Thread: Disposable straight razor blades

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.

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.

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.

Great advice and thanks for the encouragement