Brousseau and Dov | Four Gents Porcelain Shaving Bowl

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.

While these dapper gentlemen and their stylish accessories might not grace the porcelain of an antique shaving mug, they embody the spirit of an era that celebrated grooming as an art form. During the Victorian period, proper grooming charts—featuring dozens of headshots showcasing fashionable hairstyles and beard trends—were widely published to guide men in achieving the ideal look. Inspired by this tradition, “Four Gents” captures the charm and sophistication of a bygone age, reimagined through Laurent’s thoughtful artistry. This design is a fitting tribute to the timeless connection between style, grooming, and personal care.

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.

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