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Gentlemen,

Thank you for your answers. I knew I could count on the experts on this forum.

I do not own a straight with a notch point, but I would love to. As I am tapped out, however, I shall...

My dear Robin,

Thank you for directing me to the answer for the original purpose behind the notch on some straight razor points:

"The notch assists in opening the straight razor."

The razor...

Gentlemen,

What was the original purpose of placing a notch on the point of some straight razors?

The shape is esthetically attractive. Yet, I must assume the reason for it is more than just...