shave bowls

[Smooth and Sharp]

lots of brushes and razors to choose from, but there does'nt seem to be a lot of choice when it comes to shaving bowls of a decent size,plenty of the mass produced ones on the various sales sites, but not ones that particularly appeal to me, i like some i see on Etsy, in fact i bought my black hand made one from Etsy, and i have another that i really like saved in my basket, have any of you guys got any good shaving bowls(not from the mass produced range) but something unusual and different

I was wondering if that can dmg the brush because the inside looks rough.?

 

[bluesparkuk]

I was wondering if that can dmg the brush because the inside looks rough.?

so far so good,ive been using mines a few weeks now,because of the rotation i dont think I've used the same brush twice yet though,but the(dont know what to call it)textured interior ?,doesnt seem too sharp that it would cause any brush damage though,only time will tell

 

[bluesparkuk]

Two worthy of posting. Both are, like bluesparkuk's, from Steve Woodhead on Etsy. One is a bowl and the other is a scuttle utilizing the same suribachi design. Both work wonderfully. Here they both pictured in recent SOTDs.

although there are a couple from USA that i like the postage makes them very expensive, the grey one i'm waiting on is from Latvia the post was reasonable for that one, and the Steve woodhead ones the post is reasonable and the bowls themselves are great value and quality, so the best option

 

[SRLNY]

although there are a couple from USA that i like the postage makes them very expensive, the grey one i'm waiting on is from Latvia the post was reasonable for that one, and the Steve woodhead ones the post is reasonable and the bowls themselves are great value and quality, so the best option

I’ve liked them, yes. I’m curious: what are the bowls in the US do you like?

 

[emwolf]

Timeless make a very good and inexpensive unbreakable bowl.

 

[bluesparkuk]

I’ve liked them, yes. I’m curious: what are the bowls in the US do you like?

I'll post a couple of pics below once ive saved them to my files

 

[bluesparkuk]

I’ve liked them, yes. I’m curious: what are the bowls in the US do you like?

the below ones

 

[bluesparkuk]

the below ones

quite like these too

 

[SRLNY]

quite like these too

Nice looking, yes

 

[shave/brush]

Here are some of my favorite lather bowls:

 

[shave/brush]

The Pereira's is my favorite of all.

 

[edgie]

These coconut bowls from BeardKnife's shop on Etsy look amazing too

BeardKnife by BeardKnife on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeardKnife?ref=shop_sugg&search_query=bowl

 

[bluesparkuk]

These coconut bowls from BeardKnife's shop on Etsy look amazing too

BeardKnife by BeardKnife on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeardKnife?ref=shop_sugg&search_query=bowl

i actually contemplated making my own coconut shell one

 

[bluesparkuk]

i actually contemplated making my own coconut shell one

i notice when people make their own coconut bowls they tend to throw the top part away, now if you also cut the top part of the top part(so to speak) off and dispose of that then you actually have a stand for your bowl part

 

[South Dakota Guy]

I am using the larger Viking Chairman stainless steel bowl. It has a textured surface both inside and out. It seems to help with creating a lather more quickly as well keeping it from slipping from lather coated hands. It won't break and matches my Rockwell 6S. I used it with cream when I first got it and the brush handle beat against the sides making a clanging sound. Once I put my D.R. Harris soap puck into the bowl it was perfect. If you prefer to use cream get the smaller size bowl.

 

[bluesparkuk]

the ivory Suribachi from Steve Woodhead arrived today

 

[bluesparkuk]

my latest bowl arrived from Latvia today

 

[bluesparkuk]

my latest bowl arrived from Latvia todayView attachment 1168807View attachment 1168799View attachment 1168808View attachment 1168802

the brush didn't come with the bowl, it's just to give an idea of size

 

[bigbrucefan]

I own several bowls but the only one I use now is the Captains Choice heavy copper bowl. To my mind it's perfect, wide enough so no clanking handle, not too deep with a slight waist so the lather doesn't spill over. Unbreakable which is a huge plus, I've broken two ceramic ones! View attachment 1167105

Captains Choice is the perfect bowl for me. It's the right size for my hand, it's the perfect depth (Timeless is too deep), and the ridges whip up lather in seconds.

 

[bluesparkuk]

Captains Choice is the perfect bowl for me. It's the right size for my hand, it's the perfect depth (Timeless is too deep), and the ridges whip up lather in seconds.

had a look at the Captains Choice ones they are very nice