Why is the soap on 'risers' in the mugs...???

[NervousBreakdown]

So,, I just got my first dish of Tabac,, and I'm wondering why the soap is elevated... Also,, after looking at Old Spice mugs on e-bay,,, they appear to have the same set-up... It seems to me that having that big gap under the puck will just trap water and lather in a difficult-to-drain area...

So,, why is the soap elevated...??? Is there a real purpose,,, or is it to trick us into thinking there's a lot more soap in the mug than there actually is...????

 

[Gruder]

Keeps water from infiltrating the soapy goodness on the bottom of the puck.

 

[mdunn]

plus it also helps hold the puck securely (as its pressed onto the fins a little)

 

[WhosYerBob]

They come that way, but I always wet the interior of the mug and press the soap down so the "risers" act as more solid anchors to the bottom of the puck.

 

[strat1117]

The risers allow for some air around the puck, so the soap can dry faster without sitting in a puddle of water at the bottom of the bowl.

 

[Biffo]

to help prevent a nasty waterlogged bottom (not a good thing)

 

[Grace]

to help prevent a nasty waterlogged bottom (not a good thing)

My aunt had a nasty waterlogged bottom, it was -- oh, you're talking about something else, nevermind.

Does this mean that if I get a shaving soap that has an elevated ring around the edge, I should put that side down, or is the bottom side typically concave?