What's the notch for?

**icecow** · 10-09-2006, 07:57 PM

I gotta try that

**FiReSTaRT** · 10-09-2006, 07:59 PM

I know some barbers use burning tapers for that. Has anyone here tried that method?

**PapaBull** · 10-09-2006, 08:58 PM

Just use caution, ice cow. I've done it and it works fine but it's easier for a barber than a self-shaver, I'd think. It just requires a bit of a gentle touch and it is nervewracking the first time to get that blade inside the nostril but that's why these razors are rounded at the tip. You sure wouldn't want to do it with a spike point, I'd think.

**urleebird** · 10-10-2006, 05:21 PM

In addition for the other uses mentioned here, I ran across some info somewhere (don't remember where) that said the notch was used to lift the ends of a mustache so as not to cut any of it off while shaving around it.

Sounds plausable...

**danno** · 10-11-2006, 08:14 AM

Most of these ideas about the notch sound reasonable. But you guys are crazy for putting something that sharp in your

nose!!

**Traveller** · 10-11-2006, 11:43 AM

I have an old Sears add that calls it a moustache notch,think maybe Robert and Bill got it right,its also handy for opening the razor Regards Gary

**Nick Less** · 10-19-2006, 08:03 PM

Does any one have a photo of this notch? This is a first for me, I have not heard of it before. Is this notch located on the blade?

When I trim mustache with my Dovo 5/8 around under my nose I twik my the razor on the spine and counter balance with the tang. When under my right nostril I used my left hand using a back hand stroke, and the right for the left side. The angle is about 80 degrees so it's easy going! I was thinking this notch is loacted at the angle between the spine and the handle. But I know it's not. Thanks for any help..Nick

**urleebird** · 10-19-2006, 08:59 PM

The last example in the pic has a barber's notch at the tip of the blade... some are more pronounced than others.

**Nick Less** · 10-19-2006, 10:37 PM

Thanks for the photos..wow that's some edge. Is the spine that wide or is the angle of the photo. Anyway, this may be some creative thinking, but here it is. It may be there to make room for the nose parts. Like the flare of the nostrils? Ya know when that "sword" needs room just under the nose, that may prevent damage. Thanks for the photos..Nick

**urleebird** · 10-20-2006, 12:21 AM

The spine is not that thick... it's an eliptical conclusion.

That section is a bevel.

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