Pictures of different Straight Points?

Does anybody have a set of pictures displaying the different points available on straight razors? I know a couple of the common varieties but I see lists containing others that I haven't seen.
Namely: a Spanish vs a French point vs an Oblique (I know this one but I bet there are others out there who would appreciate an example)
Thanks!

4 pictures of razors with Spanish Points....








"Ooblong" point of whatever Maestro calls 'em...






Rounded Tip....






Spike...


Barbers Notch....




And lastly - a very lovely razor of mine, in French Point....








I hope this helped! Please feel free to ask more questions!

We love straight razors!

Wow!!! I did not know there were that many. I am sure that there are some missing as well.
Is there one with a bottle opener??

Xavier said:

Wow!!! I did not know there were that many. I am sure that there are some missing as well.
Is there one with a bottle opener??

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Not that I know of, but PM Robert Williams, and maybe he can make you a custom one!

Thanks for the pics Joel. One question, what are some of the advantages of using 'barber's notch' razor? Thanks.

Bahamianlvr said:

Thanks for the pics Joel. One question, what are some of the advantages of using 'barber's notch' razor? Thanks.

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With the notch, it allows you to get in/around the ear, as well as nostril (not that I would do that - but barbers would back in the day) however it can be useful when doing detailed work around your nose (moustache area) or ear (trimming around sideburns) but by and large (in my opinion) is mainly for looks.

Show off!

Very nice Joel! Thanks!

Well done!

Thanks a lot!

I find the french point a bit unforgiving on my lobes and was thinking my eventual $$$custom would be a spanish but I am now leaning towards this- new to me- notch point.

Sweet.

Doc4 said:

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+1...
Joel keeps tempting me with those Robert William razors....I just cannot resist

That is the first reasonable explanation that I've heard for the notch.

Austin said:

Show off!

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Guilty as charged....



Don't let the line of dust on the top of the blade take your attention off of that "barbers notch"

joel said:

Guilty as charged....

Don't let the line of dust on the top of the blade take your attention off of that "barbers notch"

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Mastro Levi

Here's a whole bunch.

http://www.redtrader99.com/straight_razors.html


==Tom

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Damn, that's one razor I regret selling.

Steelforge said:

Damn, that's one razor I regret selling.

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Razors are like guns.... you regret selling all/any.

I do have about 4-5 razors though I do need to get rid of (I haven't even honed the dang things yet) and sell - but even those, I hate to part with