Thread: Point type recommendation for newb with beard?

Dzanda,
A good razor point for you would be either a French or a square. Because of their design, they are ideal for shaving around the beard.

A round point will work. A square/spike/French is handy though.

I started with a spike and survived to tell my tale..... and yes, I have had many beards over the years so this isn't a blind testimonial

I have both square and round point razors and see no difference.The thing is I shave with both hands so all the detail work around my beard gets done with the heel.

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

Carl, what's a soul patch?

What they said. Where your hair grows under your bottom lip. I do notice some guys don't grow hair there very much. I'm unsure of what my 'configuration' is actually termed, I have a moustache, soul patch and goatee all separate from each other. I think the closest terminology is a Van Dyke with a moustache...

Good to hear from you Frankie, you've been quite silent. Not back in the attic again are you?

Intentionally blunting any blade just seems so WRONG!

But I may find that I need to take you up on your suggestion. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Dzanda

Intentionally blunting any blade just seems so WRONG!

But I may find that I need to take you up on your suggestion. Thanks.

Here

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ing-spike.html

We all just had this convo

Originally Posted by Ryan82

A round point will work. A square/spike/French is handy though.

I started with a spike and survived to tell my tale..... and yes, I have had many beards over the years so this isn't a blind testimonial

I'm beginning to think that I may opt for two similar razors... one round and one either French or square. That way I'd have the benefit of having two razors, especially as I learn edge maintenance.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Here

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ing-spike.html

We all just had this convo

I was speaking philosophically!

Originally Posted by Dzanda

I was speaking philosophically!

I guess I am at a loss as to know how one is to distinguish the difference between the "Philosophical", and the "Actual" request for information

Either way the info on how to mute a point so that it may be brought back at a later date is in that thread...

While I am also new to this, only 2 months into it, I have a goatee as well. I have round and square point razors, and they both shave around my goatee the same because I use the heel to shave around it. This brings up a point that I learned, if you send your razor(s) out to be honed make sure and tell them you use the heel to shave around your goatee (if you end up doing so) because some folks don't really hone the heel because they may not use it.