Paradigm 17-4 vs. Wolfman Stand Gap

I have to concur, Paradigm is a new, relatively unknown company that just made a big splash with their first offering. Wolfman razors have been around for a while and won a well-respected position in the shaving world. Give Paradigm time and I'm sure they will become second to none.

I was going to say the exact thing regarding Wolfman selling out immediately. A lot of people weren’t ready to “risk” $230 dollars on an untested DE razor. Now it’s got lots of Love!

Wolfman wins this for me, Wolfman & Charcoal Goods are the best I’ve come across. The 17-4 is a nice razor but my .54 Wolfman is more efficient.

I wouldn’t say the 17-4 is easier to get as the initial batch is sold out and I have only seen one or two offered for trade unless private deals are taking place.

You may have a point only time will tell.  Wolfman Razors typically sell out in minutes after a Twitter Post.  The initial batch of 17-4s sold over several weeks...


Weeks vs. Minutes..

The manufacturer of of the 17-4 is now a merchant on DFS and responds in pretty short order to questions.

I don’t feel that’s a fair comparison. This was the first batch ever released by a small, relatively anonymous company. Give it time and they will sell quickly.

I’m hoping I’ll be able to get the new SE In time when it’s released. It seems that folks with computer skills are always better suited at online puchasing when time and screen refreshing is on the line....

To clarify my point regarding time (Selling out in weeks vs. Minutes). The discussion was not about who is better known and who has a greater client base, it was regarding the ability to purchase. It took weeks to sell out the 17-4. That’s not a reflection on the razor, nor was that the point. What I simply suggested was that under the current circumstances it appears, and I did say I “could be wrong” that it would be easier to obtain than a Wolfman.

One of two things will happen, either the manufacturer will ramp up the 17-4, putting razors in everyone’s hands (Timeless, IB and Charcoal) OR they will become unobtainable.

The manufacturer is on the board, give him a poke for the 17-4 restock, I’m almost positive it’s on his mind.