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I need to put a travel kit together and would love to see what you use and what's included. Everything from the bag or wrap, brush, razor, strop etc .... Where did you get them? What have you found through experience works best and covers most needs in the smallest package? What did you used to take with you but now find unnecessary? Do you dedicate specific items as travel tools only? Pics & links would be very helpful. I'm a blank slate in need of direction.
Well, it depends if I'm traveling by air, car or boat.
If I'm traveling light, like I have to for scuba trips etc.
For light travel:
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A travel DE and brush. Proraso soap.
For a more comfortable trip, usually by car:
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One of my razors and travel brush. A Böker paddle. Proraso soap.
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That's what I took away last week. For a short trip I dispensed with aftershave (although I did take a block of alum, which I forgot to put in the photo).
The strop came with a cheap razor-shaped object I got from Amazon, and isn't bad - it's small, so good for travel anyway.
The razor case is made for toothbrushes as a camping/travel case (from ebay), and it fits my razors up to 6/8. Not sure, but I think it might be too narrow for 7/8+.
The soap is a stick of Arko, which lathers well in hard or soft water.
Complete air only carry-on kit
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Natural bristle tooth brush with some black monkey tooth powder. Aveda grooming clay for hair, homemade tea tree shave stick, Simpsons Wee Scot, Ralph Lauren trac 2 style razor with Wilkinson carts, q tips, RazRock aftershave wax, nose trimmer (cuz you can't look wooly), deodorant of choice, a bar of dr Bronners peppermint soap for shower/shampoo.
If a longer trip I'll replace the trac2 with a straight or DE.
I fly roughly 130k miles a year and found this works best. The only true liquid type in the bag is the cream/waxy RazoRock and I've never had to pull that out for tsa.
Forgot to note. I use these items for travel only, though I do rotate shave sticks depending on my current taste :)
Picked everything up from the usual interweb purveyors.
I could certainly lose the bar soap and use the hotel stuff but I'm a creature of habit and like consistency.
The alum block will likely go as well since I've been using the RazoRock aftershave wax, kinda redundant.
Great start guys thanks. I'm getting some good ideas. Hope more will post up their travel kits.
Otto I noticed you have one of the Edwin Jagger travel brushes. I have one as well but have been looking for something a little bigger with the same kind of protective tubing. Has anyone come across a larger version? Also are you happy with the Boker paddle strop? What size is it?
Matt69 the toothbrush holder is a great idea. I like the idea of having a harder case than leather. Also I didn't know Arko stick even existed. Looks like a good idea.
ZeroCool that's a great kit. Lot's of interesting stuff. A couple of questions. What do you have your homemade shave stick in? It looks like some kind of twist tube with a top. Also the aftershave wax. What's the idea of this product? I went to their web page but it's memorable only by the lack of product descriptions. What's in it and do you use it only in dabs?
Brenngunn, I picked up a bunch of the twist up tubes from MammaBears soaps when I was placing an order. They sell empty ones pretty cheap, at least they did back when I ordered.
The RazoRock aftershave wax is kinda a citrus smelling not quite balm but not quite wax. It's got the consistency of hair pomade and a little goes a long way. I usually dab the tip of my finger in and then make a dot on each jaw, then massage it in till its gone. It also does a pretty good job of soothing the skin.
I'll order it again when I run out (likely 6-8 months from now).
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Here's my travel dopp kit. And the gear I tote with me.
Back row{ Tuscany EDT, Tuscany aftershave balm, shampoo, Excedrin, Mouthwash, toothpaste, deoderant, new toothbrush(on every trip)
Next row{ Dovo travel strop, Bag of quarters (for vending machines etc.)
Next row{ T.O.B.S. travel shaving soap, Edwin Jagger travel brush, steptic pen, Pack of Feathers if I bring a D.E., Pack of advil, Imodium (for the poo-poo's never leave home without this magical drug), Breath Right strips
Next row{ Tube for straight razor (usually a razor I dont mind looseing)
Front row{ Case for D.E. (if I bring one)
Forgot to lay out the red plastic container which held band-aids multiple sizes
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I can't remember to have seen a larger version of the travel brush. But then again, I haven't looked, I want it small and light.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brenngun
The Böker paddle strop is OK. The slate side reminds me of the PHIG in grit. I really like it when I have a limited space for my stropping e.g. in the head on a boat.
