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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That's what I use. Very nice.

Here's one in progress!



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Originally Posted by Firefighter2

Here's one in progress!

For the visually handicapped.

It you're cutting towels you're not being careful enough. Not only could you cut towels, but you can also bugger up the edge on your razor. If you wrap the towel around the spine to wipe both sides, be sure to leave a bit of space between the towel and the spine. If it's too tight the edge will cut into the tower, especially if you have a smiling blade.

I stopped using towels after drying a blade on one that had a little grit on it. Scratched the crap out of my blad. I now use the toilet paper after rinsing in hot water. Just takes a couple squares and thus far has proven to be grit free.

Originally Posted by BeJay

It you're cutting towels you're not being careful enough. Not only could you cut towels, but you can also bugger up the edge on your razor. If you wrap the towel around the spine to wipe both sides, be sure to leave a bit of space between the towel and the spine. If it's too tight the edge will cut into the tower, especially if you have a smiling blade.

I stopped using towels after drying a blade on one that had a little grit on it. Scratched the crap out of my blad. I now use the toilet paper after rinsing in hot water. Just takes a couple squares and thus far has proven to be grit free.

The steel is sharp as ever and the towels are torn to pieces, steel is tougher than cloth. No problems except for the Wife and her hand towels!

Originally Posted by Gasman

Do you a have towels that you use to wipe your razors with tthat dont get used for anything but your use?

I have 3 anniversary towels from the Greek shaving forum that I use exclusively for shaving.

Originally Posted by Gasman

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?

+1 to the sponge. I will never go back to either a towel or rinsing under faucet. The sponge is easy to use, store, and travel with.

Originally Posted by Firefighter2

steel is sharp as ever!

Yes. Thank you sir.

I wipe the lather off on my forearm.
When the shave is done I rinse the Razor user a scalding hot tap ,then light hand stropping followed by a quick wipe with the shave towel & finally finish with wiping blade & scales with toilet tissue.
So far my blades are thriving with this regime.
Cheers Paul

One micro-fiber towel in my little bathroom exclusively for drying my razor after I'm done.