Hi all,
As a newbie, I am not sure where to start a thread on shaving mugs, but I thought that in amongst threads on brushes might not be a bad place. My apology in advance if there is indeed a better forum for this thread.
I just discovered B&B this weekend and have read the many FAQs and posting here with great interest. I have used a brush, soap, and multiblade razor for years, but I realize now that I haven't reached the full potential of wet shaving. I have ordered a Merkur and DE blades and look forward to the "real thing" once they arrive.
In the meantime, I have tried experimenting with "whipping up" shaving cream properly. I went to Target and purchased a green tube of the Proraso cream. Next, I needed something to use as a proper shaving mug to whip the cream (in the past I just applied the soap to the brush, then to my face: not whipping in a bowl). Also at Target I found what I think might be the best solution for a shaving mug I have seen: a rice bowl!
This is a tall (3 7/8"), and wide (4 7/8" outside diameter) bowl. The bottom of the bowl has nicely rounded sides and a wide, rounded bottom (2 1/2" diameter). Best of all: it has a thumb notch! As you can see in the attached shots (at least I hope the shots get attached), the notch allows you to grip the large bowl quite comfortably and feel great control.
I purchased an all-black bowl, but they came in a few different colors. It was $5.99. It works just wonderfully for whipping up lather!
Again, sorry if this is the wrong spot: I just wanted to share!
Best,
As a newbie, I am not sure where to start a thread on shaving mugs, but I thought that in amongst threads on brushes might not be a bad place. My apology in advance if there is indeed a better forum for this thread.
I just discovered B&B this weekend and have read the many FAQs and posting here with great interest. I have used a brush, soap, and multiblade razor for years, but I realize now that I haven't reached the full potential of wet shaving. I have ordered a Merkur and DE blades and look forward to the "real thing" once they arrive.
In the meantime, I have tried experimenting with "whipping up" shaving cream properly. I went to Target and purchased a green tube of the Proraso cream. Next, I needed something to use as a proper shaving mug to whip the cream (in the past I just applied the soap to the brush, then to my face: not whipping in a bowl). Also at Target I found what I think might be the best solution for a shaving mug I have seen: a rice bowl!
This is a tall (3 7/8"), and wide (4 7/8" outside diameter) bowl. The bottom of the bowl has nicely rounded sides and a wide, rounded bottom (2 1/2" diameter). Best of all: it has a thumb notch! As you can see in the attached shots (at least I hope the shots get attached), the notch allows you to grip the large bowl quite comfortably and feel great control.
I purchased an all-black bowl, but they came in a few different colors. It was $5.99. It works just wonderfully for whipping up lather!
Again, sorry if this is the wrong spot: I just wanted to share!

Best,