Thread: Instead of a scuttle

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

Do check that the GFI is working.

Very true!!!!

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.

Originally Posted by sffone

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.

Its an awesome thing!!

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

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.

Originally Posted by Hayduke

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

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.

Well i used it again today. Worked great! nice hot lather. Did not dry out my lather today. I used TAOS cream. Very pleased. I will be looking for backups just incase it die's over time.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

The water gets cold fast!

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:


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.

Originally Posted by Rajagra

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:


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.

OUCH!!! 240V. Looks interesting. How long does it keep it warm?

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!