Thread: American Point Razor

Originally Posted by BobH

Look closely gentlemen and see that the corners are beveled/chamfered a bit as opposed to being right angles as one a square point. It is such a minute difference but it is there. At least that is what I am seeing.

Bob

I saw that feature but it makes no sense to me.
I mean in Japan all western style straights are with muted point, but we do not hear the term Japanese point.
If the small bevel is a reason for new terminology then they really are reaching IMHO.

Well if TI copies it then I guess we have a new point.

Originally Posted by mainaman

I saw that feature but it makes no sense to me.
I mean in Japan all western style straights are with muted point, but we do not hear the term Japanese point.
If the small bevel is a reason for new terminology then they really are reaching IMHO.

Sorry was not very clear on what I meant. Both the corners where the bevel and the spine meet the end of the blade are beveled/chamfered, not just the bevel muted.

Does the slight difference warrant a different name? Well, who knows or cares really.

Bob

Gentlemen,

Subtle differences probably appear among most straight razor points within the same style, depending on the manufacturer and date of production.

From the Sheffield days to the present, the barber's notch bears various nuances and subtle differences, but it is still referred to as the barber's notch. The basic round point will differ among Horstator, Puma, Thiers-Issard, Dovo, and so on. Yet, it is still referred to as the round point. Some square points may have more rounded tips than others, or display other tiny differences, but they are still referred to as the square point.

In the case in question, there may be subtle differences between the basic square point and what is referred to as the American point, but they still belong in the same point category — still square point. I was just curious why the designation American point had suddenly popped up on the basic square point. Of course, there is nothing wrong with that, and I'm glad somebody decided to name a straight razor point after the Americans.

Now, if I come across a straight razor with the Assyrian point, by Jove, that is really cause for celebration.

Dammit where is Canadian point. I feel ripped off. Lol not sure how it started but I don't think its needed. W&B had various subtilties within their points. Same with others. I doubt the little touch first started in america by Torry

The bevel at the point looks significant to me. At least it is something new? Not just an appropriation stamped "American Original" for marketing purposes.

Originally Posted by Hart

The bevel at the point looks significant to me. At least it is something new? Not just an appropriation stamped "American Original" for marketing purposes.

Yes but it's not new I have some vintage razors with that detail

Ralf Aust also makes a somewhat different version of the "American Point" as shown here. Nice razor.

I have a vintage Torrey and a dovo 55 with the same and I believe a W&B too

I noticed that myself.

Hey, when in Rome .... But, I always called that a Czech Point...