+1
Especially the history on old type, new type.
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There have been some discussions on poor man scuttles too.
Take a pair of nesting bowls such that the smaller one
is a good size for lathering and a second one that the
first fits in.
Run hot water in both and when the bowls are
warm to hot dump the water from the inner one
and begin building a lather. When the lather
is ready keep the small bowl in the bigger bowl
full of hot water.
If the scuttle cools you can replace the water
with hotter water.
I have a pewter mug that I run hot water over
to warm up the lather. That works well except
on cold winter mornings.
Lately I have been taken by a pint storage container
by Rubbermaid (TakeAlongs 3 Pc. Twist & Seal Medium,
2 cup size). It has a smooth round inner surface
and easy to grip ribs on the outside. I tried it
because my new monster Thater brush felt
cramped in a normal shave mug. One of the
thing I discovered is that it keeps the lather warm
and with a splash of fresh hot water it is
warm again.
I have my eye on a small crock mixing bowl in
the kitchen. There is one that fits in
my off hand nearly perfectly. I wonder if
my other half would miss it. It is one of
a nesting set ;)
The fun point I learned is that a bowl that is sized
to your brush and hand is as important
as any specification.
Try the Rubbermaid TakeAlongs 3 Pc. Twist & Seal Medium
if you stumble on them. If nothing else you
can keep trail mix in them.
If someone has a classic "sierra cup" handy try
it for building a lather. I lost mine 30 years
ago and it seems to be almost perfect in profile
for lathering.