I debated whether or not to drop this in the Newbie forum, but since it’s pretty hardware-specific, I decided on here. I’ll start off by claiming total newbie-ness (or would that be “newbie-osity”?). :) I’ve been shaving with a straight razor for a couple months now (graduated from DEs), and have thus far used mostly a Feather AC. I recently added a Dovo 5/8 round point to my rotation as well, and will soon weave in an interesting vintage A.J. Hague & Co. 5/8 round point with a worked back and carved scales (which incidentally was beautifully restored for me by Bill Ellis). :tu
Anyway – blah blah blah… As a moustache and goatee wearer, I’ve thought that using a spike point razor would facilitate better/easier precision coverage in and around those tight spots. My question is this: are they really as nasty as they appear, visually? I mean, would I be correct in assuming that the actual “point” is in fact at least a bit rounded off? Or are they, as Josh proclaims, suitable for ear-piercing?? ;)
Inquiring goatees want to know! :)
Thx,
Randy