Thread: Warming your lather

Try filling the scuttle and putting it in the micro for a couple minutes, works very well

I use an electric percolator coffee pot. Keep it plugged in and use as needed

I use an old plastic bowl that I used to feed the cat.In that I'll place an old soupbowl.
Works great.

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Dirty Bird scuttle! The best on the market in my opinion!

Gents:

I think a scuttle is the way. I do have a Sara's Texan one and is just awesome. I tried all the most popular ones but the Sara's to me is the best.

Thanks
Ken

Dirty Bird Pottery has a Brush Scuttle for face latherers that I shamelessly begged my children to get me for Fathers Day.

At this time, I also use a Utillitea hot water kettle for my hot water. The neat thing is that you can adjust the temperature to what you want. The bad is that it is not marked by temp. You have to guess and use a thermometer and mark the spot you want.

i like a medium cool lather so hot tap water works for me

This is one of my favorite topics. There are so many different ways to approach lathering and it is quite a bit easier to process mentally than, say, blade pressure around the chin area or blade angle on second pass compared to first pass, etc. I'm a warm lather lover so the canned stuff just feels a little nasty. Anyway, back on topic. . .
I love the heat of microwaved water and the heat retention of pottery. My only memento of my paternal grandfather is his chipped shaving mug. I fill it 2/3 with water and microwave to a boil, then set it on the sink while I shower. I dunk my brush in the still very hot (but not nearly boiling) water, empty the remaining water in the basin, squeeze out the "right" amount of water back into the mug, swirl soap or cream from its container, and build lather in the mug. At some point I generally stop swirling and build lather on my face, leaving plenty in the mug to recharge the brush if needed. I used to leave the soap in the mug and do the whole operation from there but this way saves soap/cream and I like the results better. I do have a pottery bowl to substitute for the mug occasionally but it doesn't have the same thickness and therefore can't hold the heat as long. Also, without a handle, it is a hot-fingered trip from the microwave to the bathroom sink!

I use a black GP G20 scuttle. I like the plug. I can fill the scuttle too the top and pick it up tilt it for the stir and not spill. This has been the most luxurious addition to my routine.