Mine looks like this
Got my new scuttle, shaving bowl.....how ever you want to call it. Do you use one?
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Just got my first real shave bowl a few days ago. Whips up a great quick lather. Next one will likely have the water compartment.
Scuttles were a hot item when I first joined B&B in 2011; everyone, it seemed, had to have one (including me). Now, not so much.
That said, a scuttle is great if you like warm lather--especially in winter. Me. yeah, I like warm lather, but I'm a procrastinator. Every winter I put off digging out my scuttle (a Robert Becker) until it's suddenly spring. One of these days I'll get around to dusting mine off in some timely manner.
Yours looks particularly handsome and practical. Do enjoy it!
That said, a scuttle is great if you like warm lather--especially in winter. Me. yeah, I like warm lather, but I'm a procrastinator. Every winter I put off digging out my scuttle (a Robert Becker) until it's suddenly spring. One of these days I'll get around to dusting mine off in some timely manner.
Yours looks particularly handsome and practical. Do enjoy it!
Here is my trio. Trumpers, Japanese Setu-Marujyu, Dirty Bird
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A local artist makes them.....can be ordered any way you wish and very reasonabily priced.
Lovely!! 
I appreciate the workmanship!! Even though I only face-lather.
I appreciate the workmanship!! Even though I only face-lather.
I have a question in regards to the scuttles. Does the surface between the two layers of pottery where the water goes get slimy / moldy etc over time if it doesn't completely dry out, esp in winter. I would have thought it hard to get all the water out between the two layers and that some water would sit in there for ages? Any thoughts?
I REALLY like that white one. Where did you get it from and are they expensive?
I have that same color, but a G20. It's as much of a treat just to look at as it is to use.
Thanks. I like how the bowl is small. Perfect for face lathering. The larger Dirty Bird gets used when I want to bowl lather.
The Seto-Marujyu is vintage. Not sure of the era. They rarely come up for sale. I do not recall how much I paid for mine. They range in the $65-$85 range depending on condition. I have seen a few with worn lettering and let them slip by. When I saw this one, I picked it up without hesitation.
I have also seen this Japanese style mug offered by vendors. I do not recall the exact vendor but it was a small, off the wall, website.
Had enough of my makeshift bowl in a mug set up and finally got a proper scuttle. Had my first run with this it this morning and it’s much more effective. This is a game changer for winter shaving. I might need to grab a few more!
Beautiful!
I have a few but I do go for this one in winter more so when I want warm lather a Karl Langer scuttle
That scuttle, from that angle, looks like it has vertical sides and possibly the lip folds in; does the brush handle knock on that lip?
I do enjoy the lather from a scuttle.
That's made the bolt cropper list, that is beautiful Dean,!!! Enjoy my Friend....
Somebody has nicked your cold water spout, but I like that idea
The bowl is a very strange design. I was skeptic all but it works great. Fairly shallow and flat with a horizontally returned lip. Very unique and very effective.
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That is a beautiful scuttle. May I ask who made it and where did you get it? Thanks
I have a dirty bird scuttle. I love it. I use it as a bowl in the warm months and scuttle in the winter. It was ridges inside the bowl part that really help produce a lot of lather. They used to be big on B&B. I'm surprised I'm the first to mention Dirty Bird.
It has been mentioned many times over and seems to be very popular.
I meant on this thread. Sorry, I should have been more clear.
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