Vikings Blade Luxury Shaving Soap Bowl, Sandblasted Steel for Fast, Thick Lather, Unbreakable, Tactile Texture, Great for Standard Sized Pucks & Soaps (The Chairman, 3” Diameter)

A shaving bowl needs to do three things. 1.) Generate a rich, thick, creamy lather 2.) Stay firmly and securely in your hand. 3.) Last a lifetime Enter The Chairman Luxury Shaving Bowl from Vikings Blade. Made from Heavy Stainless Steel, it meets and exceeds all three criteria. As background, let me mention that I've been using a variety of cheap and inexpensive ceramic shaving bowls I’ve obtained from thrift stores and garage sales. I’ve advocated getting these cheaper bowls for quite some time. However, after bringing home a few of my 99 cent ceramic prizes, oftentimes a chip or crack is discovered. This means it needs to be disposed of or you run the risk of those cracks/chips developing unwanted bacteria growth. In the end, I realized that, I needed to invest in a quality made shaving bowl. A shaving bowl that would be the perfect fit for my shaving den, give me a lifetime of great lathers, and made from a long-lasting and durable material that won't chip or crack. I found that bowl with The Chairman. The Chairman is made from Stainless Steel and is bead blasted to give it a rustic and rugged look. However, this bead blasting (or sandblasting, if you will) gives the surface a very tactile feel. When you first handle the bowl, you’ll definitely notice this “adhesion” quality. The bowl feels incredibly secure in the hand despite the slickness of soap or cream used. Additionally, I'm thinking (just a guess on my part) that the bead blasting of the inner bowl surface causes a very microscopic "'rough" surface that aids and enhances whipping up a lather. At least, this is my theory. Because the bowl has that ever so slight roughness, the lather just generates in heaps due to the surface’s microscopic resistance. Now, I cannot say that this is entirely the fact. It’s just my theory based on my personal use and observation. At first you may think the bowl is a bit small. However, after several uses, you’ll find it to be the perfect size. It’s not overly large, nor is it too small. It’s just right. After experimenting and using many, many second hand ceramic bowls in all kinds of sizes, I’ve found that I tend to favor the ones that are more diminutive and naturally fit into the hand. The Chairman fits into the hand perfectly. With ceramic bowls, there's always the risk of having it slip out of your hand and shattering on the floor (also, again, due to being too large to handle). And that’s the last thing you want when you’re standing at the sink dressed only in a towel or robe prepping for a shave (especially if you forgot to put on your slippers). Stainless steel will not break or shatter if it slips out of your hand. But again, this bowl won’t slip. The Chairman Luxury Shaving Bowl from Vikings Blade is VERY well made! It’s the perfect size, has a nice weight and heft, fits the hand perfectly and securely, and just knocks it out of the park for whipping up a lather! And because it’s made from stainless steel, it’ll last a lifetime! Needless to say, this bowl is impressive. Any wet shaver would absolutely love receiving this as a gift. One other point about the bowl’s design. The lip of the bowl helps to keep the lather from overflowing. But, as I’ve said, this bowl generates heaps of lather. So, you'll need to adjust the amount of soap or cream you use. The inside of the bowl also has the Vikings Blade logo and product name beautifully engraved in the bottom. After 50 years of use, my guess is, you’ll still be able to read it. I knew that, eventually, I needed to cast aside the cheap ceramic bowls and invest in a well made, high quality, stainless steel shaving bowl that will last and last. The Chairman is perfect and the only shaving bowl I’ll ever need. I’m glad I waited, but now, you don’t have to wait! Get your own Chairman shaving bowl. You'll get many years of service from it and, most definitely, your heirs will be fighting over who gets grandpa’s shaving bowl.

I wanted to surprise my husband with an old school type shaving system. I honestly hoped he would like it and wouldn’t be too scared to try it. ( I wasn’t too sure though). He opened it for Christmas and was pretty excited about the whole idea. I was sure to mention to him that he could NOT shave with this like he normally would with his disposable razors. I made sure he knew about the instructions to read. It took him a couple days before he actually tried it. He thought it wouldn’t be his regular “go to”, but it is! Cool looking products, quality seeming. It is still new and it hasn’t been dropped, so not sure about how well it holds up in that department. It sure looks and feels sturdy though. The brush, bowl, stand, razor, shaving cream, and pre shave oil are all very excellent. Leaves very smooth and soft skin and smells nice, too! Shave cream has a light scent and not over powering and the oil doesn’t seem to have a scent. He hasn’t traveled with it, but the razor came in a handy dandy box to use, so I don’t see why it would be problematic. The Chieftain is the razor and it is about and inch and a half shorter than the disposable he was using but it isn’t a problem. (I was a little worried because he has big hands.) He hasn’t mentioned anything being hard to hold or maneuver and trust me, he would if it was an issue. 😁 I would recommend these products. Plus, the name is awesome.. I mean.. Vikings Blade. Come on.

Amazing product! Got a really hearty lather with minimal amount of water. I've only used it once, but I noticed far fewer nicks and cuts using the lather from this dish than I did with my previous, classical stoneware one.

Great little bowl that fits shaving soap pucks pretty well. It's thick, seems VERY study, and hasn't rusted yet. The only thing I didn't expect was the roughness of the bottom of the bowl. I put something under it b/c I didn't want to scratch the bathroom counter. Otherwise, I love it!

I would give the Vikings Blade 3" shaving bowl five stars except for its size. The sandblasted metal and finish are top-notch. I have used it to develop a good lather. I fill the bowl with hot water and let it stand. It holds the heat for a while. The bowl fits well in my hand. However, it seems a bit small. Most of the shaving soaps I use would not fit. When I use the shaving bowl and put the shaving brush in the bowl until the next application of lather, the bowl tends to tip over. The brush weighs more than the bowl.

This is the best Shaving Bowl I have owned. I have had Many, from copper to plastic. This bowl is the right size and is built like a Tank. Love the textured finish and the price is right. Try it and you will Love it. I got the 3 inch version, but if you need bigger, get the 3 1/2 inch version. The 3 inch is 1 1/2 inch deep and the 3 1/2 version is 3 inches deep. Bowl also has enough weight that it does not tip over with my brush.

Very happy customer here. I purchased three of these as Christmas Gifts. Unfortunately while these were ordered in time for delivery before the 25th there was a mix up in the shipment and only one was shipped. Lars from Vikings Blade reached out to help and provided exceptional customer service even getting the remaining two delivered in time for the big day. Very much appreciated Lars! These Soap Bowls are really beautiful and fully functional. The sand blasted surface easily makes a good foam and the stainless used for the bowl means these will last a lifetime and beyond. Thanks so much Vikings Blade. Will definitely be shopping with you again.

As a recent adoptee of the single blade razor life, I am enjoying accessorizing my shave kit. I purchased the larger shave bowl and have found it to be a great addition to my morning routine; it creates great shave foam and is sold enough that it doesn't want to topple or slide around wet surfaces. My only complaint is that the wide lip at the top makes it a little wider than my bathroom cabinet, and I suspect others might find a siilar issue since many bathroom mirror cabinets are super narrow. Even 1/4 inch less of a lip would probably do the trick and allow my cabinet to fully close, but for now I guess I'll just store it elsewhere. Still, the lather this creates is where it earns its money, and I have no complaints there. I'm giving this 4/5 stars on Amazon, but it gets 4.5 stars in my heart!