Square Point=Danger

When using a square point blade do be careful when changing stroke positions. I now have a duelling scar on my cheek from carelessly moving the blade for a better stroke. I had no intentions of touching my face while making the move. My razor is a Black Diamond 6/8 silver steel hollow and is a bit longer than my usual IXL 6/8 quarter hollow smiler. That tiip must be under control all of the time. I never had problems while making the strokes. It was the pick-up and move that got me. Never apply pressure toward the tip of the blade either. The cut was not deep and will heal fast. Some shavers round off the end of the blade to prevent these things from happening. I keep mine stock for trade-ins later. Trades are almost as much fun as purchases. One man's curse is another man's favorite.

I have been using spikes since the beginning and have never had any trouble. Its all in the technique if you get careless with any razor it will eventually bite you. You just have to watch where the tip is and be aware of it at all times. But I don't think they are any more dangerous than a round tip if used properly.

There is a difference between a square point and a spike. Usually a square point has a softened edge and is not that big a hazard however the spike has a very sharp point and may have a point that actually flares out a tad. Those are the ones you have to watch out for.

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Those are the ones you have to watch out for.

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... not to mention those dual-spiked Iwasakis!

- Scott

What a coincidence... I just shaved this morning with my Dublduck and the spike just got my ear... one instant of inattention is quite enough :w

I made a bad call. Aye, it were a spike what got me! I have a spike, not a square point. I was spiked while changing positions. I put that razor at the end of the rotation for awhile. That one might find another home later. It happens when trying out a different species of razor. I had one of them in the past. It bit me then, but I was using too much pressure on a stroke. It buried itlself in a skin fold. Bled like hell I did. Blade length causes me more concern than the tip. A long spiker like the Black Diamond is a danger for me. I shall be more careful for sure.

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Originally Posted by sebell

... not to mention those dual-spiked Iwasakis!

- Scott

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You bet your Tosuke on that. That dual spike coupled with the short length and one false move and you've been double spiked. An instant railroad track on your face! yikes.