Shaving Bowl by Stacey Halabuda

A wheel-thrown stoneware shaving bowl, handcrafted in South Wales by ceramicist Stacey Halabuda and finished in Nomad Theory's signature black and gold glaze. The shallow, grooved interior is built for a single purpose: efficient soap loading and lather development. Each bowl is produced to a consistent pattern — but as a handmade piece, no two are exactly alike. Minor variations in glaze and finish are not a defect. They are evidence of the hand that made it.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Stoneware
• Glaze: Black and gold — Nomad Theory palette
• Diameter: 12.5cm
• Depth: 3cm
• Construction: Wheel-thrown, hand-finished
• Brush compatibility: Medium and large knot diameters
• Maker: Stacey Halabuda, South Wales, UK

Why you should get it

The shallow profile and grooved interior serve two functions: loading directly from a puck of shaving soap, and building lather with a brush. At 12.5cm across, the bowl gives medium and large knots full working room without waste. Hand wash only — not suitable for dishwasher use. Compatible with all shaving soap and cream formulations.

Each piece will differ slightly from others in the production run. This is inherent to the handmade process and expected.