My G20 Scuttle Arrived Today! (Pics)

**VirtualAsylum** · 04-25-2012, 06:11 PM

Gentlemen,

This thing is a beauty. I ordered the ivory glaze but it's more of a speckled/grayish/greenish/blueish ivory tone; not just plain white. In the closeup of the lather bowl/ridges below, you can get a feel for what the glaze actually looks like. What you see in that shot is similar to how the rest of the piece looks, (though the colors are slightly more muted/faint outside of the lather bowl).

I was so excited when I walked in the door that I shaved immediately after dinner. I put hot tap water in the reservoir and lather bowl; I let it sit while my brush soaked and I did some beard prep. Just before I whipped up my lather, I drained and refilled the reservoir with hot tap water.

I was on shave 3 with a Feather blade, so I took my time and did a nice, slow, 25 minute 3-pass. The scuttle kept the lather warm (as in discernibly) for all 3 passes (25 minutes). I finally drained it after cleaning up/applying my alum, WH/splash mix, and balm (total time about 32 minutes from the start of my shave). Even after 32 minutes, the scuttle and lather both were still warm.

My initial impression of this scuttle? It's a bigtime winner! This is excellent kit, all around; I mean this both in terms of practical performance and artisan craftsmanship.

I was a little concerned the lather bowl might be a touch small for my liking, but this isn't the case at all. I use an Omega 49 (a large brush), yet you can see how it's dwarfed by the lather bowl. In addition to the generous lathering bowl, this scuttle also holds 20 ounces of hot water. All the while, it manages to keep a relatively compact profile; it doesn't dominate your storage/shelf/counter space. Additionally, the lip at the top of the lather bowl functions exactly as described on the GP website; it really reigns in lather and prevents it from squeaking over the top of the lather bowl. To boot, I found that the ridges/bumps in the lather bowl did help to create a luxurious lather. Specifically, it wasn't so much that the time to lather was cut short (though I was able to get my lather going a bit faster), but rather that the quality of the lather was much better than that I've whipped up to date. It was indescribably fluffy with the softest of peaks, but also maintained a certain creamy thickness/richness that I struggle to describe fairly. I would define the lather, in a word, as luxurious; I mean this in terms of both lather consistency and temperature (soooo toasty and soothing).

Though pricey, this sucker is is the real deal and I hope to enjoy it for years and years to come! I am glad I went for this as opposed to a DB, Becker, etc. I'm certain those are all wonderful practical scuttles, and they're certainly great values. This G20, however, has a certain "je ne sais quoi" which competitors lack, IMHO. Georgetown Pottery has really thought of every detail here, and the complete package is extremely satisfying in every aspect. Well-done GP!

Note: I am not affiliated with Georgetown (other than being a satisfied customer).

**whavens** · 04-25-2012, 06:18 PM

That is pretty sweet. That is my next item on the wish list. Let us know how it works when you get a chance to whip up a lather in it.

**VirtualAsylum** · 04-25-2012, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by whavens

That is pretty sweet. That is my next item on the wish list. Let us know how it works when you get a chance to whip up a lather in it.

Already did sir; it was glorious

**Yorch** · 04-25-2012, 08:56 PM

Pre e tty! Love the photo with the brush and razor. Congrats! may the scuttle give you lots of nice shaves

**DanOK** · 04-25-2012, 09:00 PM

Great review. I feel the same way about my G3.

**GregDR** · 04-25-2012, 09:01 PM

Sweet!

I looked at the dimensions on their website and the G5 and the G20 have similar dimensions does anyone have both that they could take a picture of side by side?

**cessnabird** · 04-25-2012, 09:21 PM

Very sweet, congrats on the new scuttle! I don't prefer large scuttles (G5) being perfect for me, but I feel I should own a G20 since I have the G5 and their brush scuttle. Hmmmm. Thanks for sharing!!

**VirtualAsylum** · 04-25-2012, 09:54 PM

If you have some financial wiggle room to buy one, I would highly recommend it; I'm extremely happy with the purchase. I think it's a perfect size. I feel you on the huge scuttles; I wouldn't want one either. I really feel like this one is perfectly in the sweet spot; big enough to keep lather warm for a long period of time; small enough to store easily/keep on a counter. I even think the lather bowl is perfectly proportioned.

On the other hand, if you're really loving your G5......why fix what ain't broke? :^)

Originally Posted by cessnabird

Very sweet, congrats on the new scuttle! I don't prefer large scuttles (G5) being perfect for me, but I feel I should own a G20 since I have the G5 and their brush scuttle. Hmmmm. Thanks for sharing!!

**Vivasanti** · 04-25-2012, 11:51 PM

What no picture with LATHER in it!

beautiful though...

**Dirk-Lerxst-Pratt** · 04-26-2012, 02:04 AM

Congrats. I've been enjoying mine for about three weeks now. Definitely keeps the lather warm for 20+ minutes.

I got to hold the G20 and the G5 side by side. The G20 is definitely much bigger. Think tea pot size. The footprint may be the same but the height and volume are not.

**heybatter** · 04-26-2012, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by GregDR

Sweet!

I looked at the dimensions on their website and the G5 and the G20 have similar dimensions does anyone have both that they could take a picture of side by side?

+1

Would love to see a comparison shot.

**Dirk-Lerxst-Pratt** · 04-26-2012, 07:36 AM

Next time I get to the store I'll get a pic. Maybe this weekend.

**njpaddy** · 04-26-2012, 07:45 AM

Your G20 is a beauty. I have a G5, but haven't used it in over a year as I now face lather. I found the G5 opening a bit small when I actually used it. The G20 diameter looks a little bigger.

**Perrito-Incognito** · 04-26-2012, 09:01 AM

Just added this to my Amazon wish list. Hopefully someone will get the hint. Are the G20 and G5 bowls the same size differing only differing only in reservoir size?
I recently started bowl lathering and like the warmer lather.

**NickyBobby** · 04-26-2012, 11:23 AM

I LOVE my G5...but your G20 makes me very jealous. Beautiful scuttle!

**heybatter** · 04-26-2012, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Perrito-Incognito

Just added this to my Amazon wish list. Hopefully someone will get the hint. Are the G20 and G5 bowls the same size differing only differing only in reservoir size?
I recently started bowl lathering and like the warmer lather.

I cannot locate the G20 on Amazon, could you please post a link?