Makeshift lathering bowls?

[ak1m]

Anyone else here who didn't have a suitable bowl at home, didn't want to purchase one, and thus grabbed the nearest bowl-shaped thing?

I use the lid from an old 50-pack CD spindle, and it just occurred to me that it might not be the healthiest thing. Does anyone know if it contains carcinogenic chemicals or something that might leach out into the soap while I'm lathering? Also made a brush stand from a wire coathanger, nothing fancy.

[edit] Following the suggestion of lowjax, a picture of my lathering bowl. I like to think that little divot in the middle with the raised edges around it provides a little friction when I need it. Lets see yours!

 

[cb91710]

No problem with the "Bowl"
I'd be concerned about rust stains from the wire.

 

[Early Morning]

I use some old glass candy bowl I found in a second-hand store, cost maybe .50¢. Looks like I probably overspent considerably.

 

[ZackP]

I actually use these little bowls from Dollatree. They are 3/$1. Not the best (they are shallow) but I don't mind making a mess.

 

[ThePatrician]

I use an ice cream bowl one of my best friends got for me in Mexico. It works really well, but it has actually prevented me from moving to a smaller bowl (I've gotten used to using larger strokes to build my lather).

Actually, what I REALLY REALLY want is a CaliBowl. It looks absolutely perfect! http://www.calibowl.com/

 

[Slash McCoy]

Just use the same bowl you have been eating your cheerios out of. Better yet, be a real man, and face lather!

 

[Redstickjohn]

When I first returned to traditional wetshaving, I developed a huge collection of bowls--mostly from estate sales, etc. A ton of mugs too. My favorite has been a stainless steel bowl with a rubber ring on the bottom--it's actually a pet food bowl. I started to face lather about 8 months ago, though, and I don't use any of the bowls anymore.

 

[Theprofessor]

I use a steel bowl for making lather, its not too deep nor too shallow. I currently have my eye on a nice ceramic bowl.

 

[craig94yj]

I popped the soap out of a C&E teak bowl. I still use it when I don't face lather.

 

[Omp]

I use a hot chocolate bowl that my Mum bought from France about 35 years ago. She got one for all the kids and they had our names on. Mine got broke so I use one with 'James' written on it. So there you go, I don't even own the bowl I use - it's my brother's.

 

[musicman1951]

You could face lather until you save up enough money for a proper scuttle - then you could lather like a gentleman.

 

[leonidas]

.......i agree.....scuttles are the way to go...... especially now that winter is approaching (barring the lucky folks who live in an all year warm climate).............

 

[Mad Man]

I'm saving money on scuttles by exclusively face lathering.....

Did that sound convincing?

 

[Mike H]

I create fantastic lather on the good looking mug I see in the mirror every morning

 

[NYShaver]

I have used many over the years, until I found this perfect one about a year ago: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CX8V4Q/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i01

 

[BigBull]

I create fantastic lather on the good looking mug I see in the mirror every morning

This my friend is the best "argument" for face lathering I've read to date. Congratulations!

"So Little Ceeese, pass the lot please
Give honey a pillow, she ain't got the scuffed up knees
I'm the killa, no one gets illa
Who's the man? I see him every morning in the mirror"
- Nortorious B.I.G.

 

[attime6]

A cereal/soup bowl would work fine.

 

[Greyzer]

The lid of a tub

 

[blzrfn]

I create fantastic lather on the good looking mug I see in the mirror every morning

It may be more effective to face lather, but you could start a new trend with this mirror lathering technique.

 

[JRL]

If you wash out the CD spindle top with soap and water a couple of times, it should be good to go. It's unlikely that anything toxic is going to leach out of the plastic into your shaving lather, and even more unlikely that a significant amount of it would be absorbed through your skin.

PS: I looked at my CD spindle covers, and they're pretty flimsy, but if you're happy with yours, ignore all the helpful hints. Bravo for your repurposing -- you've got a free lathering bowl and there's one less piece of plastic in the landfill.