Best gloves for handling comics when grading?

[lighthouse]

The one I just posted is from a collection of 209 HG Undergrounds... at some point I need to get off my butt and submit a bunch of them...

 

Was your Funnybook 1 better or worse?

[hammer-migration]

I've noticed that no matter how well you wash your hands before handling comics, there is always the potential for transfer of skin oils to the surface of the covers. This is not as noticeable when handling a comic with even a slight bit of cover gloss, but, is very noticeable if handling a comic where your fingers come into contact with a gloss-less area. A flat black area being the most noticeable. Because of this, I no longer handle any comic other than a low-grade reading copy without the use of latex gloves.

[FlyingDonut]

A little better.

[lighthouse]

Wow, must be a nice copy... I have only seen four total, and the other three were dogs compared to the one I posted here...

[FlyingDonut]

I'm hoping for an 8.0-9.0, somewhere in that range. Bought it at Baltimore, along with a first print Zap 3 and a first print Harold Hedd.

 

BTW, I'd be interested in first print Cherrys, if you have them.

 

[NativeNewYorker]

My personal recommendation is Safeskin PF Preferred powder-free textured latex exam gloves made by Kimberly-Clark. They are about $8.00 for a two pack of 100 gloves (total 200) at Costco. IMO, 4 cents a glove is definitely worth it.

 

Something to consider is the rubber gloves will give you a better grip on the book. If you are using cotton gloves and holding a book with your palm facing up, you may end up dropping it as you tilt the angle of the book to examine it.

 

Ted

[ArAich]

Heres my recomendation... I find that there is no loss in sensativity...

 

[Rickdogg]

Hey offer those to gunsmoke up in the water cooler. He loves little horsies

[mr_highgrade]

When ever I handle my high-grade gems, I use this invitation I received back in 1984 for a bash at the American Museum of Natural History, for the Gloved One.

 

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[MisterFF4-migration]

I use a powder - free latex examination glove made by MicroFlex called the Diamond Grip. They are non steril and come 100 to a box.

 

I have worn alot of different ones over the years and this is one of the best (IMO) for dexterity, sensation and comfort.

 

John