There is a product called "sort kwik" that you can get most anywhere–we get it at Office Depot/Office Max." We carry it in our pocket. A couple of players just before your turn–take a break to the bathroom and put on your finger tips. We take our middle finger on our throwing hand, rub a little (very little) on the middle finder, rub it against our thumb and then rub the thump against all three fingers. You now have a little on all three fingers and thumb. If you get a little too much you can put your hand in your pocket and rub off any excess. You now have a little on all three fingers and thumb.

Doc has learned to do the following in his pocket—take the lid off the container (it is very small) rub the thump and fingers as outlined above and put the lid back on the container and rub off any excess. It only take a few seconds.

I know there are some GTC rollers who put a small amount of stick deodorant in a small container and do the above with that. Others go to a bowling ally and purchase a small bag of rosin (hope that is spelled correctly) carry it in their pocket and use that. We know that bowlers use this to improve their grip on a bowling ball

Hope these ideas help.

Rose and Doc

I purchased "The Ultimate Gripping Solution" – Dry Hands- off Amazon last summer after a humidity problem. Your question reminded me that I had purchased this stuff during the summer but became busy with work so didn’t get a chance to try it out in the Casino. As soon as i read your question I went down to my practice table and tried it out again. Dry Hands goes on as a liquid and dries on your skin with a chalky residue that can be seen. I wiped my hand off on my tee shirt and nothing was visible. I threw the dice and rolled a good number. I rinsed off my hand and dried it and I can still feel the effect on my fingers as I type.

The note on the bottle states that "it is non-sticky, for sports and other activities that require dry hands for optimal performance. So effective it repels rain and perspiration." 1 fl. oz Amazon $15.99 or try a golf and tennis store.

Dried out skin solutions are : Eucerin and Burts Bees Hand Salve.

Any time I go to Las Vegas, the dry air is a serious problem for my fingers. In the summer months of Las Vegas, it gets so bad for me such that by the 2nd day there, my fingers start to bleed around the cuticles. This is probably because I live in the most humid part of the country, normally at 100% humidity. So, early on, I sought out a solution to having no grip on the dice due to dry fingers.

I wrote an article about this in which I gave the results fro my purchasing and trying out every product available. I’m pretty sure I tried it all.

First. you have to decide which problem to treat:
1) dry skin, or
2) little or no grip, whether caused by dry skin or overly moist skin.

For dry skin, you want to use a moistener that will not leave a residue on the dice. The absolutely best product for this is what Dr Crapology mentioned: SortKwik finger moistener. It comes in flat, circular containers of 3/8 oz, about a dollar each. It’s used by office workers to get a better grip when handling paper. I keep a container in the pocket of my throwing hand. When I am next for the dice, I reach into my pocket and can easily uncap the container, apply a little to my index and rub it around my fingers, then reapply the cap – all while my hand is in my pocket. The product is transparent on the fingers and is not goopy. Nothing is left on the dice.

For little or no grip, regardless the cause, the best product is beeswax. When applied correctly, it will be a thin, transparent layer on your fingers. However, it takes 30 seconds to set. It comes as a lip balm, or as a grip enhancer for pole dancers. Use requires practice, since even a small amount too much will cause the dice to stick to your fingers. It can leave a residue on the dice, too, making them feel sticky for the next shooter.

Whatever product you choose, you want something that is transparent on your fingers and that can be reapplied discretely.

Thanks for the help. I found LEE 20053 Sortkwik Fingertip Moisteners on Amazon. they want $6.56 for 3 of them. Seems really cheap; I ordered some today.