Rounding squared points...best way

So, yesterday I was shaving with one of my straights that has a squared point on the end (I have about half with rounded points and half with squared). That point gave me a good slice on the cheek.

The razor shaves fine apart from that. What I am wondering is.... what is the best way to round the ends of my squared razors so that this doesn't happen again? Can it be done using mere hand tools like a dremel or do you need a grinder or belt sander (My grinders and sanders were sold when I moved)?

What would you recommend (yes I know shaving technique is important but this has never happened with any of my rounded points).

You can rub the corner under the window sill on the paint and mute that tip so it don't dig in(sharp tons idea) or take it to a hone and rub the point down a little no need for a dremel, you can keep most of the look and be a little safer, just about every razor I got has this done to it, cause I get nuce fine lines with it muted , So there you go all you need and by the way the windowsill trick works fine. Tc

I had one that bit me every time I used it, the best looking razor in my collection,,,, I just took the razor rubbed the point a few strokes on the side of my Norton 1K.

Like both replies don't change the point. Just run the tip of the blade over glass to take the edge off.

Or learn to use a lite hand, a spike will teach you to use a lite hand and pay attention, not a bad thing.

Yea, just one stroke on you highest grit stone on the very corner will do it. Don’t over-do it, if you ever change your mind and want the spike back, you will just have to remove more steel off the tip.

I love and use the tip all the time, I learned on a spine point, so I am used to it, and it is my favorite razor style.

If you do want to round the point completely a Diamond file is the safest way. The metal is very thin and will go quickly without the risk of overheating the edge with a Dremel.

Invert the razor, resting on the spine and shape the corner. Do trace the profile you want with a coin and a sharpie. You can use a Diamond Plate, but a file allows you to see what you are doing much better. You can buy a 400-1k diamond file for about 10-15 buck on ebay, they are very handy.

Here is the one I used in this post on making a smiling razor, Make me Smile. Eze-lap also sells nice diamond flies.

Nothing wrong with muting a square point, but then again, its better IMO to learn to use the blade.

I think five or so of my regular shavers are square points and I love them for precise trim work. I still have both ears and my nose.:D
Try taking just a little more time with the shave and develop your technique some more.

I,ll say this it may or may not give a precise edge. I guess it depends on the hand using it. I have all mine muted and I have very precise edges, I sport a shaped van dyke and straight beveled sideburns. And they are as clean as any. And I do it with a round point too, so don't be convinced it's needed, just keep it if you want it. It still has the look with a muted tip
Tc

Keep in mind that muting the tip lightly and correctly means that the Wicked Spike can be brought back with just a few accurate and precise strokes also

It works both ways, so after you get better you can always bring it back

I've always used a square point and or a french tip razor. I like the look and just learned to respect the point.


Mike

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Originally Posted by Euclid440

... I love and use the tip all the time ...

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Same here, same here

I don't see the point(no pun) to honing a razor into a true spike. In my opinion muting the point is the proper way to hone a spike. I see the potential for nasty cuts with no real advantage. A properly muted point can be just as precise for detailed shaving and more comfortable. Is this just a macho thing or is there some real advantage that I'm missing?



And yes, I do have a nasty scar.

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Originally Posted by BeJay

A properly muted point can be just as precise for detailed shaving and more comfortable. Is this just a macho thing or is there some real advantage that I'm missing?

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^^^^ Nailed it

There is just something sexy about a wicked spike, but no real world advantage to the shave...

I use a coarse hone. The thin part of the blade is easy. Sometimes I'll just stop there. The spine can take some time by just using the hone, so a dremel or grinder will help speed things up if you want. Just be sure to use a light touch and have a cup of water handy to keep the metal from getting too hot (I tape the edge and use gloves for safety.) Then smooth the whole curve on the hone and finish with 600 grit sandpaper or whatever finish you like. Lastly, be sure to knock the edges off with the sandpaper or you will scratch you strop.

I have muted the tip on several razors with a 1k grit stone, and completely rounded a couple with a belt sander.

I muted the points by dragging first on a stone, then glass. Seems to work ok. Was a little concerned about scratching the strop but after stropping all is well.

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Originally Posted by gssixgun

Keep in mind that muting the tip lightly and correctly means that the Wicked Spike can be brought back with just a few accurate and precise strokes also

It works both ways, so after you get better you can always bring it back

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Best answer and did not know if done correctly a muted tip could be brought back - thanks.

I love spike points, and it always makes me shudder when I hear the old, "rub it under the window sill"....

I have a spiked tipped blade that was so sharp it was scary. I placed just the tip in my coti and drew it back 1mm. The tip sliced into the Coti.
Thats taking one for the team. Yeah I got spike tip face scars too. Chicks dig scars, maybe not so much my gray haired double chin jowls, But chicks dig scars.

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Originally Posted by ultrasoundguy2003

I have a spiked tipped blade that was so sharp it was scary. I placed just the tip in my coti and drew it back 1mm. The tip sliced into the Coti.
Thats taking one for the team. Yeah I got spike tip face scars too. Chicks dig scars, maybe not so much my gray haired double chin jowls, But chicks dig scars.

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Yea, I am sure Frankenstein had no shortage of girl friends. ;)

Bob

I too love the look of a spike point, but have felt its sting. Mine have been slightly muted by the person who honed them.

I would love to see a microscope picture of a spike point. I wonder what type of wild looking stuff is going on there.:hmmm:

How far apart are your hairs? Muting to that distance or less would still give you a straight line. Or as straight as possible.

I wonder about the possible damage to your strop without it muted.

Just ding the end with a bottle or a window sill and it looks cool and still does the job.

Dragging it across the edge of the Norton did the trick. I have since honed and stropped and shaved with it and it is fine now. Don't have to worry of an accidental ear lobe nick or slice in the cheek if I press too hard.