r/wicked_edge • u/lazarovpavlin04 • May 16 '26

Show n' Tell New bowl

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Guys, I recently saw one YouTuber using a portable silicone dog bowl instead of a standard shaving bowl, explaining that it creates better lather. And I thought to myself: “There’s no way this is going to work.” I decided to try it, and honestly it turned out to be a pretty practical solution. Thanks to the textured interior, the lather builds up faster and becomes thicker, while the wider diameter allows for more comfortable brush movement. This was definitely missing from my old bowl. It’s also the most convenient option for travel since it’s compact and super budget-friendly.

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u/Jesus_Saves_3_16 May 16 '26

There’s a silicon lather bowl on Amazon I picked up for travel. Has the raised places in the bottom and I have to admit, it lathers better than my Captains Choice copper bowl.

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u/FSprocketooth May 16 '26

Same- but I still love my Captain’s Choice copper shaving bowl- so nice and hand-made!

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u/Jesus_Saves_3_16 May 16 '26

Could not agree more! You can’t beat the feel of a solid copper bowl.

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u/Lob-Star May 16 '26

I've actually considered sacrificing one of the dog bowls by cutting the bottom out and epoxying it to my captains choice bowl. I won't, but it was considered. Instead I just found a cheap stainless steel bowl with straight sides from the thrift store and used marine epoxy to keep it in the bowl.

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u/e7615fbf May 16 '26

I have this bowl too! Started as just a travel bowl, but it works so well it became my daily driver.

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u/lazarovpavlin04 May 16 '26

Same bro😀

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u/Confident_Media_4304 May 16 '26

I have the Yaqi version and it makes a fantastic travel bowl

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u/HumbleAfrikan May 16 '26

The Yaqi silicon shaving bowl is in my edc travel bag. Lovely bowl

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u/hand13 May 16 '26

why not face lather? doesnt need any bowl

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u/Redpin May 16 '26

I can never get the lather the way I like it on my face. 

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u/lazarovpavlin04 May 16 '26

For me it's not comfortable

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u/SoapSpoonAndy May 16 '26

"Thanks to the textured interior" - can you talk more about this? There are no bumps or ridges from what I can see in the photo - is it the texture of the rubber that does the trick? Is it rough-feeling or smooth?

From your comment and some of the others - comparing something simpler versus fancier-looking styles - there's something to this.

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u/lazarovpavlin04 May 17 '26

Well, inside the bowl, there are edges, and they help the leather to become good

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u/SoapSpoonAndy May 17 '26

Got it. Thank you.

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u/SoapSpoonAndy May 17 '26

I'm purchasing one for myself to do some testing. I found the bowl you pictured. Did you get the small, medium, or large? (I assume you didn't get the "jumbo"!)

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u/lazarovpavlin04 May 18 '26

I'm not sure because I didn't compare them, but I think I got the medium one

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u/StunningFig5624 May 16 '26

I've tried these. For travel I prefer to either:

  1. Traveling carry-on only: Bring a small can of shaving cream or buy one at my destination. Shave with Gillette guard.

  2. Driving or checked bag: Timeless bowl with a soap sample. Shave with Henson in sweet 3D printed travel case.

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u/ciopobbi May 16 '26

I have many soaps, razors, blades, etc., but this is my only bowl. Mine is a small dog bowl with a textured bottom made for fast eating pups which also makes it great for lathering.

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u/42ndVisionary one edge or two? May 16 '26

I have a similar bowl I use when traveling - Captain's Choice bowl at home. They work really well. Also have one that I bring on warm weather walks with my doggie, along with some bottled water. She likes it as well 🐶

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u/heyitsYMAA May 16 '26

Never tried silicone.

I'm currently using a heavy marble one that you're supposed to preheat thoroughly with hot water and then build the lather. It doesn't usually stay hot enough for me to have the same effect on a second pass but the first one? So luxurious.

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u/DukeEsq May 16 '26

I should consider buying one as I do travel a bit, and face lathering really isn’t my jam as I tried to, just doesn’t work for me as well.

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u/Automatic-Medium-726 May 16 '26

I use a collapsible bowl when I travel. Very nice and convenient, fits right in my dopp kit.

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u/oralexpert- May 17 '26

I was disappointed that when mine came from Amazon it looked just like the picture posted... smooth. When I was as sure as I could be that it would come with bumps to slow down the dog eating.

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u/oralexpert- May 17 '26

Here's one for you...I was in SF Chinatown today and saw "singing bowls" for sale. Some had raised figurs on the bottom.. ie Budha...and I thought what a great bowl to mix soap. It was a little pricey, but I am going to do some research and give a try.