Originally Posted by
Leatherstockiings
I face lather and use a scuttle for most shaves. I'll fill the scuttle with hot water and soak my brush while I shower. If I am using soap I will sprinkle water on the puck, or if I'm using a soap stick I will dip it in the water prior to stepping into the shower. After the shower I will load the brush, dump the water, and then swirl the brush a couple of times then let it sit in the warm scuttle while I strop. When using a soap stick I will leave the brush soaking in the scuttle while I strop, then rub the stick on my beard, shake the brush and begin face lathering. Or, if I'm using a cream I place cream into the scuttle and swirl it like I do when using a soap. When I'm done stropping I will re-wet my face and start face lathering. The brush sits in the scuttle with a couple of drops of water during the shave. In the winter I might refill the the scuttle with hot water when I get out of the shower since the water in the scuttle tends to cool off.