Do you use a scuttle?

[Toothpick]

Just schooled myself on a scuttle. Sounds very intriguing. In fact I like the idea a lot! Wondering how popular they are among other shavers. To me it kills two birds with one stone. Soaking the brush and working up a lather afterward. I usually soak in the sink first. No telling how much water that wastes

 

[Toothpick]

If you don't know: http://asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com/2012/04/how-to-use-shaving-scuttle.html
Now you do.

 

[mmack66]

I like warm lather, so I use a scuttle, though I do not use it to build lather.

 

[Dusty1]

Since I tried cold water shaving, I have realized that warm lather is not as important for my face as I thought. Now I just shoot for warm and get a great shave just as before, so the scuttle it a bit obsolete for me. YMMV, enjoy your shave!

 

[Mink]

I consider my scuttle to be as an essential part of wet shaving as the brush and soap. The artisan scuttles have been reviewed here quite extensively and many members own them. How often do you see them go up on the BST? Once it becomes part of your routine, it seems like something is missing if you don't use it.

 

[dcobranchi]

I voted "No" because I think you're interested in the large bowl-type scuttles. I have a small one that I use only as a brush scuttle. I face lather, but the brush scuttle keeps the lather warm throughout the shave.

 

[tfinch]

I use mine some of the time. If we are lucky enough to get any kind of cooler weather here in the southeast USA this winter I'll use it a lot more frequently.

 

[Fileroman]

Absolute essential part of the gear for me. Even take it when I travel.

Ron

 

[oc_in_fw]

I don't even use a bowl (well, except to hold a bunch of samples I still have). I may consider a scuttle later, when I have more room.

 

[ThePatrician]

I voted no because I don't always use it. Technically I have two, a DB1 and one my wife bought me on Etsy. It's not bad, but the brush and razor stand that came with it are absolute rubbish. I may end up flogging the DB1 to get a bigger one, but I'm not sure yet, I'll see how things turn out.

If you don't know: http://asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com/2012/04/how-to-use-shaving-scuttle.html
Now you do.

The scuttle you linked to looks suspiciously like a Dirt Bird.

 

[Loganpass]

I recently got one and I've really gotten hooked on the warm lather.

 

[Tarheel]

I love my G20 from Georgetown Pottery. It is used every shave.

 

[parihart]

I don't have a proper scuttle. I do lather in a bowl and recently have started face lathering. I hope to get a scuttle for Christmas.

 

[droth455]

I too consider my scuttle an integral part of my shave. I'm addicted to warm lather!

 

[cb91710]

Sometimes.

During the summer with the AC blowing, the air is too dry and dries the lather out too quickly, so I shave in the shower.
When it cools off, then yes... I loves me some nice warm lather from my G5!

 

[brother cavefish]

nope no need, the minute i lather its on the face and shaving begins

 

[cb91710]

The scuttle you linked to looks suspiciously like a Dirt Bird.

And at $70 + shipping.... yeouch.

But looking at that one, it's hard to tell if it's hand-thrown or molded. It looks more molded to me.

 

[JonM]

Sometimes - usually on a cold winter day. Most of the time I face lather though.

 

[CyclingFool]

Once the cold weather kicks in, I'll use mine again.

 

[maxman]

I've got 2. A DB and a G5.
Both very nice, both do their job well and both rarely if ever used because I face lather most of the time.