Thread: Spanish nose v. American nose

I like the sexy french tip, for a new straight shaver I would start with a round tip, it is safer and a bit more forgiving, french tip the same. Just my opinion.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

The American point in the library ? The only time I heard American point was once in a thread. http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ml#post1349427

A picture of it. ------> 6/8" Rasiermesser mit amerikanischem Kopf


Attachment 233592 It seems the Irish like to call the French point, Irish point. Maybe I said that back words.

Whether it exists or not I am going to call it that :<0)
Attachment 233591 Whether it exists or not I am going to call it that :<0)

Thanks for jogging my memory with that link. Yes, the American point/Amerikanishem kopf does exist. This is a poor photo of my Herder 77 Constant stainless steel razor's tip.

Bob

At risk of inquiring into something that may be incredibly obvious... is there anywhere that has a good write-up on why each of these points have the names that they do?

Originally Posted by ffourteen

At risk of inquiring into something that may be incredibly obvious... is there anywhere that has a good write-up on why each of these points have the names that they do?

I haven't seen any write ups explaining how these points were named. It would be interesting to find out though.

Bob

No Idea of how the different points got their name, however a friend in Germany told me that the 'Spike' point that pups was kind enough to show was only manufactured for the American Market.

I would also say that the Square Point is only slightly different from the Spike point as there is a slight radius instead of two angles meeting at a 90 deg which results in a nice little bit to bite you when you momentarily lose your concentration. Yes I speak from experience.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

No Idea of how the different points got their name, however a friend in Germany told me that the 'Spike' point that pups was kind enough to show was only manufactured for the American Market.

I would also say that the Square Point is only slightly different from the Spike point as there is a slight radius instead of two angles meeting at a 90 deg which results in a nice little bit to bite you when you momentarily lose your concentration. Yes I speak from experience.

Yes, that would have been my first guess as to how the points got their names being based on regional preferences.

Bob

It is the subject of much controversy. In the past, many downright uncivil and argumentative threads existed.

I am proud of this nice discussion!

Except for the nose picking stuff!

The Americans cut corners....I'm so ashamed.

Originally Posted by SRNewb

My FIL had a specially grown fingernail on his right pinky just for that purpose. Thing was like 2 inches long, LOL!

Originally Posted by Utopian

Except for the nose picking stuff!

Ok. So I misspoke. Shoot me. Tip and point, not nose. Got it. Thanks much to all participants. The question however came up because of the confusion on Ralf Aust site.