<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTechnically you can use any bowl to whip up your shaving soap, but honestly what fun is that? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you find yourself researching shaving bowls and mugs, it\u2019s apparent that you should find a cool piece of shaving swag and dedicate it to your shaving practice. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nShaving bowls and mugs come in many shapes, sizes, and materials. Some have handles, some have lids. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What is the best material for a shaving bowl?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNext, we\u2019ll look at some of the most common materials used for shaving bowls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most shaving bowls will be made of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Ceramic<\/strong><\/li>
- Stone<\/strong><\/li>
- Metal<\/strong><\/li>
- Wood <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
There are some factors to weigh such as heat retention, durability, and cost but personal preference is the true deciding factor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ceramic<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nBowls and mugs made of ceramic material tend to have good heft to them and feel good in your hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ceramic bowls retain heat well, which is why they are used commonly to hold coffee. Ceramic can be cost-effective as well since you can buy one typically for about $15 or less or just use an old coffee mug you already have. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThey come in a myriad of colors and designs as well, and several ceramic shaving bowls come with a handle that helps with grip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main drawback to ceramic bowls is that they are breakable. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen dealing with soap, things can get slippery so a bowl that comes out of your hand and hits the floor is going to shatter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Stone<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nStone bowls have many similar properties to ceramic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stone bowls retain heat well and have substantial weight.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nAesthetics are what really sets stone pieces apart, as they look fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The drawbacks to stone are cost and breakability. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStone bowls tend to be more expensive than comparable ceramic bowls, and while a dropped bowl probably won\u2019t shatter as much as ceramic, breakage is definitely a possibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Metal<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMetal, specifically stainless steel is a great option for shaving bowls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stainless steel bowls can be found online for about $5, and are extremely durable. Stainless steel is a hygienic material as well, and it does a good job of retaining heat. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you drop a stainless steel bowl, it likely won\u2019t break, though thinner bowls may suffer damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The only real con to stainless steel is that they look cold and clinical. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis may not even be a bad thing for everyone, as that look goes nicely with some bathrooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSome shaving bowls can also be made of wood, and the big advantage to this material is grip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wood shouldn’t get as slippery as ceramic or stone. It costs about the same as stone and looks nice aesthetically.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe possibility for water absorption is the biggest drawback to wood when compared to ceramic, metal, and stone. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOver time, a wood bowl could warp from absorbing water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How big should a shaving bowl be?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA quick look at your hands will give you the best answer to how big a shaving bowl should be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You want something that fits nicely in the palm of your hand and gives you a good firm grip. You wouldn\u2019t want to use something as big as a mixing bowl, as it would be tough to keep the lather confined enough to be efficient and would be difficult to hold. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTry several options and, like a baseball glove, chances are you\u2019ll come upon an option that just feels right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Does a shaving bowl need a handle?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn general, a shaving bowl does not need a handle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The benefit of a handle is that it gives you another option for gripping the bowl when holding or moving it. If your hands are slippery from soap residue, the handle could be a second line of defense against dropping and breaking your bowl. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is purely a matter of personal preference however, trial and error is the best way to find the bowl or mug that will be your hand\u2019s perfect match.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A bowl is a bowl, right? As you progress further and further down the wet shaving path, you may be wondering if you need a dedicated shaving bowl, or if any old bowl can be used with shaving soap. What about a mug? Could that be an option as well? Let\u2019s take a deep dive…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":732,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,28],"tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":27,"label":"Cream, Soap, Gel, and Foam"},{"value":28,"label":"Shaving Brushes and Bowls"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/do-you-need-a-shaving-bowl_featured-1024x683.png",1024,683,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Joshua Bartlett","author_link":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/author\/joshuaebartlett\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":27,"name":"Cream, Soap, Gel, and Foam","slug":"cream-soap-gel-foam","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":27,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":34,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":27,"category_count":34,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Cream, Soap, Gel, and Foam","category_nicename":"cream-soap-gel-foam","category_parent":0},{"term_id":28,"name":"Shaving Brushes and Bowls","slug":"shaving-brushes-bowls","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":28,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":5,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":28,"category_count":5,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Shaving Brushes and Bowls","category_nicename":"shaving-brushes-bowls","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/458"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/458\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}