Unhappy with coffee mug!

[Flask]

Hello All
I am unhappy with my mug, not just mine tho, but all cups, and mugs.
I always seem to be burning myself on the cup, while I hold the mug by the handle.
The handles never seem to be big enough to keep my fingers off the hot cup, or mug.
Any body have a good size mug with a nice big handle, maybe even a coating on the handle to keep the fingers from slipping when wet.
Am I the only one that has this problem.
Thanks

 

[_MementoMori_]

Nope, I hate mine too. I was born with it though, and I'm not the kind of person who would ever consider cosmetic surgery.

 

[StillShaving]

You may not care for this design, as most tend to have a floral or brightly colored scene, but take a look at Roy Kirkham mugs in their "Lancaster" style made from fine bone china. You can find them at different retail and online stores. As seen in the photo below, the handle is a little more pronounced than found on most coffee mugs. One's first two fingers fit into the opening, leaving two fingers below to help carry some of the weight, and the thumb can press on the top corner of the "ear" for balance and to get a tight grip. The handle is flattened making it comfortable to hold and keeps one's fingers further away from the cup. The lip of the cup is flared for easy sipping and the cup doesn't transfer much heat to the handle. A nice cup to use.

 

[OkieStubble]

What do you mean by burning yourself? Do you not have an vintage Old Spice Mug?

 

[Argonaut]

Sounds like you need a scuttle.

 

[Desertlifter]

I didn't like mine either, though for different reasons.

Being a cheap bastard (patent pending), I picked up a small salsa bowl kind of like this one. It has a kind of rough inner lining that I think makes better lather than a smooth bowl. Big enough, comfortable in the hand, and available for a serving of guacamole if the need arises.

 

[shuasdad]

Sounds like you need a scuttle.

+1

Mr. Becker's your man.

 

[gearchow]

Hello All
I am unhappy with my mug, not just mine tho, but all cups, and mugs.
I always seem to be burning myself on the cup, while I hold the mug by the handle.
The handles never seem to be big enough to keep my fingers off the hot cup, or mug.
Any body have a good size mug with a nice big handle, maybe even a coating on the handle to keep the fingers from slipping when wet.
Am I the only one that has this problem.
Thanks

You are talking about drinking coffee or tea with the mug, am I correct?

-jim

 

[seanusa]

Hello All
I am unhappy with my mug, not just mine tho, but all cups, and mugs.
I always seem to be burning myself on the cup, while I hold the mug by the handle.
The handles never seem to be big enough to keep my fingers off the hot cup, or mug.
Any body have a good size mug with a nice big handle, maybe even a coating on the handle to keep the fingers from slipping when wet.
Am I the only one that has this problem.
Thanks

First off it sounds like you are drinking a hot substance and burning yourself? Then you talk about wet hands? I don't usually have wet hands when I drink my morning Joe and don't usually burn myself either. If you are lathering in it or drinking out of it and you are burning yourself may I suggest a more mild temperature.

 

[takeshi]

Any body have a good size mug with a nice big handle, maybe even a coating on the handle to keep the fingers from slipping when wet.
Am I the only one that has this problem.

I've never had either problem but the Bodum double walled cups and mugs that I have would certainly help. They might not specifically work for you but you don't necessarily have to find a larger mug to solve your first problem. A towel would solve your second problem.

You are talking about drinking coffee or tea with the mug, am I correct?

Good question... I assumed beverage considering the subforum.

 

[ackvil]

There is an easy solution to your problem. You can find it here. With its large handle this mug solves any hotness problem. Plus, IMO, it looks great.

 

[Flask]

You are talking about drinking coffee or tea with the mug, am I correct?

-jim

Yes mug for coffee.

 

[Flask]

There is an easy solution to your problem. You can find it here. With its large handle this mug solves any hotness problem. Plus, IMO, it looks great.

Anyone know how many oz. this mug holds, it does not mention that.

 

[ackvil]

Anyone know how many oz. this mug holds, it does not mention that.

I believe it holds 12 ounces to the top. The way I use it it holds about 10. However, you should check with WCS for a more accurate answer as to what they have in stock.

 

[AjaxLepinski]

As long as you don't nuke it in a microwave, this cup works fine for me. I use it at work...
http://www.amazon.com/Set-Two-MARA-...370477413&sr=8-20&keywords=mermaid+coffee+mug
The ceramic is thick and I never had a problem with the handle getting hot. If you don't like mermaids, the manufacturer has a variety of designs.

 

[Go West Young Man]

You're in The Cafe, dopes.

 

[SteveWY]

There is an easy solution to your problem. You can find it here. With its large handle this mug solves any hotness problem. Plus, IMO, it looks great.

Now THAT is the answer! See, any problems you have, B&B may be the very best place to look for solutions.

I Can't help wondering though.... How HOT do you get things before pouring them into your mug/cub/bowl and HOW can you burn yourself? I'm pretty sure I have had hot tea and coffee at just below boiling and so far no trips to the burn unit.

 

[jzuzphreek]

There is an easy solution to your problem. You can find it here. With its large handle this mug solves any hotness problem. Plus, IMO, it looks great.

Nice mug ya got there Jim.

 

[ackvil]

Nice mug ya got there Jim.

Thanks. I love it and have two of them.

 

[jzuzphreek]

Thanks. I love it and have two of them.

I think one is gonna end up in the cart on my next blade purchase.

I can hear my wife now "I thought these new blades were supposed to be cheaper!"