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    I was wondering I warm my brush with hot water and my lather is still cold how do I heat it or keep it warm

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    You could try a scuttle.
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    JIW,

    The best way to keep your brush and lather warm is to use a scuttle. Generally, there are two types of scuttles: some are designed to keep the brush warm during the shave, while others are designed also as lather bowls.

    For brush warmers, the most effective I have found — and I have used many brands — is the one offered at Straight Razor Designs. For lather makers — again, I have used a big variety — my preferred are Schwarzweisskeramik and Dirty Bird.

    I cannot see the morning shave without a scuttle.
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    I concur... a scuttle is the way to go.

    To add another one to the pile, I have a Georgetown Pottery G12. Nice little one piece scuttle that keeps my lather warm throughout my shave.
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    I love scuttled and the feel of warm lather on the face. My favorite is Georgetown Pottery model G12. Nice size, not to small and not to big to get in the way.
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    If you don't have a scuttle, for now you could fill the bottom of the sink with hot water & submerge a bowl half way in it for your lather. I'd recommend ordering one though.
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    The scuttle is my new favorite recent change in my routine, it just seems to add to the robustness of the lather, love the warmth of the lather, the control you have over it, and the fact it adds some precious minutes to the shave. I had a scuttle for over a year, and only used it occasionally, now it's an absolute essential part of my shave, of course I recently broke my scuttle, so today when my new one arrived from the Classic Edge, I was reminded how nice it was. I used XPEC Original today, and for me personally, it really brings all the best characteristics out of the soap. If you enjoy various soaps as much as I do, a scuttle or bowl lathering seems essential to really bring it to life in my opinion...of course YMMV.

    Also, for me, it has to have the spout to hold the brush to properly hydrate the brush and keep it warm....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Firefighter2 View Post
    If you don't have a scuttle, for now you could fill the bottom of the sink with hot water & submerge a bowl half way in it for your lather. I'd recommend ordering one though. [emoji14]
    Thank you I will try that I am looking at scuttles now

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    Quote Originally Posted by JIW167Jason View Post
    Thank you I will try that I am looking at scuttles now
    It's a staple in the shave den. Straight Razor Designs has nice ones that are readily available.
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    +1 to the scuttle being part of my at home ritual.
    Bought the one from Classic Edge over a year ago with the large spout that looks a bit like a tea pot and also soak the brush in there.
    Turned up the gas water heater top temp to give me an extra few degrees from the tap and it's just perfect indulgence against your face.
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