Thread: The business end of a spike point

+1 to mike!

i prefer a spike. i have a lot of precision work from my mustache, goat and sideburns and i find it very difficult to get a good clean job done with a round point.

if you loose track of it, it will bite you in a heartbeat though!

The true spike points definitely require extra attention. I opt for anything other than a spike point if I feel that the shave for the day is a going to a bit more quick and casual.

I feel that leading the razor with the toe helps me when shaving with a spike point. It allows me to keep the spike point always on my face with minimal pressure.

Originally Posted by Amyn

I feel that leading the razor with the toe helps me when shaving with a spike point. It allows me to keep the spike point always on my face with minimal pressure.

I found myself getting less scary results leading with the heel and keeping the spike off the face. It seems that you still get the same scything motion as with the toe leading but with a little better control. Maybe with a little more confindence I will try toe first.

I used my Iwasaki this morning and I hadn't used it in probably two months. It is basically a double spike with a very short blade and every time I use it I always nick myself. I thought I had broken the streak this time and zowie right on my chin it got me. Its the only razor I have that has it out for me. It couldn't be my fault could it?

Sometimes I think what we learn on is what we get comfortable with. When I got my first razor I didn't know this place existed and did not know a spike from a round. As a result my first razor was a spike and I didn't know enough to be afraid of it. So I learned and did get a nick here and there but think the learning curve on the spike was better just because I didn't get nervous about the point. I just thought that was how they were made. so I guess my point is when we make a big deal about spikes I think maybe we scare and make some of the new guys more worried which in turn makes it harder to learn. all you really need to understand is that all razors can cut you, show them all the same respect and you will be fine.

I agree. All razors demand respect and your full attention or their going to get you.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I used my Iwasaki this morning and I hadn't used it in probably two months. It is basically a double spike with a very short blade and every time I use it I always nick myself. I thought I had broken the streak this time and zowie right on my chin it got me. Its the only razor I have that has it out for me. It couldn't be my fault could it?

I second that. MyTosuke bit me when I wasnt paying enough attention. But I do have a thing for spikes.Paul