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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:44 +0000

[...] I used to sit on the bed watching him as he went through his end-of-day routine. Cuff links, handkerchief, pocket knife, wallet – each used on a daily basis, each set in their proper place on top of his [...]

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Handkerchiefs « Ramblings — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:46:42 +0000

[...] 13, 2009 I saw a post here at The Art of Manliness that said to always have a handkerchief around. I decided, what the [...]

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The Benefits of Minimalism - Simplicity and Freedom | The Art of Manliness — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:16:45 +0000

[...] boy I used to sit on the bed watching him as he went through his end-of-day routine. Cuff links, handkerchief, pocket knife, wallet – each used on a daily basis, each set in their proper place on top of [...]

By: Debra

Debra — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:36:23 +0000

Nice to see you gentlemen using handkerchiefs! I grew up in a family where everyone used them. If you’re looking for colorful alternatives, check out my website — hankies are my #1 seller. http://Colorchiefs.com

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:39:29 +0000

Like Rajesh, I’ve carried two handkerchiefs for about the last twenty years.

The one in my left pocket is for my own nose, hands, and so forth. The one in my right pocket is for polishing my glasses, or for the use of others.

Each evening the the left one goes in the laundry basket. If I’ve only cleaned my glasses on the right-hand one, or not used it at all, I’ll move that to the left the next day and put a fresh one on the right. But if they’ve both been used for other things, they both get replaced the next morning.

The more often you carry one (or two!) the more uses you’ll find for it… Wet hands because the dryer in the men’s room is useless? Don’t wipe your hands on your pants and walk around with a wet rump – use your hanky. Feel like you’re going to cough in public? Grab that hanky and save everyone from your germs! Never be stuck for something considerate (and comforting) to do the next time you encounter a distressed member of the fairer sex.

Manly, useful, elegant – never leave home without it.

By: Rajesh

Rajesh — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:47:55 +0000

I started carrying a handkerchief last week after reading this article. I kept it in my back pocket and only used it a couple of times, to wipe my nose. I like the idea of carrying two of them, one for personal use and the other to offer people. Right now I only have a couple of handkerchiefs that I found, but I will buy more.

By: JJunek

JJunek — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:42:23 +0000

Miss Manners says: “Use a hankie when sneezing, not your sleeve.” Clever article in Sunday’s Houston Chronicle affirms your “manly” post.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:07:15 +0000

I’ve been using hankies for almost as long as I can remember, because when I was a little kid I would suffer nose bleeds all the time. But I didn’t get into carrying then until just before Highschool. Everybody thought it was gross, but none of the other students seemed to realize how useful they are! On top of that, I’m only just turning 20 soon!
Mom swears I started by imitating my grandpa, but who can blame me?! Grampas are just so darn manly.

By: Disneyland Coupons

Disneyland Coupons — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:29:02 +0000

Recently I started carrying Handkerchief, its also useful to clean your hands after a hand wash!

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:27:42 +0000

Just found this website and am please to see that I must be a manly man. I always carry a pocket knife, I shave with a vintage safety razor, and I’ve been carrying a monogrammed hankerchief for years. The hanky is definitely back.

By: Rafael

Rafael — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:11:35 +0000

My father used a hanky and I’ve always used a one. I agree all men should carry one, I’ve been in more than several situations in whish a female has needed one and I’ve been prepared, the usual reaction from the female is surprise, mostly because they have never known a man to carry one, because of this I have been asked out on dates because the female was impressed by my maniless. This has happened 3 times so far

By: Joel

Joel — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:06:17 +0000

I started carrying handkerchiefs back in 2004 when I bought a pack to take with me to a field training event at Fort Lewis, Washington. The Army sells standard brown cotton hankies that I affectionately call “tactical hankies”. I originally bought a single pack of four to accompany me during my four weeks in the field, but soon realized that they were an indispensable part of my everyday life, useful for all kinds of things! Now, I feel naked if I forget to stick one in my pocket before leaving the house for the day. And to further reinforce my belief in the handkerchief, upon graduating from college the following year, my octogenarian grandmother gave me a pack of white cotton hankies as a graduation gift, telling me that “A gentleman should always carry a handkerchief.”

By: Hank Scorpio

Hank Scorpio — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:41:34 +0000

I’ve been carrying a handkerchief since I was old enough to have pants with adult-sized pockets. This included the entirety of high-school and a period briefly proceeding it. It was a habit I adopted from my father a lifelong forest-products worker. His primary use for handkerciefs on the job was the removal of wood glues from his hands (which yellows and stains work pants horribly).

The number of times carrying a handkerchief has come in handy is more than I can count. The only downside is that the cheapest and most readily-available handkerchiefs are the colored variety with a paisley pattern. Unfortunately these are of course a common insignia of gang affiliation and certain colors can get you into trouble in certain rough neighborhoods. Black with a white paisley pattern has served me the best so far (esp. with jeans and casual wear) but I’m considering moving to solid colors.

By: James

James — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:31:13 +0000

With green energy and a healthy environment being in fashion, I think the handkerchief is ready for a big comeback. Like the reusable glass milk bottle, the cotton handkerchief is a superior alternative to those “landfilling” disposal products.

By: CaveAdsum

CaveAdsum — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:06:20 +0000

I’m sure it has been previously said, but I have always carried a handkerchief and a pocket knife. You never know when you may be obliged to perform emergency surgery to remove a splinter from your own or someone else’s finger; so a clean, sharp pocket knife is de rigueur. The same is true for the necessity of having on hand a hankie to wipe away any excess serosanguineous fluids.