Paradigm releasing a new razor

Sunday March 2, 2025
Razor: Paradigm Ti Diamondback
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Long Shaving Reserve VI Badger
Soap: Ethos Tears of a Dragon
AS : Witch Hazel + Ethos Tears of a Dragon
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,307

The 3rd shave in with the Copper and just like the Ti version, just a comfortably smooth and efficient working razor. I’m dealing/experimenting with angles of attack on what potentially gives me the overall better results without skipping on comfort and ease of use while keeping the closeness of shave to my standards/needs. Previous 2 shaves have produced 9-10 hours of whisker free growth, more than enough for an 8 hour work day, for me at least. So far, it has met expectations on a small sampling and I see it only getting better with use with minor adjustments in technique for optimal performance. Just like the Ti, this is a real good razor.

Great shaves to all…

The 3rd shave in with the Copper and just like the Ti version, just a comfortably smooth and efficient working razor. I’m dealing/experimenting with angles of attack on what potentially gives me the overall better results without skipping on comfort and ease of use while keeping the closeness of shave to my standards/needs. Previous 2 shaves have produced 9-10 hours of whisker free growth, more than enough for an 8 hour work day, for me at least. So far, it has met expectations on a small sampling and I see it only getting better with use with minor adjustments in technique for optimal performance. Just like the Ti, this is a real good razor.

Great shaves to all…

Compared to Ti DB, other than the obvious… weight/ manoeuvrability, do you find any major differences when using the Copper DB?
In terms of shave experience and end result?
Thanks.

The 3rd shave in with the Copper and just like the Ti version, just a comfortably smooth and efficient working razor. I’m dealing/experimenting with angles of attack on what potentially gives me the overall better results without skipping on comfort and ease of use while keeping the closeness of shave to my standards/needs. Previous 2 shaves have produced 9-10 hours of whisker free growth, more than enough for an 8 hour work day, for me at least. So far, it has met expectations on a small sampling and I see it only getting better with use with minor adjustments in technique for optimal performance. Just like the Ti, this is a real good razor.

Great shaves to all…

Compared to Ti DB, other than the obvious… weight/ manoeuvrability, do you find any major differences when using the Copper DB?
In terms of shave experience and end result?
Thanks.

The weight is the biggest contributing factor and there’s just no way of discounting that. The extra weight transitions to a more classical shave style approach where one allows the weight to take over and do most of the work. There are some subtleties in feel and how that translates to each user specifically. I love weight but, I also appreciate a balanced method which lately I have been leaning towards. I will say that face feel are quite comparable between the two with the Ti perhaps still edging the Copper by a minut number. The thermal end of the heat retention from the Copper mitigates that advantage from the Ti but, I’ve only into this trek with 3 shaves and I’m still experimenting with shave attack and adaptation. Furthermore, during my shaves I haven’t encountered an unacceptable way to achieve my shave results in either reaching DFS or BBS results. Neutral, guard or cap riding style have worked well for the most part. I can’t throw around the Copper D-back as I can with the Ti D-back but, the Ti requires a minimal amount more of pressure in achieving what the Copper does on just pure weight and the laws of gravity & physics. I know, not a definitive answer. I just need to get more shave time to really get into the pluses or minuses of each razor with their distinct alloy make up.

I will say this with the utmost of certainty. If one likes a lighter version of a mid-aggressive shaver with ease of feel on skin, the Ti is your tool. Conversely, if one enjoys greater weight and substantial feel in hand with nearly equal shave feel minus the maneuverability, one might steer themselves towards the Copper. I think for the time being both are comparable in shave results in my early findings. And both are simply fantastic whisker reducers. Hope this gives you a sort of feel for what to expect my friend.

I would like to add that both shavers have done the same thing in providing intuitive and near spot on performance from the get go. They are both almost natural like in their disposition in providing comfortable and effective shaves.

Happy shaves…

The 3rd shave in with the Copper and just like the Ti version, just a comfortably smooth and efficient working razor. I’m dealing/experimenting with angles of attack on what potentially gives me the overall better results without skipping on comfort and ease of use while keeping the closeness of shave to my standards/needs. Previous 2 shaves have produced 9-10 hours of whisker free growth, more than enough for an 8 hour work day, for me at least. So far, it has met expectations on a small sampling and I see it only getting better with use with minor adjustments in technique for optimal performance. Just like the Ti, this is a real good razor.

Great shaves to all…

Compared to Ti DB, other than the obvious… weight/ manoeuvrability, do you find any major differences when using the Copper DB?
In terms of shave experience and end result?
Thanks.

