Gear care and chalk

How to look after natural gear: bar oils for bare steel, oils and waxes for wood, salves for leather, soap for mats, and chalk. 11 picks, prices as of Nov 1, 2026.

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The picks

Before you buy

No natural-fiber (tampico) brush is sold for barbells, and we found no US tallow leather balm with a maker page and full ingredients. Chalk dust speeds rust on bare steel, so brush it off.

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