Thread: Steam a towel

You will stop with the towel when the towel is nolonger hot.
You knew that!!! This advice oughta be worth a thank you....

Lol. thank you. I figured as much.

I'm still trying to figure out if I want to use a hot towel as a pre shave step or not. I shave after a shower so it doesn't seem to make a huge difference there. I have found that I like to use on between passes though to moisten the skin again.

The other day I couldn't find a washcloth to use so I grabbed an older, fresh from the laundry cloth baby diaper that we've hung onto for no apparent reason. It worked wonderfully. There are several layers of very absorbent cloth. Holds lots of water and all the layers provide good insulation to keep it hot for a lot longer than the washcloths were staying. Plus it's fairly long and can cover my entire face and neck at the same time.

Funny I wet my towel and put it in the steaming rack of the rice cooker and let it steam 15 mins or so until hot. Works like a charm for me.

Out of habit and because it gives my skin some time to recover for the next day, I usually find myself shaving over the kitchen sink in the late afternoons, often with a neat thimble full of Johnny with the black shirt keeping me company and always after a hot towel to awaken the vapors. Hardly ever anymore shave in the bath after a shower. I know my beard is softer then, but the mirror is foggy.

Always loved the shaving scene from the movie Greystoke where the lord of the manor Viscount Greystoke the elder begins his shaving routine with a spot of hot tea out of the silver urn to top off his shaving mug poured by the valet. Ever try it? Alx

I run the towel under hot water, wring the towel so that no more water comes out then I microwave for 1 minute.

Regards, Andy.

Anybody ever try one of those egg cooker/steamer machines to steam your face towel?

Hi Alembic,
Never thought of that however we have a rice steamer that I have considered (Although I think I'd have to do it while my better half is out!)
Microwave is the best option for me however I have to go from the kitchen to the bathroom several times.
Regards, Andy.

I had not considered a micro fiber towel, I'll have to give it a try.

A hot towel is part of my shave prep each and every day. Sometimes I almost could fall asleep I find it so relaxing. I think I would do it even if there were no practical effect on the resulting shave.

Just hot tap water is all I need.

Originally Posted by Alembic

Anybody ever try one of those egg cooker/steamer machines to steam your face towel?

I'm trying with a steam cooker as I type this. I'll post an update shortly to let you know how it goes!