Camping/travel blades (very small but very effective)

This is one of my primary reasons for wanting to shave with straights to be honest so I can go on extended trips with no worries about shaving, I like being clean shaven, even in winter.

ANyway.
I have searched all over google before about a dozen times and found nothing suited.

So I am asking you guys, is there a really good quality 3" blade or Ideally 3"OAL straight that delivers results with little maintenance.

I cannot order online but I would bug my friends to get this for me if there was one available especially shave ready.

Thanks in advance...

For this situation, I suggest you get a Shavette.
Great for extended use in the field. No worries about rusting or damage. No stropping. No need to hone. Just replace the DE blade as you need to. A sharp blade for every shave too.

I agree with the shavette idea.

I was thinking about what to bring with me for my trip to Europe but it got too complicated thinking about strops and hones or anything I could think about.

I decided I would take my shavette instead and I would be fine.

Even tho I do enjoy the idea of shaving on my balcony with a bottle of wine and the eiffle tower as my view, I'm sure I'll enjoy it just as much with a shavette compared to my grelots.

I take a Rolls Razor when travelling. The shave is very similar to a straight, it's compact, and you can go indefinitely without needing replacement parts.

For out in the field for a long time, a disposable straight razor.

I just returned from a month long trip to Europe and used one of my straight razors and my 4 sided paddle strop. It was a great decision for me. It has been a while since I used only one straight razor for that amount of time, but it worked out fine.

Pabster

So basically there are no compact blades suitable...Bummer
Guess my travel kit will be twice the size I want for the moment.

There were some manufacturers that produced shorter blades; when I bought the one I have it was advertised as a travel razor. 2.1/4 inch blade/ 5.3/8 inch overall closed. Not 3 inch you are looking for but I have seens several besides the one I have. You might reconsider that 3 inch as being a bit too tiny.

Again; probably not a thing you can locate instantaneously. Nor is it guaranteed you could find a damaged blade to modify to your needs, but that is another possibility-hacking your own from an existing tool . some members have done this already and could possibly help out.

If a shavette suits you, then problem solved. I take one or two of my regular razors wherever, whenever I go. I didnt start straight razoring to but another type of disposable:)

Maintenance is something you have to learn. Most of the things I made for traveling have since become all I need for everyday use. But, no I dont carry a 20 pound box of hones around with me

I just spent a week in Czech Republic at a conference, i took my Dovo in a handkerchief + one ribbon to tie it. i used my thumb to strop and then some jeans over the arm of a chair stretched tight, i have heavy stubble and it lasted me five shaves, perfect.

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I just spent a week in Czech Republic at a conference, i took my Dovo in a handkerchief + one ribbon to tie it. i used my thumb to strop and then some jeans over the arm of a chair stretched tight, i have heavy stubble and it lasted me five shaves, perfect.

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terrific. well done

i was going to take my artist club for travel but i was worried about losing my luggage.. so i got a DE.. the merkur 34c is recommend by many for people just starting out and they run about $35.. there is also a travel sized merkur.. but it think if you want to stick with straights you could just get a shavette.. they are also only about $30 and use disposable blades.. i plan on getting one at some point just for the fun of it.. i've seen sotd posts were people use them as their daily shaver.. either way.. if you are that worried about it.. just revert to bic disposables for travel.. you can get a 10 pack for a couple bucks.. sometimes you gotta make sacrifices..

You might look at the Dovo Jubilaum 3/8 Anniversary razor. It's overall about a fourth smaller than a traditional straight. A little hard to find. RoyalShave.com has them, as does Amazon (through Royalshave).

Here's a couple pics of mine; the top is a typical 5/8 standard straight so you can compare the overall size:

That dovo looks okay, but I see plenty of problems still.
I don't like the idea of the shavette, on a one year hike it would be no better than a gilette in my eyes, Regardless of how well it shaves, It's just not what I am after.

I use an old Antoni Tadross when I travel, wether in the civilized world or elsewhere. I also take a favorite soap, a cheap tweezerman brush, an old strop and a barber hone. Its all good. If rust were a concern take a small bottle of any decent oil or get a stainless blade.

If you can be more specific about the "problems" with the little Dovo, you may get better input.

I wonder why you don't just use a DE? I can get a totally acceptable WTG shave with a DE and water only. Then your kit is as small as the smallest DE you can find, and they come quite small.

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If you can be more specific about the "problems" with the little Dovo, you may get better input.

I wonder why you don't just use a DE? I can get a totally acceptable WTG shave with a DE and water only. Then your kit is as small as the smallest DE you can find, and they come quite small.

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I was curious about what the problems were with the little Dovo too--it's a bit longer than 3" OAL, but it's the smallest functional straight razor I've found except the Livi that costs $300! Any straight will require also some kind of strop.

Indeed, he should get the Merkur Travel DE razor. Breaks down into a little pouch smaller than a pack of cigarettes that can hold a little pack of blades too.

Or maybe shop for one of those old "corn razors" or even something from the "Coochie Razor Project?" those were small too. I'm not trying to be cute here!

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I use an old Antoni Tadross when I travel, wether in the civilized world or elsewhere. I also take a favorite soap, a cheap tweezerman brush, an old strop and a barber hone. Its all good. If rust were a concern take a small bottle of any decent oil or get a stainless blade.

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Is that a small one? I'd love to see pics of that one.

I just googled his name and came up with a few pictures, none of them looked small so not sure which blade you are talking about..

And I cannot be specific at this time as to the problems I see without a mod jumping on me. sorry
I hope I can later, it's exciting

i think when it's all said and done.. you couldn't go wrong with this merkur travel DE..

Merkur Travel Safety Razor with Bar

i know people can get shaves just as close as a straight with proper technique.. unless you are hellbent on sticking with straights for travel.. i really think this would be the way to go..

If there were time stamps on here you would see that I was typing as you were posting.
My apologies for not back reading to check if anything had been written in the time it took me to type out a response.

You made a brief mention to a livi initially, For someone not well versed, it takes a bit of time to find things when this forum uses so many abbreviations, Ti, de, xtg, atg... They are not always obvious to us beginners...

You will notice also I said nearly a perfect size, but regardless

It was a worthy recommendation, it is close to what I would be looking for if I had limited time to choosse.

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And I cannot be specific at this time as to the problems I see without a mod jumping on me. sorry
I hope I can later, it's exciting

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Well that got my attention!!! and not in a good way


You have pm...

and this is closed, until futher notice..