Thread: Spike point for rookie?

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

To me its kind of like learning to drive a car. Would you rather learn with an auto tranny or a stick?

I'd agree, but to turn that on its head ... Those that learn on a stick never have a problem with them in their lives.

X

I hate to admit it but X has a point and not just on his razor.

It's important to distinguish a "square point" from a "spike". Many razors that are sold today are square points and not true spikes. A square point does not have a sharp tip; rather it is slightly rounded off and should not be a concern for a new shaver. On the other hand, a true spike has a very sharp tip. Some members dull the tips of their spiked razors. Nenad (superfly) has a helpful image of how to do this and it can be found under his name in the "User Gallery". I don't dull the tips of my spikes, as I find the spiked tip useful when shaving. I haven't had any mishaps, but other members will tell you stories about the scars they have left. lol...

Hal

I've learned how to drive on automatics, but ever since my first stick car, I never went back to granny-tranny. As for spike points, they're ok as long as you're careful with your shaving, but unless you're sporting a moustache or a goatee, they don't have much of an added utility value for you. Mine never gave me any scars though. Ironically it was a round point that gave me 4, but it's a piece of crap blade that's been relegated to being a teaching prop and a guinea pig for my restoration techniques.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

I've learned how to drive on automatics, but ever since my first stick car, I never went back to granny-tranny. As for spike points, they're ok as long as you're careful with your shaving, but unless you're sporting a moustache or a goatee, they don't have much of an added utility value for you. Mine never gave me any scars though. Ironically it was a round point that gave me 4, but it's a piece of crap blade that's been relegated to being a teaching prop and a guinea pig for my restoration techniques.

Hi there Firestart,

Whether of not a spike point has any added utility depends upon your facial contours, beard type and personal preference. In my case, I find a spike easier to use in some difficult corners; but these areas are not impossible access with a round point either.

Hal

Originally Posted by xman

I'd agree, but to turn that on its head ... Those that learn on a stick never have a problem with them in their lives.

X

Good point X! I guess that explains why I've never had any problem with barber hones either!

Hal

Originally Posted by RichZ

I hate to admit it but X has a point and not just on his razor.

Or my head.

X