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I do some traveling and my initial instinct regarding straight razors is that they don't need to be banging around loose in my shaving kit.
Apart from the (at present for me) prohibitively expensive cases I've seen for sale, how do SRP folks travel with their razors/strops? Has anyone come up with an innovatively inexpensive way to protect razor/brush/strop while on the road?
A plastic tooth brush holder from walmart, less than $1.
I just sandwiched my strop between clothes last time i traveled.
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Originally Posted by BobKincaid
That seems reasonable.
I took to thinking about the issue last time I got home and found out a mini-bottle of hotel shampoo had cracked and oozed all over everything in my kit.
The thought of that stuff all over a razor, brush or strop was way past icky.
Classic Shaving sells coffins for under $4.
SRD sells nice leather sheaths for $11
Walmart sells toothbrush holders for $1
7-day set from old cigar box for ~$10
SRD leather 7-day leather roll for $50
I agree that you shouldn't let those nice razors bounce around needlessly. Above are some tried and true ways to keep those guys safe during your travels. Personally, I would go for the SRD leather sheaths because the reality is this...how many razors are you actually going to take on a vacation with you? two? That would only cost about $22 to keep them safe for a lifetime. If you just want the luxury of taking seven razors with you, then $50 for a leather roll is also really reasonable.
All manner of razor cases are available from many different vendors. They vary from inexpensive plastic 'coffins' to elegant hand made leather pouches. Several makes of travelling shaving brush which fit into their own handle are available.
Otherwise it's limited to your own imagination, everything from a school pencil case or tupperware to bubble-wrap and rubber bands.
Its difficult to see what harm could befall a strop wrapped in some tissue between your clothes. A small paddle-stop is useful for travel.
Shampoo and other goo (shave cream) belongs in a zip lockQuote:
Originally Posted by BobKincaid
bag that has lots of room for air to expand. While not
necessary any travel case can be improved with a little
bit of padding to keep the razor from banging about. Since
a razor is dry it can also be packed in a bold red sock tied off
with a spare shoe lace so you can find it.
Thanks!
Those single sheaths from SRD would fit the bill w/o breaking the bank.
Which reminds me: need to get tonight's lottery ticket.
I just use the two plastic cases that came with my Dovos. Nothing fancy, but they work fine.
JF
I have a 20ish cigar travel humidor (just leather case) from thompson cigar, was a free gift with order few years ago, that has an elastic strap across the center. I'm going to anchor in a few places to hold razors. 3-4 razors and still have room for bowl, brush and cream/soap probably little more.
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Originally Posted by wrench3047
Nice! Just the lines along which I was thinking when I inquired.
I'm wondering how much hassle would be involved w/ rehabbing a good cigar box.
I just picked up a 'Smiggle' pencil case - zippable, hardish case.
Looks smart and fits my stuff.
Thought I might need to modify it, but it works really well.
Can fit razors in pen holder.
Barber hone can fit underneath.
Small brush, styptic pencil and small mirror in interior pocket.
My shaving cream is in a tub and I can always fit in a shave stick in small plastic bag.
(Might post pic if I get around to it, but here's link:Smiggle : Hardtop Pencil Case - I got a black one.
I don't have any connections with Smiggle - I'm a teacher and had noticed my students' pencil cases...)
All the best,
Michael
I use this as a travel box for all the stuff that is fragile or that could break. I just roll the razors/bottles/after-shaves etc. up in t-shirts first. It also works great as a small safety box if the hotel room doesn't have one. I just lock all my stuff in it and put it in my duffle bag and then I lock the bag as well. Nothing I have packed in this box has ever been damaged or broken.
http://i46.tinypic.com/9sgj8i.jpg
Just for now I'm using a couple of the original cardboard boxes from vintage razors, but I'm seeking something better. I was looking at this
Civilian Lab Gear Pod --- Heinnie Haynes - Knives, Pocket Tools and Accessories
last night which would probably take 4 razors comfortably with a little cushioning material.
As regards strops, perhaps there's an opportunity for a leatherworker to produce a latigo belt that would double up...
I just came back from a week long vacation. i used a leather sheath from classic for my Mergress(cost about $11),a small ziplock container for my Rooney 1/2 brush( $3 if that?) and bubble wrap for my W&B full hollow. And nothing got ruined at all.
Hello, everyone:
I travel with a roll-up Truefitt & Hill dopp kit (which, along with a small Tony Miller strop, I pack in my luggage and check). A neat strap in the center of the dopp kit keeps my razor and travel brush firmly tied and cushioned, so that I find no need for a razor travel tube.
The kit is pricey, yes, but the razor and brush strap is only one of the reasons for which I bought it.
Regards,
Obie
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Originally Posted by MisterA
Nice, "Cheaper that Dirt"?
MisterA:
That ammo can is an ingenious idea for a sturdy and an inexpensive travel dopp kit. I especially like it for its masculine and rustic charm. Well done, sir.
For me, the ammo can also brings back bittersweet memories of a war long ago.
Regards,
Obie
classicshaving.com sells a handy little plastic cylinder that protects the brush for $1 or so. though you cna rig up something like on old pill bottle, too. I dont think damaging the strop is too much of an issue, but there's something to be said for a paddle strop for travelling. that TI one with the leather case is a beauty.
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Originally Posted by Obie
For me it was more sweet than bitter when I noticed the
can was for blanks.
Hello, Niftyshaving:Quote:
Originally Posted by niftyshaving
I know the ammo can is for blanks, but, for me, it still creates bittersweet memories. The same picture can create different memories for different people — which is going off topic in this thread. . .
Hello again, MisterA:
I am curious: with the ammo can dopp kit packed in your duffel bag and checked, does security ever question its presence in your bag? I don't see why they would, since they view the contents electronically, but you never know.
Regards,
Obie
Hi Obie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
So far I haven't had to open my duffle bag at check-in. Most of the time they look a little bit curious when they feel the box inside the bag, but only once have they asked me what it was. I just said it's a steel container I use to prevent fragile things from breaking.. They didn't ask me to open the duffle bag.
I bought the box in a army shop for 6 Euro I think.. I had planned to spray it black, as it looks a little better if I will have to open my duffle bag in a security check.. but as with so many other things I plan to do, It hasn't happened yet :)
I have several different ammo cases like this and I thought I was quite clever when I made some adjustments and made them lockable, but I later found out that someone else had already thought of it.. :(
http://www.ammolock.com/images/padlock.jpg http://www.ammolock.com/images/50cal.jpg
AmmoLock
Thanks MisterA
That is a good idea!
My dear MisterA:
Thank you for sharing. In my book, sir, you're a pretty smart fellow for using the ammo can for travel dopp kit. If memory serves, those are like little indestructible fortresses. Good for you.
Regards,
Obie
I cheated somewhat and managed to get a travel razor..
linky
before that I just used a toothbrush case for my TI.