Thread: What does a scuttle do?

Originally Posted by LIMIT

I have a large MOSS scuttle and use it daily. Don't know how I got along without one before. Warm lather from start to finish.

LIMIT

+1

I have and use the small Moss Scuttle. It is one of those items that are beautiful from a design and functional perspective. Very low tech, but it keeps the lather warm throughout the shave.

I love my Moss Scuttle. I don't mix lather in a bowl so it is perfect for keeping the suds warm as I go though a shave.

Have fun,

Lynn

Does anyone know of a dealer/potter in the UK that produces a Georgetown type scuttle?

I have looked at these on the forums many times. It just seems that most of the good shaving accessories are in the US. Now I don't mind supporting your economy to a degree, but this is getting beyond a joke.

Ti from Classic Shaving
Mastro Livi from Lynn and Don
Artisan Strop from Tony Miller

I have managed to get a Rooney brush in the UK (well we do make some things!) and some C&E soap.

Am I asking too much?

Black Beard,
just take a photo of what you want to your local potter. He/she should be able to duplicate it.
Allen

Originally Posted by awk5

Black Beard,
just take a photo of what you want to your local potter. He/she should be able to duplicate it.
Allen

+1

Agreed. I explained what I wanted to a local potter and got a custom scuttle unlike any other and made to my specifications. Very affordable, too.

- Mark (S-4-C)

I was wondering how you guys keep lather warm in a scuttle that is only 1.25-1.5 inches deep? That doesnt seem deep enough to keep it warm/hot. When I shave the sides of my head, I use the mug that I had to soak my brush and I just dump the water, the mug still being hot. Its depth allows it to stay warm.

The larger outer chamber holds warm water that keeps the inner bowl/cup warm. If you find that your lather begins to cool off, just dump the old water and replace with hot water again. It will guarantee hot lather without watering it down.