your hair and all, and affordable at that. Now I bought two new ones, and they're horrible, as if they were engineered to cut dozens of bleeding lines into your scalp.

Most drug-store combs are like that, though not all are that bad, so I'm very reluctant to buy anything online.

Has anyone a good recommendation for combs that don't scratch?

 

[DrStrange]

I use Unbreakable combs.
I do two quick passes fire polishing the tips of the teeth with a cigarette lighter.
The tips become spherical.

 

[Trollky]

I wouldn't give up on Kent just yet. The majority of their combs are cut acetate but they do have a number of economy combs that are not. Did you per chance end up with one of the latter?

 

[Frito Ray]

Which model did you buy and where did you get it?

Please post a picture.

I purchased four of their hand-cut line in the past few years and all have been perfect.

 

[abj]

Chicago Comb, available in stainless, titanium and carbon.
I have a stainless nr. 3 for about 4 years

Standard Stainless Steel Model 3

The Chicago Comb Model 3 has been acclaimed for its elegant reinterpretation of the most classic comb designs. With its sleek and graceful lines, it's the ultimate hair comb, built to last a lifetime. 5.5 inches (14 centimeters) long and 1.25 inches in height, with medium-fine size teeth...

www.chicagocomb.com

 

[Patricks]

2T, same model I had before. I've had or given to others something like five of those over the years, and they were not sharp like this one.

I got it right from them, through their website.

 

[Rosseforp]

I use Unbreakable combs.
I do two quick passes fire polishing the tips of the teeth with a cigarette lighter.
The tips become spherical.

I've had my Unbreakable for half a century...

~doug~

 

[Frito Ray]

You should try contacting them. They were quite helpful when vegan shaving soap was unknowingly sent to clients (Mitchel’s, maker of the soap, changed the formulation without informing Kent). I am certain they will make it right.

 

[DrStrange]

I use Unbreakable combs.
I do two quick passes fire polishing the tips of the teeth with a cigarette lighter.
The tips become spherical.

The teeth tips look like this after that:

 

[dontwo]

I've been very happy with my Speert #32.

 

[fathandle]

I ran my cheap combs over sandpaper or a file, do not remember which. You can take the sharp points down real quick.