Thread: Muting the tip.

My approach is much less drastic, but in my opinion still manages to take the bite out of a spike.

I've done it to one that had an argument with my ear lobe and came out victorious. For me, it was not so much a matter of making it dull as making it not quite so sharp.

After blunting the tip, you shouldn't be able to notice any difference in the tip appearance. That is how small the area is that is being dulled.

The way I test is to drag the tip across the palm of my hand at the same angle shown in the picture above. (Of course, I start testing gingerly and carefully.) If it feels safe, and smooth, and there is no hint of cutting, it is fine.

I would use a method similar to Utopians. You just need the slightest rounding, so it should not alter the appearence/geometry of the razor at all. Either a few light heal up circles per side or an X/rolling X that lifts more than you should to get the same effect.

Larry, I would not have the guts to try your blunt-testing method. Maybe with my thumb pad as a normal TPT style, but not dragging across my palm.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

... Larry, I would not have the guts to try your blunt-testing method. Maybe with my thumb pad as a normal TPT style, but not dragging across my palm.

I understand. I start on my thumb pad at times. But, my final test is on soft tissue, just like my face.

Everyone, it's your flesh. Choose your method at your own risk!

Everybody at SRP has heard me rant about spike points, but I agree with Utopian that you don't have to do much.

My first efforts, driven by nasty gouges in my face were too aggressive. Now I find just a couple light, angled strokes right at the point do the job just right. I still have the "precision" that the square point offers, but it doesn't tend to grab and gouge.

When I do this right, i don't even have to re-hone the end of the razor.

First, my apologies for taking a week to post this. And, my thanks to all who posted. I muted the tip using a combination of Sham's and Utopian's methods, taking all of 15 seconds. The results are perfect, and it didn't carve my face on any pass.