Shaving Mug @ Target

[csilano]

Was contemplating buying a shave mug or bowl when I stumbled across this at Target in New York today -

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It's a 20OZ soup mug that comes with a cover and I found it's perfect for shave soap. I stuck a puck in and melted in the microwave for 30 seconds (10 second increments) so that the soap perfectly conforms to the mug. It's hefty, has a nice size handle and a cover to boot. It was priced at about 6 bucks USD.

Here's a better image so you can see the size



And the link to the item @ Target - http://www.target.com/p/corningware-1035985-french-white-20-ounce-mug/-/A-13423082

 

[NexlevMM]

Wow thats really nice. It almost has an old "barber-shop" feel to it because of the ridges on the outside.

 

[csilano]

I figured for 6 bucks, where could I go wrong?

 

[dpm802]

I have one of those mugs ... it never occurred to me to use it for shaving.

I keep mine in my locker at work. Its intended purpose is to heat up soups and chili and so forth in the microwave. The snap-on lid has a small vent to allow steam to escape while keeping the rest of the food from bubbling over the top.

And Target does have the best price on this. I owned one before, but when it broke, I shopped around for a while looking for a replacement. When I found it at Target for $6, I jumped on it. This is about $2.50 less than any other B&M store. Even Amazon Prime has a ridiculously high price of $11.99, but that includes free shipping.

 

[OldGreyGuy]

Wow thats really nice. It almost has an old "barber-shop" feel to it because of the ridges on the outside.

You are right. My normal way of holding a mug to build lather in is to slip my index finger through the handle (I have big thumbs) and then grip the cup, tese ridges would work.

I figured for 6 bucks, where could I go wrong?

I agree, can't see a downside.

 

[Malakas1981]

I bought this awhile ago but didn't work for me ended up going to Sara's lather bowl

 

[drocu]

Hmm...I kind of want that mug but for soup. I tend to eat a lot of ramen though so I would need its bigger brother.

 

[dpm802]

Hmm...I kind of want that mug but for soup. I tend to eat a lot of ramen though so I would need its bigger brother.

The mug is pretty big on its own, 22oz I think. You can easily fit a pack of ramen in there, in fact, its probably big enough to handle a "Cup-o-Noodles" with room to spare.

 

[Captain Coconut]

I've got one of these in the kitchen, but it's burgundy on the outside, white on the inside. Picked it up for $3 when the grocery store down the street closed. I wish I would have picked up a second one. Gonna have to appropriate it for soap use. Don't know why that's never occurred to me before. The size, most likely.

 

[warhawk]

I figured for 6 bucks, where could I go wrong?

+1, That is a great bargain.

WARHAWK

 

[n.solo88]

I'm on my way to Target as we speak to grab 3 of them. One for my Arko, and the other two for Mike's barbershop, and my fiances Mikes Lemongrass. I LOVE THIS WEBSITE

 

[JCinPA]

 

[Captain Coconut]

So, SWMBO is reluctant to let me use the one we have for soap, since she likes if for soup...
How has it been working out as a soap mug? Is the size a problem at all?

 

[csilano]

My soap didn't fit perfectly in the bottom so I microwaved it untill it melted then let it cool. Perfect fit now. As far as the size, I find it gives me plenty of room to work the lather. Maybe a bit too big to hold in the shower, but I shave after my shower at the sink so the size isn't a problem.

 

[Deacon Frank]

That is the exact same mug I use! I use it as a soap bowl, not a lathering bowl -- the diameter is large enough to allow a good surface for loading. Pucks of MWF or PdP fit in it nicely.

 

[Deltaboy]

I got one a few years back but it is being used for soups now since I made a scuttle using a Square salad bowl and a 4 inch round cerel bowl.

 

[Captain Coconut]

I got one a few years back but it is being used for soups now since I made a scuttle using a Square salad bowl and a 4 inch round cereal bowl.

It looks like we've got a lot of repurposed kitchen items here.
Next someone's going to tell me they're using their blender as a lather machine!