Thread: Scuttlemugs... Tell me about them.

Originally Posted by gandrw

I believe the OP is talking about one of these. I have never quite understood how they are used either though.

I don't really, either. If you put the soap cake on top, how to you hold it still? If you lather on top, how do you keep it from falling to the bottom?

Originally Posted by Morty

Gandrw,
This type of scuttle was developed in the late 1800s -- before most homes had hot water in the bathroom. You would stop by the kitchen before your shave and draw hot water from the teakettle. You would insert your shaving brush into the oversize spout to soak in the hot water. Your puck of soap would sit in the top cup. You would load the soap into your brush and build your lather either in your hand or on your face. The holes in the top cup allowed water to drain away from your puck so it would dry out and last a good long time.
Namaste,
Morty -_-

Morty is spot on with his description. Larger scuttles like that were also used in barber shops back in the day.

Personally I would be careful as those prices would tell me they aren't good quality and heat insulation won't be as good as a new one..for $60 it's a great longterm investment abd can easily be used for travel use as well :-) www.srd.com

Pcdad

Originally Posted by Morty

Another difference between scuttles is the size of the lather bowl. Georgetown scuttles are close to the size of a shaving brush. It is intended that you build your lather in a separate bowl and then place your lather filled brush in the GT scuttle between lathering for your shaving passes to keep the lather warm.

Darn, It's too late for me to edit my earlier post.

I remembered the brand wrong. Georgetown shaving scuttles are full size. I can't remember the brand that makes the smaller scuttle. My apologies for not checking my facts before making a statement like that.
Morty

Originally Posted by Morty

Darn, It's too late for me to edit my earlier post.

I remembered the brand wrong. Georgetown shaving scuttles are full size. I can't remember the brand that makes the smaller scuttle. My apologies for not checking my facts before making a statement like that.
Morty

Would that be the sara bonnyman moss scuttle? it is a very small inner bowl, and only can really keep ur brush warm.

Originally Posted by pcdad

Personally I would be careful as those prices would tell me they aren't good quality and heat insulation won't be as good as a new one..for $60 it's a great longterm investment abd can easily be used for travel use as well :-) www.srd.com

Pcdad

Based on these positive comments on the Becker scuttle (Shaving Bowl/Scuttle Reviews - The Shave Den) I would give myself a scuttle for $18 rather than do without if that is all I could afford now.