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So I like my georgetown scuttle, but the bowl is kind of small and I'm finding that it doesn't make as good a lather as I can get from plain old face lathering... so I want to find something better...
One thing that bothers me is the bowl is kind of small, so I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for a GOOD scuttle...
THanks in advance!
For the money, you can't beat a Robert Becker scuttle.
JMO...
Hello:
Currently I use two different scuttles: Ansgar Schwarweisskeramik and Moss. The Ansgar scuttle is an absolute delight for making lather. The Moss is not meant for making lather; rather, it is for keeping the brush warm. Your other choices are Dirty Bird, Straight Razor Designs, and Becker. I fancy Schwarzweisskeramik, with Dirty Bird close by — both are designed for making lather in the bowl.
Mcgyver, I have the GTP scuttle you have and found it a bit small but serviceable. I recently got the DB 1.5 and its like night and day. The think retains heat like nobodys business and holds a s#!t load of lather. I got mine with the extra ridges in the bowl and def. think that helps with the later building. Julie at Dirty Bird Pottery is a wonlderful woman to work with to boot. Hope this helps!
Andrew
The only one I've ever owned is the moss, and like Obie said, it is small by design to keep the lather warm. It does a very good job of that IME. I lather in a separate bowl that was designed for that purpose. One of those that SRD sells where the lip of the bowl folds over a bit so lather won't go over the top. I love my Moss but if you are in the USA shipping from BC is high and it isn't really any good for lathering..... AFAIC.
So Moss or Dirtybird is the question...Also where do I get all these scuttles...I am ready to buy but need to figure out WHICH :)
go with the dirtybird...the moss scuttle was not my favourite...seems like others liked the dirty bird much more than the moss
Dirty Bird Pottery - Wheel thrown and hand crafted home goods, kitchenware, gardenware, shaving pieces and more...Quote:
Originally Posted by mcgyver74
Ok I ordred a dirty bird 1.5 Hopefully that helps my lathering problems...it just seems to me that face lathering is MUCH slicker and creamier then anything I got out of my georgetown...
I have a new Dirty Bird in the mail, Julie made mine in record time. Black and Opal custom glaze. Can't wait to try it!!
Can you post pics when you get it? I would like one of her scuttles but didn't care for any of the color combos on the siteQuote:
Originally Posted by EisenFaust
This is what I have been using lately:
A Marvy rubber shaving mug with Cella soap at the bottom. http://www.amazon.com/Marvy-Shaving-.../dp/B0001KBP9E
A warming pitcher with boiling water for dipping the brush before mixing the lather and between passes: Warming Pitcher | Serveware| Kitchen & Dining | World Market
An electric hot water pitcher to boil the water: Hamilton Beach 1-Liter Electric Tea Hot Water Kettle !! on eBay!
This makes the lather just right for me and toasty warm on my face.
I have and endorse the Becker and Ansgar scuttles as well, but lately have preferred the above-mentioned method.
Sure thing!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cochese2323
I hope this is on-topic...
If a slightly smaller scuttle works for you, it's come to light that there are seconds available at Georgetown of the G5 scuttle for $30 + shipping (saves $15.) Julie's 1.5 is so big--I don't think my shave den counter has room for it. As I'm coming from a brush-scuttle background (yes, face lathering), I'm picking up a GTP scuttle as we speak, and believe it will be big enough to work for me. I also don't use the largest brushes so we'll see...
maybe I should have pm'd the OP instead!
Fwiw: Georgetown Pottery G5 Scuttle ID 3.75", depth 2.5"
Dirty Bird 1.5 Scuttle ID 4.5", depth 2"
Dirty Bird Original Scuttle ID 3.5", depth 2"
Robert Becker Has a large variety of options ranging in size from smaller to quite large
If big and good is what you want have a look a Schwarzweisskeramik
I use the Dirty Bird 1.5 that my wife got me for my Birthday. I love this thing and hate it when I travel and can't take the scuttle. Holds plenty of water, makes great lather, and keeps it nice and warm for a 3+ pass shave with just hot tapwater.
Their work is great.
Of course I will qualify this review with the following disclaimer: I have not used any other brand of scuttle but hinted for the Dirty Bird based on all of the very positive reviews from here and elsewhere.
Charlie
Older thread I know. Just like to chuck in my two pennies.
Girlfriend got me a large Moss Scuttle for Christmas and broke down and gave it too me right away! God bless her cotton socks! Said she felt bad as I could be using it for months leading up to when HO HO actually comes.
I have a large brush with almost no back bone (silvertip high loft) and I successfully lathered right in the scuttle with no problems. It ended up being a great shave, very pleasant.
Cheers to Sara and Dr Moss!