Original Paradigm Ti vs Paradigm 17-4

New batch of Ti2 razors available now

I just received the original Paradigm Ti today so I had to try it and compare it to the 17-4.
Appearance It is beautifully made with a polished grey Matte finish, less industrial looking than the Timeless Ti, but not high polished like the Wolfman Ti.
The blade is held very rigid and the handle threads easily and smoothly The handle is elegant and has a good grip.
Pre- Shower
Soap- Castle Forbes Lavender
Blade- Gillette Silver Blue that I used yesterday in the 17-4 so 2nd shave on it
Well as smooth and minimal blade feel you have with the 17-4 the Ti is as smooth but the blade feel is on the other end of the Spectrum After reading some reviews I shaved at a very shallow angle and the audible feedback, which is the loudest of any of my DE’s easily guided my angle
First pass WTG and I could have stopped right there and had a DFS. 2nd pass XTG and I was BBS everywhere.
It is a good thing this is a light razor and well balanced as I used minimal to no pressure, and you do not need it.  In my overall view I love this razor but am amazed how different it is from the 17-4. It amazes me that these are the first 2 razors made by Andy as the are both very efficient but certainly on the extreme opposite ends when it comes to blade feel. If you are a guy who likes to feel the blade and really hear the shave the Ti is for you, but if you prefer very little blade feel stick with the 17-4. This is my humble opinion and YMMV

I like doing different stuff. Gets dull otherwise. The AC is going to be different again.

The Ti will be re-released albeit closer to the 17-4 shaving characteristics.
First in line though is the AC SE Andy is designing at the moment.

I’ve heard. And a good chance it will also be Ti. I’ve been bugging the guys from mongoose, att and more for a ti se razor and it sounds like Andy is going to make my dream come true!


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It will be ti. Mark is spot on about the Ti I.

Can’t wait. Have original Ti and order 17-4 Ti today.

Can’t wait. Have original Ti and order 17-4 Ti today.

Look forward to hearing on how they differ. My first paradigm was the 17-4 SS so had to get this new ti version.


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Can’t wait. Have original Ti and order 17-4 Ti today.

Out of curiosity, where did you order it from?

Bullgoose and they should have more Ti’s in March

Bullgoose and they should have more Ti’s in March

Thanks.

Bullgoose and they should have more Ti’s in March

Paradigm will have 50 also for direct sale. Big step.

Bullgoose and they should have more Ti’s in March

Paradigm will have 50 also for direct sale. Big step.

This is great news! Congratulations Paradigm Shaveware, that is a big step! Looking forward to trying a Titanium Paradigm in the near future!