Thread: face latherers - how do you keep your brush warm?

I moved to a scuttle some time ago (biggest schwarzweiss one) and became a midway mix 'n matcher with regards to bowl and face lathering. So this is what I do:

- prepare scuttle & brush
- Load up brush
- add a tiny bit of water and do half-lathering in the scuttle. Result is a bit dry half product
- Make my face wet and add a splash of the hot water into the scuttle bowl (so brush stays hotter and brush picks up some water)
- finish lathering on face

Works for me, but I'm not normal I guess

Originally Posted by RoadKingMoe

You might also try the Brush Scuttle from Dirty Bird Pottery in the US.

+1

Just got one about 6 weeks ago and it does an amazing job of keeping the brush/lather warm (I attribute it to the long conical shape which maximizes both the surface area in contact with the warm water as well as with the brush).

It works so well, in fact, that I've found that I either have to use just comfortably warm water to fill it...

...or 'under-develop' the lather just a little if I open the faucet to full hot to fill the scuttle (I keep the water heater set a little hotter than the normal, recommended mid-point setting) in order to prevent it from breaking down from the heat.

Initially, I soak the brush in hot water in a plastic cup from 7-11. When applying lather on the 2nd or 3rd pass, I give it a quick dip in hot water again and thow a little hot water on the soap.

The brush sits upside down or on its hanger in between passes.

My family will eventually get the hint and gift me a G5 Georgetown Scuttle.

Pabster

+1 for dipping in a little warm/hot water

I keep a thick stainless cup filled with hot water and soak the brush in there. When I need more lather I pull it out wring it and apply a small amount of soap.

anybody tried something like this to keep the mug warm throughout the shave?

Amazon.com: Mr. Coffee MWBLK Mug Warmer: Kitchen & Dining

Originally Posted by eculuke

anybody tried something like this to keep the mug warm throughout the shave?

Amazon.com: Mr. Coffee MWBLK Mug Warmer: Kitchen & Dining

nah, the first lather is the only one I use

Originally Posted by eculuke

anybody tried something like this to keep the mug warm throughout the shave?

Amazon.com: Mr. Coffee MWBLK Mug Warmer: Kitchen & Dining

Hello, eculuke:

I use something similar to that coffee mug warmer you have. I bought mine from Bed, Bath & Beyond. It does the job. I don't like my lather too warm for fear of the lather breaking up. This coffee cup warmer keep the mug warm at the proper temperature for my lather.

Regards,
Obie

For $10 its not bad...in theory it should work

Hello, I have been using just the face lathering technique for the last year, for me its just easier. I load the brush, and add water until the lather is correct. The second application I wash my face again with hot water, and add a few drops of hot water to the brush. Sometimes I need to add some more soap to the puck but this is rare. It has worked for me, but lately I am intested in adding a brush scuttle, I have heard good result can be optained with this and may have to take the plunge.


Crom