Shaving mug Fast Lather

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This is a shaving mug designed specifically for use with a badger brush. I aimed to create a mug that lathers quickly and is nearly indestructible, and this fit the bill perfectly. I printed in clear PETG with 3 walls, a .5 nozzle, and .3mm layers. The print shown in the picture is scaled up to 92% of its original size. If you prefer it larger, simply print it at full size, but I think 92% is large enough for me. I created this design using Sketchup and have uploaded the SKP file, allowing anyone to modify it as desired (e.g., add a brush holder or other features). As an avid wet shaver with almost three years of experience, I found my stainless steel shaving bowl to be too small and slow to lather due to its smooth surface. Although I'm not certain how well PETG will withstand the test of time, if it fails me, I'll update this summary. I believe this design would look amazing printed in ABS with an acetone vapor smoothing finish. If you print or use this mug, please leave a comment. I enjoy reading them and find that they help others who may be considering this item. After dropping this twice from counter height onto a marble floor, it suffered no damage, so I assume it would perform well in the shower, even if it's dropped. It's been about a month and a half since my son started using this mug every day. Now, I'm convinced that I'll never need to purchase another shaving mug again. This design works incredibly well. If I were to make any changes, I'd turn it into a scuttle with a hot water chamber for improved heat retention. Unfortunately, I've struggled to come up with a one-piece print design that includes a chamber for hot water. If anyone is willing to take on this challenge, I'd be grateful.