I recommend mother of pearl caviar spoons if you wanna be fancy.
In search of an almond sized spoon
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I had the same idea. I pocketed a freeby at an event just this reason! The non-reactive shell doesn’t interfere with the scent of the soap. Looks nice too.
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This is my soap scoop that I had made by Ian Ligocki (@gabrielligocki) over on IG. If you want something made for you personally, I would recommend him. I also have the plastic soap scoops and the metal one's from TRC as well, but this scoop from Ian is special for me. Oh and he's reasonably priced as well.
Back when I only used creams I used a butter knife from my deceased mother-in-law's silver service. It looks nice, works great and reminds me of a wonderful woman.
Last year, I bought 6 Gense 18/8 stainless steel demitasse/espresso spoons on eBay for $5. They work great!
My oldest had a science project to build a truss bridge using ice cream sticks. Well... that bridge has one truss missing.
Who knew? They make great shaving cream scoops.
Who knew? They make great shaving cream scoops.
I use a "Rolex" souvenir spoon that I found at an antique store for a couple bucks, similar to this one: (Pic stolen from image search)
Plus 1 on this spoon. I've 4 of these, scored my first 1 or 2 from a friend who left me some of her odds and ends silver stuff when cleaning up her home for her.
The other two I scored off ebay with some patient looking.
For instance (not necessarily one I'd get, just a show and tell.):
Vintg Rolex Bucherer Watches of Switzerland Lucerne Souvenir Spoon SILVER SPOON | eBay
This spoon is not just a beautiful piece of flatware, but also a piece of history, and a must-have for collectors. The silver color, elegant design, and intricate details make it a delightful piece to display or use as a souvenir.
www.ebay.com
If memory serves me correctly, the B100 12 marking on the back of the spoon indicates Sterling plated. You'll have to do a bit of research to confirm. I can tell you the ones I have will tarnish if not rinsed and dried.
Patience in looking can find you with one in really excellent condition. Don't use anything terribly abrasive in cleaning one to something of a polish. I used the cheapo Crest toothpaste as it has no abrasives and then used a handful of baking soda to scrub it, with a final rinse and rub with a dry all cotton wash cloth.
Of course you could also score a demitasse spoon as an alternative:
Sterling .925 Silver Souvenir Demitasse Spoon - Fort Monroe Virginia | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Sterling .925 Silver Souvenir Demitasse Spoon - Fort Monroe Virginia at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
www.ebay.com
2 cents for what it's worth.
Happy spooning/scooping!!!
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Lots of great ideas, and I haven't even read all posts yet. I've had success using a pipe packing tool.
That’s genius! Scoop your soap and tamp your pipe at the same time.
Agree, I have a couple of the Rolex spoons. I use them at home but not when travellin.
Treat yourself to a container of gelato and try the spoon. If the spoon works, consider upgrading to stainless or sterling silver.
Plus 1 on this spoon. I've 4 of these, scored my first 1 or 2 from a friend who left me some of her odds and ends silver stuff when cleaning up her home for her.
The other two I scored off ebay with some patient looking.
For instance (not necessarily one I'd get, just a show and tell.):
Vintg Rolex Bucherer Watches of Switzerland Lucerne Souvenir Spoon SILVER SPOON | eBay
This spoon is not just a beautiful piece of flatware, but also a piece of history, and a must-have for collectors. The silver color, elegant design, and intricate details make it a delightful piece to display or use as a souvenir.www.ebay.com
If memory serves me correctly, the B100 12 marking on the back of the spoon indicates Sterling plated. You'll have to do a bit of research to confirm. I can tell you the ones I have will tarnish if not rinsed and dried.
Patience in looking can find you with one in really excellent condition. Don't use anything terribly abrasive in cleaning one to something of a polish. I used the cheapo Crest toothpaste as it has no abrasives and then used a handful of baking soda to scrub it, with a final rinse and rub with a dry all cotton wash cloth.
Of course you could also score a demitasse spoon as an alternative:
Sterling .925 Silver Souvenir Demitasse Spoon - Fort Monroe Virginia | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Sterling .925 Silver Souvenir Demitasse Spoon - Fort Monroe Virginia at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!www.ebay.com
2 cents for what it's worth.
Happy spooning/scooping!!!
Mine isn't marked, so I'm not sure what material it's made from. It says "Bucherer" along the front rather than "Lucerne".
All I do is rinse and dry with my towel and it looks brand new.
I remember seeing those in the 70’s.
I use a small expresso spoon for shaving creams. Works really well.
I use a baby spoon. I also not am trying to limit my cream to start a lather to an "almond' size amount. I just scoop a decent amount of cream.... spreading it in my bowl and putting the rest directly on my brush. Being frugal with my creams and soaps is not part of my shaving hobby. If it was, I would be using Barbasol.......
Bucherer luxury watches and jewellery since 1888 - Bucherer
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I believe these spoons were give aways/promotions of some kind related to this company (see link.) I imagine an unmarked spoon, not stamped B100 12, is most likely straight stainless steel.
Indeed these are the right size for the job at hand and a convenient alternative is stirring your espresso!
