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Sweet!The Bunny has arrived in Devon!
Shave report to follow...
Closed European pass-around: Bunny V3
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TThe list as it stands:
Macaronus (The Shave Room & The Shave Den)
MJClark (The Shave Room thread)
Nisse (The Shave Room thread)
Tjebbe (The Shave Den thread)
Marverel (The Shave Den thread)
Karsten (The Shave Room thread)
ChiefShaver (The Shave Den thread)
RSSO (The Shave Room thread)
=> The list is open! <=
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Macaronus (The Shave Room & The Shave Den)
MJClark (The Shave Room thread)
Nisse (The Shave Room thread)
Tjebbe (The Shave Den thread)
Marverel (The Shave Den thread)
Karsten (The Shave Room thread)
ChiefShaver (The Shave Den thread)
RSSO (The Shave Room thread)
=> The list is open! <=
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First Bunny shave with the NOTSO comb and a modern Personna:
And the first impression is simply what a good looking razor this is - the Art Deco looks of the Schick F with a real futuristic hint of Flash Gordon too!
Loading the blade was simple but did require the slight clockwise twist of the key that others have mentioned, as well as a slow deliberate action to get it seated properly.
Changing the combs was also straightforward and self-explanatory, although the length of the screw meant that it didn't seat itself automatically and involved a bit more fiddling.
This is a very small issue though which a shorter screw and some countersinking could easily fix.
And the fit of the combs is perfect.
The Bunny does not shave like a Schick injector at all though - it has a small range of effective angles and needs to be almost flat to the face, very much like an ER 1912 or Streamline.
The other unusual feature here is that the handle runs from the head in a straight line, so that the grip is like a stick.
The handle could just as easily make an angle with the head as in most other razors, but it's just a matter of getting used to the change in grip and arm angle and actually I think this is an endearing feature of the design:
And most noticeably, this is an INCREDIBLY STEALTHY shave - although the Bunny is relatively light which suits the stick-like grip, there's almost no feedback (I guess due to the integrity of the head).
No blade feel and no bite, the Bunny just seems to magically wipe away the beard, even with the 60hrs growth I was testing it on this morning.
In terms of the other injectors, I'd say the NOTSO comb felt closest to a Schick G but smoother and quieter but the resultant shave was more efficient than an E.
Stealthy,stealthy stealthy.
On this first shave I only have one critiscism: the flat plate of the comb collects a lot of lather which it then smears back on to your face as you continue to shave and which collects in the comb.
I will try with a much slicker lather tomorrow.
And on this first shave I also have plenty of praise:
The Bunny looks gorgeous, feels great in the hand and delivers a very efficient shave which is just shockingly quiet and smooth.
This is not your average injector, and my first impression is that it's in a class all of its own.
And the first impression is simply what a good looking razor this is - the Art Deco looks of the Schick F with a real futuristic hint of Flash Gordon too!
Loading the blade was simple but did require the slight clockwise twist of the key that others have mentioned, as well as a slow deliberate action to get it seated properly.
Changing the combs was also straightforward and self-explanatory, although the length of the screw meant that it didn't seat itself automatically and involved a bit more fiddling.
This is a very small issue though which a shorter screw and some countersinking could easily fix.
And the fit of the combs is perfect.
The Bunny does not shave like a Schick injector at all though - it has a small range of effective angles and needs to be almost flat to the face, very much like an ER 1912 or Streamline.
The other unusual feature here is that the handle runs from the head in a straight line, so that the grip is like a stick.
The handle could just as easily make an angle with the head as in most other razors, but it's just a matter of getting used to the change in grip and arm angle and actually I think this is an endearing feature of the design:
And most noticeably, this is an INCREDIBLY STEALTHY shave - although the Bunny is relatively light which suits the stick-like grip, there's almost no feedback (I guess due to the integrity of the head).
No blade feel and no bite, the Bunny just seems to magically wipe away the beard, even with the 60hrs growth I was testing it on this morning.
In terms of the other injectors, I'd say the NOTSO comb felt closest to a Schick G but smoother and quieter but the resultant shave was more efficient than an E.
Stealthy,stealthy stealthy.
On this first shave I only have one critiscism: the flat plate of the comb collects a lot of lather which it then smears back on to your face as you continue to shave and which collects in the comb.
I will try with a much slicker lather tomorrow.
And on this first shave I also have plenty of praise:
The Bunny looks gorgeous, feels great in the hand and delivers a very efficient shave which is just shockingly quiet and smooth.
