I both used and tested the Becker (Robert's Ceramic Feats of Clay) Small scuttle; Georgetown Pottery G5 scuttle; Moss Large scuttle; Schwarzweisskeramik Small scuttle; Dirty Bird 1.5 scuttle.

They all work well, and the final decision should be a matter of personal taste. I heated 3 cups of water in my microwave oven for 4 minutes for a temperature of 165 degrees F. The water is then poured into the scuttle to test heat retention.







Fast Facts:

  • Purchase Price: $45.00
  • Purchased from: Georgetown Pottery
  • Special features: distinctive multi-color design, stopper
  • Reservoir capacity: 6 1/2 ounces
  • Primary strength: stopper (allows you to fill and soak the brush in the lathering area without changing reservoir water)
  • Primary weakness: heat retention in comparison to others (but then, how long does it take to shave?)



Heat retention (165-degree water initially introduced into scuttle):

  • After 5 minutes: 130 degrees F
  • After 10 minutes: 120 degrees F
  • After 15 minutes: 120 degrees F
  • After 20 minutes: 117 degrees F
  • After 25 minutes: 115 degrees F



Dimensions of scuttle:

  • Height: 3"
  • Base width: 3"
  • Width on top: 5 3/16" (5 3/4 with spout)
  • Inside diameter of lathering area: 3 1/4"
  • Depth of lathering area: 2 3/8"
  • Texture of lathering surface: cross hatched