Thread: My razor vibrates

All of what I read said to stay away from a square or spiked point at first. Is that just a matter of opinion? Or since it is most likely what I will be using, and have a use for what I should start out with and learn to use correctly?

Not afraid of SR shaving, but I still do not have a desire to cut the crap out of myself either.

I suppose with the strop, I might as well get a double, and if I don't like it just use one side

Originally Posted by JordanM

All of what I read said to stay away from a square or spiked point at first. Is that just a matter of opinion? Or since it is most likely what I will be using, and have a use for what I should start out with and learn to use correctly?

Not afraid of SR shaving, but I still do not have a desire to cut the crap out of myself either.

I suppose with the strop, I might as well get a double, and if I don't like it just use one side

The opinion of not starting with a spike or square point comes mainly from experience. It is very easy to cut yourself with either if you let your attention wander for a slight second, plus they love to "bite" earlobes. As for the strop, most straight shavers first strop on the linen/canvas/webbing side and then on the leather side before shaving.

Originally Posted by JordanM

All of what I read said to stay away from a square or spiked point at first. Is that just a matter of opinion? Or since it is most likely what I will be using, and have a use for what I should start out with and learn to use correctly?

Not afraid of SR shaving, but I still do not have a desire to cut the crap out of myself either.

I suppose with the strop, I might as well get a double, and if I don't like it just use one side

My noob opinion is to start with the spike. I started with a round point, but shortly after I bought a bunch of spikes and re-learned how to shave with them. Might as well start with what you plan on staying with.

BTW, I just got rid of my last round point razor. I just don't enjoy shaving with them since I mastered the spike.

edit: I use the term "mastered" loosely lol

I'd start with a round point. You'll find plenty of ways to cut yourself without adding to it with a spike. Just ask my earlobe!

Go for it get the earlobe slicer. You will learn quickly to respect the point and enjoy the precision immediately. The square point will allow you to easily remove single whiskers and maintain very straight beard lines.

Thank you guys for your replies. If the earlobe is the main concern for the spike or square point then I shouldn't have that issue as I have a beard safety bumper in between. Would have never know that was the main issue if you guys hadn't chimed in, thank you! I'm thinking square point at this time and then move up to a spiker but who knows.

Any recommendations on a square Dovo that one of the usual vendors carries? Or is all the metal about the same and the rest just preference? I'd rather start out with a new blade, as I'm sure I'll be chasing some vintage blades on down the line.

Too much pressure, and incorrect angle will cut your neck also. Learned that the hard way with a inch plus cut.

I don't have any experience with new razors, can't help you there.

Grover, Awesome! That is the one I ended up getting. SRD had their wet shaving kit on sale with the Carpe, so I got that with the upgraded strop and some Dominica Bay Rum and Proraso cream. Also have the Trumpers test set coming in. I think I'm set... for now at least.

Will probably pick up a few cheaper vintage blades once I'm a little more educated. I'm thinking the Red Imp seems to be well liked along with Boker and a few of the cheaper Double Ducks... so variable though, will have to do some more research.

Grover, what kind of bass is that in your Avatar? I'm a low end guy myself, but can't place that one. I'm thinking my RAD is just a spin off of GAS of basses and the like

Yes pretty, but it would cost more than most new cars lol. Alembics are awesome, but what they want for their nicer basses is rediculous.

What do you have now/what are you looking for?

I've always wanted a Aguilar DB 750 and also an old tubey Mesa 400+ head

I only used a spike point when I started I found that I preferred it. Yes you will probably cut yourself with a spike point but you will also cut yourself with a round point. I am by no means an expert but this is just from my own experience.

Enjoy,
MGNero