Thread: Learning a spike!

Originally Posted by Shoki

Hello All,

Any tips on learning a square point razor? I have a new Torrey and it has a square-ish point and this morning while doing my dominate side burn area I dragged the point over the edge of my jaw-line creating a fairly nice slice.

I guess you could call this "learning" but I wonder if there are any general tips on learning to use a spike? Short Strokes, watch blade angle, etc.

I think I am going to put the square points away till I get competent with my round point Dovo.

+1 on Lynn's suggestion. As long as you keep the edge from digging into your skin, you will be fine. Spike point is my favorite type of blade. I carefully maneuver the edge around my face...it is always in contact with skin, but NEVER digging. When you get this right, the tip can actually shave very very nicely. Be careful though...it is rather unforgiving of mistakes.