Cuticle Scissors CLASSIC 11 TYPE 1 Staleks

Cuticle Scissors CLASSIC 11 TYPE 1 - Staleks

The CLASSIC 11 TYPE 1 cuticle scissors by Staleks belong to the CLASSIC line, the brand's accessible range. They fulfil one simple, essential job: cleanly removing lifted cuticle and hangnails around the nail, with a thin, curved and properly sharpened blade.

Staleks positions the CLASSIC line explicitly for manicure at home rather than for salon work: this is the tool for demanding home users who look after their hands between appointments, and a useful stand-by for occasional professional use.

A curved blade designed for the cuticle

The blade of the CLASSIC 11 TYPE 1 is thin and slightly curved. The shape is not decorative: it lets you run along the proximal nail fold following the roundness of the nail, so the skin is cut at its base with no step and no small tag left behind. The result is a neat, even contour that shows off a polish or gel application. Because the blade stays short, it also remains easy to control at the corners of the nail, where beginners often go too far.

An 18 mm blade, easy to handle

The spec sheet for this reference states an 18 mm blade length. That is the only reliable marker: Staleks publishes no definition of the TYPE suffix, which simply tells apart the variants of one model and says nothing about width or quality. An 18 mm format stays short, and therefore easy to guide when you are not used to trimming with scissors: the blade is quick to position, the cut is made in small sections and you stay in control right into the corners of the nail. To compare two models, compare those lengths.

Cuticle scissors or nail scissors?

They are not interchangeable. Cuticle scissors have a thin, curved blade meant for skin; nail scissors have a thicker blade meant for the free edge. Cutting a nail with the CLASSIC 11 TYPE 1 would dull them for nothing. Keep them for the cuticle area and their bite will last far longer.

The CLASSIC range: the essentials, done properly

The CLASSIC line by Staleks does not compete with the heavy-duty professional series: the manufacturer intends it for manicure at home, and it offers the essentials of the movement in an accessible, well-finished and reliable tool. Its blades are also sharpened by hand, on the same 40X13 stainless steel as the professional series. A sound choice for regular but not intensive use, to complete a hand care kit, or to recommend to a client as a decent tool to take home.

Stainless steel, hygiene and care

Made of stainless steel, these scissors are corrosion-resistant and withstand the usual disinfection procedures. For occasional professional use, follow your full protocol between clients; at home, clean and dry the blades after use and store them in a case or pouch to protect the tip. Never leave them soaking, and dry the joint as carefully as the blades themselves.

The CLASSIC 11 TYPE 1 cuticle scissors are the honest, effective tool for a well-kept manicure every day: a clean cut, a straightforward grip and maintenance without fuss.