Parker Deluxe Stoneware Apothecary Shaving Mug for Soap and Cream, Black

Pros: This fairy heavy cup works great. It is substantial enough with thick sides but easy to hold and use. It fits in my medicine cabinet. Cons: There is a hole on the inside of the cup that goes into the knob for holding it. This hole gets filled up with soap. Conclusion: This mug is the perfect size for me and looks very nice. About the same (or a little bigger with thicker sides) than the nice Henry Cavendish mug which is also very nice. It is smaller than the giant 'Apothecary Shaving Mug' mug with the pharmacy symbol on it.

Fits nicely in the hand. I'm using Henry Cavendish Shaving Soap with Shea Butter & Coconut Oil in it, which is a rather thick puck. It doesn't leave a huge amount of space for working up a lather, but there is space. I can't imagine that a smaller mug would work very well with such a size as that. First use, the puck moves around a lot since the mug is wider than the puck, but once its dried up once it stays put and getting a lather going is not much of a task. Can you get by with a cheaper container? Sure, I imagine so. But the shape of this guy is very convenient for building a lather and the little thumb grip really helps to hold onto it comfortably. I didn't buy this to put in an display case for guests to ogle, so the large branding printed on it doesn't bother me at all. Update 25-Jan-2015: I just wanted to add here that my mug recently took a fall from the top of our toilet reservoir to the floor, landing on its side, and emerged undamaged. YMMV

So far it seems fine for a shaving mug. I started with a new cake of shaving soap but, I add all the slivers from the bath tub when they get to small to hold. I run the hot water in my lavatory until it reaches about 2" deep, add the mug. and top off the mug with hot water. Then wait a couple of minutes, drain everything and whip up a lather and start shaving. I set the mug on a cloth to keep it warm while I make the first pass, then relather and do my second pass. So the lather stays warm for the time required. Now if the ceramic lasts for 25 years like the old mug I'll be in the tall cotton! Mike

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This is a great apothecary-style shaving mug. The finish is wonderful. The main reason I bought this mug was for building a lather in my shower for my quicker wet shaves in the shower. When I want a more relaxed shave and have more time, I actually prefer using a shaving scuttle, which will keep the lather hotter, but this mug keeps it warm for the first two passes. It's not too big, which for my application was a plus, as I needed something that would fit in a small suction-cup shower shelf. It fits fine due to it's size on my shelf and it was perfect for my needs. This being said, be aware that there is not a whole lot of room for maneuvering your brush around without 'clanking' it against the side of the mug. This doesn't particularly bother me, but some people might gripe about that if size of the mug, i.e., it's compactness was not a needed feature and you might want to look for a more flared mug that is more roomy if this was to be your sole shaving mug/bowl. But, as stated, I have a nice scuttle for using for my relaxed, post-shower sink shaves; this mug is perfect for my quicker in-shower shaves. Another thing the manufacturer might consider adding would be some bumps or ridges to the bottom or inside edges to assist with building a lather. I have no problem building one in this mug, but with the limited size, some bumps or ridges would speed up the process. These are both very minor 'gripes, however, and I am very satisfied with my purchase.

Bought this Parker Shaving Mug and I gotta tell ya, I love it! It is: Heavy-Duty, Made of Quality Material (It's a Parker...need I say more?), and is big enough to handle various sizes of shaving soap if you but the individual pucks. I absolutely love this mug. Five Stars All the Way Around!

I wanted a nice simple shaving mug for soaps or creams. This is a really nice mug, holds the heat, just deep enough for building a great lather. Top it off it looks great in the bathroom by the sink. Nice weight and balance.

I like Mitchell's Wool Fat shave soap. It comes in a 3" puck, so I either had to hack it down to get it to fit in my shave mug, or stick it in a bowl that didn't have a knob on it like my shave mug did. This mug solved the problem - it fits a 3" shave puck, and it still has a knob to hold onto when lathering.

Proudly stamped with Made in the USA on the bottom, this shaving mug is nicely made and had no visible defects. Not much else to say about it, it's a shaving mug. Put some soap in it and lather!

Not plastic, but porcelain shaving mug. Easy to hold onto for whipping up lather with your brush. Nice heft to this mug and will last a lifetime. My grandson will probably inherit this.

Excelente, ya tenía una desde hace 5 años pero la rompió mi nieto. No pude esperar para comprar otra.

I ordered this item for my son for Christmas, but when I opened the box the ceramic is all cracked. Very disappointed that I'm not able to return this item or have it replaced. Not recommended for purchase.

I use pre-de-provence shaving soap and had been looking for a mug specifically that would fit that soap exactly. This is the right size and is a nicely designed mug, hefty and ergonomically designed to grip easily even with wet hands.