Thread: Spike points are better

Here is one of my favorite spikes. This razor is almost purrrfect (Sheffield steel, hollow ground, shoulderless, spike, comfortable grip with great jimps, streamlined lines, smooooooth). It gave me a nice shave last night, I do not see spikes being any more dangerous than other points.

l like my 7/8's spike point. But it will give you a small reminder cut to pay attention and remind you its sharp. The spike point does come in handy for detail work, but a round point gets the job done well too.

What is more important to me is the following:
a) How well the blade takes an edge.
b) How sharp can it get and maintain it.

Size and style issues do not make a difference to me.

Pabster

Originally Posted by Pabster

What is more important to me is the following:
a) How well the blade takes an edge.
b) How sharp can it get and maintain it.

Size and style issues do not make a difference to me.

Pabster

You will get there one day, no worries. At some point, your will dump the bad ones out of your rotation and the style will dominate your RAD outbreaks.

I am already there. It will take one heck of a straight blade to get into my rotation. On the short list under consideration: TI silver wing, Fridour, or another RW.

Pabster

Gentlemen,

Preference for a certain type of a razor point, obviously, is subjective, a matter of personal taste and shaving requirements. As a straight razor pilgrim, I don't believe one type of point is necessarily better for me than another. Each in its own place.

If I were to name my favorite straight razor point, it would be Spanish — I love the looks. I also like the square point, and the muted spike. The French point works well for trimming precision. The round point, which some call boring, I feel has its pluses, too. I have examples of all, and like each one for what it is.

Variation adds color to life — and to the world of straight razor shaving.

Regards,
Obie

Here are a couple, a Chandler and a Livi snake, that fall into the spike and wicked looking category. I am careful when shaving with either of these.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Here are a couple, a Chandler and a Livi snake, that fall into the spike and wicked looking category. I am careful when shaving with either of these.

Wow! Just......wow! I love those!!! I haven't yet had the chance to try a spike, but I love how they look. I have a square point and a round point and like the look of the square point better, but the round is a German razor and shaves better than the square so I've been using that more often.

Not to mention it was honed by Sham.