Thread: Scuttle, Scuttle, Toil & Trouble

I have a brand new Dovo Micarta in white and almost all of the rest of the gear needed for a quality straight razor shave. I just received a Rooney S3S2 faux ivory shaving brush in the mail and am itching to find a suitable scuttle. I'd like to find one that is good for spinning up warm lather in, using the Proraso shaving cream I have on order.

I'm itching to start learning. Let the nicks begin!

I'm strongly considering pulling the trigger on this Steve Woodhead:
Large Wet Shaving Scuttle #2 Ivory - Shaving Mug / Bowl / Scuttle

It is competitively priced and appears to be very well-made.

Questions-
1. Is the #2 a good size? I've never made lather like this, but feel like a wide opening is good thing. He has a bigger one, but I wondered if it would be too large.
2. Am I going to regret not having that little "sidecar" like I see on an Oskar?
3. Why not just immerse a shaving mug/bowl in hot water, take a shower, empty the mug/bowl and the sink, refill the sink a bit less and sit the mug/bowl in the water to keep it warm? I'm guessing that isn't as convenient as I sounds, splashing, wet hands, etc...
4. Am I correct in assuming that the scuttles with a smaller diameter are mainly for brush warming as opposed to building lather in?

Look at the dirty bird scuttles ..

For keeping the lather warm, it is pretty much dependant upon its water reservoir size. Living in cold Norway, I enjoy a warm shave, especially in the cold of the winter. I have a 250ml scuttle, and one that holds 450 ml. I find the 250ml doesn't see much use during the colder months.

Best of luck.

i have a steve woodhead scuttle and its absolutely fantastic. i have tried pouring boiling water straight from the kettle into it but i found that dried the lather up in seconds.

what i find best now is to fill it up with hot water from the tap, soak my brush and go for shower. when i come out the shower i will refresh the hot water inside. its invaluable during the winter months!

Try looking on eBay for Robert Becker scuttles. I got one a few months back and love it! He only has one posted (I believe he only sells them on eBay anymore). The price is great at $50.

I have a Robert Becker scuttle with very similar dimensions and it serves well so I think you are OK in that department. That is a handsome looking scuttle you linked to.

Bob

I lived in Finland for a couple years. I never tried warm lather there, but I did enjoy sauna!

I looked at Becker.

Good news: He has his own website.

Bad news: It looks like he is reworking it and isn't even taking orders for several weeks.

Originally Posted by YakHerder

I lived in Finland for a couple years. I never tried warm lather there, but I did enjoy sauna!

Did you do for a roll in the snow or a jump into the lake after?

Bob

Originally Posted by YakHerder

I looked at Becker.

Good news: He has his own website.

Bad news: It looks like he is reworking it and isn't even taking orders for several weeks.

The website was like that when I got mine too. If you see something on his site you could probably msg him on eBay to get it made.