Shaving bowl dimensions?

[nymtber]

Ok everyone, I have a local pottery place that will do custom work, I have talked with them before about a shaving bowl, and they were 100% open to any ideas, they would make me what I like (custom order). I have been to their place, and like their work. Local family been around as long as I can remember (I'm 31, I can remember back to a young kid, they were there).

My question is: what dimensions work best for everyone? I just have a VDH blue/green bowl from their kit, and honestly it could be wider. I was thinking maybe 4 1/2" diameter, 2-2 1/2" deep, with a small lather catching lip, and a subdued spiral pattern in the bottom for lather building.

I like my VDH bowl, but its definitely lacking. Too small. And, this way I can support some real nice people. Prices really are not bad considering hand made and small shop!

Any input would be great. This is really just a lather bowl!

 

[Rainlover]

I like a minimum 5" with a flared rim. Definitely need a good lip to scrape out excess lather from brush.

 

[seanusa]

Depends on the brush for me

 

[Shutterbug57]

Depends on the brush for me

Bingo, however, the Walmart Salsa bowl had great dimensions. Get one and give it to your potter to use for size. It can then be used as a travel bowl or in the kitchen.

 

[Cornishman]

I prefer a slightly smaller bowl that I can grasp in my left hand. Around 4.25" or around 11cm

 

[Cornishman]

Just saw a rice bowl on Ebay which would be ideal for me.
Dimensions.
High: 7 cm
Diameter: 11.5 cm

 

[musicman1951]

Your dimensions sound perfect for me - but you can find out without too much trouble. Go to the kitchen and grab a handful of different sized bowls and go to town.

Personally, I hate to clang the brush handle on the side of the bowl. You will find out almost immediately what you like.

 

[Wayne1963]

Ok everyone, I have a local pottery place that will do custom work, I have talked with them before about a shaving bowl, and they were 100% open to any ideas, they would make me what I like (custom order). I have been to their place, and like their work. Local family been around as long as I can remember (I'm 31, I can remember back to a young kid, they were there).

My question is: what dimensions work best for everyone? I just have a VDH blue/green bowl from their kit, and honestly it could be wider. I was thinking maybe 4 1/2" diameter, 2-2 1/2" deep, with a small lather catching lip, and a subdued spiral pattern in the bottom for lather building.

I like my VDH bowl, but its definitely lacking. Too small. And, this way I can support some real nice people. Prices really are not bad considering hand made and small shop!

Any input would be great. This is really just a lather bowl!

Sounds like a great design. I would change the subdued spiral to a pronounced, aggressive grid. That's what my Dirty Bird has and it lathers in mere seconds. Good Luck.

 

[Bobcat]

Mine is 4.5" wide, 3.5" at the top.

 

[martym]

5" and 4 1/2". Two of my very favorites. When you have it made, post a picture.

 

[Rainlover]

If the bowl is flared at the top it will stop the brush clang.

 

[nymtber]

Forgot about my own post...haha I should sleep more

Thanks for the suggestions. I will be looking more into it soon!