Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 11 to 14 of 14
  1. #11
    Senior Member blabbermouth JimmyHAD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Posts
    32,564
    Thanked: 11042

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by joshb1000 View Post
    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.
    Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.

  2. #12
    Senior Member joshb1000's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    North Carolina
    Posts
    336
    Thanked: 35

    Default

    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.

  3. #13
    Senior Member Qatsats's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
    Posts
    226
    Thanked: 42

    Default

    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.

  4. #14
    Senior Member joshb1000's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    North Carolina
    Posts
    336
    Thanked: 35

    Default

    Great advice and thanks for the encouragement

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •