Thread: Specific Differences: French Point Vs. Rounded Edge

I prefer round edge razors mostly because I find I can use many more angles without taking the risk of nicking parts of my face, as opposed to a square edge with which I often nick my cheeks, while using different or more aggressive angles. Of course I want to diversify my collection (even though I think round edges are more asthetically pleasing), but not at the risk of having types of razors I wont end up using.

I have listed my reasons of choosing rounded edge razors, does anyone have any reasons, other than physical appearance for why they prefer square edge blades?

nope, mostly just like the squared off look. and it makes it easy to slide right down the edge of my sideburns, they go all the way down. more precise i guess.

-micah

From what I understand a square point is not the same as a spike point.

I like square points for accuracy whereas a spike has a definite sharp end, I think.

I like 'em all actually.

Gary

ah, i should specify then. spike points. i like em.

-micah

Originally Posted by garythepenman

From what I understand a square point is not the same as a spike point.

I like square points for accuracy whereas a spike has a definite sharp end, I think.

I like 'em all actually.

Gary

To clarify, I am looking at a square edge at the moment, not a french point, sorry for the confusion.

These are the two razors I am considering:

Josh, the point is slightly rounded so it's not as dangerous as a sharp square point. Therefore it's not a safety issue. Focus on the functionality and the look of the razor.

I like my square points the best, mainly because it's easier to be precise around my moustache and goatee.

-- Gary F.

I'm a square man too. I find it's easy to take a needle tip off a spike with a few rolling drags on the edge of the 8k. Oh, and spike = square. Technically when the point and spine are rounding at the tip it's a half round. The Friodur you show is somewhere in between. I'd still say it's a spike though. There would be no hesitation between the two for me. I like the spike for getting right up under my nostrils on the side pass. I can even use it to trim nose hairs.


X

Originally Posted by xman

I like the spike for getting right up under my nostrils on the side pass. I can even use it to trim nose hairs.
X

Naghh just get a 2/8 round point and spin it around in there...

The inside of my nose is one of those places where I don't mind using an electric trimmer lol. I don't do full sideways passes in the moustache area. I go diagonally up in my second pass and straight up in the third pass, so the square point isn't essential. I am even considering slightly rounding off the point on the Satinedge.