Ugh, that really gets my trypophobia going...
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Well I’m glad the bowl is bloody pinky winkyUgh, that really gets my trypophobia going... *shudders*
I've seen these bowls advertised as lather bowls, and was looking for the original Japanese source, but couldn't find the name. "Suribachi"... Thanks for that! Although, I wonder whether it would be too harsh on your brush. Do you use one?There are some great looking Suribachi bowls that could suit being a lather bowl.
Maybe this...
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaco-Japanese-Ceramic-SURIBACHI-GOMASURIKUN/dp/B004D28YA4/ref=sr_1_13?crid=1U4B2LS6I1KJN&keywords=suribachi&qid=1645928344&sprefix=suribachi,aps,270&sr=8-13
No, I'm too cheap.I wonder whether it would be too harsh on your brush. Do you use one?
Thanks! I ended up choosing the Captain’s Choice bowl because it’s a purpose-made item and should last a lifetime. I’m still keen to get an interesting bowl 3D printed though if the price comes down a bit.No, I'm too cheap.
I just use a Yaqi ceramic bowl. It's big and it's heavy...would hurt if I dropped it on my toes.
Some of those Suribachi bowls look quite elegant, though as you say...some of them may be a tad rough? Would need care in picking one.
But I do like your final choice.
Argh. The seller of the Captain’s Choice bowl couldn’t post it due to US postal restrictions. :/
Apparently the regular US postal service still isn’t doing regular postage to Australia. Only priority express postage which costs significantly more than the item involved. Couriers are an option, but I think that’s too much effort for the seller.What restrictions? Are they still banning flights to Australia because covid is running rampant here unlike in the US where is all hunky dory?
I have no issues with Maggard Razors and they do sell Captain Choice lather bowlApparently the regular US postal service still isn’t doing regular postage to Australia. Only priority express postage which costs significantly more than the item involved. Couriers are an option, but I think that’s too much effort for the seller.
Thanks! I’ll contact Maggards regarding postage costs. Maybe they’ll have better rates than from Captain’s Choice directly.I have no issues with Maggard Razors and they do sell Captain Choice lather bowl
I was buying from a private seller who seems very trustworthy. They said they went to the post office and that’s what the person at the desk told them. He then refunded me fully immediately and apologised. Maybe businesses over there get better service than individuals.I think they've got the wrong end of the stick re the postage, I've recently had packages arrive normally (albeit slowly) via regular US post. But I guess if they won't even bother to try, there's not much you can do about that except try another seller.
If your heart is set on copper, there are cheap options here and here for instance...
Edit: Or, as @SpeedyPC said, you can get the CC copper bowl here, 10 currently in stock.
Thanks! I’ll contact Maggards regarding postage costs. Maybe they’ll have better rates than from Captain’s Choice directly.
That’s ridiculously cheap. Captain’s Choice wanted USD$25!It's around $7.50 US economy and $25 express from memory.
It's just occurred to me that we've come this far in a discussion of lather bowls without once mentioning the Rover bowl.
Perfect for travel or feeding your dog (what it was originally designed for, to slow him down), I can't recommend these highly enough, they lather super-fast. Get them at Artisan Arcade, $13.95 with your next Stirling order.
It's just occurred to me that we've come this far in a discussion of lather bowls without once mentioning the Rover bowl.
Get them at Artisan Arcade, $13.95 with your next Stirling order.