The weight is the biggest contributing factor and there’s just no way of discounting that. The extra weight transitions to a more classical shave style approach where one allows the weight to take over and do most of the work. There are some subtleties in feel and how that translates to each user specifically. I love weight but, I also appreciate a balanced method which lately I have been leaning towards. I will say that face feel are quite comparable between the two with the Ti perhaps still edging the Copper by a minut number. The thermal end of the heat retention from the Copper mitigates that advantage from the Ti but, I’ve only into this trek with 3 shaves and I’m still experimenting with shave attack and adaptation. Furthermore, during my shaves I haven’t encountered an unacceptable way to achieve my shave results in either reaching DFS or BBS results. Neutral, guard or cap riding style have worked well for the most part. I can’t throw around the Copper D-back as I can with the Ti D-back but, the Ti requires a minimal amount more of pressure in achieving what the Copper does on just pure weight and the laws of gravity & physics. I know, not a definitive answer. I just need to get more shave time to really get into the pluses or minuses of each razor with their distinct alloy make up.

I will say this with the utmost of certainty. If one likes a lighter version of a mid-aggressive shaver with ease of feel on skin, the Ti is your tool. Conversely, if one enjoys greater weight and substantial feel in hand with nearly equal shave feel minus the maneuverability, one might steer themselves towards the Copper. I think for the time being both are comparable in shave results in my early findings. And both are simply fantastic whisker reducers. Hope this gives you a sort of feel for what to expect my friend.

I would like to add that both shavers have done the same thing in providing intuitive and near spot on performance from the get go. They are both almost natural like in their disposition in providing comfortable and effective shaves.

Happy shaves…

I would add one small thing to what Gus said, the balance of the Ti is unmatched.   The length of the handle combined with the weight  of the SS or Cu make the heavier versions just different in the hand.  

Now I’ll add one large thing.  I don’t believe he will make another run of Cu again. If you want one it’s now or never in my mind.

Compared to Ti DB, other than the obvious… weight/ manoeuvrability, do you find any major differences when using the Copper DB?
In terms of shave experience and end result?
Thanks.

The weight is the biggest contributing factor and there’s just no way of discounting that. The extra weight transitions to a more classical shave style approach where one allows the weight to take over and do most of the work. There are some subtleties in feel and how that translates to each user specifically. I love weight but, I also appreciate a balanced method which lately I have been leaning towards. I will say that face feel are quite comparable between the two with the Ti perhaps still edging the Copper by a minut number. The thermal end of the heat retention from the Copper mitigates that advantage from the Ti but, I’ve only into this trek with 3 shaves and I’m still experimenting with shave attack and adaptation. Furthermore, during my shaves I haven’t encountered an unacceptable way to achieve my shave results in either reaching DFS or BBS results. Neutral, guard or cap riding style have worked well for the most part. I can’t throw around the Copper D-back as I can with the Ti D-back but, the Ti requires a minimal amount more of pressure in achieving what the Copper does on just pure weight and the laws of gravity & physics. I know, not a definitive answer. I just need to get more shave time to really get into the pluses or minuses of each razor with their distinct alloy make up.

I will say this with the utmost of certainty. If one likes a lighter version of a mid-aggressive shaver with ease of feel on skin, the Ti is your tool. Conversely, if one enjoys greater weight and substantial feel in hand with nearly equal shave feel minus the maneuverability, one might steer themselves towards the Copper. I think for the time being both are comparable in shave results in my early findings. And both are simply fantastic whisker reducers. Hope this gives you a sort of feel for what to expect my friend.

I would like to add that both shavers have done the same thing in providing intuitive and near spot on performance from the get go. They are both almost natural like in their disposition in providing comfortable and effective shaves.

Happy shaves…

I would add one small thing to what Gus said, the balance of the Ti is unmatched.   The length of the handle combined with the weight  of the SS or Cu make the heavier versions just different in the hand.  

Now I’ll add one large thing.  I don’t believe he will make another run of Cu again. If you want one it’s now or never in my mind.

I concur 100% on the balance in hand of the Ti over the Copper.

Thanks amigo....

Out for delivery Hooray

I just want to add ONE thing regarding weight: As I posted earlier, I have all three Paradigm DiamondBacks, although I appreciate the lighter weight and balance of the Ti version, I get a better shave using one of the heavier two, and the COPPER version (especially) gives me a BETTER shave, mainly due to the fact that I NEED a heavier razor due to my old, heavy, tough and difficult beard.
I really would prefer lighter and less aggressive razors, but the CopperHead is the minimum I need in-regards to a razor, my other razors are more aggressive AND usually less 'Pleasant' to use ... JAY

Gus pretty much summed up the qualities of this beauty.  I've been experimenting with different blades to try and get the best shave I can.  So far I've tried BIC CP, 7 O'Clock Blacks and currently using a Nacet.  Both the BIC and the 7 O'Clock blades gave me ~8 hours of stubble free shaves.  I have an area at the jaw line that shows up first, but the majority of my beard is smooth until ~10 hours and even then it's still passable.  The Nacet blades seem to give me a bit longer stubble free shave, but I'm only two shaves in with this blade so the jury is still out.  Now that I have a dozen shaves in the books with the Copper DB, I'm not finding the weight an issue and don't really think about it anymore.  
 

It looks sooooo good trying it this evening