This is not your average injector, and my first impression is that it's in a class all of its own.
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- Burbank California USA
First Bunny shave with the NOTSO comb and a modern Personna:
And the first impression is simply what a good looking razor this is - the Art Deco looks of the Schick F with a real futuristic hint of Flash Gordon too!
Loading the blade was simple but did require the slight clockwise twist of the key that others have mentioned, as well as a slow deliberate action to get it seated properly.
Changing the combs was also straightforward and self-explanatory, although the length of the screw meant that it didn't seat itself automatically and involved a bit more fiddling.
This is a very small issue though which a shorter screw and some countersinking could easily fix.
And the fit of the combs is perfect.
The Bunny does not shave like a Schick injector at all though - it has a small range of effective angles and needs to be almost flat to the face, very much like an ER 1912 or Streamline.
The other unusual feature here is that the handle runs from the head in a straight line, so that the grip is like a stick.
The handle could just as easily make an angle with the head as in most other razors, but it's just a matter of getting used to the change in grip and arm angle and actually I think this is an endearing feature of the design:
And most noticeably, this is an INCREDIBLY STEALTHY shave - although the Bunny is relatively light which suits the stick-like grip, there's almost no feedback (I guess due to the integrity of the head).
No blade feel and no bite, the Bunny just seems to magically wipe away the beard, even with the 60hrs growth I was testing it on this morning.
In terms of the other injectors, I'd say the NOTSO comb felt closest to a Schick G but smoother and quieter but the resultant shave was more efficient than an E.
Stealthy,stealthy stealthy.
On this first shave I only have one critiscism: the flat plate of the comb collects a lot of lather which it then smears back on to your face as you continue to shave and which collects in the comb.
I will try with a much slicker lather tomorrow.
And on this first shave I also have plenty of praise:
The Bunny looks gorgeous, feels great in the hand and delivers a very efficient shave which is just shockingly quiet and smooth.
This is not your average injector, and my first impression is that it's in a class all of its own.
Great report.
Interesting you mentioned the lather build up. You are the second to mention this. I tend to use a thinner slick lather when I shave. I personally have not noticed it. As I always rinse after a few strokes on all of my razors.
Glad you enjoyed your first go with it.
Tom
Make that three then. The Bunny managed to shove some lather right up my nostrils once, while shaving ATG under the nose. Easily avoided once you're aware of it.
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Moved up to the WILD comb this morning, with the same Personna blade and some nice slick Williams:
As others have observed, the Bunny does well in the longevity department - 24hrs on from my last shave (with the NOTSO comb) I was still easily smart enough for work but was very keen to try the WILD comb.
Picking up the Bunny for the second shave, the angle and the grip came really naturally like I'd known them all my life and the straight line profile of the handle made sense so this is clearly a very good bit of intuitive design.
And it bears repeating that this is such a good looking razor, and really has that Art Deco/futuristic Flash Gordon look.
And the WILD comb really does the trick - unlike the silent stealthy NOTSO, with the WILD there is lots of audible and tactile feedback even on the minimal growth it was presented with this morning.
Perfect!
And the shave is still superbly smooth .
With this comb there's lots of blade feel too, but the Bunny does not feel like a traditional injector.
The angle is much more like an Ever Ready (and like an Ever Ready, use the corners of the head for those tricky spots!) but the face feel this morning very surprisingly reminded me of the R41 with that same delicate caressing sensation of the blade "walking" across the skin,except that the Bunny isn't "bitey" at all.
So this was an easy confident shave which resulted in the waxy BBS that I love so much and seek out in other razors.
Using a slicker lather meant there was no build up and the comb didn't clog at all, but the flat comb plate still wipes lather back over your face as you shave. Extra moisturising maybe
I enjoyed the NOTSO comb with its stealth yesterday, but the WILD comb today has far outdone it for me.
With the audible feedback, the very smooth non-bitey shave and the waxy BBS, the shockingly good looking Bunny has elevated itself to being one incredible razor.
With the WILD comb the excellence of the geometry really shines.
As others have observed, the Bunny does well in the longevity department - 24hrs on from my last shave (with the NOTSO comb) I was still easily smart enough for work but was very keen to try the WILD comb.
Picking up the Bunny for the second shave, the angle and the grip came really naturally like I'd known them all my life and the straight line profile of the handle made sense so this is clearly a very good bit of intuitive design.
And it bears repeating that this is such a good looking razor, and really has that Art Deco/futuristic Flash Gordon look.
