Paradigm Ti II Arrived. Pics and Review

What grade Ti is this?

Grade 5 (6Al-4v)

Hi Andy,
When will the Ti 2 razor be available again? It was supposed to be mid march. Thanks in advance!

The middle of March passed. The second half of March began....

The middle of March passed. The second half of March began....

Is 1/2 March = 15.5 days? So then noon on 3/16 could be considered the halfway point.

All jokes aside, I am watching the boards too in case the email notification fails.

The middle of March passed. The second half of March began....

Is 1/2 March = 15.5 days? So then noon on 3/16 could be considered the halfway point.  

All jokes aside, I am watching the boards too in case the email notification fails.

Same here! I've had too many notifications fail, so I've been watching the various forums looking for updates! I just hope if it's released throughout the weekday and during "work hours" that I'm still able to find the time to purchase. I can't even begin to tell you guys how many items I've lost out on due to the release conflicting with my work schedule and just being unable to "get away" long enough to make the purchase. But I'm eagerly awaiting news for the Paradigm Ti 2!!!

They are going to be delayed a couple weeks. Early April is more realistic, as I've been told.

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Sometimes, when I read threads like this, I harken back to my grade school years, maybe 2nd through 6th grades, when Scholastic Books (which apparently had a contract with my school) would have the teacher distribute the catalog of paperback fiction books available for sale. Each book cost $.25 or $.35, as I recall. I would carefully vet the selections, proudly present my choices to my parents, and gather the $1.70 (or thereabouts) from them to place the order. I distinctly remember the "4-6 weeks" warning on delivery time. For four to six weeks I would agonize over the wait, and bug the teacher constantly about when the books might arrive. Each teacher had the same response: "Patience..." Then, when the huge box appeared on teacher's desk, we were all ecstatic, and spent an hour or so on the ritual of the opening of the box, matching books to the students' orders, handing out the books, etc. The lesson plan on that day was always shot to hell, and no one cared, not even the teacher. The exquisite euphoria associated with the delivery far out-trumped the agony of waiting all those weeks. In fact, I suspect Scholastic Books knew that the waiting was the best part of making the book purchases.

Anyway, an old guy can reminisce, right?

Sometimes, when I read threads like this, I harken back to my grade school years, maybe 2nd through 6th grades, when Scholastic Books (which apparently had a contract with my school) would have the teacher distribute the catalog of paperback fiction books available for sale. Each book cost $.25 or $.35, as I recall. I would carefully vet the selections, proudly present my choices to my parents, and gather the $1.70 (or thereabouts) from them to place the order. I distinctly remember the "4-6 weeks" warning on delivery time. For four to six weeks I would agonize over the wait, and bug the teacher constantly about when the books might arrive. Each teacher had the same response: "Patience..." Then, when the huge box appeared on teacher's desk, we were all ecstatic, and spent an hour or so on the ritual of the opening of the box, matching books to the students' orders, handing out the books, etc. The lesson plan on that day was always shot to hell, and no one cared, not even the teacher. The exquisite euphoria associated with the delivery far out-trumped the agony of waiting all those weeks. In fact, I suspect Scholastic Books knew that the waiting was the best part of making the book purchases.

Anyway, an old guy can reminisce, right?

Wow, Scott. Thanks for taking me back. Those Scholastic Book order memories are some of my favorite from grade school.

Just so people don't get the wrong idea about this razor, yes it is smooth but it's mild. It is not frustratingly mild (AS-D2 or Guerrilla) but if you are used to a Timeless 0.95, Wolfman 0.74, a Muhle R41, a Fatip etc then you will be disappointed (that is me). You need 3 passes and touch ups to get BBS, a lot of work. Don't be fooled by people who say it's efficient, it obviously depends on your hair and skin and all that but in my opinion it's an inefficient razor.
Just giving my honest opinion after trying it and selling it.

carbold Thanks for the specifications! I think the Ti 2 is right down my alley as I tend to prefer milder razors. I find the AS-D2 and Guerilla to be efficient enough for me while being equally smooth.
I just hope I'll be able to grab one when being released!
Cheers!