In Need Of A New Mug.

Well, it finally happened. My shaving mug slipped off of the side of the sink and broke. :cen I was going to order a beautiful Bulldog through SRD until I saw that the shipping to Canada was more than the mug. $25.00 for the mug, $33.00 to mail it. What a disappointment, I just can't justify that. It's too bad postage is so outrageous right now. I usually shop at SRD as they offer great items & even better service, but I'll have to wait. I couldn't find nothing I liked at Fendrihan, (the only Canadian site I've ordered from), but please chime in with any other suggestions for decent mugs at Canadian sites, it would be much appreciated!
Anyway, here's what's left of the mug:

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Sorry to hear this.
Have you ever considered having a mug "custom made" for you?
I bet somewhere in your community, there is a person skilled in pottery/ceramics. :shrug:

Have you looked at Classic Edge or Moss Scuttles?
I really like my vintage Old Spice mugs and they aren't too hard to find.

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Originally Posted by Hirlau

Sorry to hear this.
Have you ever considered having a mug "custom made" for you?
I bet somewhere in your community, there is a person skilled in pottery/ceramics. :shrug:

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That's a good idea, unfortunately I don't know anybody who makes pottery. I'll keep a lookout though. ;)

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Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Have you looked at Classic Edge or Moss Scuttles?
I really like my vintage Old Spice mugs and they aren't too hard to find.

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Thanks for the input, I've always wanted one of them Old Spice mugs. Do they have swirls or something in the bottom?

They have four or five slightly raised fins to keep a soap puck in place. I load my brush in the mug and then face lather.

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Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

They have four or five slightly raised fins to keep a soap puck in place. I load my brush in the mug and then face lather.

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Thanks, I just looked into this. I see a lot on E-Bay, and they're fairly cheap. Some even have free shipping.

Sorry about your mug. First thing I thought of when I saw the thread title was a sign in the driver's license bureau in Kearny NJ .......'If you want a better picture, get a better face.' (mug reminded me y'know)

Try Etsy - there are Canadian pottery shops on there.

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Try Classicedge, Italianbarber and Fendrihans. They all have shaving mugs. They may have what you are looking for and ship from this side of the border. I am sure there are others too.

Mugs & Scuttles

shaving mug – ItalianBarber

https://www.fendrihan.ca/search?q=shaving+mug

Bob

Here's your answer...perhaps a replacement: These are on eBay.ca
Shave mugs, Col Conk | eBay
or, perhaps better:
Shave mugs, apothecary style | eBay
Good hunting!
~Richard

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Originally Posted by Firefighter2

That's a good idea, unfortunately I don't know anybody who makes pottery. I'll keep a lookout though. ;)

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If you really wanted to go this route I would recommend checking out local colleges. Not sure how it is in Canada, but in the US just about every college offers ceramics, and the students are always offering goods for sale at campus art shows. You could meet the artists and even commission a piece. The students in my area are usually pretty talented, and always looking to make a buck or two.

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Originally Posted by BobH

Try Classicedge, Italianbarber and Fendrihans. They all have shaving mugs. They may have what you are looking for and ship from this side of the border. I am sure there are others too.

Mugs & Scuttles

shaving mug – ItalianBarber

https://www.fendrihan.ca/search?q=shaving+mug

Bob

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Thanks Bob, but I could not find anything I liked at Fendrihan or Classic Edge. I ended up going with Leatherstockings suggestion of a vintage Old Spice mug, and I found one on E-Bay last night that had free shipping. Thanks everyone, this should solve my mug problem, I just hope this one doesn't slide off the sink! ;)
I'll post a pic of it when it arrives.

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Here is the mug I chose, it has arrived in the mail. Excellent condition, it will work well. ;)

Glad you found a mug.
Just returned from a trip to a flea market in Abbotsford where i found these.
Looking forward to trying one out......

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The old spice mugs are great especially the older milk glass ones, best deal out there if you look for them last two I got was for 2$. Tc

My favorite mug is still the old Marvy Green plastic mug. Second is the cheap bowl that comes with the VDH set. I own quite a few vintages Williams, Seaforth, OS etc but the first two mentioned are the ones I like and use the most.

UPDATE:

I love this mug, I filled it with Proraso green, and have been using it constantly since it arrived. Thanks for all of the input, gents.

It's good to hear that the mug works for you. The OS mugs are great for face lathering. If I remember correctly, my Tabac puck fit the mug well straight from the box.

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Saw these at walmart today