I have face lathered, primarily with creams, but some soap pucks as well. Until I spent some time on this board and other straight/DE sites, I had never been aware of bowl lathering or the need or use of a scuttle. I did whip up some bowl lather with some Bigelow cream. Seemed,ok, but no major improvement. I also discovered a what I guess is a Trumper scuttle. Place on top with drainholes for a small puck, and a reservoir for water below, and an opening/lip for perhaps the brush.

This is a teaching moment. Am I missing something? Am I hopelessly confused? I have abandoned all pretense of knowledge. Any clarification will be appreciated.