Part 2 of 5 in evaluating scuttles. They all work well, and the final decision should be a matter of personal taste. I heated 3 cups of water in my microwave oven for 4 minutes for a temperature of 165 degrees F. The water is then poured into the scuttle to test heat retention.
Fast Facts:
Heat retention (165-degree water initially introduced into scuttle):
Dimensions of scuttle:
Fast Facts:
- Purchase Price: $45.00
- Purchased from: Georgetown Pottery
- Special features: distinctive multi-color design, stopper
- Reservoir capacity: 6 1/2 ounces
- Primary strength: stopper (allows you to fill and soak the brush in the lathering area without changing reservoir water)
- Primary weakness: heat retention in comparison to others (but then, how long does it take to shave?)
Heat retention (165-degree water initially introduced into scuttle):
- After 5 minutes: 130 degrees F
- After 10 minutes: 120 degrees F
- After 15 minutes: 120 degrees F
- After 20 minutes: 117 degrees F
- After 25 minutes: 115 degrees F
Dimensions of scuttle:
- Height: 3"
- Base width: 3"
- Width on top: 5 3/16" (5 3/4 with spout)
- Inside diameter of lathering area: 3 1/4"
- Depth of lathering area: 2 3/8"
- Texture of lathering surface: cross hatched
