Paradigm 2020 Diamondback

The nominal dimensions are the same. The finish *can* affect the geometry if edges have been broken by hard polishing for example.

I’m glad you had a fantastic shave! I took my second shave today with three days growth and it was a dream shave. For me, I’m getting tired of using a brush and soap. I am using conditioner and it’s off the charts bbs. No nicks or weepers!!! I’m conditioning my skin and it glides all the way! Thanks Andrew! This is a KEEPER.

Shavemd Mark, which razors is the diamondback comparable to in efficiency? That's one of the reasons I've held back. For some reason I got the impression that it was a mild-mid aggressive razor. If it's anywhere near the 1.55 WR2, then it's a must buy!

shaveSymptomatic I will need to do some side by sides but my first one will be against my Ti 1.45 WR2 as I think it will be very comparable

shaveSymptomatic I will need to do some side by sides but my first one will be against my Ti 1.45 WR2 as I think it will be very comparable

Wow! No need, I trust your judgement.
A must buy it is then

Ordered! I've been lusting after this razor since I first saw it.

We all know Paradigm has produced some of the best artisan razors with the prior (limited) releases. I am glad to hear (from Shavemd) that this polished 2020 Diamondback meets those high standards. As I have tried all the prior releases I can't wait to try this release now that the WCS mess is behind us and Andy can focus on this release.

I received my Diamondback today and it is beautiful! I will be using it shortly.

Great review by ShaveMD. I also had my first shave with the 2020 Diamondback this morning, and can confirm everything that ShaveMD is saying. Based on only one shave, but still the Diamondback made a great impression. Will be using it during the coming week to confirm.

Presentation in the Paradigm box was nice, simple, well done. The razor itself is a thing of beauty. It is also very well weighted and balanced, and the handle provided excellent traction besides being a really nice design.

ILike ShaveMD, I was planning on doing a three pass shave with the Diamondback.

I used the non-tallow PAA CK, preceded by the Cube. Hadn't used CK-6 for a while, and it produced a full and moisturizing lather. If anything, I could have added more water to make it even slicker.

The first pass was smooth as can be. Rinsing off, I realized I could have stopped after one pass. My second pass was mostly to concentrate on the areas under my chin and jaw line, but I completed a full pass in any event using very little pressure.

The handle is longer than my other razors, but so well weighted that I wouldn't change it. The head is nicely shaped and maneuverable, I had no trouble with the areas under my nose. The razor didn't feel at any time like it would bite. I only used Wickham balm afterwards, so can't report on an alcohol test, but don't think there would have been much to report in any event.

The Diamondback left me with a shave that was as close as any of my other razors, and did so with a two-pass shave, not the three-pass shave that I was planning on when I started this morning. It was also as smooth or smoother than my other top razors. That being said, blade feel wasn't absent to the extent that I was tempted to press too hard, as I sometimes do with mild razors, which can result in irritation.

Overall, I see this as being one of the three razors I will use on a regular basis. If anything, I would say it could have a little more blade feel, but in no way is that going to keep me from using it, and it will be nice to have a slightly different feel in my rotation. I would say that this is a very well done razor by Paradigm Shaveware, with a beautiful and different aesthetic as well. Not a razor that I have any plans to part with. Here are some photos taken after the shave.

Thank You Shavemd for the review. Also thanks Cowboys1 and Musical for your reviews as well. I just ordered one just now. It will be my first Paradigm and can’t wait to see how it compares to my other high end razors.