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I have a FW Engels razor that I like very much. The only problem I have with this razor is that it's square point tends to grab me when I shave I have other razors with similar points that I do OK with but this particular razor seems to have my number. I would like to blunt the tip just slightly to make it a bit safer. Intuitively, it seems that I could just lightly drag the tip across my hone and it would work. I would like some input from those who know just what to do.
Thanks,
John
I have used the bottom of a glass to mute the point.
Use the side of a bevel-setter hone. Work from the tip, not the edge. Be gentle, be careful, don't take any more of the tip than necessary. I've done lots, mostly because I don't like shaving with squares.
I just do the same on all my square points with a Diamond plate and clean up the edge corner with a stone. just a little radius is all I need. Those square points are a pool of blood just waiting to happen on my face.
I have a little 1x3 3000 grit ruby stone that is perfect for this. I don't have to gouge up one of my stones and the steel doesn't even begin to scratch up the ruby.
Those spike tips are mean.
When I am muting a square point, I do it while I am finishing. I will literally take a couple of light strokes on the side of the stone, then finish the razor on the stone. You really can't see that you have muted the tip & you can get it back if you want it later. No need to totally re-contour it on a rough stone...just mute it.
My usual technique is to run the tip under the windowsill a few strokes as one seems to bite too much.
Works like a champ! ;)
Buy round points, leave the spikes for me.
Windowsill :bowQuote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Thats my favorite remedy of all time. I've already did that once in a pinch after hearing you post that idea once before. And I gotta say your right it does work. Crazy yes but if your careful no problem.
(I can see the whole forum shudder. Har!!!)