I always have a handkerchief. Usually for pat drying of my wet hands after washing if there’s no paper towels. Also for cleaning my eyeglasses. Last use is to pat dry perspiration.

If I don’t use it except for wiping eyeglasses, I change it every week.

I always have a handkerchief even on the days I go commando.

I have carried one every day for over 65 years. Almost never blow my nose in one. As others have noted, they are useful for any number of other things.

There's an old riddle: What does a poor man fling on the ground that a rich man wraps in linen and puts in his pocket?

You know the answer if you've read this thread.

Awhile back I started carrying one of those "tubular" bandannas (Recon Wrap) by Spec-Ops Brand. It is essentially similar to Hoo-rag, but just a solid tan color with no goofy pictures.

I carry in my back right pocket. Mostly it gets used as backup sun protection for my bald head when I've forgotten to bring a hat.

I've never used it as a face mask nor a snot rag, but have worn it a few times as eye cover when napping during the day or when Mrs Fenris is reading in bed.

Yes. Get some nice cotton hankies with rolled edges. A small luxury.

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Originally posted by Rey HRH:

even on the days I go commando.

Did we really need to know that?

Every day, without fail. I sweat a lot.

I have one all the time in my truck. Mostly for wiping excess sunscreen. If a blow has to go, the underside by the label is easy to remember.

Old soft cotton napkins are my fav truck rag. All the best ones disappeared when the ex- moved back home, used to wrap her dishes up.

On some jobs I'll loop one into my belt, mostly for sweat. Sunscreen in the eyes plays havoc.

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Originally posted by House Stark:

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Originally posted by STS:
Blue bandana, right rear pocket. I'm 38 now, carried them since I was a kid. Picked the habit up from my dad.

Don't do it in California.

In San Francisco? Know your code.

I carry a cotton handkerchief in my back pocket daily.

How else are you gonna blow your nose when the need arises?

For sweat is one thing, for blowing your nose, I find it disgusting to be constantly reusing the same handkerchief. I used to work with an old-timer that totally grossed me out with his snot rag. Me, I use a fresh paper shop towel every day. They're soft on my nose.

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Originally posted by Keystoner:
For sweat is one thing, for blowing your nose, I find it disgusting to be constantly reusing the same handkerchief. I used to work with an old-timer that totally grossed me out with his snot rag. Me, I use a fresh paper shop towel every day. They're soft on my nose.

You carry fresh paper shop towels to church, stores, and restaurants?

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Originally posted by Warhorse:

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Originally posted by Keystoner:
For sweat is one thing, for blowing your nose, I find it disgusting to be constantly reusing the same handkerchief. I used to work with an old-timer that totally grossed me out with his snot rag. Me, I use a fresh paper shop towel every day. They're soft on my nose.

You carry fresh paper shop towels to church, stores, and restaurants?

I have a roll in the back of my truck. I just use them at work. I work outside all day.

Yep. Always. I don’t use for purposes that a kleenex would handle, except when I have a rare explosive sneeze. 100 % cotton for cleaning glasses and of course, for a woman’s tears.

I am 58 and have carried a cotton handkerchief in my back pocket since I was a little kid in Texas. Most of my friends did also. My wife buys me a new pack every year for Christmas as a stocking stuffer.

I carry a cotton handkerchief everyday. I sweat a lot and it’s used to wipe my brow/face to collect it. I wouldn’t want to be caught without. I do not use it as a snot rag though. That’s nasty.

Unless I'm in gym clothes or something like that, yes. I have carried a handkerchief in my right rear pocket ever since high school. My dad did it and they've come in handy (for me or others) more times that I can count.

I'm still surprised when (like the OP) people are surprised/amazed/incredulous when I offer the use of one (always clean - change it out daily)

I sometimes will work around home without keys in my pocket just to lighten the load, and I've gotten to town without a billfold, but getting up and getting dressed has always meant at least a pocket knife in the right front pocket and a clean fresh folded bandana in the left rear pocket. I probably have a dozen and a half bandanas, red, blue, and a couple black with white pattern, and a couple John Deere ones. I've noticed people grimace or whatever it is when I use one, fold it up and put it back in my pocket, but every morning starts with a clean one, and much prefer that to wads of used Kleenex's.

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Originally posted by Warhorse:

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Originally posted by Keystoner:
For sweat is one thing, for blowing your nose, I find it disgusting to be constantly reusing the same handkerchief. I used to work with an old-timer that totally grossed me out with his snot rag. Me, I use a fresh paper shop towel every day. They're soft on my nose.

You carry fresh paper shop towels to church, stores, and restaurants?

Yes. If you forget, no problem, all of those places have bathrooms. Also I would never blow my nose in a church, store, or restaurant, I'd consider that to be quite rude. I would simply excuse myself and use the lav.

I always had a couple of bandanas with me on the motorcycle. When it was hot out I'd tie one up for a dew rag to keep sweat out of my eyes or wear one over my nose and mouth when things got dusty.
I don't remember the last time I had a handkerchief on me.

Jim

I EDC a pocket square. Currently, it's a hbh (Hanksbyhank). I used to collect them, so I've got a bunch I can rotate (Huckleberry Woodchuck, KaleidoscopeQuiltCo, Blue Label, and a bunch more).