Thread: Dirty Bird Scuttle

I just received my Dirty Bird Scuttle last night. Right off the bat, I was impressed with the overall size of it. Here it is next to my GTP G5. (Ooops, Sorry, Pics are reveresed) The DB is really a thing of beauty, I was impressed with the GTP when I got it, but now I'm not sure. I have a new favorite....

It soaked up two full cups of water like a sponge, I'd say the capacity is right around there. I really look forward to using it. I like the G5, or should I say, I learned to like it out of shear conveinence. It works, it's just too small for me..I think it'd be great for a dorm room or something like that. Someplace where space is limited. California Cajun did a great job of reviewing all the scuttles for us, including heat loss. I won't do a formal review...

I have to hand it to Julie at Dirty Bird. This is hot out of the kiln, She also made me a custom pot to fit in my little crock pot. (First pic) I use it as a doulble boiler from time to time for hot lather...SRD used to sell them, but no more, so I had one custom made complete with texture inside, her string design to aid in lather building. It's a perfect fit, She made it from my drawings and measurements. She nailed it...

P.S. I put the little rubber feet on the bottom. Not only does make it non slip. I feel it aids in heat loss. Rather than the Scuttle sitting on the cold counter disapateing heat, You have a buffer, The feet keep it off the counter, and help it to hold heat. At least in theory....Seemed like a good idea...

(No making fun of my Soap AD) I clearly have a problem, and that's only what you see, You haven't seen the Creams...
and yes, that's an Escher....

+1 Thanks for the info. She is in my neck of the woods too.

I wrote the folks at GTP to see if they could make the g5 on steroids and something that could hold 4 cups of hot water, their design of the g5 is the perfect scuttle with the rubber plug to prevent heat loss and the lip overhang to keep the lather in,i havent heard from them yet. But let us know how you like the dirty bird as far as keeping the lather warm for 3 passes.

Originally Posted by nessmuck

I wrote the folks at GTP to see if they could make the g5 on steroids and something that could hold 4 cups of hot water, their design of the g5 is the perfect scuttle with the rubber plug to prevent heat loss and the lip overhang to keep the lather in,i havent heard from them yet. But let us know how you like the dirty bird as far as keeping the lather warm for 3 passes.

Absolutely, I'll use it today and please let me know what they say about making the G5 larger...I too like the rubber stopper. That's what sold me to begin with.

I have the 1.5 DB scuttle its great IMO

If I could afford a scuttle right now I would probably go with the dirty bird. I haven't been as keen on warm shave lately, but things are always changing.
Thanks for sharing!

-G

Deighaingeal,
I have a Georgetown 2009 v4 scuttle you are welcome to. Was a gift and never really used. White in color. Pm me if interested.