I left this to Canada Post, and we got lucky. I could have delivered it to him, but he would have been getting impatient as I won't be getting into Vancouver until the 30th.
The razor arrived, yesterday, and I had my first shave with it using the MILD plate. To begin with, my skin has never really gotten on with injector blades as I just find them a bit too harsh. Having said this, the shave wasn't the best as the razor kept getting clogged on the first pass as my soap is usually a bit thicker than on subsequent passes. After two passes, I finished off my shave with one of my DE razors as things were still not going, very well. I'll try again for the next few days to see if things improve. However, I don't foresee myself getting on too well with the razor, unfortunately, but it is fun to try new things.
I believe that you do not use injector razors as part of your rotation. That being said the learning curve here might be a little longer. As far as clogging I would suggest using a lighter soap and an light brush such as old tooth brush to aid in cleaning after the shave.
If you could after you are done. I would like to know how the angle felt for you. Also how was the grip with the polished handle. Thanks Tom
I appreciate the suggestion, Rob. However, the issue with clogging is during the shaves. It just makes the razor quite inefficient if it clogs. I have never experienced this with any DE razor, before. It is just a minor issue that I believe I can overcome. The major issue is with the blades, and not the razor as I don't find injector blades, very smooth compared to DE blades. Hi, Tom. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to experiment with your razor and I'll offer you my honest impressions once I am finished with it. However, for the moment, I am having no issues with the handle being slippery during the shave, but I just need to acclimatize myself to the angle of the head's geometry which is a bit odd, especially, under my jawline. Thanks, again.
Just my two cents, as I also acknowledge your history with injectors and injector blades... I for one, as well as a few other shavers, mis-loaded the first blade (Schick-China) that I inserted into the Bunny. Reduction was not very good at all and somewhat rough. I chose to try changing blades (same brand) using the handy video that Tom distributed. http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/canadian-bunny-razor-pass-around.49857/page-2#post-1006962 I must have ran the first blade across the blade stop on the razor or something because everything changed for me after replacing it - great shaves followed. YMMV, of course. Good luck!
Thank you for your suggestion, but the blade was loaded, properly, for both shaves. I have had some experience with injectors, in the past, and user error is not and has never been the issue with me. Unfortunately, I have never really enjoyed the blades. Nonetheless, with the Bunny, I am finding the design of the head to be the main focal point with why I am not enjoying the shaves. I shaved with it, again, this morning, and while it is probably, the nicest injector I have used, to date, with regards to cutting the whiskers, to a point, the design of the head seems to prevent the lather from exiting in a manner that allows me to continue my shaves the way I would like. What I have noticed with all of my passes during these two shaves is that the lather accumulates at the front of the shaver to the point where it starts acting as a buffer of sorts leading to more rinsing. I have noticed that the design of the shaver actually contributes to the accumulation of the lather at this point as there is no space for the lather to gather under the blade compared to the majority of standard injector razors. I completely understand that this is one, very subjective view, and I am sure many others are and will enjoy this shaver. I would like to thank Tom for providing me the opportunity to try this shaver and I wish him the greatest success.
Totally get it about the lather accumulation. I found I needed to rinse it regularly but was pleased that the open comb made this quicker and easier than other injectors. Hope you keep at it with some more feedback.
Unfortunately, I am sending it on its way, this weekend. It just isn't working out for me and I have had to finish my shaves with my DEs. One great thing about the shaver is that it has been the only injector that has allowed me to enjoy these blades. I have yet to find one that makes them pleasant to use. Furthermore, it has reignited my curiosity to try a Schick Adjustable to see if I can actually start using injectors in my rotation.
Good to hear all feedback and thanks for your unbiased assessment. I've never found injector razor to be the easiest to rinse, requiring a brush for proper cleaning compared to most DE razors. I would have assumed the open comb would have facilitated rinsing. I'm now more curious to try the razor for my own testing.
Thanks Celestino. Im sure the rest of the gang wont mind you shipping it off early..... Next stop is Calgary Alberta for a visit with Targa88 before its longest leg of the journey when the Bunny travels across the country to Ontario
I am probably more biased that my friend Celestino when it comes to injectors. PAL injectomatic is my friend! Just waiting for the Bunny to land
I don't believe Celestions was biased. He gave what sounded to me like an honest and impartial evaluation. We maybe more pro biased.
Good point. I do not expect everybody to like it. That is unreasonable. I personally hate how Tech razors shave. We are all different.
D@mn you Tech haters. Edit: Tech is a series of Gillette razors spanning decades, varying materials and places of manufacturing. Have you tried a British Tech or Canadian pre-war ?