And the WILD comb really does the trick - unlike the silent stealthy NOTSO, with the WILD there is lots of audible and tactile feedback even on the minimal growth it was presented with this morning.
Perfect!
And the shave is still superbly smooth .
With this comb there's lots of blade feel too, but the Bunny does not feel like a traditional injector.
The angle is much more like an Ever Ready (and like an Ever Ready, use the corners of the head for those tricky spots!) but the face feel this morning very surprisingly reminded me of the R41 with that same delicate caressing sensation of the blade "walking" across the skin,except that the Bunny isn't "bitey" at all.
So this was an easy confident shave which resulted in the waxy BBS that I love so much and seek out in other razors.
Using a slicker lather meant there was no build up and the comb didn't clog at all, but the flat comb plate still wipes lather back over your face as you shave. Extra moisturising maybe
I enjoyed the NOTSO comb with its stealth yesterday, but the WILD comb today has far outdone it for me.
With the audible feedback, the very smooth non-bitey shave and the waxy BBS, the shockingly good looking Bunny has elevated itself to being one incredible razor.
With the WILD comb the excellence of the geometry really shines.
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Two things I need to say about the Bunny:
1) The shave longevity is phenomenal.
36 hrs on from the WILD shave I was still really smart.
In this respect, the Bunny is outperforming my R41, Shavecraft Tech and Cobra Classic which is a bit of a surprise.
2) The head design makes shaving ATG very easy.
I can go ATG on my top lip with the Bunny with no problems at all, and there's not many razors I can say that about.
Also for the tricky areas the corners of the razor head are perfect, very similar to the technique with 1912s.
If you're unused to SEs then it takes a little practice, but GEM and Ever Ready users will find it a breeze.
And on to the MILD comb:
The name belies the performance -like others have said, I don't really notice any difference in efficiency and aggression between the MILD and NOTSO combs. I'm pleased about this since the milder injectors from Is onwards do not suit me at all, but the MILD seems to shave like a G.
But I do notice a massive difference in the feel of the shave - the NOTSO is smooth and stealthy with almost no feedback and it just glides across your face magically erasing the beard.
The MILD however does have audible and tactile feedback (like the WILD) but I also found it to be comparatively rough.
In fact, the MILD comb feels most like a traditional injector, maybe a Schick G, crossed with a 1912.
Still very efficient and considerably more aggressive than its name might suggest, it left me with a bit of neck irritation, something I had not experienced with the other combs.
So perhaps the MILD is the comb for people who prefer a more traditional feeling shave...
1) The shave longevity is phenomenal.
36 hrs on from the WILD shave I was still really smart.
In this respect, the Bunny is outperforming my R41, Shavecraft Tech and Cobra Classic which is a bit of a surprise.
2) The head design makes shaving ATG very easy.
I can go ATG on my top lip with the Bunny with no problems at all, and there's not many razors I can say that about.
Also for the tricky areas the corners of the razor head are perfect, very similar to the technique with 1912s.
If you're unused to SEs then it takes a little practice, but GEM and Ever Ready users will find it a breeze.
And on to the MILD comb:
The name belies the performance -like others have said, I don't really notice any difference in efficiency and aggression between the MILD and NOTSO combs. I'm pleased about this since the milder injectors from Is onwards do not suit me at all, but the MILD seems to shave like a G.
But I do notice a massive difference in the feel of the shave - the NOTSO is smooth and stealthy with almost no feedback and it just glides across your face magically erasing the beard.
The MILD however does have audible and tactile feedback (like the WILD) but I also found it to be comparatively rough.
In fact, the MILD comb feels most like a traditional injector, maybe a Schick G, crossed with a 1912.
Still very efficient and considerably more aggressive than its name might suggest, it left me with a bit of neck irritation, something I had not experienced with the other combs.
So perhaps the MILD is the comb for people who prefer a more traditional feeling shave...
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I made the wild first as I tend to prefer a more efficient (aggressive) razor. Then consulting with Billy, I settled on the .1 mm reduction for each progressive comb. I had no idea at the time that the wild was actually so efficient at whacking whiskers so close. I attribute it to beginners luck[emoji16].
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Yes - the geometry of the WILD comb in the Bunny head is superb, right up there with the best of them, and surpassing most
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You know I spent a lot of time working in Scandinavia & that question just brings back Memories of Norwegian & Swedish Men..When they were around us Marines they didn't stand on their Feet for very Long..
Billy
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This is just my take on efficient on razors
Efficient= better hair removal but not aggressive meaning a harsh shave.