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A while ago I broke under the peer pressure from zib and sent an email to Julie at Dirty Bird. I have a G4 and wanted something big with a larger capacity for hot water.
I love my new scuttle, she is a big lady, thick around the mid section with a good place to grab. Came in a nice blue dress with a web design in the middle.
What's best?
Nearly 6 Cup capacity in the outside!
http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/...eal/double.jpg
Enjoy, I'm sure that I will.
Hello, deighaingeal:
Yes, indeed, that is the scuttle for gentlemen giants. I have seen photos of Zib's giant scuttle and it is impressive. I had the Dirty Bird 1.5, half the size of your scuttle, and loved it. Imagine the luxurious lather you can make in this one. Of course, anything Julie produces is of the highest quality. You've done well with this one, my good friend. Here' to your happy lathering.
Regards,
Obie
Very nice. I don't remember why I contacted Julie the day I bought my double, but she told me she had it on the shelf, and of course I bought it. I've been using it ever since. In this case, bigger is better.
Very nice scuttle! You will really appreciate the room to whip up a great lather, if you are a three pass guy you will fall in love!
+1, Something about the extra room really allows for extraordinary lather building....I'm a 2.5 pass guy, so I'm smitten.....Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter74743
I recently E-mail Dirty bird ans requested one also. Have to love the size of the thing.
You will love the size!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mvcrash
:rock:So after seeing this I pulled the trigger and ordered one in 1.5.
I have found I am not a fan of smaller scuttles and am hoping this will fill that nitch. I have been looking for something and couldn't find one that I liked until now. Lord I hope I dont develope SCAD!!!!:whipped:
Thanks Deig and Obie for pointing the way toward this!!
You will be amazed and pleased with your purchase and wonder why you waited on pulling the trigger...
I'm shopping for a scuttle as well, but I'll get something a bit more compact, since my counter space is limited.
Is it bigger than the schwarzweisskeramik XL ?
Here's a pic I've posted before, and not to take anything away from G, the original poster.
This shows 3 popular scuttles. From left to right. The Georgetown Pottery G5 w/cork.
The Dirty Bird 1.5 in the middle, and finally, the huge, Dirty Bird Double.
If your going with DB, The Double is the best imo, It just holds the heat better. You'd think the GTP G5 would with the cork, but it doesn't. It only holds about 2 cups of water, and heat disapates quickly, where the DB Double is over 6 inches wide, and holds 4 cups....The DB Double is larger than the Schwarzeisskeramik and easier to pronounce...Also, DB is available in the U.S.
What really pushed me to order the DB Double was Al's, The bomb cream. I just could not get it to lather well. Al said, "Use a big bowl". He was right.
Not taking anything away, this is interesting. I agree with you; plus it is interesting to see that nobody else uses their banana hook. :D
When you say 4 cups do you mean in the lather bowl? Mine holds just under six in the outside portion, I haven't measured the lather bowl.
Nope, on the inside. Mine holds 4 cups of hot water. I use a measuring cup heated in the microwave, so I know it's 32oz. I know there's differences between hand made items, but 2 cups is a big difference.... Your scuttle is a bit different, It's possible Julie started making them a bit larger. Mine has swirls, but not a web, and the opening across the top is just over 6 inches. She called it a "double" I believe.
Interesting. Maybe by the suggestion of the great ZIB Julie has modified her scuttle slightly.
Mine is 6" across the lather bowl on the inside surface.
Easier to pronounce … that’s for sure!Quote:
Originally Posted by zib
But are you sure that it is actually bigger than the German one?
In the video Thomas shows that it can take more than 800gr in the outer container.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdsRE...layer_embedded
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If I remember my culinary classes correctly 800 g water is close to 4 c.
while Rich's holds 4 c. mine definitely holds just a hair under 6 c. This would be closer to 1200 g. If my mental math is correct.
If your mental math is correct, i think i am going to order also this beautiful Dirty Bird Double :rock:
Wow thats some sweet scuttle !!!
deighaingeal what was the turn around time from order to doorstep ?
I believe it was bout a month, but it really depends on where she is in production. Each piece is made to order and I think she slings a few before firing. You could always email her to get a definite answer.
My goodness....I hope you have a nice sized counter to rest that on D. Holding it for lathering will certainly build forearm muscles.
I really love the colours as well.
What a beautiful scuttle you have! Enjoy it.
That's quite an impressive scuttle. The G4 probably has less than a cup water capacity and now you have a 6 cup capacity? No beating around the bush with you!Quote:
Originally Posted by deighaingeal
Very nice. Congratulations!
LOL she is off for a couple weeks on vacation. I have a pending order that should be in about 4 weeks from now!! can't wait. The other half smelled a mix I made of Lime Castle Forbes, almond Col Conk with glycerin uberlather needed to be made up in a "big batch" so she could do her legs with it!!
I'm green with envy! Enjoy that monster @_@