+1 to all the good stuff above!

If you're careful, and take your time, there's absolutely no reason why a "newbie" can't use a spike point, or any other point razor.

You just don't want to accidentally tilt the razor and have that point dip down into your face, or get too close to your ear and cut it.

I shaved maybe 2 times before I switched to a french/irish point razor, and it has yet to get me.

Just take your time, and you will be fine Enjoy the spike!