Thread: Shaving Bowls

Originally Posted by RichZ

Guys I have been a happy scuttle user from the beginning. I love it I got mine from Classicshaving. It is the following.

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...952/429489.htm
It is nice and has your initials on it. pretty cool.

The information for this scuttle states "Includes specially molded-to-fit soap cake in your choice of scent. Refills listed separately" I have not seen these refill soaps advertized on the classic website. Are they really different sized soaps, or does the scuttle fit a standard cake of soap?

Originally Posted by RichZ

Guys I have been a happy scuttle user from the beginning. I love it I got mine from Classicshaving. It is the following.

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...952/429489.htm
It is nice and has your initials on it. pretty cool.

Hmm... why would someone want a mug with my initials on it??

Originally Posted by JLStorm

The information for this scuttle states "Includes specially molded-to-fit soap cake in your choice of scent. Refills listed separately" I have not seen these refill soaps advertized on the classic website. Are they really different sized soaps, or does the scuttle fit a standard cake of soap?

It on their website right next to their regular soaps.

I ordered the large Moss Scuttle from Sara Bonnyman pottery. It should get here by the weekend. I am hopiing at least. can't wait to try it out.



Jmy. Ellis

Are they really different sized soaps, or does the scuttle fit a standard cake of soap?

I have a scuttle and the regular cakes of soap are a little large for it, I just ordered one of the scuttle soaps from classic and I asume it is a little smaller.
Edit
Smaller isn't the best way to discribe it. It is a bit smaller but the biggest thing is the sides are angled so that it fits in the scuttle better.

Originally Posted by CaptMdnght

I ordered the large Moss Scuttle from Sara Bonnyman pottery. It should get here by the weekend. I am hopiing at least. can't wait to try it out.

I ordered one of those too (being a fan of pottery and handmade stuff made this a no-brainer for me). I wasn't sure what size to order, but since I use a 22mm brush I figured the smaller one was probably the right choice.

-- Gary F.

Originally Posted by gfoster

I ordered one of those too (being a fan of pottery and handmade stuff made this a no-brainer for me). I wasn't sure what size to order, but since I use a 22mm brush I figured the smaller one was probably the right choice.

-- Gary F.

I was thinking the same thing, but read the review on shaveblog (scroll down, it's there) and considered altering my opinion. I haven't bought yet so I'm very keen to hear about your experiences guys. Please report back.

X

It was the review on shaveblog that lead me to choose the smaller bowl, actually.

-- Gary F.

I received my large Moss scuttle three days ago, so I have had three shaves with it. I also have a 22mm knot brush and I like the size of the scuttle. The reason I replaced my old mug (a year ago with a small dessert bowl) was because I got the new brush and the mug was too small. Personally I like room to spin the brush around to whip up a good lather.

As a review, this thing works. I have used it with Proraso tube and a tub of Old Taylor. As I fill my sink with hot tap water, I place the scuttle and brush in the sink and this fills the scuttle at the same time. I fish the scuttle out, dry the bowl with rag and put a dap of Proraso in. Let the brush drain a little give it a shake and then whip up a very nice warm lather. Of cousrse about way will get you here, but now the difference. With the brush sitting in the scuttle, it keeps it very warm. The second lather was just as warm as the first with no dipping in water. Normally I do a touch up pass with just watery fingers, but I tried the third time and the lather is still warm. Just as a test, I left the scuttle with lather and brush in it while I finished getting ready for the day. Whatever it took me, 10+ minutes, the lather was still warm. So it sat for about 30 minutes and the lather was still warm.

I takes me 15-20 minutes to shave depending on how anal I am that day about a smooth shave. So I would have to give this scuttle a big thumb up.

KU911

Doesn't the brush sit in the hot water.... That is what mine does.