Wet Shavers - How Many of You Have a Dedicated Bowl

[rdomfoto]

Instead of continuing to jack other people's threads, here is a new one: how many of you have a dedicated shaving bowl or scuttle?

I'm finding some nice ones but having a bit of trouble committing to $30+ just for a bowl to whip up lather in.

 

[javajunkie]

i have five. one that came in the cheap-ass wally world set, and four i bought for a buck a pop on disco. i have four soap bar/pucks going right now, and the original starter is used for creams or anything in a tube (proraso), that doesn't have a dedicated bowl of it's own.

 

[Monsterdg]

I have a collection as well, from mugs that came with starter sets to classic Old Spice mugs from the 50s/60s (ebay). My folks got me a nice hand made one for xmas one year. So, like anything else, the collection grows and grows.....

 

[jmartins]

I have a dedicated mug. I bought for a dollar it is glass but I think that is my issue with trying to make a good lather.

 

[YodisMatt]

I have two bowls, one was gifted with the starter kit and the second is that same brand but had a handle knob on it. I haven't put the pucks in the bowls but I am thinking I just might.

 

[dscl]

I don't have anything dedicated but there are a few that I have been eye'ing

 

[rdomfoto]

I don't have anything dedicated but there are a few that I have been eye'ing

On the one hand, I think it's odd to buy a bowl specifically for lathering up (or, at least, spending $30 on). On the other hand, if it's a hobby, why skimp on on it?

 

[dscl]

I don't have anything dedicated but there are a few that I have been eye'ing

On the one hand, I think it's odd to buy a bowl specifically for lathering up (or, at least, spending $30 on). On the other hand, if it's a hobby, why skimp on on it?

That's the boat I'm in and why I haven't pulled the trigger yet

 

[Angry Bill]

Most of time I use a straight razor, I have 6 and a shavette, so I switch it up. I also use a pure badger brush in the shower straight out of the shaving soap bowl, so I don't need an independent bowl. Get some of the closest shaves, but really easy to knick yourself too. I also have a merkur safety razor I use when I'm in a hurry.

 

[NCost]

I use a cream and create the lather on my face. Haven't used a soap that requires a bowl yet.

 

[abomb60]

Used a mug for a bit but that was only because I was trying some samples of shaving soap at the time and needed something to hold them. I keep my pucks in wooden soap holders and only use those to make the lather. Haven't had a problem yet.

 

[abomb60]

Most of time I use a straight razor, I have 6 and a shavette, so I switch it up. I also use a pure badger brush in the shower straight out of the shaving soap bowl, so I don't need an independent bowl. Get some of the closest shaves, but really easy to knick yourself too. I also have a merkur safety razor I use when I'm in a hurry.

Yup took a little chunk out of my chin this morning since I was daydreaming instead of paying attention. Oh well good thing chicks dig scars

 

[59Bassman]

Bought a bowl for $2.25 at Crate and Barrel this weekend. Perfect size for a 3" soap puck.

 

[Lipher]

I use a mug