Thread: Hello and a Question... Of Course

Hi

Firstly, I can sympathise with the "only just noticed" thing as I've only just myself scrolled down far enough to see the "Down Under" thread thats down under everything else

But to answer the main question, I think if you are already used to the square point and like it I'd stick with it. To me they just feel a little more precise at the toe for getting into tight spaces, but in saying that I still sometimes take them too close to my ear on my first stroke of the day LOL. But, since I'm definitely no expert either YMMV!!

-Aidan

Originally Posted by Lazarus78

Hi

Firstly, I can sympathise with the "only just noticed" thing as I've only just myself scrolled down far enough to see the "Down Under" thread thats down under everything else

But to answer the main question, I think if you are already used to the square point and like it I'd stick with it. To me they just feel a little more precise at the toe for getting into tight spaces, but in saying that I still sometimes take them too close to my ear on my first stroke of the day LOL. But, since I'm definitely no expert either YMMV!!

-Aidan

First and Foremost, Welcome to the Forums!!!!!!

+1 on sticking to the Square! I have a round and Square and feel I can get much more precise shaves out of the Square, IE sideburns, but like the shave from a round non the less! Personal preference really

My first razor was a spike (square) toed razor. Whilst it's toe caused me to respect it a LOT, I still love the fact it looks and feel utterly dangerous. I use the heel of the razor to trim around my moustache, soul patch and goatee. I actually never ever use the toe of the razor; only the belly and the heel. I think a rounded toe is easier to use, but it's not necessarily better.

Oh, BTW, it's good that Parker has replied to your post. Parker's razor talks to him like your (prospective one) does. There's video evidence of that, isn't there, Parker? :-)

Carl

Carl, thanks for the reminder about Parker’s razors talking to him. I seem to remember seeing a couple of threads that mentioned that. If I recall correctly, there was a link to one of those videos that you’re talking about. I’m not sure that we’re talking about quite the same thing though. I get the impression that Parker actually hears them, where as with me, it’s more of just a comfortable and inviting feeling that I get from the thought of having a round point deftly sliding around the curves of my nose. That said, I have a hard enough time getting permission to play with sharp objects as it is, so imagine the results if I admitted that a razor was actually talking to me. Me? Naa… it didn’t say nuttin to me. I don’t know what you’re talking about.

As for the opinions, thanks a lot. I was relatively sure that it was simply a matter of personal preference and I think that I’m probably going with the better half’s suggestion. It’s really sad to have to admit that it’s her idea, but then, she really is a smart one. Never will understand how she could be that smart and then pick me… but there it is, married me and everything.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

My first razor was a spike (square) toed razor. Whilst it's toe caused me to respect it a LOT, I still love the fact it looks and feel utterly dangerous. I use the heel of the razor to trim around my moustache, soul patch and goatee. I actually never ever use the toe of the razor; only the belly and the heel. I think a rounded toe is easier to use, but it's not necessarily better.

Oh, BTW, it's good that Parker has replied to your post. Parker's razor talks to him like your (prospective one) does. There's video evidence of that, isn't there, Parker? :-)

Carl

Haha yes there is "It's telling me, don't cut yourself." If anyone other than family sees that and you guys I will die!!
PS: It was in Morse code thanks

Hi Toymkr,

I vote for one round point in your first two new blades. I find my shaves go much quicker and I get to pay more attention to shaving when I don't have to pay so much attention to not-slicing myself. My quickest and most pleasant shaves are with my most ergonomic blades, like the Dovo 6/8 Bismarck. Love that thumb notch!

Keep an eye on our Classifieds for good vintage blades, too.

Best wishes and happy shaving.

At the risk of being found out, by OWMBO, the Bismark is exactly the round that I’ve been looking at as the second. There is just something… comfortable… looking about it that makes me want to break with the tried and true that I grew up with.

Originally Posted by Toymkr

At the risk of being found out, by OWMBO, the Bismark is exactly the round that I’ve been looking at as the second. There is just something… comfortable… looking about it that makes me want to break with the tried and true that I grew up with.

OMWBO? What's that?