4420
Economy Supply Company
Who it suits
4420 is a US hair shear brand by Economy Supply Company, offering cutting, thinning, and left-handed scissors since 1940 from Irvine, California.
Price position
$25–30 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 4 catalogued
- Product types
- 5 documented
- Materials
- 1 documented
The 4420 name has sat on American barber shears since 1940, under Economy Supply Company, Inc. of Irvine, California. Its range covers cutting, thinning, and left-handed scissors plus razors and accessories, built for blunt, slide, and point cutting as well as texture work. Third-party retailers such as Williamsport Bowman have carried the line.
About 4420
4420 is a U.S. based hair shear brand associated with Economy Supply Company, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California. The brand’s listed founding year is 1940, giving 4420 a long-running presence in the professional beauty supply trade.
Product Range
4420 offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, left-handed scissors, razors, and accessories. The range covers blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, volume control, texture control, and combined cutting and thinning.
The brand has been carried by third-party retailers including Williamsport Bowman.
Product range
The four 4420 models are the Sargent Professional Barber Shears ($25), the Master Hairdressing Shears ($25), the Chief Ice-Temp Stainless Shears ($30), and the Left-Handed Stainless Shears ($30). All four sit in the $20 to $30 entry tier, including a dedicated left-handed build.
Who it suits
4420 is aimed at barbers and stylists who need a functional professional shear at an accessible price point: apprentices building their first kit, working professionals who want an inexpensive backup pair, or barbershops that supply house scissors for shared use.
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Sources
- Williamsport Bowman retailer listing
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4420 at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors, razors, Accessories
- Based in
- USA
- Catalogue
- 4 models listed
- Established
- 1940
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking 4420
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying 4420.
- Williamsport Bowman Online store — USA
Products
How 4420 compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs 4420 an American scissor brand?
Yes. 4420 is a USA-based shear brand from Economy Supply Company, Inc., based in Irvine, California, and its shears are made in the company’s US plant.
How long has 4420 been around?
The brand traces its roots to 1940, so 4420 has a long-running presence in the professional barber and beauty supply trade.
What types of scissors does 4420 make?
4420 covers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, razors, and accessories, with shears built for point, blunt, and slide cutting as well as texture work.
Does 4420 offer left-handed scissors?
Yes. Left-handed shears are a standard part of the 4420 range, so left-handed barbers and stylists have dedicated models to choose from.
How much do 4420 scissors cost?
4420 sits in the professional mid-range. Barber and beauty-supply retailers carrying the line list current model prices.
Where can I buy 4420 scissors?
4420 sells through professional barber and beauty supply channels, and the range has been carried by third-party retailers such as Williamsport Bowman.
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