Thread: points and what there for

just wondering why so many different style point. and the how there suppose to be used. I can see the round points and the spike. but the rest I really can't see why. thanks

Mainly for the looks of the razor. The same as why there are so many different car styles and types...different people and different tastes.

Having a mustache or a goatee will show what notch, Spanish and French points are useful for. The slight extension makes trimming around facial hair, nostrils easier and more efficient. IME. Humankind has always attempted to improve a design. The straight razor is no exception. Looking at the evolution of the monkey tail, straight to slightly curved scales, and the points being examples IMO.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Having a mustache or a goatee will show what notch, Spanish and French points are useful for. The slight extension makes trimming around facial hair, nostrils easier and more efficient. IME. Humankind has always attempted to improve a design. The straight razor is no exception. Looking at the evolution of the monkey tail, straight to slightly curved scales, and the points being examples IMO.

Huh... and I always thought they were examples of intelligent design.

A Straight is a rather pedestrian product. So if that is your line how do you rise above the pack? You make variations and charge more for them.

just wondering. I can see the round and spike. didn't really know if the styles had specific applications. I know that they look kool