Thread: Getting to the Point

Personally, I like em all. The only type I shy away from are spikes that have exaggerated edges to them like some of the red Imps. Those can be brutal. If I need to do some trim work or precision shaving I have a 2/8s I reserve strictly for that purpose.

You will draw blood no matter what point you use, its inevitable. Spikes are sneaky, one miscue and your bleeding. Like others have said precision is in the hand of the user.

I like spikes, learned on a spike and have never cut an ear or had any bad cuts.

No question, a spike can cut you, but you will learn to shave with a light hand, and pay attention. It’s kind of like the sharp knife, theory. With a sharp knife you use less pressure and are safer.

I shave with the whole razor and I especially ensure the tip and the heel are fully honed.

The point is very handy, and come on admit it, spikes and square point, just look better.

I use them all. I really don't get the "precision" argument. That last millimeter of a spike point for me doesn't do much.

My first razor was a round point, then got a French point, barbers notch and spike point. Like everyone else I agree about precision using all of them. I grew a mustache trimmed half height like Clark Gable also a V shaped goatee and was able to keep nice straight lines using any one of my razors. I just acquired the spike point recently and drew blood just bringing it to my face I had to focus a lot too on the position on the point. My neck area was a challenge.