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    i had my first shave witha point today. i've been shaving with a round for about two months now and thought i was ready to try out my new morley point. Boy was i wrong i've got two half inch cuts on my upper left cheek both happened on my first and second stroke. i went against what i've read and finished with the point instead of stopping. No more mishaps a good comfortable shave, but i think i'm going to leave that thing alone for at least a couple more months

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    You can ever so slightly "mute" the point rubbing just the very corner on sandpaper. Not much is required, maybe only one light pass, but then you can shave with it. The problem is not so much the square point but getting used to it after shaving with the far less dangerous round toe.

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    The spike point requires your full attention, that's for sure
    That said, it does provide very good control of where it reaches. E.g. if you have some kind of beard line or sideburns you want to maintain.
    You will soon get used to it, no need to fear it.
    It takes a few shaves and a nick or two, then it becomes second nature!
    Nothing wrong with staying with the round point for a while either.
    They all work equally well once you get a few more shaves in
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    yeah after those first two nicks i realized i needed to be very aware of what the point was doing. i don't have to do taht so much with a round point. it definitley helped with my detail work. i keep a goatee and sideburns and this was definitely one of the few shaves i've had where i have lost any of my facial hair. which was nice cause if i lose any more off my goatee i'm going to have to wear a beard for a month or so to get it to look right again.

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    Just pay attention to what you are doing and you will be OK, the point is a merciless teacher, but you will learn!
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    I guess you could say, you got the point.
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    It can smell your fear.... don't let it know you are afraid!

    Actually, they aren't that bad, they just require a bit more concentration. That means knowing where that point is at ALL TIMES during the shave.

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    The first time that I used a spike point I did not respect the point and it made me give that respect in blood, a few nice cuts right in front of my ears on my WTG pass made me learn very quickly. I have since learned to pay attention to the point and give the extra time needed to keep track of where it is at all times and have not had any more sacrifices since. Good luck, they are much more fun to use than the rounds.

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    yeah i've been finding that out. After i got some of the advice from everyone i gave it another go. They are definitely more fun than the round. The amount of control oround my goatee and side burns is really nice.

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    Smile Don't Give Up!

    I, too, have been bitten by spike points. This morning, my attention wandered while I was shaving with a Henckels 401 and a got a small but deep nick on my left cheek. This is after four months of using a straight razor. While it is true that you have to keep your attention on the spike point, spikes can give incredibly good shaves. Take a breather and then get it out when you are relaxed and have lots of time. It will be worth it!

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