The KYVU B14 is a handmade rat-tail comb — a fine-tooth pintail sectioning comb hand-sawn from a solid sheet of premium cellulose acetate, a plant-based material derived from wood pulp. Each comb is shaped, sanded and hand-polished to a glass-smooth, classic glossy-black finish you can feel the moment you pick it up. Slim and light at 18.7 cm and 11 g, it's effortless to handle and easy to slip into a wash bag, drawer or styling kit.

Best for: sectioning, parting and teasing · backcombing for volume · precise styling — balayage, foiling, updos and plaits · fine and straight hair · men & women · hairdressers and home stylists. Prefer this comb in tortoiseshell? See the Tortoiseshell Rat-Tail Comb (T14). Browse all finishes and sizes in our Cellulose Acetate Combs collection.

The closely-spaced fine teeth give clean, accurate sections every time — ideal for parting hair into sharp lines, teasing roots for volume and any intricate styling work that needs precise control rather than brute detangling. The long tapered tail acts as a pintail: slide it along the scalp to lift, separate and section hair with the precision a rat-tail comb is designed for.

It's pure cellulose acetate end to end — with no sharp metal pin to scratch or rust. Every tooth tip is hand-rounded so the comb parts cleanly and feels smooth against the scalp, gentle enough for sensitive scalps and daily use, with a balanced grip for hairdressers and home stylists alike.

Cellulose acetate is warm to the touch and helps reduce static and frizz, so hair sits cleanly with fewer flyaways after every stroke. Because each comb is hand-sawn rather than moulded, there are no mould lines, seams or sharp edges — just a deep, glass-smooth finish.

Suitable for men and women. Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth; avoid prolonged soaking and direct heat.

Specifications

• Material & Colour: Premium cellulose acetate — classic glossy black
• Hair Type: Fine, straight hair; all hair types for sectioning & styling
• Size: Length 18.7 cm | Width 2.5 cm | Thickness 0.375 cm
• Teeth Type: Fine, closely-spaced (rat-tail / pintail handle)
• Weight: 11 g
• Model Number: B14

Frequently asked questions

What is a rat-tail comb used for?
A rat-tail (pintail) comb has fine teeth and a long tapered tail. The fine teeth part, smooth and tease, while the tail lifts and separates clean sections — ideal for precise parting, backcombing, balayage, foiling, updos and plaits.

What's the advantage of an acetate tail comb over a metal-pin one?
The B14 is pure cellulose acetate end to end, so there's no sharp metal pin to scratch the scalp or rust over time — just a smooth, hand-rounded tail that parts cleanly and feels gentle.

Is it good for fine or straight hair?
Yes. The closely-spaced fine teeth give precise control for parting, smoothing and styling fine, straight or short hair, as well as sectioning any hair type.

Does it come in another colour?
Yes. The same comb is available in a warm tortoiseshell finish as the T14.

Prefer this comb in tortoiseshell? See the Tortoiseshell Rat-Tail Comb (T14). Browse all finishes and sizes in our Cellulose Acetate Combs collection.