Thread: What does a scuttle do?

I do not understand what a scuttle is or does or even how it is different from a mug.
What are the advantages/ disadvantages?
Can anyone help me out?

There are 2 main types of scuttles. First, you have the old style, which has a space for hot water in the bottom (with a spout for dipping the brush) and on top, a space for a cake of soap (with holes in the bottom to allow the extra water to drain out). These are sometimes called "Victorian" scuttles--they were popular back then before many houses had running water for shaving.

The second style are the dual compartment (double boiler) style. Do a search for Moss, Super Scuttle, or Georgetown Pottery--you'll find lots of info there. Basically, they have a "bowl portion" in the center for lathering/brushes and an inner compartment filled through a seperate hole that holds hot water inside to keep the lather warm throughout the shave. The Super Scuttle also has a brush tap for water.

I have the victorian scuttle and enjoy using it alot.

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

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.