Thread: Virtues of a Spike Point

spike points are way better but you have to def pay more attention to the point the other day i was in a hurry and got the top part of my ear....what was so bad is i saw it and couldnt pick up the blade in time i watched the point go right though a little part of my ear....

I used my first spike point yesterday morning and I loved it. I have used square pointed razors before, but nothing like a spike point, it's slightly different. I really like how you can stick the point in the hallow parts of your neck and shave them without hitting any other areas at the same time. Good stuff!

I also tried a clover barber's notch this morning and the point on that sticks out and it was really nice in those tough spots also. I think I don't want any more round point razors!

My first straight razor was a true spike and that's what I learned with. I never had many problems with it, even at the start, so I've never understood the fear or apprehension towards spike points, though I do acknowledge the dangers. I'm not saying I haven't jabbed my face with the point; I have, but it wasn't enough to sour my attitude of them. I would also go as for as to say beginners should start out with a spike just to get it out of the way, instead of psyching themselves out down the road.

Come to think of it only one of my razors has a round point. The rest are a combo of spike, square and spanish.

I have to dull the very end of a spike point. Much as I like them to get the spots close to the ear, I invariably get a little too frisky and dig the end in going across my cheek. Oh, I am very careful at first, but eventually I forget about the point and zip. Then my pride is really hurt because I know better.

I am big fan of the spike point. I always seem to keep coming back to them.

I've got a spike point DD, and my Kamisori is spike point as well. I love 'em both..! Really good for trimming the sideburns and whacking off the odd stray whisker that eluded the blade on the first pass.