Sea Dog
$125.00
This shaving bowl is designed to build a rich, consistent lather with ease, balancing performance, comfort, and control. Its form supports natural brush movement, while a subtle raised lather feature helps develop the lather efficiently.
Made from fine porcelain and finished with 24K gold detailing, the bowl brings together durability, refinement, and a feel that’s at home in the hand. Each piece shares the same form, with its own distinct character expressed through the artwork.
Among the many motifs painted on 19th-century shaving mugs, none were more fitting for sailors than a fully rigged ship, an emblem of the seafaring life they knew so well. These mugs weren’t just personal keepsakes; they were a mark of identity, a connection to the trade that kept them on the water.
Sea Dog pays tribute to those rugged mariners, the men who braved rough seas, worked the decks, and lived by the rhythm of the tide. From merchant ships to naval vessels, these seasoned sailors carried their trade and traditions wherever the wind took them. Laurent’s reimagining of this timeless motif captures both the enduring spirit of these men and the artistry of a bygone era.
The artwork is applied using traditional screen-printed ceramic transfers, a method developed nearly a century ago and still favored for its clarity and durability, well suited to a shaving bowl grounded in tradition. Each color is printed with ceramic pigment onto a transfer medium, then carefully applied by hand and kiln-fired. The result is a fused design with crisp detail, rich color, and lasting beauty.
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What Makes a Premium Shaving Bowl
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Nominal Dimensions:
- Diameter: 128 mm
- Height: 53 mm
- Depth: 45 mm
- Draft: 7°
- Lather feature height: 0.50–1 mm
- Weight: 12 oz (340 g)
- Finish: Clear glaze
Features:
- Heirloom-quality porcelain for everyday use
- 24K gold detailing
- Comfortable in hand for excellent control and feel
- Balanced geometry to contain lather and minimize brush contact
- Lather feature for improved performance
- Artwork by Laurent Trelaun
- Designed in California, crafted beyond borders
