Thread: Shaving while traveling

Originally Posted by MattCB

I may not have expressed it correctly, but my intent was what you or I may consider a "cream", someone else may consider a liquid, or vice versa.

Matt,

to repeat:
Liquid, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes: if it falls under ANY one of these categories, the "Maximum 3.4 oz/ 100 ml Each" rule applies.

You may be unsure as to whether to call it a cream or a liquid, but that does not matter one iota to the TSA.
To them it's all the same.

And 3.4 oz is the maximum per container.



If there is no volume indicated on the container it is up to TSA personnel to decide whether they consider it within limits. As they see everyday many of the typical 3 oz plastic bottles that drugstores like Bartell Drugs or Wallgreens sell, they have a pretty good idea though and in all my years of flying for the airlines I never had any issues.



But to avoid the issue altogether, I like to carry shaving sticks or soaps, as they fall under neither of above catergories.




B.

I think what Matt is getting at is when you decant your liquids into 100ml containers, usually clear or opaque, they are no longer in their original containers with original labeling. Who is to say what those liquids really are except TSA or Customs if so inclined. Even if you are in volume/weight compliance you may still have trouble. It has not happened to me but I would not be surprised if it did.

I once had the pleasure of arguing with airport security going to my connecting domestic flight from an international flight. I had several boxes of brand new empty brass rifle cases, no primer, no bullet, no powder, in my carry on and was advised that I could not take ammunition onboard. This was way before 9/11. I hate dealing with what I consider willful stupidity so I can see the possibility of there being trouble with non original containers with decanted liquids in carryon should someone want to get officious.

Bob

BobH has the right of it. Wasn't trying to downplay what you were saying Beluga. I have updated the original text to be more clear. I really do appreciate the feedback.

Matt

Good comments.... Recently I traveled to France and Belguim and took with me Valobra Stick which has first-rate skincare quality and excellent glide for both straight or safety razor use. Also I used Molinard Rasoline for both a pre-shave and for my primary shaving cream. Rasoline is a French made foam-less shaving cream but I find it very useful as a pre-shave foamless cream as well due to its mild scent and it's super slick foundation-- super slick and versatile in other words. One of my trusty straight blades accompanied me in my carry-on luggage and I carried my safety razor in my carry-on with DE blades in my check-on luggage. While in France I purchased some Martin De Candre which was a fringe benefit of course!!!

I am beyond jealous, haven't been to Europe in years, did you get to visit anywhere of special significance while there, or any wetshaving manufacturer shops?

I use a Dragon MD Shavette, a few blades, a boar brush with a leather carrying case, tin of soap and some aftershave. Bare bones yet efficient. These are not long trips like your drives on the road and boar bristle isn't the quickest thing to dry but there has already been tons of useful information posted here. Great topic and great responses. Things I have never even thought of.

Well I would suggest the same kit that I use when camping.
1 arko shave stick
1 omega s brush ( synthetic )
1 shampoo travel container of whatever aftershave or witch hazel you choose .
A de razor with a few blades
Or
Inexpensive straight ( dovo best quality) and a tony miller travel strop