Thread: Best Razor Point Style For A Beginner

When starting out I prefered the round point after cutting my ear a couple of times. In fact I still prefer a round point.

The don't think it matters. I started with a square point and prefer it over the round point, as others have mentioned round point will cut as much as a square point.

There is no reason to shy away from any point if you like the style of it. It is easier with a round point, but since you are learning a new skill anyway why not go for what you like.

When I say easier with a round point, I simply mean that there is less to worry about is all. Once you pick up the basics it won't matter too much. For what it's worth I still occasionally forget about the point and am promptly reminded by the razor when using my square point. It is always down to carelessness on my part though and is very occasional.

There is no real need for a square point unless you want to do detail work. For me the point is more about aesthetics than anything else, I usually find myself drawn to a barbers notch or Spanish point.

You will get lots of opinions here, but go with what you like and be careful. Once you get to grips with this hobby you will almost certainly get more razors anyway.

Enjoy.

Originally Posted by Canuckshaver

The don't think it matters. I started with a square point and prefer it over the round point, as others have mentioned round point will cut as much as a square point.

The only thing with a round point is that you are less likely to cut your ear or get a dueling scar cut. Other than that they will cut you up in all the other ways. As always there are at least to ways to approach learning something. One is a graduated approach and the other is to jump in all out.

Bob

Round point. Hard to catch an ear, nostril, jaw line or dig the point when you are learning proper methods. More strop friendly too for beginners

The whole visual appearance of the razor has a way of making new guys feel uneasy or comfortable.
A radical spike point looks much more intimidating than a round point. I don't think that the added subconscious uncomfort is something that something that a beginner needs to deal with.
Using a round point until totally comfortable with shaving skills makes the most sense.

Pete <:-}