In days gone by shaving scuttles and mugs were just as popular as razors themselves, there are some huge collections out there and there were hundreds of types, shapes and designs. They were essentially designed to hydrate your brush and soap at the same time, and also allow for a nice warm lather during the shave.
These items are as part of traditional shaving as any, and if you don't have one you need to give it a go, they are especially nice on cold days when you want your lather and brush to stay nice and warm. On a frisky summer morning, applying a nice warm lather could also be the perfect start to your day, so don't reserve snuggling up to your shaving brush for only the colder times of the year.
Folks use them in various ways so you'd have to experiment to find what works best for you. I love using our small 'sample pucks' you can even slice them into thin wafers, and then use them individually for only a few shaves, the thinner the wafer, the better heat gets transferred to your lather. Best is to google and play around as the scuttles are different sizes and also have various orientations of vents, openings and holes.
This scuttle was made in England, and is plain white, with a more modern appearance. Unfortunately it has a hairline crack but it is not leaking and still does its job well. That being said we will still sell chipped stuff, but cracked stuff is a tad risky as a new owner may get upset if it starts to leak or 'split open' some more within a few uses. Treat this old girl with a soft touch and preserve her integrity.
This one is for free, R20 is for the packaging and because our website seem to get confused when we sell stuff for zero rands!