Thread: Stainless Spike Point

Hi, everyone, I'm looking to buy my first straight razor and would like a spike point for precision and stainless for its ability to keep an edge. However, I'm having trouble finding a spike point made of stainless. The only spike point I've found is this Dovo: Dovo Spike Point Ebony, Full Hollow Carbon Steel, 5/8" | RoyalShave, and it's made of carbon steel.

The reason I want stainless is that I sharpen my own knives and can get the edges decently sharp but know I'm not great at it. On top of that, I don't have the sharpening stones necessary to use on a fine blade like a straight razor (as opposed to my pocket and kitchen knives). Therefore, I'll likely send my razor out to be honed when necessary and would like the edge to last as long as possible.

So I have two questions. First, does anyone know of anywhere I might be able to find a spike point stainless razor? Second, do you agree with my logic on looking for a stainless razor?

Thanks in advance.
-Patrick

I'm not sure that a spike point is the best place to start. I have been at it a while and I still don't like those things. I have a few and always mute the point to prevent it from blood letting. Perhaps you might want square point instead, a very similar look without the point being lethal. To each there own though. As far as stainless razor go there are a few still being made.

My take is, you live what you learn. In other words, if you go through your learning curve with a dangerous aspect your don't know it's that much more dangerous. I mostly use square points and although I muted the first one the rest are square as can be. I miss them when I use a round point and I don't really need the square that much. It is however, safer for the average guy to start with a round point.
I think a better thought for you would be get 2 razors so you can keep shaving while the other is out. I don't know that stainless is going to make that big of a difference especially while your learning. That and everybody says they are only going to get an use 1 to save money. The reality is your not only starting on a new shave adventure but headed towards the possibility of a new hobby :<0) GOT RAD? HAD? you'll be lucky if you don't.

Your spike = square according to the picture.

Let me answer your second question: no I think you want carbon, or at least I always do. I mute my sqares, so I suggest you do what you like..

I have quite a few spikes (none muted). You will learn light pressure and to feel the balance of weight across the edge of the blade from using one and pay for your mistakes in blood. As to starting off with one, I have mixed feelings about it. A square point will get you very close to the individual whisker potential while being much more forgiving (especially as you learn all the rest of the parts of a decent shave).

I have a number of SS razors. I don't really notice that they outlast the others in my rotation. They all get the same treatment and I don't have issues with corrosion on any of them. Restricting your selection to SS only will greatly reduce your choices though.

Incidentally, I have zero SS spikes...three SS Spanish points, one square and one round.

You'll learn quick to stay off the point while shaving.