In search of an almond sized spoon

[TexOkie Shaver]

Just ordered these espresso spoons:

Amazon.com

Four to an order. If they look like they'll work, I'll send you one.

That looks like it might work. The bowl width is .47” and looks to be about 1” long. The misses is currently looking for the baby spoon again. She is convinced it’s what I want. I think it’s too big. I’m only making lather for one shave.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Many options

Square end ice spoons
Spoon

the scientific approach
Assorted Kitchen measures stainless steel

a heptagonal British 50p piece

my favorite
1oz Silver Bar

 

[Black Adder]

Make it simple. Use a cook's measuring spoon -- 1/4 teaspoon. Consistent size and volume, you'll soon have your water/soap ratio dialed in. No need to guess at what an almond sized dollop is, or the scientific accuracy of the oft-quoted snurdle.

 

[Falcon Eddie]

I’m not even sure what a demitasse is. I live in Oklahoma, I don’t think we have demitasse here, whatever it is.

I am just trying to help here. Google IS your friend. A “demitasse spoon” is otherwise called an “espresso spoon.” I did not realize I needed to spell it out for you...sorry if I inconvenienced you in any way.

 

[Wogus]

Perhaps this unusually tiny measuring spoon set would work (link goes to the 'zon)??

 

[McBlade]

Maybe one of these coke spoons?

I can't imagine they'd be any good for coca-cola. Might as well put them to good use.

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

I am just trying to help here. Google IS your friend. A “demitasse spoon” is otherwise called an “espresso spoon.” I did not realize I needed to spell it out for you...sorry if I inconvenienced you in any way.

Sorry, I forgot to use the sarcasm font. No inconvenience and I hope that I have not offended you. Sometimes my sense of humor is misunderstood.

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

After all the suggestions, I think the stainless steel measuring spoons are the way to go. I don’t think I’ll be using them on The Fat, they only need to stand up to TOBBS.

 

[Avi]

Okay OCDers .. you got me curious .. so

From here:

Physical properties of almond nut and kernel | Request PDF

Request PDF | Physical properties of almond nut and kernel | Several physical properties of almond nut and kernel were evaluated as functions of moisture content. The average length, width, thickness, the... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

www.researchgate.net

the average volume of an almond is 2.61 cm^3 (ml)

A US teaspoon is 4.93 ml which means a half-teaspoon is 2.46 ml [yay google]. The practical upshot is go to the kitchen and steal a half-teaspoon and you are good to go .. and if you are feeling really OCD and being 6% off of the officially googled Almond volume bothers you don't flatten your snurdle

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

Okay OCDers .. you got me curious .. so

From here:

Physical properties of almond nut and kernel | Request PDF

Request PDF | Physical properties of almond nut and kernel | Several physical properties of almond nut and kernel were evaluated as functions of moisture content. The average length, width, thickness, the... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

www.researchgate.net

the average volume of an almond is 2.61 cm^3 (ml)

A US teaspoon is 4.93 ml which means a half-teaspoon is 2.46 ml [yay google]. The practical upshot is go to the kitchen and steal a half-teaspoon and you are good to go .. and if you are feeling really OCD and being 6% off of the officially googled Almond volume bothers you don't flatten your snurdle

Momma already saw me eyeing her measuring spoons and told me to get my own. So I’m ordering a set from Amazon. Problem solved.

 

[sugardaddy]

I find that a 1/4 tsp measuring spoon pretty much perfect.

Some soaps need less per shave, few need more than that.

(Sent from mobile)

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

I find that a 1/4 tsp measuring spoon pretty much perfect.

Some soaps need less per shave, few need more than that.

(Sent from mobile)

That’s what I figured as well.

 

[Ted A]

I use the sticks from ice cream bars. Double pleasure

 

[AimlessWanderer]

I tend to use 1ml or slightly less. Probably equates to about 1/8 of a teaspoon. I fish out what I need with a corner of this.

 

[Atlantic59]

Popsicle sticks. Keep things simple.

 

[hcoop112]

i just scoop it out with one finger either put it on my face in a couple spots or apply it to the brush then go to the face...or just scoop with finger and smear a little on bowl..you will find out a rough amount you need very quickly tbh

 

[Rudy Vey]

Okay OCDers .. you got me curious .. so

From here:

Physical properties of almond nut and kernel | Request PDF

Request PDF | Physical properties of almond nut and kernel | Several physical properties of almond nut and kernel were evaluated as functions of moisture content. The average length, width, thickness, the... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

www.researchgate.net

the average volume of an almond is 2.61 cm^3 (ml)

A US teaspoon is 4.93 ml which means a half-teaspoon is 2.46 ml [yay google]. The practical upshot is go to the kitchen and steal a half-teaspoon and you are good to go .. and if you are feeling really OCD and being 6% off of the officially googled Almond volume bothers you don't flatten your snurdle

I think you are using the sizing for the whole nut...the kernel is 0.7 cubic centimeters, which is equivalent to 0.0237 fl.oz. which should be right "almond" size amount be...

now the real question is: are we looking for the size of the whole nut (incl shell) or just the kernel inside??
But, I believe we are way overthinking this....just use any small tool that might work, you may get only 0.6 cm3, or 0.8 cm3, but I doubt this has a lot of bad influence on your shave.

The best for creams, though, is a snurdle as it was mentioned already.

I use sometimes a simple plastic ice cream spoon, like in the attached picture (pink spoon) or one of the mini kitchen spatulas I stole from our kitchen...the cup btw is a 3 oz Solo

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

I think you are using the sizing for the whole nut...the kernel is 0.7 cubic centimeters, which is equivalent to 0.0237 fl.oz. which should be right "almond" size amount be...

now the real question is: are we looking for the size of the whole nut (incl shell) or just the kernel inside??
But, I believe we are way overthinking this....just use any small tool that might work, you may get only 0.6 cm3, or 0.8 cm3, but I doubt this has a lot of bad influence on your shave.

The best for creams, though, is a snurdle as it was mentioned already.

I use sometimes a simple plastic ice cream spoon, like in the attached picture (pink spoon) or one of the mini kitchen spatulas I stole from our kitchen...the cup btw is a 3 oz Solo

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I appreciate the advice Rudy. My problem is my OCD keeps kicking in and wants a more exact measurement. When I see snurdle, I keep wondering how big is a snurdle? As far as almond sized, my understanding is it’s the kernel. At this point I’m thinking a 1/4 teaspoon with a rounded load.

 

[Rudy Vey]

I appreciate the advice Rudy. My problem is my OCD keeps kicking in and wants a more exact measurement. When I see snurdle, I keep wondering how big is a snurdle? As far as almond sized, my understanding is it’s the kernel. At this point I’m thinking a 1/4 teaspoon with a rounded load.

Oh, if this is so important to you, I think the best is to weigh the amount of soap/croap or cream you are using.
There are small balances that can be used for weighing small amounts. The one I use for reloading, like the one here:

https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Weigh-GEM20-Precision-Milligram/dp/B00ESHDGOI/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=carat+scale&qid=1607209530&sr=8-7

Or if you like a spoon, I would go for a measuring spoon for 1/8 of a teaspoon, which is equivalent to 0.625 mm, pretty much the size of the almond kernel.

 

[sarimento1]

try a small demitasse/espresso spoon!!