Thread: Hand towel woes.

Originally Posted by bouschie

First you need to remember. Rule number 1, "The wife is always right". Rule number 2, "Even when you know you are right revert to Rule Number 1".

Also, "A happy wife is a happy life".

And deiseld too!
I know you guys are right but....

But her/my hand towels are so think and plush!
The barber towel looks like a good idea with the stripe in the middle. The bad part is we share a tiny master bath. The one down stairs is for the kid and grandkid living with us. Another story/sore spot i wont go into.

Guess ill have to get my own. BUT, if she didnt have such nice, thick, plush towels i might not have been tempted to use them. Im still blaming it on her. But only here. Im not stupid. Ha.

Thanks guys for the links and comments. And for reminding me that shes always right.

Microfibers, you can get a pack of 20 or 30, from Cosco or Sam’s, for a few dollars or better quality from The Rag Company on line. Better quality towels have more and longer fibers and do work/wick better.

A micro fiber will wick away more moisture and keep the razor dry and clean.

I keep a stack under the sink and another in the shop, they work great when honing. I use a blue paper shop towel to wipe the swarf from a blade for inspection, then a microfiber to remove the haze and dry it completely before inspection with a loupe.

I also use the micro fiber to clean the mirror, sink and faucet when finished shaving, soap does have a way of jumping off the brush.

Once a week or so, my bride will do a load of microfibers, so I always have clean towels.
They work best if washed 4-5 times with a very little bit of soap, it will also remove all the dye.

Buy, more than you need, you will find a role reversal, and your bride will be using your towels to clean, once she finds out how well they work. They last forever, I have some that are years old.

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

You could continue using her towels, just don't drag the edge along them...

I use a towel to wipe the main portion of the blade face, but then strop it on the towel to get the edge cleaned off and dry. Started doing it this way because I actually took a sample of my thumb by pinching the blade with toilet paper to get the edge clean.

I did this too. Not sure its why i use the towels now but it makes sense. I had to ask the wife ware the bandaides were. That hurt more plus the look she gave me.
I swear guys, i love my wife but after 20+ years....

Good point euclid440. I hadnt thought about the microfiber towels. I had a couple over the years but they didnt seem to suck up water too quickly. Maybe they were cheep.

Originally Posted by Martin103

I use these barber's towels, 100 percent cotton, no terry and Lint free, on amazon I think 15 for 12 great deal best part is lint free.
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These are exactly the type of bar towel I use when shaving. They work great, and they are reserved for my use only.

One other thing is, don’t wipe the razor while shaving. I shave with a folded micro fiber on one side of the sink under my scuttle and tub of soap, to soak up any spilled water, and another towel on the other side of the sink.

I shave and rinse soap off the blade, under running water, not letting water get past the tang, keeping my hand and the pivot dry.

Then with the edge straight up, tap the spine on the towel a couple times. This will shake most of the water from the blade, it does not need to be completely dry, just the tang.

If a little bit of water or soap remains on the blade it will not matter.

I only wipe the razor when finished shaving.

I bought a 12 pack of kitchen towels from Costco. They are different colors than our regular towels and they are mine to use. I like them because they are a great size and not as thick as a bath towel.

Originally Posted by Mrchick

I bought a 12 pack of kitchen towels from Costco. They are different colors than our regular towels and they are mine to use. I like them because they are a great size and not as thick as a bath towel.

I purchased some white face cloths at Costco. They are larger than a most face cloths, but they are smaller than a hand towel, so I can use a new one every day without filling up the hamper. In addition to cleaning off the razor, I rinse them out and remove the lather off my face at the end of the shave. They are soft enough they do not irritate my skin. When they start to wear out, they can be replaced cheaply.

Im likeing the idea of smaller towel. I dont wrap my face with a hot towel. And as far as wiping the razor, its only done once between passes ad then after the shave. I dont wipe the soap off, i rince too. All great info. Ill have to do some looking at towels but the non terry type are peaking my enterest. I think that is the part of the towel that gets sliced.

Yes, I have cut some hand towels as well. If I'm careful and let the towel get right to the edge, but no more, then I'm fine.

Having said that, we all have to remember: 'Ain't no one happy if mama ain't happy' - probably better keep those razors away from her good towels.

I've been very happy with the Amazon wash cloths - think they have been referenced. The edge seem will come lose on some of them, but they are still a great deal.