Paradigm 2020 Diamondback

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TLDR; this is the best DE razor on the market. Period.

Bold claim? I’d say so. Well considering the razor was as smooth as an EJ DE89 but was more efficient than the Nodachi or Karve “D” plate.... I’m confident I am correct.

The finish.... mirror on all parts... and all sides with the exception of under the top cap. I’m talking Wolfman level mirror finish. Absolutely beautiful.

The shave.....Y’all say this thing has a “phantom blade” and my god it does. The only thing you can feel; is the heavy yet balanced razor in your hand, and the SB gliding across your cheeks. There is zero blade feel. It’s as if it melted away 24hr + growth with zero effort. I achieved absolute BBS in 2 passes: Across and then against the grain. I also have sensitive skin and incurred ZERO irritation. After shaving with it; I’ll tell you that it’s wayyyyy undervalued. I’d easily pay $350, and am considering taking myself off the Wolfman wait list for a 1.45.

The competition: I’ve used the EJ89, RazorRock Lupo, Rockwell 6C, CG lvl 1, Tatara Masamune, Tatara Nodachi, RazoRock Gamechanger, Wolfman 1.15, KARVE “C” and “D”, and I’ll even throw in my favorite SE: the Vector. This razor beats em all....not to mention  it is absolutely beautiful.

Very glad you liked it!!!!

i'm generally not a fan of polished finishes but it seems very fitting for this razor, especially being named diamondback. i'm tempted to pick one up as a complement to my Ti 1 and potentially get rid of the rest of my other modern DEs.

take pictures online

TLDR; this is the best DE razor on the market. Period.

Bold claim? I’d say so. Well considering the razor was as smooth as an EJ DE89 but was more efficient than the Nodachi or Karve “D” plate.... I’m confident I am correct.

The finish.... mirror on all parts... and all sides with the exception of under the top cap. I’m talking Wolfman level mirror finish. Absolutely beautiful.

The shave.....Y’all say this thing has a “phantom blade” and my god it does. The only thing you can feel; is the heavy yet balanced razor in your hand, and the SB gliding across your cheeks. There is zero blade feel. It’s as if it melted away 24hr + growth with zero effort. I achieved absolute BBS in 2 passes: Across and then against the grain. I also have sensitive skin and incurred ZERO irritation. After shaving with it; I’ll tell you that it’s wayyyyy undervalued. I’d easily pay $350, and am considering taking myself off the Wolfman wait list for a 1.45.

The competition: I’ve used the EJ89, RazorRock Lupo, Rockwell 6C, CG lvl 1, Tatara Masamune, Tatara Nodachi, RazoRock Gamechanger, Wolfman 1.15, KARVE “C” and “D”, and I’ll even throw in my favorite SE: the Vector. This razor beats em all....not to mention  it is absolutely beautiful.

Very glad you liked it!!!!

Thanks again! Owe you big time!

take pictures online

TLDR; this is the best DE razor on the market. Period.

Bold claim? I’d say so. Well considering the razor was as smooth as an EJ DE89 but was more efficient than the Nodachi or Karve “D” plate.... I’m confident I am correct.

The finish.... mirror on all parts... and all sides with the exception of under the top cap. I’m talking Wolfman level mirror finish. Absolutely beautiful.

The shave.....Y’all say this thing has a “phantom blade” and my god it does. The only thing you can feel; is the heavy yet balanced razor in your hand, and the SB gliding across your cheeks. There is zero blade feel. It’s as if it melted away 24hr + growth with zero effort. I achieved absolute BBS in 2 passes: Across and then against the grain. I also have sensitive skin and incurred ZERO irritation. After shaving with it; I’ll tell you that it’s wayyyyy undervalued. I’d easily pay $350, and am considering taking myself off the Wolfman wait list for a 1.45.

The competition: I’ve used the EJ89, RazorRock Lupo, Homelike START 1.18, Rockwell 6C, CG lvl 1, Tatara Masamune, Tatara Nodachi, RazoRock Gamechanger, Wolfman 1.15, KARVE “C” and “D”, and I’ll even throw in my favorite SE: the Vector. This razor beats em all....not to mention  it is absolutely beautiful.

Best “NEW SCHOOL” BarberShop scent I’ve ever smelled, Brilliant kit there, love my P-dimes!

take pictures online

TLDR; this is the best DE razor on the market. Period.

Bold claim? I’d say so. Well considering the razor was as smooth as an EJ DE89 but was more efficient than the Nodachi or Karve “D” plate.... I’m confident I am correct.

The finish.... mirror on all parts... and all sides with the exception of under the top cap. I’m talking Wolfman level mirror finish. Absolutely beautiful.

The shave.....Y’all say this thing has a “phantom blade” and my god it does. The only thing you can feel; is the heavy yet balanced razor in your hand, and the SB gliding across your cheeks. There is zero blade feel. It’s as if it melted away 24hr + growth with zero effort. I achieved absolute BBS in 2 passes: Across and then against the grain. I also have sensitive skin and incurred ZERO irritation. After shaving with it; I’ll tell you that it’s wayyyyy undervalued. I’d easily pay $350, and am considering taking myself off the Wolfman wait list for a 1.45.

The competition: I’ve used the EJ89, RazorRock Lupo, Homelike START 1.18, Rockwell 6C, CG lvl 1, Tatara Masamune, Tatara Nodachi, RazoRock Gamechanger, Wolfman 1.15, KARVE “C” and “D”, and I’ll even throw in my favorite SE: the Vector. This razor beats em all....not to mention  it is absolutely beautiful.

Best “NEW SCHOOL” BarberShop scent I’ve ever smelled, Brilliant kit there, love my P-dimes!

Ohhhh P-dimes!!! I’m using that!  

And I agree! If you like that, you’d probably really like Viscanza Romana! I have that set as well and they are very similar with the Romana having a touch more of citrus.

I'm so glad I found this thread. I ordered a Diamondback off the website, and then the site said they are sold out! I got in just under the wire, or so it seems! Now, as Tom Petty would say, the waiting is the hardest part!

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Are any more going to be produced?

For anyone who’s used both....
How do 2020 DB and Timeless Titanium .95 SB compare, in terms of efficiency, blade/ face feel and smoothness?
Thank you!

Razor is getting some really positive attention!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nw1NYgn3Ioo

For anyone who’s used both....
How do 2020 DB and Timeless Titanium .95 SB compare, in terms of efficiency, blade/ face feel and smoothness?
Thank you!

Go back a few pages, shavemd directly compared those 2, and I made some comments as well.