Thread: Graduating to a Spike Point

All you experienced guys,

I have several really nice old razors with spike points. I have read spike points and newbies don't mix.

When did you feel comfortable moving from rounded point to spike point?

Thanks in advance.

David

Originally Posted by Alembic

All you experienced guys,

I have several really nice old razors with spike points. I have read spike points and newbies don't mix.

When did you feel comfortable moving from rounded point to spike point?

Thanks in advance.

David

I started with a spike and didn't have any trouble, so go for it.

You should always be cautious when using a straight regardless of the end. Just watch the ear lobe and around your mouth with the spike and you'll be fine. I actually prefer them as it's easier to get individual hairs in tough spots like right under the nose and around the corners of the mouth.

If you already have spike points, why not use them? Round points are recommended because they are easier to use in the ear area. One could argue that round points (certainly 6/8 and wider) are harder to use XTG under the nose or to clean sideburns.

Keep an eye on your earlobe, and you should be fine.

Regards,
Robin

The first razor I honed up was a spike point, and so I had to try it out! It was only the second razor I had shaved with and it all went pretty well!

As others have said, just be careful of your ears and make sure you dont dig the spike into your cheek and you will be fine! Go for it! :-)

Good luck!

I somehow managed to catch my ear with my roundpoint when i first started. So really, just pay attention and dont rush. You should be fine

I hope I don't regret it but that is all I'm buying. I've got to start from scratch so we'll see. lol

You'll be fine. Note, I cut myself pretty bad with a round point when I "lifted" the edge away from my face (lifted the heel a little) trying to touch up a spot with the round toe end of the razor... bad idea, and I have the scar to prove it...

Once I figured out always to keep the razor "level" on my face along the whole edge, I've never had another bad cut on my face (going on 10months now!)--although I have nicked my earlobe a few times...

The same principle would apply to the spike point-- just keep the entire edge of the razor on the plane of your face and you should be fine.

-Chief

I've still never used a round point, started with spike point. Just pay attention to the spike when you're shaving and you'll be more fine.

Spike points only have more potential for damage from the tip if you are not paying attention.

Thanks everyone. Good feedback.

An interesting note. I asked my father if he ever tried shaving with a str8 and he said "once, I cut my earlobe and I never tried it again" These are spike points he gave to me of which I speak. So your points are well taken about the earlobe.

Always know where the point is and you'll be all right. You may suffer a nick here or there to start but once you get the feel of using a spike or one of the more aggressive style points you'll be fine ..... IME.