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Originally Posted by
joshb1000
Any idea on travelling?
I haven't flown since 1996 and if I have a choice I never will again. I'm a white knuckle passenger in airplanes and I'm not ashamed to admit it. :) That said, if I were to travel, especially by air, I would pack a DE. Blasphemy I know, but that is what I would do. Aside from the risk of losing a straight the people who check the luggage for dangerous items might think I was Jack The Ripper if they found a "cut throat" razor in my pack. In my slant collection I have an Apollo and a Merkur travel slant that break down into small package cases and one of those would be my choice. Any DE would do though.
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I've thought about the razor that way too. However, (1) it's in your checked luggage, ive even brought a bow and arrow home that way, so that shouldnt be a problem. (2) it usually goes through the x-ray, and its not like your leaving it open in the case, so it more or less looks like a pen. and (3) if they did open the case they'd see a strop, shaving brush, soap puck, and probably some aftershave. I wouldnt expect it to be a big deal. But i appreciate the feedback. It something to keep in mind. I was just curious if its worth bringing trying to bring it on the plane. Obviously to us its of no concern, but if you cant bring water on a plane, like you had mentioned, a razor ma be out of the question.
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My first "straight razor" shave was done with the razor holder my wife got when she entered beauty school 42 years ago. The blade I inserted had never been used but was just as old. My next step was to buy a Dovo Shavette with the green insert to hold a personna blade. I saw a you tube video with a barber who recommended both the shavette and the personna blade.
IME, the personna blades are not only sharp, they are harsh. I usually nick myself on the first shave of a new blade. After the third shave the blade seems to settle down and is good for the next 2 to 3 weeks. I prefer using my straight but see a place for the shavette as I work through the learning curve on the strop and the hone.
Be careful. Hang in there.
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Great advice and thanks for the encouragement