Thread: Metal Shaving Bowl???

Hi guys,

I have just chipped my regular porcelain shaving bowl on the tap. I have a very small sink where I am currently staying and think this could easily happen again with even more serious results. Do any of you have any experience of steel or nickle shaving bowls as I thought one of these may hold the key to my problem? Do the hold heat well? Are they ergonomic and easy to use?

Thanks,

Harry

Well... the ergonomic nature will depend on the shape, not the material, and it will also be subjective. Proposed solution: Hold it before you buy it. If it fits your hand, it's ergonomic (for you.)

Metal will take and release heat quicker than more refractory materials, among them ceramics and porcelain, which will take heat slower and also hold on to it longer. It will also depend on mass, so the thicker the vessel, the longer it'll hold the heat.

I'd think you'll end up with a dinged nickel bowl, rather than a chipped porcelain one if you don't fix what led to the chip to begin with. It may be as simple as putting your bowl elsewhere, but only you can determine that. Perhaps being more deliberate when you move the bowl may help.

Whichever way you go, best of luck!

I traded out of my metal bowls because they don't lather quite as well and they sure lose heat fast.

Been using a sterling silver candy dish for years...THe issue with it was I had to hold it at a cant under the sink to heat the outside while whipping the lather.. Then the heat would disapate quickly when I put it on the counter...I bought a Georgetown scuttle and the lather is great now..The only issue now is I miss the wide mouth on the candy dish.

I did this,SS bowl I found at an asian grocery store,is double wall,epoxied a copper elbow into the side,put a drip hole oppisite on the inside,holds about 8oz of hot tap water.keeps lather hot for about 20 mins.

Another view.

I fill the sink with hot water, and float my bowl in it. That keeps the lather nice and warm.

Charles

Hello, Harry:

You might want to try a traditional-style pewter shaving mug. I have this and it works relatively well. The only problem with it, and others like it, is the smooth texture inside the bowl. I like some ridges to help trap the lather. Here is the link:

Pewter Shaving Mug Fits Large or Small Soaps - Knifecenter.com

Regards,

Obie

Classic shaving also have metal bowls. I would have used the original plastic tubs from Mama Bear or Proraso.

Thanks for your help guys. Shall ponder this one out and maybe buy one to try... If I get one I'll post again to say how it goes.