Thread: SRD scuttle

Has anyone tried one yet? How do you like it? How does it compare to others you have tried?

Originally Posted by errnest

Has anyone tried one yet? How do you like it? How does it compare to others you have tried?

No idea, I was just looking at those myself and wondering the same thing.

Gentlemen:

Only this afternoon I saw those SRD scuttles and planned to post a question about them. Does anyone have information on them? I don't use a scuttle, but I am curious.

Regards,
Obie

I got to try one out and do a heat test against 3 other scuttles when I visited Lynn. The SRD one outperformed them all. Just remember, it's designed to keep things warm, not to actually whip up the lather. I'm planning on getting one to replace my mark 1 or 2 GTP scuttle.

Recently purchased the GTP #5 scuttle and have been well pleased with it. It's also quite pleasing to the eye. $45.00 and free shipping next couple of days based on the email I received today or yesterday.

This post comes at a good time. I need to replace my existing skuttles because they are just breaking up from abuse/use. The SRD skuttle looks great! Just ordered a blue one and some CF Lime cream. Can't wait but I know it will not take long, these guys are great!

Take Care,
Richard

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Just remember, it's designed to keep things warm, not to actually whip up the lather.

? Not understood.

In order for a scuttle to stay warm, it needs as much water as possible with the smallest surface area possible. A large, bowl-like shape can be designed to hold a lot of water, but it also has a lot of surface area to dissipate that heat. Keeping the surfaces of the bowl small reduces the surface area for heat to be lost, so the scuttle stays warmer longer. The SRD scuttle is small because it is designed to keep things warm, rather than large to create lather.

I like using the GT scuttle to make lather and keep it warm and for me its a question of getting the water hot enough in the first place next time I will micro wave it (no kettle) for 90 seconds then place it in sink with hot water with the brush in it while I shower and apply a bit of pre shave oil- Dry off, open the CF lime, pour out the water and begin. Currently hot tap water works but could be better.

Is it just me that looks forward to a shave nowadays?

I really enjoy Wednesdays as wife leaves early and it quiet and I can
go through the routine without interruption of any kind.

I see my GTP scuttle much like a thermos. I put hot tap water in the reservoir and fill the bowl area up too. Drop my brush in and cover it with a towel while I shower. The hot water starts to bring the scuttle up to temperature. When I get out of the shower,I drain and refill with hot water again the same as before then go on to getting things ready to shave, strop, etc. Come back drain water out of the bowl only and make up my lather. Works slick for me and scuttle is nice and warm.

Shaving is now fun again !!