The perfect shaving bowl?

[MntnMan62]

Symmetrical Pottery click here

I really like this bowl but at $45 plus shipping and being made of ceramic so if it drops, it's done, I'll continue pursuing the last bowl for my collection. An Aesop bowl. It appears to be the perfect size and made out of stainless steel, it is pretty indestructible. I have two ceramic bowls, a turkish hand hammered copper and tin-lined mug, a simple salsa bowl and a Crown King Travel Scuttle. I think the Aesop would round out my collection nicely.

 

[ronald]

Hmmm, I sense a new product release from P+B

With regards to material.... being accident-prone myself I'd want something that wasn't as breakable as ceramic. Plastics/resins can be quite heat-retentive too to keep lathers warm, and higher density materials won't feel cheap and flimsy (e.g. resin brush handles from the best brushmakers don't feel cheap or lightweight at all). Plastics also can be injection moulded/cast/3D-printed to accomodate precise shapes such as ridges in the bowl, and these would be quicker and easier to produce than ceramics.

 

[Kevy]

What's everyone's thoughts on the new-ish plastic shaving bowls from Pereira shaving and Timeless?

 

[MntnMan62]

Neither really does anything for me. I'm sure they both perform magnificently. I suppose the Timeless might be nice for travel but when I'm home I like to have something a little more substantial and luxurious. At this point the only bowl I'm looking to snap up is an Aesop bowl. Then I'd have stainless, hand thrown ceramic, coper/tin and plastic covered.

 

[Rowlers]

I like the look of the Pereira. The Timeless looks dreadful.

 

[Deleted member 1881]

What's everyone's thoughts on the new-ish plastic shaving bowls from Pereira shaving and Timeless?
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King Kevy, the black one is excellent. The blue one just ugly.

 

[Rowlers]

I like the look of the Pereira. The Timeless looks dreadful.

Changed my mind, the Pereira is ~£70! I'll pass and take the Timeless at $12.

 

[Deleted member 1881]

Changed my mind, the Pereira is ~£70! I'll pass and take the Timeless at $12.

What?? ?

I ll take the timeless too. Great bowl indeed. Hahahaha

 

[ronald]

Changed my mind, the Pereira is ~£70! I'll pass and take the Timeless at $12.

The ceramic bowls are in that price range but the plastic "unbreakable" ones are listed on Pereira shaving's indiegogo campaign at a much more reasonable 20 euros + shipping for backers.

 

[Rowlers]

The ceramic bowls are in that price range but the plastic "unbreakable" ones are listed on Pereira shaving's indiegogo campaign at a much more reasonable 20 euros + shipping for backers.

Good to know Ronald, I shall take a look!

 

[ronald]

Good to know Ronald, I shall take a look!

Just for reference:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/unbreakable-shaving-bowl#/

(mods please delete if commercial/crowdfunding campaign linking isn't allowed)

They seem to come in a few colours too and have a grain texture to give it a wood effect.

If I was a bowl latherer I would seriously consider getting this

 

[muelex]

Unfortunately, the photos do not correspond to reality. I have a Pereira in red and the surface is cheap, shiny plastic and scratches on the floor.

 

[muelex]

Here is the proof

Foaming works great but the surface is a disappointment.

 

[koenfucius]

Unfortunately, the photos do not correspond to reality. I have a Pereira in red and the surface is cheap, shiny plastic and scratches on the floor.

I agree. I have the white one and it looks very much like plastic.

 

[Nishy]

Since buying the fine shaving bowl, I have used it for every shave (approx 12). I really enjoy using the bowl and its main purpose; creating the perfect lather before touching the face has been of great help. Handle allows for easy grip and ridges allow lather to aerate. It's the first time that I haven't had to clear away smeared lather from the bottom of the bowl, on every occasion. Very happy with the bowl. Oh another thing, no clanking of handle against bowl edge due to the wide circumference. It may not look the best but functionally it works for me and that's my main objective.