I have read things here, about using a lather bowl, and I think it is something I would like to try. But all the ones I see are ceramic. Like many women, I shave in the shower, where ceramic just does not seem like a good idea. Does anyone make these in other materials and where might I find one? Thanks.
My wife does the same thing and uses a plain plastic cereal bowl that has a little texture in it from the manufacturing process. She seems quite content with it, especially since it can be kicked across the shower by accident and never cause injuries.
If you want to customize your plastic/poly shave bowl, you can use a $5 wood burner from Hobby Lobby like this: to create effects like this: http://www.southwestshootingauthority.com/files/27821596.JPG They have other styles: http://www.southwestshootingauthority.com/612600.html These textures make things more grippy, even when wet, and the wave-pattern would be a lather enhancer, on the inside.
I suppose you could use metal too.. there's usually a bit of a ridge along the edge of those stainless steel bowls that can help with grip. I also saw doggy metal bowls in a pet shop that were weighted and had rubber on the bottom. It looked interesting for lather...
I've got one of these with the rubber bottom and it's great, but the stainless steel inside is a bit too slippery. I've tried scratching it up to get some texture, but no luck yet.
Lather ducky, you're the one You make shave time so much fun Lather ducky, I'm awfully fond of you ... Do do be do.
When I used a bowl I used one I bought at Target for like $3.00 or so. It was black plastic and worked fine.
I was at Pasteur Pharmacy yesterday. They had a nice, large metal bowl, which I bought. I am going to rough it up a bit, with a wire brush. I will let you know how it works.
I took out the Dremel and added some texture. Then, I lathered up my brush, just to test it. It does enhance the lather nicely.
Hey, Sara. That's a great idea and I almost did the same thing, but I was afraid that it would create rough edges and filings and the hair on my brushes would snag on it. I should ga ahead and try it. I tried sandpaper, but it didn't work well. The next time I get the urge to bowl lather, I might use Aaron's cereal bowl trick.
The wire brush on the Dremel required a bit of pressure (applied slowly) to get any texture. It looks like a satin finish, instead of a shiny finish, where I used it. Should I post a pic?
That's what I would be afraid of. I use a cereal bowl from Ikea much like Aaron and a few other people and it works great
When I was a dental technician many years ago I used a rubber bowl like these.... they are about $4.00 http://www.garrettwade.com/product.asp?pn=35C01.01 Really flexable and soft. In fact I think I'll dig mine out!
If you're looking for a truly unbreakable, light, and VERY inexpensive bowl, might I suggest that you purchase a plastic 'Salsa Bowl' from Wal Mart. They are the bowls that Mexican restaurants use for salsa dipping, at your table. They fit in my hand nicely (although they have 4, small square feet on the bottom), and are textured (outside only) for a pretty good grip. I use mine for traveling, when I do decide to take a bowl. Plus, they come in a number of bright, festive colors, if you like bright, festive colors.
"Plus, they come in a number of bright, festive colors, if you like bright, festive colors." I dont know why but this made me lmao
I used a .39 plastic cereal bowl. Took my trusty folding knife and made criss cross cuts. Lathered up nicely. Now the DB Scuttle is here no more plastic bowl. Might try a dollar store for a plastic bowl.
I just got a Japanese laquer bowl(synthetic) with a deep wood grain and lathe mark on the inside and outside. The grain etc... helps lather and it is a good size with deep straight walls. Its the best plastic bowl I have found as well as cheap.