Thread: Georgetown GV or a Dirty Bird Scuttle?

Which one should I get? I'm leaning towards the Georgetown G5. Sell me on either one.

I had the g5,it holds less than 8oz of hot water,not good. You can order a dirydird that will hold over 24 oz of hot water and has a bigger bowl,to whip up lather.I would call dirtybird and i think they will make it for you.

I don't have either, but I am having a scuttle made for me by a local potter. I really liked the look of the geogetown G5, so that is the template that she is using but its bigger and hopefully have a brush holder. Doing it this way you can save on those shipping charges which is a bit much for international buyers.

I don't have experience with GS, but Julie at DB just custom made a double scuttle (HUGE). This thing is an animal and I can pot a plant in it. It look marvelous and I love how much room it has for lather . I LOVE it. It holds a lot of water too. This size is not for hand holding. Most people get the 1.5 size. I can tell you that she does a fantastic job and her scuttles are top notch quality craftsmanship. Highly recommended

GS is great! I have one and it does what I need...Now the bad part...The container has a small mouth and makes it hard to mix the lather with a small brush without clanging onthe sides..So great scuttle, just needs a wider mouth.

Gentlemen:

I must concur with my friend Robert on the Dirty Bird scuttle. I have the 1.5 and love it. There is plenty of room to lather, and it stays warm throughout the shave. I have had the Georgetown, the 1.3 or 1.4, I don't know their numbering system, and although it was quite pretty, I don't feel it did the job for me. I passed it on. So, yes, Dirty Bird gets my vote.

Regards,

Obie

I have the Georgetown G5. If you want hot lather forget it unless you just need it for a quick DE shave. It holds too little water and the walls are too thick. You might also consider the Oskar. I have one and it's just what the Doctor ordered.

I can't help you with a comparison since I only have the G5...but its a great scuttle in my opinion. I fill it and soak my brush while I shower and then refill it again with hot water before I shave and its fine.

Just received my Dirty Bird last week and it's excellent. I ordered the largest one they have and it's great. It's heavy, large and holds it's temperature for the whole shave. I think it holds about or at least 12 oz of water. I'll have to check.

Unfortunately I do not have a Georgetown scuttle so I can not give an unbiased opinion.

I have both & they both work fine. The dirty bird does keep the lather warmer longer. But, I surround my scuttles with hot water from a kettle, so not an issue. If I had to choose just one I think I would go with the dirty bird. JMO