Thread: a scutle, is it worth the money

Yeah, that's right, like nessmuck wrote, you'll get warm rather than hot lather. You can also warm the scuttle and water in a micro and actually get it rather hot, but then it's a question to not get the lather damaged by to hot treatment.

Nice links jdto! I think my brush scuttle is one of those Moss scuttles, nice and heavy construction for sure, even though my handle has been repaired once.

I have a Dirtybird scuttle (the extra large double...it's not on the site anymore, but if you ask for it she will make it for you). I use an electric kettle to heat my water prior to pouring it in. I've also found that putting a silicone pad underneath the bottom of the scuttle helps keep it hotter longer. No matter what you choose, I think you'll enjoy it.

I'm taking the plunge! I'm ordering today the 1.5 scuttle from Dirty Bird and three of her shaving mugs. So far, I always make lather in a bowl so I don't think I'll pick up the brush scuttle...though it's pretty cool too.

Ok I'm convinced, I just ordered the black & white xl.
Now wait until it is delivered.(the hard part)

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Ok I'm convinced, I just ordered the black & white xl.
Now wait until it is delivered.(the hard part)

Dirty Bird takes 4 weeks...she makes them to order. I just placed my order today. This waiting stuff is going to suck!

Originally Posted by Mikael

Yeah, that's right, like nessmuck wrote, you'll get warm rather than hot lather. You can also warm the scuttle and water in a micro and actually get it rather hot, but then it's a question to not get the lather damaged by to hot treatment.

Yes, Julie on her site (www.dirtybirdpottery.com) mentions this, too, how too hot of a lather will kill it. By the way, don't go to dirtybird.com if you're interested in pottery.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Nice links jdto!

I'd have to agree. Very nice pictures.

Originally Posted by sharp

I have a Dirtybird scuttle (the extra large double...it's not on the site anymore, but if you ask for it she will make it for you). I use an electric kettle to heat my water prior to pouring it in. I've also found that putting a silicone pad underneath the bottom of the scuttle helps keep it hotter longer.

A very nice tip regarding the silicon pad, thank you. I've already purchased a tea kettle at Target specifically for my scuttle, and as a way of heating up a towel. The bathroom sink is a ways from the hot water heater and we have a solid slab, so the water gets very cold unless it's on full blast (stupid builder, I told her to insulate those lines).

Now you tell me about the extra large double . I would have probably ordered that, instead. I wonder why she took it off her site.

Originally Posted by eflatminor

I'm taking the plunge! I'm ordering today the 1.5 scuttle from Dirty Bird and three of her shaving mugs. So far, I always make lather in a bowl so I don't think I'll pick up the brush scuttle...though it's pretty cool too.

I ordered the 1.5, too. She mailed it the other day. I'm very excited.

Originally Posted by eflatminor

Dirty Bird takes 4 weeks...she makes them to order. I just placed my order today. This waiting stuff is going to suck!

Yeah, when I ordered it she was going on vacation, so it was longer than four weeks. Like I mention above, she just mailed it. I am hoping it arrives tomorrow.

Originally Posted by eflatminor

Dirty Bird takes 4 weeks...she makes them to order. I just placed my order today. This waiting stuff is going to suck!

strength and patience

I have a G5 scuttle and LOVE it!!! Lathers very very well with creams and soaps and also keeps it very warm!! Looks great to boot!!!!

Originally Posted by markdfhr

Mikael, I've a Dirty Bird scuttle on the way. I was just wondering if you had used one of these? If so, I'd like to know your thoughts on how it compares to your SWK. I'm getting the 1.5 scuttle here Dirty Bird Pottery - Wheel thrown and hand crafted home goods, kitchenware, gardenware, shaving pieces and more...

I have a dirty bird and LOVE IT

I bought 2 vintage ones but was not really happy with either. While nice to look at they had 2 draw backs: 1 not microwave safe. You couldn't heat your water right in them; 2 the lathering bowls were not deep enough.
I've made my own out of a large corning wear like coffee mug with a matching ramekin. The rims of the ramekin and mug fit together and it works for me.