Thread: Scuttles

Do shaving scuttles(such as the Moss scuttle) make a difference? I've read that scuttles weren't build with the purpose for creating lather in them.

These things baffle me too. From what I understand the scuttle keeps your lathered brush nice and toasty between passes. If that's the case I wouldn't mind having one myself.

I have a Georgetown G20 scuttle and it's awesome for making lather. Also nice having warm lather so that I can take my time shaving.

There are many types of so call shaving scuttles. Basically the vintage/antique scuttles were not designed to make lather in and modern shaving scuttles are designed to make lather in. The modern shaving scuttles with a void space between inner and outer walls that is filled with hot water should keep the lather warm. Here is some info on scuttles Shaving Mugs And Scuttles - What You Need To Know - Sharpologist . I tried using a scuttle but found it to be a hassle so I went back to face lathering. For me it made no difference.

Bob

Dirty Bird makes a small scuttle for face latherers that I like to use.


Mike

I like my G20. Brush and lather stay warm throughout the shave. I bowl lather and the ridges are great

In my opinion, the scuttles are all about keeping the lather warm. With a touch of water to act as a conductor in the top bowl, you should get very nice warm lather throughout your shave. Some people do like to lather in the larger scuttles (wider bowls), but I find the larger ones lose heat quicker.