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Is really a scuttle needed at all? I would think it was when bathrooms were not heated and hot water not available on demand... I remember my grandpa telling me how difficult was to shave during the war on the field...
Nice piece of China maybe, but in my opinion not a need today.
 
Is really a scuttle needed at all? I would think it was when bathrooms were not heated and hot water not available on demand... I remember my grandpa telling me how difficult was to shave during the war on the field...
Nice piece of China maybe, but in my opinion not a need today.
You make a good point. However, if you want to keep lather warm, I'm not sure that there's another method, apart from a heated water jacket. I sometimes float a bowl in the basin hot water, but it often capsizes.

Not a problem for me at the moment, as I'm persevering with one-pass cold water shaving.
 
Is really a scuttle needed at all? I would think it was when bathrooms were not heated and hot water not available on demand... I remember my grandpa telling me how difficult was to shave during the war on the field...
Nice piece of China maybe, but in my opinion not a need today.
I know it's 2021 but I'm sure that there will still be dwellings without central heating and a scuttle that keeps your lather warm in the winter months would be indispensable for a comfortable shave.


Paul.
 
What is this central heating you speak of? Cue the Monty Python Yorkshiremen sketch. Well, except that the last time I had central heating "ah wuz a lad..." Last place I lived there was ice on the inside of the bathroom window in winter. My current drum just has a pair of plug in rads downstairs. I like my scuttle! That said, the old jelly mould was better for whipping up a 99 Flake-worthy bowlful.
 
i fancy getting a vintage scuttle, is there any type that are better then others?

never used a vintage one but thought would be good with my beloved arko lol
 
i fancy getting a vintage scuttle, is there any type that are better then others?

never used a vintage one but thought would be good with my beloved arko lol
There are two basic types of scuttle. The newer ones, like Woodhead, the Chinese-made ones and so forth, are double-walled and the hot water is held in them.

The vintage and antique ones, of which I once had a large collection into three figures, do not generally contain water within double-walls to keep the soap warm, but contain(ed) hot water to enable lathering when washbasins and hot water from the tap weren't available. They're OK to use, but personally I don't think they're worth all the effort. There are dozens for sale on that well-known auction site, for very small amounts, and the basic design is much the same. The interest lies in the decoration of them, and there are some very nice ones.
 
There are two basic types of scuttle. The newer ones, like Woodhead, the Chinese-made ones and so forth, are double-walled and the hot water is held in them.

The vintage and antique ones, of which I once had a large collection into three figures, do not generally contain water within double-walls to keep the soap warm, but contain(ed) hot water to enable lathering when washbasins and hot water from the tap weren't available. They're OK to use, but personally I don't think they're worth all the effort. There are dozens for sale on that well-known auction site, for very small amounts, and the basic design is much the same. The interest lies in the decoration of them, and there are some very nice ones.
yea was browsing and i did get the impression its more about personal preference when it comes to the look and size of them and yea the prices are good too

can you put boiling water in the older type ones?

i did have the qshave scuttle, i liked it but it got a hair line crack and im not sure if its because i used boiling hot water in it or if i dropped it accidently
 
yea was browsing and i did get the impression its more about personal preference when it comes to the look and size of them and yea the prices are good too

can you put boiling water in the older type ones?

i did have the qshave scuttle, i liked it but it got a hair line crack and im not sure if its because i used boiling hot water in it or if i dropped it accidently
The older ones vary a lot in the thickness of the ceramic, and there are some quite fine porcelain ones around. Personally, I wouldn't use boiling water, such as you'd get straight out of the kettle, which is scalding hot. However, most will stand the hot water that comes from the domestic hot water tap (unless you have one of the fancy systems which deliver boiling hot water on one hand and chilled on the other, but they're usually in the kitchen, rather than the bathroom).
 
I did have the qshave scuttle, i liked it but it got a hair line crack and im not sure if its because i used boiling hot water in it or if i dropped it accidently
You probably didn't drop it and I don't think it's thermal shock unless you fill it from the kettle. I have the exact same Qshave scuttle and mine also developed a hairline crack. I haven't dropped it and I fill it from the hot tap, so maximum of 60*C. I suspect it's only the glaze. Was slightly miffed but then I mostly face lather now so if I ever buy another bowl it'll be because it looks cool and is hand made or something.
 
I recently bought a Giles Shaving Bowl and find it to be perfect. Plenty big enough to hold enough lather for a head and face shave and the textured base really helps create great suds. He seems like a top bloke and his customer service is excellent.
 
You probably didn't drop it and I don't think it's thermal shock unless you fill it from the kettle. I have the exact same Qshave scuttle and mine also developed a hairline crack. I haven't dropped it and I fill it from the hot tap, so maximum of 60*C. I suspect it's only the glaze. Was slightly miffed but then I mostly face lather now so if I ever buy another bowl it'll be because it looks cool and is hand made or something.
Did you manage to repair your scuttle?

It did annoy me a bit as I didn't even use it much but I do think it might've been because I was using boiling hot water literally straight out the kettle, ohhh well you live and you learn...
 
I recently bought a Giles Shaving Bowl and find it to be perfect. Plenty big enough to hold enough lather for a head and face shave and the textured base really helps create great suds. He seems like a top bloke and his customer service is excellent.
I've got two of his bowls, and I consider them the best I have ever owned. They're perfect in design, finish, size and weight. That said, my latest "like" is a copper Captains Choice.
 
I like the Old Foley scuttles. Here is a video I made a few years ago that shows off one of mine.
Interesting you said on your vid you said you think that the holes on the vintage scuttle were to let water out and down instead of the heat to rise through the holes and heat up the puck, what makes you think that? Not heard that before
 
Interesting you said on your vid you said you think that the holes on the vintage scuttle were to let water out and down instead of the heat to rise through the holes and heat up the puck, what makes you think that? Not heard that before
There is no way your going to heat a cake of soap up like that. It’s not what a scuttle like that is for. I also have a bowl scuttle and brush scuttle. Those keep things warm.
 
There is no way your going to heat a cake of soap up like that. It’s not what a scuttle like that is for. I also have a bowl scuttle and brush scuttle. Those keep things warm.
yea i get what you mean, i just always thought that was the purpose of the holes where the puck goes
 
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