Schwarz Scuttle - Pre Review

First of all, Just let me say, I LOVE THIS THING. IT's a beaut.

So, I just got my new Small Schwarz Scuttle in the mail in Black and White. Mr. Ansgar said it would take around 3-4 weeks, I got it in 2, Kudos to that!

I'm posting this here since I haven't used it yet, then I'll post a review... Also, pictures will follow soon, once I get them all Messaged to my Email and can upload them... I do not have a digital camera, so I have to use my phone.

Here are my impressions though... First of all, Holy hell, this thing is huge. I love it.

It has a massive water basin, Soap Lids clearly designed to hold an ENTIRE puck of soap (after grating) and you could easily whip up ANY lather inside this thing. The soap reservoir is big enough that I don't see this being a problem, It can probably stay warm for a MARATHON run :D

Also, Ansgar has got customer satisfaction -at least with me- to a premium... I got the Black and white version (mostly black, a white/black freckled area, and then white for the edge and water basin) well, there are two TINY specs of black, on the UNDERSIDE of the water basin, I would never complain about that, but, Ansgar sent me an additional soap Lid to compensate. The scuttle comes with one, but I got a freebie for something that I honestly wouldn't even notice. That's being a gentleman and a salesman! I'd buy from him again -if I ever need it- in a heartbeat.

Now then, the Scuttle. It's big. It's real big. I'm a fairly average-handed guy, and I can fit my whole fist into the basin. I use a big mug for lathering, so the interior size is almost the same, but that water wall is going to make a huge difference for me. I only ever face lather VERY rarely, so, between the soap cap, the ridged bottom, and the big whipping area, I'm going to have more lather than I know what to do with. Maybe I'll finally try uberlather!

I have one brush at this time. It's a no-name amazon badger, I would hazard the knot at a 24, but I have nothing to compare it to... The full knot fits into the mini water basin on the side. I needed to push in a few hairs, but it all fit (picture will follow) and it was SWALLOWED by the lather basin. This thing, I cannot impress it, the pictures don't do justice, is BIG.

Also of note, the water basin it'self. Instead of the normal filling hole, Ansgar's scuttles have a bowl on the side, it's excellent for re-wetting a brush without hassle, and makes filling this thing up a lot cleaner. The thumb loop is just the right size, and the bottom is raw clay that keeps the scuttle from sliding during whipping, but not raw enough that it is even the tiniest uncomfortable on the palm.

All in all, Worth EVERY penny. Mr. Ansgar, you are an artist, a craftsman, a gentleman, and great for communication!

Top notch product

*Again, this is not meant to be a review, just a HUGE pat on the back for Ansgar, and recommendation to those of you on the fence... I'll post a review after I've used this behemoth!*

(Also, don't let my constant reference to it's size throw you off, I was expecting somethign a little larger than a Georgetown scuttle, that's why I was so surprised. It's not hard to handle or awkward at all. Just a beautiful scuttle all around.)

Also, this scuttle is the S version. Theres one that is the same size, with a common 4 finger handle, and a larger one with the thumb loop.

The thumb loop is VERY comfortable, and well made, and I could not imagine a larger one!

Go with the small, go with the thumb loop. You'll be impressed

Some pictures

The rest of the pictures

Very nice, what did that cost?

A work of art. If it works half as good as it looks you've really got something there. :tu

The first picture shows the two black dots, those are why Mr. Ansgar sent me a free soap Lid... I don't mind them at all, but it just makes me think more of him!

Next one is the scuttle and brush,

Then everything, The scuttle, one soap lid in the dipping basin, one lid in the scuttle, and the lid plate on top of the lid I put inside

A TOBS soap puck on top of the soap lid.. I'm tellin ya, the lids are BIG. I'm going to cheesegrate the soap, and pack it in the lid.

The same TOBS puck inside the scuttle (Note, these were both UNUSED pucks. )

My Brush in the scuttle

The two soap caps in the scuttle, one on the cap dish

Side shot of the scuttle

Interior of the scuttle and the dipping basin

Soap lid next to my hand.. it's the size of my palm

Soap lid EATING my palm

Soap lid interior

Scuttle covered with hand to show size

Like I said, my hands are between average, and semi-large.

This thing is BIG. but NOT UNWIELDY. It's perfectly proportioned, and a piece of art. I want to try a GTP to compare, but the mixing area on this thing is just right for a 24-28 knot if you want to mix inside... I still intend to get a GTP V5 for when I want to mix a small dab of cream, but this thing is perfect for big brushes, fast mixers, or someone wanting a little more kick. It looks large in person, but when you put a brush in it and start whipping, at least to me, it feels JUST right.

Once again, my hat is off to you, Ansgar, for an amazing product, fast shipping, and true customer care.

You hand-wrote me a letter apologizing for the black spots and explaining the spare soap lid. You are a true gentleman!

Hope this helped some people, if you're on the fence, JUMP on this :D I can't wait to shave tonight!

It cost me roughly 112, but that was since it shipped FROM Ansgar in Germany, so the shipping was around 30$.

I'd complain that it cost too much if it was anythign else, but from the quality of this thing just holding it, to the quality I'm sure it will provide, worth every penny and then some.

Also, I challenge anyone to provide better communication than Mr. Tolksdorf. Any email I sent him was answered concisely, swiftly, and completely. 10/10 a great guy to work with.

Sorry for rambling, but this is one of my happiest transactions yet!

Gentlemen,

Mama Bear also carries this scuttle. Unless that second snifter of cognac is making me see double.

This scuttle blends the traditional with the abstract. It's quite striking, and it would give the shave den a warm and fuzzy air.

Creative work.

Regards,

Obie

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Originally Posted by Obie

Gentlemen,

Mama Bear also carries this scuttle. Unless that second snifter of cognac is making me see double.

This scuttle blends the traditional with the abstract. It's quite striking, and it would give the shave den a warm and fuzzy air.

Creative work.

Regards,

Obie

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You are correct, Obie, Mama Bear carries all of his scuttles, however, for me at least, I'd rather order from Ansgar himself -Not to discredit MB, her soaps are divine!- as it is about 8$ cheaper (in shipping) and since you are ordering from the maker, you can add any changes to it if you so desire -ask for it a touch smaller, get additional soap lid, etc-

Cheers,
Jeremy

Here's a picture of one of the Soap Lids filled with soap. Mr. Ansgar clearly makes these things with the devoted shaver in mind :D See, this soap lid has one of my TOBS pucks -my only one left unused- ground through a Cheese Grater. The full puck shredded, and it JUST fills the soap lid up. Just under the brim so you can set it upside down on the soap dish. It's a perfect fit with a new puck. And it's so much more convenient and clean than using a separate mug, one for the puck, and one for lathering the loaded brush. A brilliant system that will see me buying more lids soon :D

Looks very nice. :)

Congratulations on new acquisition mate! The 2 dots give the scuttle character. Very nice looking scuttle indeed! I look forward to the review.

Reviews up! http://straightrazorpalace.com/misce...tle-small.html

Note, those ratings will change soon.. I made a dumb and forgot to use really hot water... The campus water is not very hot at it's hottest, and I was still thinking of my home water... Damn long weekend >.<