Copper shave bowls

[adamchur]

I like the Turkish mugs too - but they can open up a very deep rabbit hole if left unchecked...
I started with a Copper one and liked it so much that I was converted from being a die hard face latherer to a die hard bowl latherer.
I bought 5 tin containers on eBay, cut up my Bea, La Toja, Lea, Palmolive and Tabac sticks, pressed the slices into the containers and turned them into pucks.
I also bought a stainless steel camping mug with lid, cut up 3 Derby sticks and pressed in the slices to make a very big puck
Not long afterwards I spotted a slightly smaller, but thicker and heavier Brass version of my existing mug and knew I had to have it, they look cool hung up on hooks dangling from the shelf
They're well used and have developed a nice dull patina
So far I've exercised gentlemanly restraint, but I've seen some very nice smooth Turkish Copper mugs on eBay and I know a 3rd one would look so cool next to the other two

 

[mikelz777]

I love mine. Only thing I'd change is making the handle loop on mine a little wider. My thumb gets stuck lol

My thumb does't fit right through the handle so I hold mine like this:

 

[mikelz777]

Can you take a photo of the patina?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's difficult to really capture an accurate picture but this is what mine looks like. Mine was a bright, shiny copper like the photo in the first post but I like the patina and have never cleaned it off.

 

[drwevil]

It's difficult to really capture an accurate picture but this is what mine looks like. Mine was a bright, shiny copper like the photo in the first post but I like the patina and have never cleaned it off.

View attachment 761996

No don't clean it off that looks amazing.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Rotflmao]

Okay you convinced me. I'm a face latherer but for $10, what the heck. Ordered.

 

[drwevil]

Okay you convinced me. I'm a face latherer but for $10, what the heck. Ordered.

I just ordered / sniped another for my son.

If you are getting them from the same guy I did he chucks in some sample blades. There is one in a plain wax paper wrapper with no branding. It's a really good blade, apparently it's one he has made for him. It's well worth a try.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Claredh123]

Mine came in today too! It lathered up beautifully. It came to me kind of dirty though, did yours?

 

[drwevil]

Mine came in today too! It lathered up beautifully. It came to me kind of dirty though, did yours?

Mine was clean.
I did give it a rinse out in HOT water tho


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[mikelz777]

Mine came in today too! It lathered up beautifully. It came to me kind of dirty though, did yours?

Mine was smudgy when I got it way back when. I think it was probably some of the flux used when the inside was tinned.

 

[Claredh123]

Mine was smudgy when I got it way back when. I think it was probably some of the flux used when the inside was tinned.

Did you just wash it with like dish soap or something?

 

[mikelz777]

Did you just wash it with like dish soap or something?

Yes, dish soap easily did the trick. The quality and sturdiness of the bowl was even better than I expected and since this was a hand-crafted item that I'm sure is cranked out by the dozens I wasn't surprised or bothered by it at all.

 

[Ice-Man]

I love mine and it gets the most use, I have 2 from the same seller.

 

[cruise_bone]

I love mine. Only thing I'd change is making the handle loop on mine a little wider. My thumb gets stuck lol

Interesting. I've never even thought of putting my thumb in there. I thought the handle was just there to be able to hang it somewhere.

Anyway, I have one and it was instantly my favorite bowl. So much so that I purchased another on the E site with a silver finish on the outside that should arrive in a couple of weeks.

 

[tchip13]

Thanks for the info. I have been eyeing this on a popular site for some time and never pulled the trigger. I guess I will, it is a good looking bowl and I like that it's a little different. Thanks!

I ended up buying one after reading all of the positive responses. Now I just have to wait for It to get here. Thenka everyone!

 

[Riverfront1992]

Read this thread and now have copper shave bowl on its way. I bowl lather and have been using a cereal bowl. Getting interested in a nice scuttle that will permit me to use warm/hot lather. Thanks for the enjoyable posts.

 

[Bookworm]

Why put your thumb through it. From the shape, I'd be sticking my middle finger through it, with my hand curving around the bowl.

 

[drwevil]

Why put your thumb through it. From the shape, I'd be sticking my middle finger through it, with my hand curving around the bowl.

That sir is a very good point ... I'll try it when I get home. But I don't think it will fit Ether


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Bookworm]

Little finger and ring finger under the bowl, thumb along the side, middle or first finger through the handle?

 

[mikelz777]

See post #22

 

[bobskins]

a Williams puck fits perfectly, great lather. this is in my normal rotation.

there's always a plan B.