I like to shave with all of the point styles but I don't have to be as conscious of where the point is when shaving with a round as I do with the others. I get good shaves with a round and can get to anyplace that I can get with a spike point or whatever. As has already been said a round doesn't look as cool but it is a good choice for a beginning shaver. If you want to avoid cuts and nicks read my sig and follow what it says. It works for me.