Shaving bowl

[CaderTheAlligator]

B&B,
This morning as I got ready to shave I noticed that the horn shaving bowl that I got at Christmas last year seems to have been dropped and chipped on the rim. I wouldn't care if it didn't make it possible to get cut. But, since I hold it in my palm, I run the risk of it cutting me. So my question is for those of you that use a bowl to lather, do you know of any bowls that look good on the counter as well as perform well when they are used. Any suggestions will help because I would rather consult people who have used a particular bowl than just take a shot in the dark. Thanks.
Michael

 

[Reevers]

Schwarz Weiß Keramik (black white ceramic)

I have a black & white freestyle mug that feels great in the hand, is very functional & looks the mut's!

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[Kotton]

Why can't you use some epoxy, then sand it down.

 

[sarimento1]

while I don't own one, their stainless steel mugs seem impressive...
http://theimperialshave.com/bowls-mugs/

 

[musicman1951]

View attachment 367279Maybe it's time for a scuttle. I hold this G12 in my palm.

 

[Mendel]

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http://shop.captainschoicestore.com/Captains-Choice-Lather-Bowl-Chocolate-LB-CH.htm

Very nice!

 

[shevek]

i've been using a G5 for a while but I'm also looking for a change. The G5's bowl is too small so my bigger brush handles clang against the sides. I think I'd like a 4inch minimum diameter to be safe. The new G12 looks like a possibility but there are practically no reviews out there (it was just released). That captain's choice bowl looks very nice!

 

[JRL]

Clumsy guys like me have come to the conclusion that things that can break with they hit the floor do not belong in my shave den. If I saved up all the lathering bowls, mugs, scuttles that I've broken over the years, I'd have quite a pile of glass and ceramic pieces. I've gone all plastic, with no adverse effect on the lather. My current favorite is a plastic salsa bowl, more correctly called a "molcajete," such as this example from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Winco-Plastic...F8&qid=1378942516&sr=1-21&keywords=salsa+bowl

 

[CaderTheAlligator]

Thanks for all of the options and responses. Yes, unfortunately, my little boy got a hold of it and decided he would use it to hammer the ground. I didn't know until my wife informed me. I am really careful with my stuff so I am not worried about breaking it myself but now I need to make sure that the bowl is out of his reach. I would do the epoxy thing but seeing as how the bowl cost like 14 dollars I wouldn't want to spend half of what I bought it for on epoxy. Also, that captains choice bowl looks awesome so I am starting to think that might be the one.

 

[Shutterbug57]

Wal-Mart - $1.28 - impervious to the floor.

 

[Christian_V]

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http://shop.captainschoicestore.com/Captains-Choice-Lather-Bowl-Chocolate-LB-CH.htm

Love this.

 

[Lamboy]

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http://shop.captainschoicestore.com/Captains-Choice-Lather-Bowl-Chocolate-LB-CH.htm

I got one and it is a perfect size. Works great, Looks great and I couldn't be happier

 

[FL shaver]

Georgetown Pottery scuttle. I, too, worry about dropping pottery, milk glass, and the like, but I try to keep it all over my shaving towel. Haven't had a problem in over three years. It is nice for the lather to be at least body temperature for the shave.