Paradigm Ti II Arrived. Pics and Review

Offer none but anecdotal rationale: prior to using residual irritation was worse, with use irritation has subsided and during experimental abstinence elevated irritation returned.

I need a dictionary to understand all your posts

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First shave with the Paradigm Ti2. It is a softer feeling than the 17-4 and I believe a little smoother, the efficiency is the same. The finish on this razor is very shiny compared to the original Ti. Yesterday I shaved with the new Open Comb Bronze Timeless and I would say the Paradigm is significantly smoother and softer feeling. The Timeless is slightly more efficient but definitely at the cost of being smooth. IMHO the Paradigm Ti2 is the best DE in my collection I even think it is a notch better than the 17-4, Wolfman Ti .74 and Timeless Ti .95. As always YMMV

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

Well, I can only speak for myself really, but alum actually causes irritation and I would say I have moderately sensitive (and really dry) skin. So adding a highly astringent material to my face after shaving only increases the feeling of dryness and thus, irritation. But obviously, if it works for you, keep using it. Everyone's skin is different. Who knows, my problem with it could be an allergic reaction for all I know.

I love all Paradigms Ti 1,2 &17-4. I also just received the OC Bronze Timeless and I love it as well. Best bang-for-the-buck. Yes is more a little more efficient than the Paradigms, the Paradigm is a little smoother but the Timeless is also smooth as well. It is a great time to be wet shaving with all the choices

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

Well, I can only speak for myself really, but alum actually causes irritation and I would say I have moderately sensitive (and really dry) skin. So adding a highly astringent material to my face after shaving only increases the feeling of dryness and thus, irritation. But obviously, if it works for you, keep using it. Everyone's skin is different. Who knows, my problem with it could be an allergic reaction for all I know.

My two cents. Alum can help the appearance of razor burn by constricting capillaries. It can also help seal small weepers. But it is drying. If you throughly rehydrate your skin after use, I suppose it can be alright. I have personally found it's better to avoid the razor burn in the first place. For me, the downside of alum outweighs the benefit. But, yeah, it's big time YMMV. I just tend towards dry skin, especially in the winter.

One thing that alum is the bomb for is holding onto soapy stuff. You put some on your hands in the middle of a shave, and it helps you keep a grip on the razor or stretch your skin if you are using a straight.

Andy,
Not to thread jack but I’m going to try it without the alum and I agree best is to avoid razor burn to begin with. Guess I need to stick to my paradigm razors to avoid razor burn then, haha.

I am 16 hours post shave with the Paradigm Ti2 and I am just starting to feel some stubble. There will be nothing to shave today except touch up if it was a big date night. I am really impressed I had no razor burn at all

I am 16 hours post shave with the Paradigm Ti2 and I am just starting to feel some stubble. There will be nothing to shave today except touch up if it was a big date night. I am really impressed I had no razor burn at all

I purposely shaved a little recklessly last night with it going faster than I should have while using a feather blade. No cuts and no issue with handle slippage.


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Andy,
Not to thread jack but I’m going to try it without the alum and I agree best is to avoid razor burn to begin with. Guess I need to stick to my paradigm razors to avoid razor burn then, haha.

You will get the knack of this wet shaving thing. It's fun, because you never stop learning. I try everything under the sun and experiment with it.