Thread: Need some fancy bottles for AS and Cologne

Do you guys have an idea of what search term I would use to find nice old fashioned bottles to put my aftershaves, colognes, oils, etc into. I dont want anything feminine like a perfume bottle, but something very nice and reusable would be nice and help add some class to my bathroom.

JL,

Look on eBay...you'll find some antique cologne/eau de toilet bottles. Also, you can try kitchen ware/import stores....no, really! Some carry "decorative" small oil/vinegar bottles that are just plain, colored/clear glass with stoppers. You would just have to be careful dispensing, as there would not be a shaker/spray top.

The guy who sells Ogallala bay rum products sells these old fashioned blue apothicary bottles.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

The guy who sells Ogallala bay rum products sells these old fashioned blue apothicary bottles.

How is his bay rum? Or is it worth the price just for the bottle?

Try "barber bottles" on ebay. I had that as a search and there are some beautiful bottles. However, if you're like me, the ones you want will end up going for $300 or more. I couldn't justify it when there are so many other shaving toys out there.

I'm going to get a bottle for witch hazel made by a woman in VT. I have a coffee mug made by her. Before you get excited it's not the typical artwork on her ceramics. I lean toward the twisted.

http://www.zindelceramics.com/bottle_8.html
http://www.zindelceramics.com/bottle_9.html

She told me if you put something alcohol-based in them you may want a cork or rubber stopper.

John

Originally Posted by mrcleanhead

Before you get excited it's not the typical artwork on her ceramics. I lean toward the twisted.

Yeah these are a bit disturbing Interesting style though and I can see how it can complement certain straights... probably not my cup of tea though

I tried to get her to make a shaving mug but she's cutting back her production The coffee mug (one with the spider on it) I have is too deep for a shaving mug. (Hmmm maybe with my Vulfix 38? ) Her small bowls are 3" deep with a 4" diameter and the only other mug/cup is the espresso (2"x2"). Oh well.

John

Originally Posted by JLStorm

... what search term ...

Try art glass bottles. (Also, I PM'ed you a link to an antique bottle site.)

Originally Posted by JLStorm

How is his bay rum? Or is it worth the price just for the bottle?

Actually he will sell you the bottles empty and without labels.

Low brow post: I picked up some pretty sweet bottles that included bar style pour spouts at the dollar store.
Yup One buck!
They were glass with some purdy flowers on them.
I am using them to present my home made bay rum.