Thread: The time is near!

Aloha Garzaci!

I originally joined SRP for ideas on traveling with my Straight Razor. I've traveled heavily in the last 25 years and since 2001, traveling with blades in a carry-on is a TSA no-go. Sure, they can sneak through at times, especially one blade in a razor, but it's a no-no. And a straight razor? A straight razor will be confiscated faster than you can say "But it's only my razor not a weapon".

Many of us have a DE (I happen to have a Merkur as well) and I use it often. Yet I prefer my straight razor in most situations. But like a previous poster stated, it's handy when I'm running late to just grab the DE. And for traveling, it's always been my DE until recently. I now have a travel strop that I put it in a checked bag with my blade. I also carry my DE in my carry on (no blades). My blades of choice are Voskhod, so if I am gong to be in one place for a while, I'll simply mail some blades to my location. I have some status on my airlines of choice so I get a free checked bag, but honestly, it's a bit of a pain. I prefer traveling light with carry-on only.

Sounds like you have a great start on straight razor shaving. Keep up the good work. As you know, this is THE place for help.

-Zip