Australian Traveling Scuttle...

[stuart12dz]

I see that the Yanks have a traveling scuttle, but it is limited to the CONUS. I have a nearly new Robert Becker #005 scuttle that I have not used in quite some time since I began face lathering and using a smaller brush scuttle. If you are into bowl lathering and would like to try a scuttle for a week or two, just reply to the post with Ï'm in". In order to qualify, you must reside in Australia. I will keep this open for one week before sending the scuttle to the first respondent.


Cheers,

Stu

 

[Mick R]

Good on you Stu for doing something like this. I won't opt in, being a face latherer myself, but I did want to say good on ya mate.


Mick

 

[Timmy Dee]

Ï'm in"

Cheers, Stu.

 

[nosedog]

I second Mick's comment. My scuttle is currently nothing but a holder for shave stick, alum block and razor. For anyone who hasn't tried a scuttle before, what a great opportunity!

 

[Timmy Dee]

Seriously? Nobody else wants to give this a crack?

 

[wilkor]

Hey Timmy, I'm keen if it's still available and if you've still got it! PM me if that's the case!

 

[Timmy Dee]

Ok Wilko, you're up after me. I'll PM you for your address in a week.

I tried the scuttle Tuesday morning (didn't shave yesterday) and it certainly does keep the lather warm!

The large size of the scuttle can be a bit misleading with the lather. I'm used to looking down at my small lather mug and seeing no porcelain underneath the mounds of lather.
When I used the scuttle I was concerned that I hadn't used enough cream, as it didn't look like there was tonnes of the foamy stuff. I can assure anyone that this is just an illusion due to how big the lather chamber is.
I had enough great lather for 3 passes and a clean-up.

Cheers Stu! I will be passing in onto Willy in a week or so.

Tim

 

[Timmy Dee]

And the handover has been completed - hope you enjoy it, Willy.

 

[Mick R]

And now we're still waiting on Willys' opinion!


Mick

 

[Buckler]

Ï'm in"

Always wanted to try a scuttle. And it sounds perfect for me by your description Timmy. I use a small bowl to lather in. Even the really large coffee mugs are too small for me.

No rush Willy, (provided thats ok with Stu). Im happy to wait a few weeks or so.

Timmy, what was postage $?

 

[Buckler]

p.s. can someone give a quick run down on how to use one?

I used to use a small bowl inside a larger bowl and found that having freshly boiled water in the under bowl made the lather dry up fast.
Perhaps if I put real hot water in before the shower it will be at the right temp after?

 

[nosedog]

Standard advice is not to use boiled water: it's too hot and makes the lather dry.

I also wouldn't put boiling water in my scuttle for fear of damaging it. (Don't know whether that's a valid concern, though.)

However, allowing the boiled water to cool down a bit before using it for lather, as you suggest, should be fine.

I no longer use warm lather, but when I did, I found hot water from my tap wasn't enough to keep the scuttle warm all that long. Depends on your tap though, I guess.

 

[stuart12dz]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...sing-a-scuttle?highlight=How+to+use+a+scuttle