im am new here at srp and to sr shaving in general but i can assure you that there is plenty of sound advice here. i tried to shave with a unhoned razor and it was terrible. so i would agree with the first to gents that you should get a razor that is of good qaulity and have it pro honed. as for the square point i dont see it cuz thats what mine is and thats never the part that ill nick my self with but everybody is different. but there is tons of stuff on here to read about that can help before the first shave. good luck, be careful and like cangooner said have fun. you will realize that sr shaving is a interesting topic even to those who dont do it. its a almost lost art that is growing in great numbers, due to cost of throw away blades and that people such as my self want to reconnect with the past. and its addictive so watch out! next thing ya know theres 34 razors, 5 strops, honing stones , 13 brushes and more soaps and creams than a guy can count in your bath room.