I am looking into getting a Vulfix scuttle and noticed that it was designed for soaps. But I would really like to use it for creams, superlathers and just keeping my brush warm between passes. Has anybody tried this with them?
Using a scuttle for shaving creams?
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Do you plan to face lather while using the Vulfix scuttle? If you just want a brush scuttle check out the DB brush scuttle. I don't think the Vulfix would work for for bowl lathering because the lather would fall through the holes.
Also check these out, great scuttles from a Texas artisan at great prices:
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Also check these out, great scuttles from a Texas artisan at great prices:
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I was just wanting to use it for making an uberlather and keeping the lather warm. Plus I really think it would look awesome in my den.
That's an old-school scuttle, and will only really work for soap you keep a puck on top (holes allow for drainage) and hot water in the bottom to keep your brush warm. That design is from times when hot water was available only through boiling in the kitchen.
For creams/überlathers/etc, you'll need a modern Moss-style scuttle. This is essentially a bowl with an inner chamber that can be filled with hot water. The DB mentioned above would work well, as would a G5 from Georgetown Pottery, a Moss scuttle from Sara Bonnyman, or something of a similar design. Some people get good results with dip chillers or nested bowls.
For creams/überlathers/etc, you'll need a modern Moss-style scuttle. This is essentially a bowl with an inner chamber that can be filled with hot water. The DB mentioned above would work well, as would a G5 from Georgetown Pottery, a Moss scuttle from Sara Bonnyman, or something of a similar design. Some people get good results with dip chillers or nested bowls.
The Vulfix scuttle is for cake soap. It sits on top like this.
Making Überlather in the Vulfix would not work because it would fall through the holes. A bowl, or bowl scuttle would be best for building Überlather with creams.
Check out this thread for comparison of Dirty Bird, Moss, and Georgetown scuttles:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=126306
Making Überlather in the Vulfix would not work because it would fall through the holes. A bowl, or bowl scuttle would be best for building Überlather with creams.
Check out this thread for comparison of Dirty Bird, Moss, and Georgetown scuttles:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=126306
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The Vulfix scuttle is for cake soap. It sits on top like this.
Making Überlather in the Vulfix would not work because it would fall through the holes. A bowl, or bowl scuttle would be best for building Überlather with creams.
Check out this thread for comparison of Dirty Bird, Moss, and Georgetown scuttles:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=126306
+1 on checking out these scuttles for mixing your lather and keeping it warm. Any of them are good, but lots of members rate the Dirty Bird or the Moss over the Georgetown. The DB 1.5 is a perfect size for almost any brush, and sits on the counter without being too large.
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