Thread: Oh that spike point !!

Most of the razors in my rotation are spikes, and most of them don't bite, but I have a 6/8 Wosty IXL from the mid-1800s that I am more likely than not to slice myself with the point. The blade is about 1/4 inch shorter than my others--perhaps was reground to eliminate a chip in the toe at some point. Maybe that accounts for it. Paradoxically, it's probably my best shaver and one that I really look forward to shaving with.

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

My first shave with a spike poked my earlobe somehow - maybe I have given them enough respect since then, only the wicked Brunorazor spike has bit me since then

I've poked my earlobe before, even with a round point. Then, I took the round point, and most of my spikes and just lightly rub the tip of the blade against the hone, 4K usually does it, but 1K will work. Others may not want to do that, but I'm still have sharp edge for getting the mustache whiskers without having the sharp go all the way up.

Are there any differences between Spanish Point and Square Point for the ends of the razor?

Originally Posted by Durhampiper

. . . I have a 6/8 Wosty IXL from the mid-1800s that I am more likely than not to slice myself with the point.

Did it again yesterday

I know I should probably have the toe blunted, but something in me resists taking that step, even though it's not permanent. Not wanting to give in? Stubborn? What's that they say about repeating the same action over and over again and expecting a different result?

Originally Posted by Gibbs

Are there any differences between Spanish Point and Square Point for the ends of the razor?

Slight difference in that the Spanish sticks out a wee bit further:

Originally Posted by Durhampiper

What's that they say about repeating the same action over and over again and expecting a different result?

Blood letting?

Originally Posted by Durhampiper

What's that they say about repeating the same action over and over again and expecting a different result?

If at first you don't succeed try try again?
Practice makes perfect?
Quitters never win?

Probably the one advantage to learning w/ a spike point, as I did, is that you become VERY cognizant of where the blade is at all times.

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein

For me, it seems a lot of the razors I have bought are spike or square points. But, I have nicked my earlobe with the sharp end of a round point....before I got smart enough to make sure the ends are also not sharp.

Originally Posted by Gibbs

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein

Ah yes, that would be it.

Spike points are my favorite. I started out with them a little conerned, but grew to love them.

Pabster