Which Scuttle to Get?

[cdthomas23]

Well, I have been playing around with different lather bowls for a couple months now. I picked up a self-watering flower pot (bobe scuttle). While it kept my brush and lather nice and warm, the bowl was just too small to make a good lather.

I am looking at getting a "real" scuttle. While I know opinions will vary, what are the thoughts on Dirty Bird vs. Georgetown vs. Moss?

I currently bowl lather using either a 22 mm or 20 mm badger brush. I use both soaps and creams.


Thanks in advance for the advice!

 

[JPM]

I have the Moss and like it. I'm using it with both a 20 and I believe a 23mm brush and there is plenty of room. The outer bowl keeps the lather nice and warm during several passes. The only complaint I have is that the bottom seems to be a bit slick. I used to use a shave mug that must have been a little rougher on the bottom because it was easier to whip up a nice lather. It seems the lather wants to stick to the sides of the scuttle instead of the bottom, but I do manage to create a good lather with a bit more work.

I have a Georgetown G-5 on order and it looks like it is arriving on Monday. I'll post a review and maybe some pictures after I get it. I think the bottom has ridges on it, so I am curious to see if it is easier to form a lather.

 

[garyg]

I've had three different ones, there's a review of the Big Three here http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=60726&highlight=scuttle+moss+georgetown+dirty+review. There are also a number of scuttle's in the Reviews section. Right now I am using a small Moss scuttle from Sara Bonnyman, as a face latherer it is just ideal. Previously I had a Dirty Bird Brush Scuttle & Bowl, which is great for a bowl latherer & also keeps the brush toasty warm. I sold a Georgetown IV, as while it was suitable for bowl lathering it failed to keep the brush warm long enough for me using tap water .. I understand the new GT Version V addresses that ..

So, as always, YMMV, but as winter is upon us you do need a scuttle, at least here in the north

 

[Confilo]

Well, I have been playing around with different lather bowls for a couple months now. I picked up a self-watering flower pot (bobe scuttle). While it kept my brush and lather nice and warm, the bowl was just too small to make a good lather.

I am looking at getting a "real" scuttle. While I know opinions will vary, what are the thoughts on Dirty Bird vs. Georgetown vs. Moss?

I currently bowl lather using either a 22 mm or 20 mm badger brush. I use both soaps and creams.


Thanks in advance for the advice!

Definitely check the new G5 at Georgetown Pottery

http://www.georgetownpottery.com/

 

[cdthomas23]

Thanks for the info and the good comparison link. Has anyone had a change to try the Georgetown G5 to see if some of the issues are resolved?

 

[mliguori]

The moss scuttle is great, but not for whipping up lather, more for face latherers or using her separate and great lathering bowl. The bowl isn't big enough for that.

 

[mkevenson]

My G5 is in the mail. Next week you should get a lot of comments on the New Georgetown. I own and use the G4, I believe, could be the G3, and like it very much, hence the purchase of the G5. I tried a Moss but since I make bowl lather it was just an xtra bowl on the counter. Did keep the lather HOT tho. Sometimes too much heat.