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    It makes less difference to the shave whether the blade is straight or has a smile, or swayback in my opinion. The biggest difference will be ease of honing. Straighter blades are easier. They simply require an X pattern over the hone. Smile's & curved spines bring out the more advanced honing techniques, such as the Rolling X.
    Point styles are more likely to affect how you use the razor, as rounds are more forgiving, while spikes & spanish points are there to remind you to respect the blade!

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