Thread: Looking at scuttles

I'm currently using a Georgetown . It's 4x2 reservoir is about the right size for me. As you can see the ridges on the side are smaller than the ones on the bottom but aides in making quicker lather ( depending on the soap & brush I'm using ). However, my SRD scuttle makes warmer lather (due to more water volume ) but doesn't have ridges, therefore, doesn't make lather as well. ( or may just be me )

Dang photo is sideways !

I tend to use very large and floppy brushes, so I ended up using 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 size bowl. Anything less feels too clogged to me.

You can use a 2 part epoxy to put ridges in any scuttle to meet your needs. I have a Georgetown scuttle, but the very best I have ever used was the one I can't sell or pronounce, mint starts with a SWK absolutely a tank and perfect for scuttle use.

I like bob don't use a scuttle any more. Tc

I started out with a Georgetown when they first started making scuttles. It was a beautiful piece unfortunately it did not hold enough water and failed to keep the brush warm for a shave. Then I got a Schwartzawhatyoucall it. it's the best scuttle money can buy bar none. Unfortunately I broke the handle so it got retired. Then I got a Moss scuttle special anniversary edition which is slate grey and used that for years. It doesn't have ridges in the bottom however it has a roughened surface which does the same thing.These days I use a Schwartzawhatyoucallit again and still think it's the cat's meow in scuttles.

Like others I face lather and use the scuttle only to keep the brush/lather warm.

Thanks Nelson, I couldn't remember that it's a Shcwartzawhatyoucallit . I will say this if I was going to use one again that's the one, there is none better. Now the Georgetown Pottery I had was the G20 so it had a much larger reservoir. Tc

Bought a Robert Becker a few years ago (not sure if they are still available) and the price was very reasonable. I really like it on cold winter days, warm lather will spoil you when it turns cold.........

What are the opinions on the dirty bird pottery scuttles?

I have tried a bunch of scuttles from Moss to Schwarzweisskeramik. The three I keep are a Dirty Bird, Georgetown G20 and Large Schwarzweisskeramik (white, Black, Ceramic) most of the etsy versions I tried looked great but they did not hold enough water to stay hot through three passes. The three I have do. The Moss is another exceptional scuttle that will keep lather warm and can be made to your specifics. For the ridges? smooth works but even the slightest pattern will greatly enhance the lather building. The bumps or ridges do not need to be excessive to add air to your lathering efforts. The smaller the space for the brush, the harder it is to make lather but the warmer your brush will stay.

sorry for rambling, really thinking about lunch.

Lot of great info guys. Thanks. Ill do some looking atound some more. The whatyacallit sound enteresting. But if i got the srd and some epoxy... might be a cheap way out. Who knows. Still enterested in what others have to say and use.