Thread: Modern Razors...

Since when did razor makers push towards plane old round points? To me I love barber notches, flat, and spike points. Anyone else feel the same?

I couldn't agree with you more xMackx. A square point or a Spanish point is just sexy there is nothing cooler.

I have favored most any kind of point in my straight shaving days, at one time or another.
Spanish and French has always been favorites, barber's notch has usually been at the bottom of my personal preference.

The point of the blade help me get into the tight spots like under the nose or by the ear. That's why I own no round points.

If my learning experience was any indication, the round points resulted in less bloodshed. Now I can use either round or square (although I just found this out in the past week) with no problem.

My guess is the round point push was to make razors less intimidating for beginners.

I know it may seem like all new razors have round points, but in reality almost all production razor makers offer different points: Dovo, TI, Hart, Wacker, Revisor, Henkels. They may be subject to availability, but they are out there.

I like all types of points, but I strongly prefer a round point. To me that glorious curve at the end of a blade is just perfect. I own three squares and one barbers notch. They don't see much action.

The round point makes me weak in the knees.

Originally Posted by Maxi

I like all types of points, but I strongly prefer a round point. To me that glorious curve at the end of a blade is just perfect. I own three squares and one barbers notch. They don't see much action.

The round point makes me weak in the knees.

I like them too Maxi . They may not be my absolute favorite, but they don't bug me like they seem to bug the majority of members. Oh well, to each his own...

I think round points look better than the others. I wish Dovo would make an actual round point like Hart instead of the semi-round they produce.

Originally Posted by Str8nSharp

I think round points look better than the others. I wish Dovo would make an actual round point like Hart instead of the semi-round they produce.

I wish Hart would make a barber's notch or Spanish point.