Antique scuttle anyone?

[Jbird45]

I have been looking at purchasing an antique scuttle to go with my straight razors. The ones where a brush and water goes in the bottom and there is a portion for a puck of soap with drain holes in the top.

Does anyone out there still use these? I would have to assume you keep the brush warm and wet in the lower portion and keep the soap in the upper for loading and then face lather?

It may sound weird, but I think it's cool being able to use these old tools. It's almost like a trip in time. So adding one more element to the mix would increase the fun!

Thanks!!

 

[James Duval]

You have the general idea. The bottom is for wetting to brush, but not necessarily to hold one. Some English soap makers sell soaps specifically for the old scuttle style mugs. They even sell new mugs.

Soap pucks need to be 2 to 2.5 ounces. Soft artisan soaps can simply be pressed in. Glycerin based soaps can be gently warmed to be pressed in. The holes are usually covered up by the soap.

JD

 

[VerbaVolant]

I admit I never owned nor used an "antique scuttle". I read about them and I believe they are nothing but a brain fart.
That being said, I own and use modern scuttles, for the benefit of shaving with a warm lather.

 

[camoloc]

I use one if feeling nostalgic.

looking at the date stamp im due for another on a Sunday sometime soon.

camo

 

[James Duval]

Here is one of my beauties.

JD

 

[emwolf]

very good thread on this:

How to use an antique shave scuttle

I recently picked up an old German made turn of the century shaving scuttle. Like most Scuttles made during this period the spout is small because the brushes were small and the soap dish on top always had a few drain holes. When doing research on how these Scuttles were used I found different...

www.badgerandblade.com

I have an antique scuttle, but much prefer the modern "lather warmer" design scuttles.

 

[James Duval]

And the other. Had to scroll back further for this one.

JD

 

[James Duval]

very good thread on this:

How to use an antique shave scuttle

I recently picked up an old German made turn of the century shaving scuttle. Like most Scuttles made during this period the spout is small because the brushes were small and the soap dish on top always had a few drain holes. When doing research on how these Scuttles were used I found different...

www.badgerandblade.com

I have an antique scuttle, but much prefer the modern "lather warmer" design scuttles.

Just skip to post #33 and read the two Patents. Half the posts are just speculation that are way off from the original intent of the designs.

JD