Thread: cloth contamination drying when honing

What sort of cloth do you guys use to clean and dry your razor before checking edges, tests etc. Have been using cheap microfibre which leaves bits on the razor and if I forget to blow off and skin strop then contaminates my hone requiring a wash before continuing. Assuming there is something obvious that's better.

I hone on the kitchen bench and just use paper towels or tissues which are both within arm reach. If it gets a bit wet or dirty I just replace.

Seems a better plan. Thanks muchly.
Dom

Whatever shirt I am wearing.

That might explain the small holes in several of them.

I've never dried a hone,,, after using it, I clean it, then I place it in a dish drying rack until it's ready for storage.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I've never dried a hone,,, after using it, I clean it, then I place it in a dish drying rack until it's ready for storage.

he's talking about the razor not the hone.

I use a paper towel then clean any lint off running blade between thumb and finger.

To prevent/remove contamination of the hone, I hone over a cafeteria tray. This allows me to be very liberal with the water when rinsing my hones. (It helps add to the humidity of the house in the winter.) I tilt the hone and squirt 5-10 mls of water to clear off any debris.

Need to buy spray bottle. Add to list.

Micro fiber towel. Works well for me. Wipe away from the edge. I also use old wash clothes and towels.