Thread: Hand towel woes.

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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Just what I need for seasoning cast iron and carbon steel. I've used cloth and paper towels, but always wind up with lint.

Ordered the barber towels last night. A dozzen for under 14 bucks shipped. The wife is happy about it. Thanks for all the help guys.

Originally Posted by BobH

Don't use towels so no issues there. I do use a damp sponge to wipe my blade on. Cheap dollar store ones will do, just toss them when they get too cut up.

Bob

I use a damp sponge as well. I set it on the counter on the edge of the sink. They are inexpensive and I also use it to wipe up the counter after I shave.

I have a couple of old hand towels that are dedicated to my razors. There's cuts all over them.

Glad im not the only one who cuts up towels without knowing it. That makes me feel better. The wife threw away the two i cut. They looked bad after the washing machine.

Originally Posted by Gasman

Glad im not the only one who cuts up towels without knowing it. That makes me feel better. The wife threw away the two i cut. They looked bad after the washing machine.

The barber towels would be ideal.

A number of us have multiple seven day sets of razors. We should all have one or more
seven day sets of towels for the shave den. A lot of rashes and trouble begins with
a damp mildewed towel that infects the micro nicks.

A sponge for wiping lather makes it easy to not waste water.
Use it like a strop with a spine first wipe.

My bias is for bathroom tissue to wipe the blade dry.

BTW: Yes she is right.

Been thinking about a sponge. Sould be easy enough to find. What size sponge are we talking about gentlemen? About the size of a smart phone (what i was thinking) or something smaller?

Originally Posted by Whizbang

I use a damp sponge as well. I set it on the counter on the edge of the sink. They are inexpensive and I also use it to wipe up the counter after I shave.

Just ask your Local Health Department what they think of sponges in the workplace and you'll find that they are a big NO NO!

Your Kitchen Sponge Is As Revolting As It Smells | The Huffington Post

I also prefer the standard, striped barber's towels to a sponge...especially for the consideration noted by cudarunner. Towels are easily washed.

I can hang a towel to dry and get a clean one the next day but thinking of a sponge, i cant leave it on the counter to dry. Huh. Now that i think about it. It might not work out for me.it sure sounds like a good idea but then Cudarunner comments. To each there own i guess.