Thread: Spike Point

Thanks for the advice. I think the spike was just a little more intimidating than a round point. So far all is well with no major blood loss but there's always tomorrow.

i like the spike points alot i feel that they are actually easier to work with, the only problem is that all my round points seem like they are feeling neglected

-dan-

Originally Posted by lawman2

My daily shaver is a DD Goldedge spike point. I've never had a problem with the point except when trying to shave below the jaw line XTG. The grain of my beard runs left to right below the jaw and I've lacerated myself trying to XTG there and have settled for WTG and ATG until I can figure something else out.

Have you tried a X/A-TG with the heel's first inch of an upside-down (reverse) grip mildly curving diagonal stroke? I think the majority of the shaving "hard" force concentrated at the 1/4-1/2 inch waypoint beyond the heel's lower cutting range. Does that make any sense? I've had incredible smoothness at/under the chin from a stroke like this, especially with a slightly smiling edge (at least from the heel, of course). Whatever is going on, the heel action under the jaw can be pretty well controlled cutting action, if you make proper secondary hand (holding/stretching) accomodations.

I've enjoyed the relative simplicity of the straight straight-edge's (if that makes any sense) use as a roughly diagonal cut from bottom-up movement as an underjaw shaver. But I'm not as thick as some so YMMV.

When I do cut my self it isn't because of the spike point but the angle of the blade.

I like my spike point Injun, although it is responsible for my one true cut with a straight. I was starting the WTG pass on my left cheek (using the blade in my right hand), and mis-judged the distance to my ear. The first stroke (top of ear, bottom of side burn) cut my ear. It was almost painless, but bled profusely. I now do this stroke with the heel of the blade closest to my ear.