Paradigm 17-4 SS Razor

I’ve used the 17-4 for three weeks in a row now and the shaves are great. Before that I struggled for a few shaves because I slipped back into my old habit of changing razors daily. Switching between razors all the time never helped my shaves. 6C, Timeless .68 & Paradigm all give similar (wonderful) shaves. Once I get to know a razors angles it’s the blade that cuts.

A real beauty and work of art and taking nothing away from the 17-4 I can also get the same result with a Rockwell 6C.

I absolutely LOVE this handle!!! It's gorgeous! I've heard some complain that it's too short or others inquire about it being slippery... I found the handle to be a perfect length, without any issues with grip. It would not be a stretch for me to say that this is my favorite/best handle that I've ever used, which is highly influenced by the handle's appearance! As a result, I really really hope that Andy will offer this handle with razors being released in the near future.. Or maybe consider offering just the handle separately for purchase? Either way, as lovely as this handle is, I hope it'll be made available at some point and in some form/fashion.

I’ve used the 17-4 for three weeks in a row now and the shaves are great. Before that I struggled for a few shaves because I slipped back into my old habit of changing razors daily. Switching between razors all the time never helped my shaves. 6C, Timeless .68 & Paradigm all give similar (wonderful) shaves. Once I get to know a razors angles it’s the blade that cuts.

A real beauty and work of art and taking nothing away from the 17-4 I can also get the same result with a Rockwell 6C.

I absolutely LOVE this handle!!! It's gorgeous! I've heard some complain that it's too short or others inquire about it being slippery... I found the handle to be a perfect length, without any issues with grip. It would not be a stretch for me to say that this is my favorite/best handle that I've ever used, which is highly influenced by the handle's appearance! As a result, I really really hope that Andy will offer this handle with razors being released in the near future.. Or maybe consider offering just the handle separately for purchase? Either way, as lovely as this handle is, I hope it'll be made available at some point and in some form/fashion.

I agree, I reckon we're in the minority here! This is a stunning handle, I have no issues with slippage I can't image ever trying a different handle with this head.

Paradigm Shaveware I would love a polished Ti version of this handle

Yeah, maybe we’re in the age of the longer
(and custom think Stork) handles. I love the length of the Merkur HD handle. Makes for a nimble and sharp shave. The 17-4 barrel is a gem and a Titanium version would shine!

That's one of the best shots of the 17-4 I've seen yet, vtmax! Wow, that shines!

I’ve used the 17-4 for three weeks in a row now and the shaves are great. Before that I struggled for a few shaves because I slipped back into my old habit of changing razors daily. Switching between razors all the time never helped my shaves. 6C, Timeless .68 & Paradigm all give similar (wonderful) shaves. Once I get to know a razors angles it’s the blade that cuts.

A real beauty and work of art and taking nothing away from the 17-4 I can also get the same result with a Rockwell 6C.

I absolutely LOVE this handle!!! It's gorgeous! I've heard some complain that it's too short or others inquire about it being slippery... I found the handle to be a perfect length, without any issues with grip. It would not be a stretch for me to say that this is my favorite/best handle that I've ever used, which is highly influenced by the handle's appearance! As a result, I really really hope that Andy will offer this handle with razors being released in the near future.. Or maybe consider offering just the handle separately for purchase? Either way, as lovely as this handle is, I hope it'll be made available at some point and in some form/fashion.

I agree, I reckon we're in the minority here! This is a stunning handle, I have no issues with slippage I can't image ever trying a different handle with this head.

Paradigm Shaveware I would love a polished Ti version of this handle

A polished Ti version of this handle (17/4).... Man, just thinking about that as an option gets me super excited!! "Paradigm Shaveware", I'm in full agreement with "GroomingDept", I would absolutely LOVE to have this 17/4 handle via polished Ti (but I'd settle for any version of this handle tbh).

I would love to see the 17-4 handle offered in a longer length such as the Titanium II version.

As it is right now, the 17-4 is my shortest razor. It fits my hand okay but would definitely prefer a longer handle.

I have small hands and still find the 17-4 handle short for my comfort, so I changed for a 2-tone stork Taipan which I love.

Some Paradigm Shaveware razors got together over the weekend

Some Paradigm Shaveware razors got together over the weekend

That’s a lot of Paradigm Shaveware goodness right there! GroomingDept having used all three, which one is your favorite shaver?

Some Paradigm Shaveware razors got together over the weekend

That’s a lot of Paradigm Shaveware goodness right there! GroomingDept having used all three, which one is your favorite shaver?

I would say the 17-4 & SE are my favorites. These two razors shave differently due to the blade type, but produce very similar shaves.