I also use the Thomas O'Brien Target bowl.
I'm now using Robert's Feats of Clay one piece mid-size scuttle ($29 delivered) and love it.
Me too, generally.My lather bowl is directly on my face
That's a great bowl. I have the medium and the small one, and I would like to get the really big one at some point too. I don't use them for shaving, but they do their job well in the kitchen.I found THIS BOWL on clearance at my local TJ Maxx for 4 bucks. It is stainless on the inside and has a rubber non slip bottom which is nice. It's easy to hold and has plenty of real estate for lather. The only down side I've noticed is that it does not hold heat as well as I'd like, which is counter-intuitive to me considering it's stainless steel inside (the outside is coated). I still like it.
My lather mug. Can't go wrong.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=13344973
It's not like a regular coffee mug. More like a bowl with a handle for soup. Works perfect for lathering and the inside isn't too slick like some other things I've tried. Highly recommend it.