Paradigm Ti II Arrived. Pics and Review

Andy on the topic of titanium. How does this razor compare with the 17 4 as far as scratch resistance?

Thanks for the great work you are doing!

It's going to be softer and more prone to scratching than 17-4. But it shaves better, no joke.

It definitely has a softer, milder feel. But it gets the whiskers off just as well. Titanium, used properly, is a better material than stainless.

Why is that Andy?  Have another post trying to get an answer.  Other manufacturers state the same but haven't offered an explanation.  Is it strictly a feel imparted that while present has no scientific explanation?

No, it's for real. Check the other thread. Question of reduced mass.

The thing that REALLY impressed me was, again, the ATG characteristics of the Ti2 razor. Even being so much lighter, it is just as smooth and easy to do atg pass with this razor. That’s when I decided to keep it honestly.

Shaving with the Ti2 is unlike any other razor I have ever used. I love the blade feel of aggressive razors but have also come to really enjoy the extremely smooth and close shaves I get from the 17-4.

With that being said, the only way I can describe the smoothness of the Ti2 is for you lather up and then run the smooth side of a butter knife across your face. It is the smoothest feeling razor I have ever used and is extremely efficient as well.

First shave with the Ti II this morning.  Another amazing razor from Andrew.  Very smooth and efficient--probably even more so than the 17-4.  I am very glad I did not trade this.  Thanks to those of you who talked a little sense into me.

Paradigm Shaveware congratulations on another fantastic creation.  I can't wait to see what you come up with next.

Glad to hear you think it was worth holding on to. I actually wasn’t going to keep mine. I purchased it for another fellow who invited me to use it before I passed it on. After a couple shaves I didn’t want to pass it on lol. Luckily the gentlemen I got it for said to keep it and he would get one from Andy later on.

I'm glad to hear it, too. I saw where you were looking to trade, and I have to admit, I was a little bummed.

My sincerest apology. Excellent razor and I am very glad things worked out the way they did!

Mark, how would you characterize the difference in aggression? If you were to put it on a numerical scale, how would the two rank? The reason I ask is I find the 17-4 a little aggressive for my face. I'm wondering if the titanium 2 version might be a little better for me.  Do you think the difference is great enough to bother with a switch?

I am one shave in...so take that into consideration.  But, my feeling is that the Ti II is smoother than the 17-4 and just as efficient.  Others may feel differently.

Sorry, but by smoother, are you saying it's less aggressive?  My problem is that I have to be very careful to use no pressure with my 17-4. I can do that and usually get no nicks, but my face feels a bit beat up. Almost as if it was sunburned. That's why I'm hoping for something with just a little less aggression. Is it the ti2 that I'm looking for?

As Andrew said, it has a softer/milder feel but is just as effective as the 17-4. My guess is you would you would experience less razor burn with the Ti II compared to the 17-4.

Have extraordinarily sensitive skin here; do you have a post shave routine?  Here's mine:

Alum rub and leave on 1 min cold rinse after
Spritz Witch Hazel
AS Splash
AS Balm

Of balms:
ABC
Proraso White or Blue
GFT Skin Food
Institut Karite
Best in that order but ABC crazy expensive and worth every penny


Also try using a preshave, Proraso works well but Noxema Cold Crème less expensive

I do a similar routine

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I would recommend ditching the alum if you have sensitive skin.

I would recommend ditching the alum if you have sensitive skin.

Can you offer an explanation? I was told to use the alum for my sensitive skin, Thank you