Paradigm 17-4 SS Razor

“I’m just going to say it — I wish they either sold these directly, or through several distributors. I’m not a fan of the current sales model.”


Neither am I. I would have felt more secure and confident if Andrew sold his razors directly like Blackland does or through several outlets. I hope he will consider it in the future.

Yesterday’s face and head shave was on three days growth in anticipation of the 17-4’s arrival. One day face shave today with great results.

Fantastic head design. The Paradigm provides a very close shave but with a smoothness I find lacking a bit (for me) with the Blackbird and Ti .95. Wonderful razor...first hardware item I’ve tried in a long time that has met the hype.

The M5x10x1 washers also fit perfectly as well.

I’m holding back from buying more DE razors because I’m sold to SE now, but you guys are tempting me too much with this razor.

It holds the blade very tight?


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I’ve used three Wolfman’s, Timeless, Blackbird. The head design might just be the tightest (blade hold) available.

I’ve used three Wolfman’s, Timeless, Blackbird. The head design might just be the tightest (blade hold) available.

Thanks you!

I’m recently using 99% of time SE like Sabre L2 or Oneblade because I have sensitive skin and SE blades are better for my skin. I own a Wolfman, Timeless 0.95, Blackbird SB...and the best for me might be the Blackbird.

Yesterday’s face and head shave was on three days growth in anticipation of the 17-4’s arrival. One day face shave today with great results.

Fantastic head design. The Paradigm provides a very close shave but with a smoothness I find lacking a bit (for me) with the Blackbird and Ti .95. Wonderful razor...first hardware item I’ve tried in a long time that has met the hype.

The M5x10x1 washers also fit perfectly as well.

What is the purpose of the washers?

I’ve used three Wolfman’s, Timeless, Blackbird. The head design might just be the tightest (blade hold) available.

Thanks you!

I’m recently using 99% of time SE like Sabre L2 or Oneblade because I have sensitive skin and SE blades are better for my skin. I own a Wolfman, Timeless 0.95, Blackbird SB...and the best for me might be the Blackbird.

I own and use all the razors you mentioned. I would say the Paradigm is as smooth as the Sabre L1 with the efficiency of the L2. Definitely smoother than the Blackbird SB and OC but not quite as efficient. Smoother than my OB Genesis V2. I posted my comparison to the Timeless. The bade appears to be very rigid with this design.

“I’m just going to say it — I wish they either sold these directly, or through several distributors. I’m not a fan of the current sales model.”


Neither am I. I would have felt more secure and confident if Andrew sold his razors directly like Blackland does or through several outlets. I hope he will consider it in the future.

I agree with you !00% I definitely prefer dealing with Matt at Timeless, Brian at Charcoal Goodsor Shane at Blackland directly without the middle man. However the gentleman at Paradigm did answer my direct email to him very quickly

I’ve used three Wolfman’s, Timeless, Blackbird. The head design might just be the tightest (blade hold) available.

Thanks you!

I’m recently using 99% of time SE like Sabre L2 or Oneblade because I have sensitive skin and SE blades are better for my skin. I own a Wolfman, Timeless 0.95, Blackbird SB...and the best for me might be the Blackbird.

I own and use all the razors you mentioned. I would say the Paradigm is as smooth as the Sabre L1 with the efficiency of the L2. Definitely smoother than the Blackbird SB and OC but not quite as efficient. Smoother than my OB Genesis V2. I posted my comparison to the Timeless. The bade appears to be very rigid with this design.

Thanks you! You’re not helping my wallet.

"What is the purpose of the washers?"

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