I got one of the new Maggards Fine Lather bowls and have really been enjoying it lately! Lather seems to form quicker and more consistently. I like the wider surface and lower rim to whip up a nice lather w/o hitting the sides of my other taller, narrower bowl. The ribs do seem to work well! The handle/brush holder works well, too. Just wish I got the blue one; the black was OOS when I got mine and the only other color was the red one. Definitely getting a blue one with my next order; always good to have a spare!