Very true!!!!
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I've been using a mug warmer for quite some time. I use the warmer so much that I keep a back-up for when it eventually craps out. I use it with my lathering bowl, which I use in conjunction with a shaving mug.
this is what I use and really love it.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...wl-review.html
We bought a Crock-Pot recently that came with a mini version. I tried it for making lather, and I ended up putting it back in the kitchen :p
It did keep things warm, but it was too warm. The lather would dry out in between passes, so I had to essentially recreate the lather each time. Hot entirely, but enough to discourage me from using it. I'm glad this is working for you. I would have thought you would have had the same issue.
I ended up going back to my big coffee mug and floating it in the sink. I'm planning to buy a scuttle though. The mug takes up too much room in the sink full of water. I'm worried I'll smack my blade against it when I'm rinsing.
I started using an insulated serving bowl some time ago to fix that problem. I now use a normal shaving mug, but I still rest it in warm water in that insulated bowl:
http://www.g-ray.co.uk/pictures/scuttle1.JPG
It does a good job. Just as well, really, since electrical equipment in the bathroom is a no-no over here with our 240V mains electrical supply.
No that's just a plain insulated bowl (like a Thermos.) The 240V is why we shouldn't use mains gear in bathrooms here.
Edit> Ah I may have misread your post. In any case my makeshift scuttle works well, the lather doesn't get cold even after 45 minutes or so. I am a slow shaver! :D