Sneaky Peak of a new SE on the block. Claymore Evolution.
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Rasatura Bagnata
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All the Paradigm Shaveware SE prototypes, including the final razor given the approval for production, initially did not accept the Super blade. After production it was discovered the Super would fit. I know this because I wrote Paradigm and asked whether the Super would work and was told it would not. After production was finished I received an email that a Super did indeed fit although it was not planned that way. I can confirm that a Feather Pro Super blade does indeed fit the Paradigm SE as I purchased one directly while they were on sale. I still own and love it, and consider it my best SE. Because the Paradigm SE holds the blade through a sliding hinge assembly, tolerance plays a signicant part of what can fit under the opening side of the hinge. The Claymore Evolution is a “clamping” head and there is no reason that a Super will not fit as a difference between the Super and other Feather blades is its thickness is a bit more; it is the thickest (without a blade guard) of the Feather SE blade series and also its depth is longer so that blade’s cutting edge it farther forward, narrowing the distance from the safety bar to the blade’s edge.
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MPF9
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The proof of the Pudding is in the eating. Am sure that those receiving the Razor will test their favourite blades and produce reviews of their findings.All the Paradigm Shaveware SE prototypes, including the final razor given the approval for production, initially did not accept the Super blade. After production it was discovered the Super would fit. I know this because I wrote Paradigm and asked whether the Super would work and was told it would not. After production was finished I received an email that a Super did indeed fit although it was not planned that way. I can confirm that a Feather Pro Super blade does indeed fit the Paradigm SE as I purchased one directly while they were on sale. I still own and love it, and consider it my best SE. Because the Paradigm SE holds the blade through a sliding hinge assembly, tolerance plays a signicant part of what can fit under the opening side of the hinge. The Claymore Evolution is a “clamping” head and there is no reason that a Super will not fit as a difference between the Super and other Feather blades is its thickness is a bit more; it is the thickest (without a blade guard) of the Feather SE blade series and also its depth is longer so that blade’s cutting edge it farther forward, narrowing the distance from the safety bar to the blade’s edge.
Proguard and Professional blades have both been tested. I always use Professional blades so thats what I am giving away free with the razor. My friends all use ProGuard though.
dc68
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Paid yesterday, received shipping notification lunchtime todayAny time frame when razors will start shipping globally? Thanks in advance....
Already started!! - if you want to buy one then check this link. I gave th pre-order lot long enough...Any time frame when razors will start shipping globally? Thanks in advance....
https://www.alphashaving.com/claymore-pre-order-payment-page
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Rasatura Bagnata
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Mine is on its way and tracking indicates it will arrive on 2021-09-21.
Str8Mug
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I did. A couple months back. Just waiting for confirmation on shipping...
Boycie83
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Update from Steve at Alpha received today. He'll sort you out with a new cap if you have a problem one:
"It has come to my attention that a very small number of the razor heads have an issue with the blade locating posts on the top cap. A very few have been machined slightly oversize - by 0.02 mm - it is a tiny amount but it means that in some cases the blades do not quite fit or are a little tight. Please note that the Claymore Evolution is designed to work with Feather AC blades, Proguard and Softguard.
If you are one of the very few people that may receive a head that does not work please DO NOT PANIC. I will make this right. I have a stock of razor top caps that have been individually tested by me with ProGuard and Professional blades and if you find that yours is defective in ANY WAY then please let me know by email and I will arrange a replacement and the return of the original to me."
"It has come to my attention that a very small number of the razor heads have an issue with the blade locating posts on the top cap. A very few have been machined slightly oversize - by 0.02 mm - it is a tiny amount but it means that in some cases the blades do not quite fit or are a little tight. Please note that the Claymore Evolution is designed to work with Feather AC blades, Proguard and Softguard.
If you are one of the very few people that may receive a head that does not work please DO NOT PANIC. I will make this right. I have a stock of razor top caps that have been individually tested by me with ProGuard and Professional blades and if you find that yours is defective in ANY WAY then please let me know by email and I will arrange a replacement and the return of the original to me."
