When I started shaving with a straight I bought the VDH kit and went at it. Then I started to buy soaps (lots of soaps), creams eventually a couple better brushes, and some ceramic shaving bowls. I thought it could not get much better. I loved shaving. The beautiful bowl, soft brush, super close shave.

I just picked up a handmade scuttle. WOW!

I will have to start dusting off my beautiful bowls now because the hot lather in the scuttle is going to ruin me for shaving any other way. If you are torn between scuttle and bowl as I was try the scuttle. Hot lather for second and third passes is very nice.