From the Böker website: "Dimensions (leather strop/slate): 1 5/8" x 15¾" x 1¼". Total length: 12½"."
Then again if space isn't an issue, and I know I have a suitable spot to "anchor" the strop, I might substitute it for
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my Swaty and travel strop, and bring my 2 razor Wacker set.
I don't have a pic of my travel kit but I'll take one soon.
Most of the items in the kit were bought while I was on vacation for their size and simplicity.
I have a small Simpsons brush that fits in a DR Harris travel tube.
As well as a lavender Harris shave stick.
I keep a kangaroo travel strop that rolls into a small container. Made by our own legion. I've had it for years now and it's been amazing.
I have a small coticule bout for any touch ups.
And I just choose from whatever razor I feel like before I leave.
All of this goes in a simple leather bag I bought while on my honeymoon in Paris.
Basil, Love to see it when you get a chance. Especially the travel strop. I'm trying to decide between a hanging strap style or paddle.
Now really, Tarkus! This is your "bug out" bag and never used! I have been trying to get you to visit Texas for a while! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Tarkus
Where the hell do you go? :shrug: (KIDDING!) :D
Seriously, I wish I had snagged every one of those old shaving dopps. I saw lots go by the wayside!
What I took camping last time (the only travelling I do)
I like the fact the Proraso lid doubles as a bowl of sorts. The scent of the Proraso means you can get away with no after shave if you like (though if it were 'normal' travel I'd take an after shave).
I didn't take a strop, but I'd take my little Dovo strop if I was going away for more than two days and it wasn't just camping...
Actually it does get used but as far as Houston Texas is concerned? If I wanted to endure heat like your state has, Id just as well wait till I'm called upon to go to the greater state we call Hell. And yes I will be going there, and yes I'll have my dopp kit in tow. Maybe with a few extras such as tanning lotion and breath mints for the party. :mace:Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
This is what I usually take with me now. The DE is omitted if I go by air and a cheap $1.00 twin bladed disposable with replacement heads is substituted. The rest includes a Muhle synthetic travel brush, Arko stick in a vintage Williams tube, the alum crystal deoderant stick does double duty as both post shave and deo, dollar store travel toothbrush and the DE with spare blades and styptic pencil are in an old eye glass case.
Bob
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Carl, that's the simplest kit I've ever seen. I love the "double duty" Proraso lid idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider
Nice simple kit with Alum stick doing double duty. Keeps the number of items down to a minimum. Great idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
Good morning!! Would you tell me what SR this is? And, do you have any other pics? The long tail and thumb notch look very Robert Williams-ish...Quote:
Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider
thanks!!
Hi, yes, it's a De Pews. It's quite wedgy but also quite a short little blade.
It always gets comments, I love the ridiculously long tail!
If you go in to my profile, and have a look in my Albums (on the RH side, you'll see some more pictures there with it laid on a ruler thing so you can get an idea of the size of it. I've had it for some time and haven't actually got an edge on it that I REALLY like; it's close but not perfect. It has a warped blade and had multiple bevels when I got it; so not the bevel is quite wide. As the blade is warped, I have to do one stroke on one side on the hone and about five on the other; just to ensure each part of the edge gets in contact with the hone at the same amount as the other side; if you get my drift.
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I love the long tail!!
I'd just like to get the opinion of someone who travels by air frequently. I'm active duty being stationed in Hawaii-I know, cry for me later-----:) and fly in 2 weeks. I have two razors that I've become quite attached to, AFTER learning to put an edge on them. OBVIOUSLY carry-on is out of the question since active duty military typically hijack airplanes with their hygiene items. Would it be better to have a friend mail them after getting there and make due with plastic junk for awhile, or hope for the best and put them in check baggage at the mercy of TSA criminals? Has anyone had a razor taken from a check bag?
Mail 'em. :tu
Have to agree on mailing them.
I've had 'stuff' removed, borrowed, misplaced and otherwise vacated from my baggage when traveling, none of which was potentially as nice as a razor.
