Thread: scuttle

Brush soaker/heater


VDH cup

Coffee cup

And the salsa dish in the bowl

Originally Posted by Jake77

I have used the VDH small bowl, picked up a shallow wider bowl and a plastic salsa dish. The bowl floating idea was to fill the bigger shallow bowl with steaming hot water and place the salsa dish in it....

I have done this too for a while, but where these improvisations invariably fell short was at the base of the bowl.

Good scuttles have a profile at their base that helps the brush soak up the blobs of cream you put there - even if you should face-lather after that.
This would obviously not apply if you put creams straight onto your face, or for soaps.

The other one is heat retention.
Most improvisations fall short in that area, as too much water makes the scuttle too heavy, too little makes the scuttle cool too quick.

Lastly, the handle: some large coffee mugs are not too bad, but many other improvisations don't work well ergonomically and I don't like broken ceramic on the bathroom floor.


I experimented for quite some time and for the money I spend on various mugs, bowls, cups and other contraptions that I thought worth trying, I could have bought a proper scuttle a few times over.


Of course, if it doesn't have to be a scuttle that contains a water mantle to keep the brush warm, many large (e.g. cappuccino) mugs that open wide at the top hold a shaving brush quite nicely.




Hope this helps....





B.

Originally Posted by beluga

I have done this too for a while, but where these improvisations invariably fell short was at the base of the bowl.

Good scuttles have a profile at their base that helps the brush soak up the blobs of cream you put there - even if you should face-lather after that.
This would obviously not apply if you put creams straight onto your face, or for soaps.

The other one is heat retention.
Most improvisations fall short in that area, as too much water makes the scuttle too heavy, too little makes the scuttle cool too quick.

Lastly, the handle: some large coffee mugs are not too bad, but many other improvisations don't work well ergonomically and I don't like broken ceramic on the bathroom floor.


I experimented for quite some time and for the money I spend on various mugs, bowls, cups and other contraptions that I thought worth trying, I could have bought a proper scuttle a few times over.


Of course, if it doesn't have to be a scuttle that contains a water mantle to keep the brush warm, many large (e.g. cappuccino) mugs hold a shaving brush quite nicely.




Hope this helps....





B.

I did the same thing. Tried variations of putting mugs in hot water, etc., but you can't beat a true scuttle.

Originally Posted by feltspanky

Do a Bing or Goggle search for Robert Becker: I own two of his scuttles a X-large and small. The best of both worlds. His prices are usually the best around.

I just visited Robert's website. He has serious health issues an is currently not producing scuttles.

A couple of years ago when I thought I would like to try a scuttle I ordered a Robert Becker one. It worked very well and am sorry to see from the post that he has health issues. He was quite good to deal with and communications were very personable. I wish him a full and speedy recovery back to good health.

I did try various different ways to get and keep my lather hot before ordering a scuttle. There really is no substitute for a good scuttle for the purpose of making and keeping your lather warm.

Bob

Ok , I thought outside the box. I use a Vintage Gravy Boat. Yes thats right straight from grandmas good china set. Ebay $8-12 . It kept the gravy warm for dinner. Why not lather. Pictures to follow.

Pictures might help.



I fill boat with hot water, add brush, shower, post shower, pour out water, load brush and shave .Porcelain stays warm for 15 minutes.
Gold leaf and fine china attached to underplate for easy handling .Elegant functional and re purposed for under $20 PRICELESS.

Best use for gravy boats I've seen. Shaving lather doesn't put the weight on you like gravy does.

i like that idea ultrasoundguy. 👍 another idea is to find a local potter crafter.salute.

Originally Posted by Blistersteel

i like that idea ultrasoundguy. �� another idea is to find a local potter crafter.salute.

I agree a local potter helps me to buy local. I did order a G20 to see what its about. I must tell you ,there is something elegant and rich to use fine china . The goldleaf an the sturdy yet delicate hand feel of porcelain.
A side note the gravy boat in the picture is labeled made in Occupied Japan that would make it 60 years old. For $8 I couldnt pass it up. SWMBO likes it better than a big mug. If she aint happy no one is.
The best part is it freaks houseguests out to see a gravy boat in the bathroom.

I have also been interested in getting a scuttle. The gravy boat idea also looks cool, and for much cheaper. Lately I've found a lot on Etsy but I think I may go with a more recognized brand.

As of now I have a few bowls/mugs I've used, but my most recent goto is a stainless steel brush bowl. I fill the sink with steaming hot water and plug the drain, then just let my bowl float around in there while I shave I currently use an Edwin Jagger Silvertip brush

What, if any, improvement would I see using a professional scuttle over my current method? Just easier to use? I am still extremely new and trying to soak up as much info as I can.