Wooden Bowl Care

[TimmyBoston]

I've just recently begun using triple milled soaps in wooden bowls. How should I care for these so they don't get ruined with the water and lather they come in contact with? Should I be rinsing and drying it after every use?

[RoyalKooparillo]

I've been drying my T&H bowl after every shave, but now that I'm near the end of my puck I can see a small crack forming near the rim. I attribute it to the warm water that sits on the soap during my prep time. When I use up the last of my puck, I think I'm going to give the entire bowl a few coats of some oil (probably tung oil) for maintenance...

[Stauff]

After each shave, hold the bowl upside down to let all the water drip. Then wipe the edges and outsides with a towel. Finally, leave the soap to dry till you get home in the evening.

I've been doing this for a couple of years, and my wooden bowls are as good as new.

[blade08]

Like Stauff said, let all the water drip out and wipe them with a towel.

[joshmpdx]

What about the nice old yardley bowls? Any idea how to shine those up?!?!

i realize bringing upwards of 70 year old wood bowls may be a stretch... but of course pride of ownership can do wonders...