Cotton squares--handy for drying between the scales

Just offering what I hope may be a useful tip (may have already been offered by another member in the past...hard to know):

Before the straight razor addiction set in, during a shopping excursion for cotton balls at the local pharmacy, I instead purchased something I'd not noticed before--cotton "squares," about 1.5" flat squares with a quilted or "batted" texture.

Having since become a straight razor enthusiast, I've discovered that these do-hickeys are perfectly made for dying moisture from between the scales after shaving. Just slip it in between the scales like putting a letter in a mail slot, and run it back and forth a couple of passes to take away the moisture. Very handy. (Just be mindful of the open blade close at hand while you're doing this!)

Hope this is useful... cheers!

Cheers!

Very interesting. I've just been using TP.