Let's Talk about Talc

[Calabash]

Just got a vintage bottle of Hawick Talc, a great aftershave face talc, just as nice as classic Yardley IMO
I use a aftershave balm during the colder days, then switch to talc when the heat and humidity crank up.

 

[rumpleme]

I was always under the impression that this type of talc (yes as men we have other products to keep other areas dry and unchafed) was to prevent a collar on a dress shirt from chafing your freshly shaven neck. Have I been misinformed?

 

[matt71]

I was always under the impression that this type of talc (yes as men we have other products to keep other areas dry and unchafed) was to prevent a collar on a dress shirt from chafing your freshly shaven neck. Have I been misinformed?

From what I can tell from my vintage talc containers, the product is used to combat "face shine".

Not to be confused with moon shine or monkey shine.

 

[TheVez2]

Have I been misinformed?

There are lots of uses for talc:

 

[nomex]

TheVez2, I love it! I only have two speeds: Dance or Walk.

I picked up some Pecknsiffs Sandalwood and Lemon talc at TJ Maxx last year and use them occasionally, but I use cornstarch based powder now. I sweat a lot, so powder helps.

 

[Larogers]

Clubman all the time everywhere! It comes in 2 colors. White and pink. Makes sure you get white, the pink is very pink. I really like it at night also before bed, stays cool a freaks

 

[Larogers]

Clubman all the time everywhere! It comes in 2 colors. White and pink. Makes sure you get white, the pink is very pink. I really like it at night also before bed, stays cool a fresh

 

[Joe Mack Blackstrap]

I use the gold bond. It feels great right after a shower, kind of like putting altoids down my pants.

 

[keithmax]

I prefer the pure talc, cornstarch feels, well yucky. Clubman, DR Harris and an unscented pure fine talc in the places that get damp.

 

[Mr Daniel]

You guys really know what you're talcing about

 

[okie bill]

Sorry if I'm too graphic, but how do you apply this stuff to your bottom parts without having to mop the bathroom afterwards. Use a brush??

Bill

 

[TheVez2]

Sorry if I'm too graphic, but how do you apply this stuff to your bottom parts without having to mop the bathroom afterwards.

As previously described.

I took one of my kids' lone socks (the dryer ate the other one) and half filled it with talc, then tied off the end. I use it as kind of a rosin bag. The talc passes through the sock just enough to apply, without getting everywhere. It's perfect for applying anywhere on the body. I keep my talc sock in an Old Spice mug in my den.

 

[Phog Allen]

KJ, great advise on using an old cotton sock for a powder puff. Works a treat. And fabulous photos of old school talc.

I just received a package from Italian Barber and one of the items is Felce Azzura Classic talcum powder. Listed as a 'for her' item, don't let this stop you. The scent is like a breath of fresh air and has none of the baby powder smell you associate with Johnson's. It is a very light fresh floral that is more like a barbershop scent to me. $6.99 on sale at IB. I am looking forward to trying it.

 

[August West]

Sorry if I'm too graphic, but how do you apply this stuff to your bottom parts without having to mop the bathroom afterwards. Use a brush??

Bill

http://www.shaving.ie/products/Barber-Style-Talc-Powder-Puffer.html

 

[Mugwhamp]

Sorry if I'm too graphic, but how do you apply this stuff to your bottom parts without having to mop the bathroom afterwards. Use a brush??

Bill

I pour a healthy amount into a wash cloth and fold it up. Lasts me about a week until I have to refill.

 

[okie bill]

Thanks guys for the application tips. Being the cheap "------" that I am, I will probably try Mugwhamp's wash cloth trick first.
Hey I am no longer a recruit, but I don't know what M3 refers to.

Bill

 

[mrb7]

We always kept a sock in the pool cue case. Never thought of in the bathroom though.

But I'll use a different sock.

 

[AbbyW2]

Nifty professional style talc brush from Amazon: $6. Button releases talc stored in handle.

 

[TheVez2]

Hey I am no longer a recruit, but I don't know what M3 refers to.

Bill

Mach 3, as in the Gillette piece of junk razor that led me here, to a place of better, more enjoyable shaves.

 

[Flask]

Mach 3, as in the Gillette piece of junk razor that led me here, to a place of better, more enjoyable shaves.

I think a Mach 3 is a very good cartridge.