I use talcum powder as a dry lubricant for certain purposes. It’s a white, much less messy, alternative to powdered graphite:

“Manufacturers crush, dry and mill it [talc] into a fine, soft, white powder called talcum powder. The powder serves as a lubricant and adds softness and shine to products…”

www.drugwatch.com/talcum-powder/

I used to buy Johnson & Johnson baby powder, but as a result of the damned lawsuits, all brands of baby powder in my stores are now cornstarch, rather than talcum powder. But I finally found real talcum powder on Amazon:

www.amazon.com/dp/B00QUK0FU4/r..._api_i_6vxmFbP1SQW4E

I’d prefer an unscented product, but little chance of that, and the scent of this Maja product is pleasant and not too intense.

BTW – talc defines the “1” level of the Mohs mineral hardness scale. Thought that you’d like to know that.

Good for lubricating what? If you don't mind saying.

But if you wanted unscented, why not something like this:

https://www.artistsupplysource...d6OZNchoC94EQAvD_BwE

Searching for “talc powder” turned up many other offerings as well, but is that something different from what you’re seeking?

I always found that cocaine powder does a much better job of lubrication than talcum powder, liquor works pretty well too, just takes a little longer.

Original style Gold Bond is still make with talcum powder. They came out with a talc-free "Ultimate" version for those who are worried, but still offer the original formulas. Look for the O.G. gold or green bottles.

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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
But I finally found real talcum powder on Amazon:

www.amazon.com/dp/B00QUK0FU4/r..._api_i_6vxmFbP1SQW4E

Did you read the list of ingredients? Sounds scary.

Just keep it from getting in your ovaries.

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Originally posted by sigfreund:
Good for lubricating what? If you don't mind saying.

My junk, especially after a run or on hot days. As soon as I saw the P&G news, I jumped up and went to Amazon. Got six bottles before they ran out. It really pisses me off. My chances of contracting cervical cancer are zero, but I can’t use it because of the risk.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by sigfreund:
Good for lubricating what? If you don't mind saying.

You had to ask.

Somewhere along the line someone told me to use talc or baby powder on parts of a Crossbreed holster. They can start making noises that reminded me of Barney Fife's holster whenever he would sit in Andy's leather desk chair and call Jaunita over at the diner.

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Originally posted by sigfreund:
Good for lubricating what? If you don't mind saying.
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I’ve used it for several purposes, but my immediate need…

I use Scotch Brite Lint Rollers – great for getting hair off jackets, and lint off bed sheets, etc. you can buy them mounted on handles, but I buy the refills instead:

www.amazon.com/dp/B01GQMJLTG/r..._api_i_E3tnFbGEH4YW3

For several reasons:

* Stores more compactly
* The ones on handles seem wrong-handed to me when I tear off a sheet. I put them on “the other way”.
* The handles have a sharpish flash line where the two halves are joined. My very old handle is perfectly smooth and comfortable to hold.

But sometimes when I put on a new refill it doesn’t roll easily. The talcum powder is a sure fix for that.

Is it legal to bring it back from Mexico, seeing as you live in Sandy Eggo?

As a lubricant, it is used on bicycle tubes to help it glide into place during inflation within the tire.

i had a friend who used it for years. Died of ovarian cancer. Coincidence? don't know.

I still have a bottle of vintage Yardley invisible shaving talc in my medicine cabinet.

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I use talcum powder for cleaning and polishing swords, and yes, I had to order it special due to the lawsuits.

Just avoid using it around the VJJ's

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Originally posted by kkina:
I use talcum powder for cleaning and polishing swords,

I'd like to know more about this....

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Originally posted by downtownv:

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Originally posted by kkina:
I use talcum powder for cleaning and polishing swords,

I'd like to know more about this....

It's what's included in most commercial sword care kits. In the old days they used powdered whetstone which actually did polish. Talcum is very mildly abrasive, and mostly just sops up excess oil. But it's better than cornstarch!

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Originally posted by kkina:

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Originally posted by downtownv:

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Originally posted by kkina:
I use talcum powder for cleaning and polishing swords,

I'd like to know more about this....

It's what's included in most commercial sword care kits. In the old days they used powdered whetstone which actually did polish. Talcum is very mildly abrasive, and mostly just sops up excess oil. But it's better than cornstarch!

Katana Maintenance

Thanks, loved the video all done in a silk Suit!

It's also excellent for soothing inflamed skin (I have eczema).