Thread: How about this then?

Hi Guys!

While we were cleaning up our house, all of a sudden, I saw this "thing" that we had received as a present, but never used what it was meant for. (Cheese fondue)
The idea is that you melt the cheese in the upper jar and then use the cheese for anything you want to put the cheese in. (But we don't like melted cheese)

But, I thought that this could also be a great way to keep my lather warm and it surely works great!

I put some soap in the upper jar, add water to it and when I am ready whipping the lather, it's real hot when I put the brush to my face. And even better: it's just as hot with the second and third pass!

It works for me and I thought that it would be something nice to try out for you all.

As we have only one, and I don't intend selling these things, you have to look for your self if you want to.

Bye and good luck!

Eric

My dear Eric:

That is quite ingenious. I like your mind.

Make sure, however, the mug holding the lather does not get too hot, because excessive heat can break up the lather.

Very smart, indeed.

Regards,
Obie

++1 on Obie's post.

You may want to extinguish that candle midway into your shave. If its hot enough to melt cheese, its hot enough to kill your lather.

You mention that this one is meant for fondue. I know that you can buy similar looking ones for aromatherapy (read stinking up the room with heated oil). These devices locate the liquid a bit further from the heat but still keep it relatively warm.
Would this do a similar job without killing the lather?

Originally Posted by Samuel

You mention that this one is meant for fondue. I know that you can buy similar looking ones for aromatherapy (read stinking up the room with heated oil). These devices locate the liquid a bit further from the heat but still keep it relatively warm.
Would this do a similar job without killing the lather?

Hi Samuel,

I don't have the impression that the heat kills the lather. I do add more water to the soap than I usually would do. So it's a bit more face lathering then lathering in this mug actually. But I have used it for twoo weeks now (when I had the time) and when I do a 2nd pass and it's real hot, I like it very much.

And about the heat killing the later or the brush. The great thing about this fondue-thing is, you can take the jar out of it.

But, the device you mentioned should do fine too, as long as you can get your brush in and swirl it around.

Good luck,

Eric

Hey Eric,
overall you've come up with a good idea. I just added the suggestion in case the lather was affected.

Sam

I use a similar system, An Electric Potpourri Crock pot, filled with hot water, and a flower pot shaped scuttle that fits inside. Like most water filled scuttles, Mine does not lose heat, I wind up unplugging the crock by second pass, otherwise it cooks the lather. Once you get the hang of it, it works great....

I think I have one of those laying around. We'll see if I burn my face in the morning.

Originally Posted by Samuel

You mention that this one is meant for fondue. I know that you can buy similar looking ones for aromatherapy (read stinking up the room with heated oil). These devices locate the liquid a bit further from the heat but still keep it relatively warm.
Would this do a similar job without killing the lather?

I noticed in the pics that he has a little teacup candle(I think that's what they're called). For fondue one would usually use a can of fuel. I don't know the proper name for it. It's a can of purple gel like substance. You pop the top off and light it. When you're done with it you smother the flame and put the top back on.

So because of this you probably don't have to worry about burning the soap. It's just a measly little candle.

The name of that of that 'purple stuff in a can' is "Sterno". It is essentially a jellied alcohol. It works a treat under a chaffing dish full of food, but would probably be overkill for keeping a wee bit of lather warm.