Thread: Razor Tip: squared or rounded

Originally Posted by Obie

I'll be more than happy to mentor you, if you like. You're welcome to drop me a personal message.

Regards,

Obie

Dave,

Take Obie up on the offer - I did. He's a great mentor and a true gentleman!

I was so hyped about starting to use a straight. When I received my first straight, a spike point flawlessly honed by Lynn, my first thought was "OMG, I'm never going to have the b*lls to put that thing to my face". Even though Obie is in Wisconsin and I'm in Alabama, he "talked me off the ledge" and was a cool, calm voice amidst my newbie panic.

As for spike vs. no spike, I don't think you can go wrong with either. I chose the spike as I usually sport a Van Dyke, and the spike makes it easier to define the edges. I also have to agree with Jimmy - spikes and other non-rounds just plain look sexier. That being said not all of my razors are spikes. Obie encouraged me to have Lynn mute the spike, but (sorry Obie) that is one piece of his advice that I, uhmmm, ignored. As others have noted, having the spike means you must really be cognizant of where the spike is at all time. Of all the nicks (mostly minor) I've given myself, none of them have had anything to do with the spike, he said, looking for wood upon which to knock...

Welcome to SRP!

Greg