Str8Mug
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Came in today ahead of scheduled delivery date. About 8 days total from China to New Jersey. Not bad at all if you ask me. The handle in the plastic bag is the optional handle. Both are quite good and feel very nice in hand. The packaging and presentation is more than adequate with the razor placed in a sort of felt type bag placed in a Bamboo cylindrical case. Minimal but, nicely done. Will get a shave in tomorrow with the Claymore Evo paired with a Feather Pro. Couple of pics below as I tried to show a bit of the blade reveal & gap. Not the best but, it gives an idea to those interested……
Str8Mug
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Just got my first shave in with the Claymore Evolution about 45 minutes ago and just wanted to do a quick write up while the thought and first impression was still fresh in my mind. The pics above tell of a pretty good kit though, upon a closer look there was a slight issue with the top cap edge being completely parallel with the blade. There is a slight deviation from one end to the other (if you look at my previous post and look at the 3rd pic down, you will see the discrepancy that I’m trying to describe here just above the blade to the right of the razor head from your perspective) that at first I thought was just my eyes playing tricks on me. But, upon looking at it further, there is a slight chamfer and the gap is slightly bigger from mid point on as it sits atop the blade fully tightened. I thought that this issue would have something to say once the shave began to more or less of blade feel but, if there was one, I didn’t feel or perceive the slightest of differences during my 3 pass shave that brought about a first rate BBS finish.
For a first time out it was a very enjoyable shave with just 3-4 weepers and that I attribute to just getting the razor down and accustomed to the shave angle that it requires for my particular technique. The shave angle is easy to get and maintain with a bit of blade feel but, nothing like the Claymore V2 which has reveal and exposure galore. The Evolution is much more toned down in that aspect and actually gives a smoother and softer feel on the skin. Yet it still cut the whiskers effectively without any of the potential harshness that the Claymore V2 had exhibited especially with any of the Feather blades installed. This feels closer to an IKON MR-SE than it does to the Claymore V2, only slightly smoother and a bit more forgiving if memory serves me well. The razor has some heft but, does feel well balanced and showed better than average maneuverability (I’ve been forever ruined with the nimbleness of the Vector) though the extra weight helped in keeping pressure to a minimum. The grip and feel is excellent rivaling some of the best out there in the handle knurling department. Handle attachment to the top cap stud is smooth and nearly effortless.
All in all it was a very good first outing with the Claymore Evolution sans the minor issue with the top cap not being grade A machined. For the price though and overall quality of the kit, it’s a wash.
A couple more shaves with the Feather then on to a Schick Proline…..
*Edit: On a side note. I did try a Feather Super, Kai Captain, Kai Pink & Kai ProTouch Guarded and no luck. At least in this Claymore they do not fit over the blade holding studs. Just to let you know if you’re not a Feather AC blade fan, the only other maker that will fit is the Schick Proline.
For a first time out it was a very enjoyable shave with just 3-4 weepers and that I attribute to just getting the razor down and accustomed to the shave angle that it requires for my particular technique. The shave angle is easy to get and maintain with a bit of blade feel but, nothing like the Claymore V2 which has reveal and exposure galore. The Evolution is much more toned down in that aspect and actually gives a smoother and softer feel on the skin. Yet it still cut the whiskers effectively without any of the potential harshness that the Claymore V2 had exhibited especially with any of the Feather blades installed. This feels closer to an IKON MR-SE than it does to the Claymore V2, only slightly smoother and a bit more forgiving if memory serves me well. The razor has some heft but, does feel well balanced and showed better than average maneuverability (I’ve been forever ruined with the nimbleness of the Vector) though the extra weight helped in keeping pressure to a minimum. The grip and feel is excellent rivaling some of the best out there in the handle knurling department. Handle attachment to the top cap stud is smooth and nearly effortless.
All in all it was a very good first outing with the Claymore Evolution sans the minor issue with the top cap not being grade A machined. For the price though and overall quality of the kit, it’s a wash.
A couple more shaves with the Feather then on to a Schick Proline…..
*Edit: On a side note. I did try a Feather Super, Kai Captain, Kai Pink & Kai ProTouch Guarded and no luck. At least in this Claymore they do not fit over the blade holding studs. Just to let you know if you’re not a Feather AC blade fan, the only other maker that will fit is the Schick Proline.
MPF9
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Hope that the Blade problem is not common.ES is selling it in UK saying the Kai blades fit. Nice report- Thanks