Can someone explain the points to me

I have looked around and can't seem to find a solid answer on this. I see razors described as Spanish, Spike, Square, etc. What are the different points and what are they good for? Sorry if this has been discussed else where but I couldn't find it. Thanks!
-Aaron

Check this site out.....probably something similar here somewhere as well...
http://www.en.nassrasur.com/razorcentral/index.html

Except that we tend to call them:
spike =spike
Half round= square
round= round
oblique= french

spanish point is similar to a frenh but there is usually a "step" leading to a sharper point...

has that muddied the waters enough?

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Originally Posted by syslight

Except that we tend to call them:
spike =spike
Half round= square
round= round
oblique= french

spanish point is similar to a frenh but there is usually a "step" leading to a sharper point...

has that muddied the waters enough?

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And let's not forget the "Lou" point....;)

James.

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Originally Posted by Jimbo

And let's not forget the "Lou" point....;)

James.

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Damn you James! First you ruin my plans with the $39 Escher thread and then you beat me to the Lou point punchline!:rant:






;):roflmao:roflmao

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Originally Posted by JMS

Damn you James! First you ruin my plans with the $39 Escher thread and then you beat me to the Lou point punchline!:rant:






;):roflmao:roflmao

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Muuwahahaha! My plan is coming together....


LOL!

James.

Thanks for the site!