Just ordered my Georgetown pottery G20 online. All the other options seemed great but I just fell in love with the Hamida glaze.
I'd love to hear some other G20 owners experiences while I patiently await mine's arrival.
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Just ordered my Georgetown pottery G20 online. All the other options seemed great but I just fell in love with the Hamida glaze.
I'd love to hear some other G20 owners experiences while I patiently await mine's arrival.
I've actually had two of their scuttles. I bought when they first came out and then later when they modified them. The earlier ones simply didn't hold enough water. I understand the latest versions rectify that issue.
I think cosmetically they are the best looking scuttles out there.
My wife bought me a Georgetown G20 for Father's Day and I absolutely love it; I don't think I've stopped using it (and another scuttle she bought me a couple months later) since then lol. All of my soaps and creams perform brilliantly when used in the G20 too, which is good because I've heard some products don't perform well when lathered in scuttles.
I love my G20! Used it pretty much daily for about a year and a half! I keep an electric hot water kettle on the counter next to the sink. I soak my brush in the bowl of the scuttle and turn on the kettle while showering. Once out of the shower, I fill the scuttle mostly with the boiling water and a little tap water and have hot lather every day.
Cheers and enjoy yours,
JC
Oh man you guys got me even more anxious for this thing to arrive. JC50 I got the same Hamada glaze as well!
The main reason I went with the g20 over the others was the simple fact that the shape/glazes were stunning. I bought Cella shave cream to use with this scuttle and unfortunately just saw in another thread that this particular cream does not do so well in a scuttle. The only other thing I have is the Col.conk soap puck that came with my straight razor kit.
What do you guys use with yours?
How long is the wait if you don't mind me asking?
It's funny you ask that. I was under the assumption that the order would take a few days to receive. My order was "invoiced" on the 3rd and I'm still awaiting it's arrival. I'm sure someone else who has used them in the past could answer this question better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Redcane
I saw the hand-thrown competitors had a 4-6 week wait which is part of the reason why I went with GP instead. Hopefully this isn't the same case... I'll update you when I receive it!
I love the scuttle and color as well. I bought it specifically because it will hold so much hot water and keeps lather warm/hot.Quote:
Originally Posted by salvat36
I just used cella in it today. Some soaps/creams don't do so well with high heat (like MWF) so I just use less hot water in the scuttle and put in some luke warm tap water when using those and they work fine and still keep lather warm. Or if I'm in a hurry, just use the top bowl w/o filling the reservoir.
JC
I don't believe that Georgetown Pottery makes that many in advance so it is basically they are made to order. Due to the Christmas Season etc. they may be a bit behind…be patient…they are worth the wait. I have the G5 and would never part with it…I hem and haw each day over ordering the G20…lol.
I have one of the old ones from 2009, works great for me don't know what "G" it is :shrug: I won it at the NC meetup
Update: Still waiting on my G20
Sent an email to the company last night in hopes of finding some information as to when I should expect my order. Awaiting a response... :banghead:
I ordered my G20 in Hamada and Blue last week on Friday, and I got a shipping notification (with tracking number) on it yesterday. It should be here on Monday (Jan. 20).
Finally got mine in the mail an hour or so ago and boy is it beautiful!
As I mentioned earlier I went with the Hamada glaze. I'll update pictures when I figure out how to do so without taking away from the true quality. Can't wait to whip up some hot lather tonight.
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Originally Posted by salvat36
I'm glad you finally received yours.
Mine came in today. (Mine was actually a G12, not a G20 as I had originally stated). I may give mine a try tonight.
I got a G20 a few months ago and really like it, both in functionality and form.
So what's the verdict?Quote:
Originally Posted by salvat36
I loved my G 20. Right up to the moment when all my shaving problems were solved by going to a cold water shave. It's on the bay waiting for a new owner. I sigh when I look at it, but my face talks back and tells me what makes it happy.
Update: I love the G20.
Fast thick lather in no time. Not bad being I'm still brand new to this sport.
The only downside is I notice my Cella soap doesn't do well with the heat. With that said I'm looking for some scuttle-friendly soaps. Nothing beats steaming hot lather in the 4 degree weather here.
Steaming Hot will break down almost any lather. Try bringing down the temp a little and you'll have better results :)
Try an uber lather of MWF, Maca Root, glycerin (4 drops) and a bit of Cella or other creams. Builds a very nice lather in a G20.Quote:
Originally Posted by salvat36