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That would knock out a puck of Tabac in one load of the brush. And you could lather your face in one swipe.
How do you use a vintage scuttle?
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Scuttles are nice nostalgic way to soak brush and place already made lather on top to keep warm for second pass, sometimes I'll use mine but personally I just keep my soap in the favorite bowl that I pressed it in and puck lather, soak brush in a small ceramic custard cup. no fuss no muss, just simple.
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I used to use one. Soap on top, and load from there. Drainage of excess water worked just fine.
I know there was a thread on this very topic, but my understanding is you soak the brush below, load it on the top with soap and lather on the face. A hard soap puck has never completely blocked the holes on any of my scuttles. I have a Fuller brush scuttle which is a slightly different design. I haven't used this one yet, but the snow starts tomorrow so a warm shave is in order.
ah, here is the old thread:
www.badgerandblade.com
The really authoritative post is #33 which reprints some old patent applications detailing how the scuttles work.
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
Bought a scuttle years back. I can't remember when I last used it.
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I would probably prefer a modern(?) scuttle, which is basically the lathering bowl placed in a larger mug which holds hot water to keep your lather warm. I say this because I normally bowl lather rather than face lather. Tabac stick is my exception. Something along these lines:
Here’s one that’s a bit different:
Here’s one that’s a bit different:
Here is the one I am using currently. I am using a soft artisan soap. It holds about 2 ounces. Just pack it in and don't worry about the holes. Some mugs don't even have them. The term scuttle is not used on the old patents. They will say "improved shaving mug" or something like that.
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That kind looks like it would be hard to load the brush.
That looks like a 'mustache mug', designed to prevent ones mustache, waxed or otherwise (there's a joke in there somewhere 
) from getting wet when drinking tea or other liquids.
However, it would work as a shave mug as well.
) from getting wet when drinking tea or other liquids.However, it would work as a shave mug as well.
That my initial fear too, but in practice it is easy. Use a smaller brush, like most vintage ones, and don't try to over load it. Start lathering up your face, dip in the water, load a little more soap and continue to lather. You can lather up your face as thick as you want while keeping neat and tidy with the mug.
Until you look inside. That is a soap holder, not a mustache shield. It is even stamped "Shaving Mug" on the bottom.That looks like a 'mustache mug', designed to prevent ones mustache, waxed or otherwise (there's a joke in there somewhere
However, it would work as a shave mug as well.
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No Simpson Chubby 3?
A Simpson Berkeley would be a better match.No Simpson Chubby 3?
