Travel Shaving

Ok, I am headed to Vegas in a couple of days for a pool tournament, and this will be the first time I have been on a vacation long enough to bring shaving gear since I started straight shaving. I think I have most of the details worked out.

I found a sealable tube that is perfect size to transport my brush unharmed, since my travel brush didn't arive in time. My razor has it's own case so no problems that, and the creams and soaps aren't a problem. However, my paddle strop has not arrived yet, so I am forcedd to take myhanging strop with me. What is the best way to transport this without doing damage to it? Also I would be interested into anyone other travel shaving suggestions that people have used.

It sounds like you're covered on everything but the strop. Are you flying? The easiest way to carry your strop is to, well, (hang) the hanging strop. Put it on the clothes tab in the back seat of the car or carefully pack it in your clothing hanging bag if you have one. If not, place it in the bottom of your bag (the flat part) and everything else you pack in will keep it in place. When we drove out of town a few wk ago, I just laid mine out flat in the trunk. Good luck!

What an opportune thread, thanks! I just returned from a 5 day trip. I convinced myself that I could get by with my old electric razor. WRONG!! I couldn't wait to get back home and get a real shave. If nothing else, I will pack my double edge and some real shaving soap. However, I would rather take my good old straight, but I would appreciate some of you accomplished travelers sharing your knowledge and experience on how to deal with some of the challenges. A few of my questions: do you take the entire paraphernalia, i.e., soap container, lather bowl, etc. or is there a better alternative, such as cream? I much prefer a hanging strop to a paddle, how do you handle finding a place to hang it for use? I would appreciate any and all suggestions, as I very seldom travel.

I have read that some people use a belt for stropping when traveling.

I usually just pack my DE so i dont have to check my bags. I know...I'm lame.

On a longer trip I would probably take my wapi with me and my TM practice strop.

BTW. i would wrap your razor in paper towel/tissue paper before putting it in its coffin so it doesnt rattle around.

I take two razors (in case of catastrophe!), my TM Apprentice strop, one soap of choice, and a wooden lather bowl.

Just got back from a week in Japan. It was a comfort to have my straights with me. A week with a DE would have been a dissapointment. It's nice to be able to take the time for a nice straight shave when traveling-nobody's waiting to use the bathroom "hurry up in there!", etc.

Sure, you don't want to pack your most expensive razor to take, but do take a straight!

Great information in the proceeding post, as with Slater, I pack a DE when I travel. One thing I have found to be helpful is the shave stick, a number of companies make them and it does reduce space in the travel kit.

Enjoy

Joe

Went one 2 week cruise and just packed the strop in the bag as flat as possible. It straightened very quickly by hanging right away. The idea of 2 razors is good advise. also if flying make sure there NOT in your carry on.

8Ball,
When in Vegas check out the Art of Shaving Store in the Mall between Manadlay Bay and the Luxor. Here is the location link
Locations - The Art of Shaving

-Jim

Here the travel set I use:
- 4/8 TI Le dandy razor
- Chris Giraffe cherrywood coffin
- sample sized jar for shaving cream
- T&H Turnback badger brush
- alum block
- REN AS balm
- small loom strop, with red paste on one side, plain leather on other

The last time I travelled .I took a rescaled wapi & dovo canvas backed strop, Ingram shave cream&proraso after shave milk But this was also backed up with a focus blade razor ,Which didnt get used at all. The wapi held up fine for the week. The shaving brush I took with me was a synthetic one I got from Boots here in the U.K.
I enjoyed the shaves so much I will be sure to take more or less the same set up next time.
I hung the strop up in the wardrobe out of sight from anyone ,but also to keep it away form the moist atmosphere of the bathroom.
Cheers .Paul:tu

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Originally Posted by nosmo1963

8Ball,
When in Vegas check out the Art of Shaving Store in the Mall between Manadlay Bay and the Luxor. Here is the location link
Locations - The Art of Shaving

-Jim

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That's interesting, because the shop you mention used to be a Truefit and Hill, and is apparently closed. The only AOS store I've seen is in the Palazzo. By no means is my footwork totally conclusive. AOS is sold in many fine cosmetics stores and counters, but I had my face delightfully shaved by the Master barber in the Palazzo one day after work.
Stop by the St. Mark's Square some night in the Venetian Grand Canal Shoppes. You might catch me playing there.

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Originally Posted by bassguy

That's interesting, because the shop you mention used to be a Truefit and Hill, and is apparently closed. The only AOS store I've seen is in the Palazzo. By no means is my footwork totally conclusive. AOS is sold in many fine cosmetics stores and counters, but I had my face delightfully shaved by the Master barber in the Palazzo one day after work.
Stop by the St. Mark's Square some night in the Venetian Grand Canal Shoppes. You might catch me playing there.

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I just got back from Vegas not too long ago and had this same conversation. AOS is still in the same spot I think, but the store sign just says Apothecary. T&H was located in Caesar's Palace but moved as their lease was up. They are located in the Mirage now. Here's the Vegas thread, starting from when I revived it thinking that T&H was closed:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/gener...tml#post375064

I was really looking forward to visiting T&H and was bummed when I thought they had closed for good. Not much better finding out that they just moved after I got back from vacation. :rant:

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Originally Posted by scruffy

I have read that some people use a belt for stropping when traveling.

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I just bought a bridle leather belt from Filson, and I used it for just this purpose when I was traveling to Houston. I just looped it around the towel rack, put the end through the buckle, drew it tight, and stropped to my heart's content. I had a great shave from it, and it actually worked better than the (admittedly pretty lousy) strop I have hanging in the bathroom.

I really need to buy a better strop.

I would recomend a small S hook and when it's time to shave you can hang your strop on a towel rack. As for transport, it is best if your strop can lay flat in a suit case as opposed to being bent into any shape.

So, do you think the travel strops dont really bring much to the mix? I have seen the TI versions and they seem like a good idea, but seeing no comment here, I'm guessing no one sees much benefit from the added expense. Anyone have experience with the TI travel versions...or any other "travel" strop?

Jim

can u take a razor on an american plane? even if you check it?

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So, do you think the travel strops dont really bring much to the mix? I have seen the TI versions and they seem like a good idea, but seeing no comment here, I'm guessing no one sees much benefit from the added expense. Anyone have experience with the TI travel versions...or any other "travel" strop?

Jim

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Jim I just travel with a small rindleder strop I got from classic. It will pack in a bag nicely and has linen and leather. It is a small strop so it travels well and it works very well. It is not what some would call a travel strop but it works for me. The last trip I took was for 2 weeks with work and I took the 3" latigo, that is not something I will do again. I drove the whole trip (from OK to West Virginia) so I was able to hang my strop on a hook in the pickup but it was still a pain to lug around. If something was to happen to the rindleder strop on a trip I wouldn't be out much so its nice to take.

This might not help much but I hope it helps some :gl:

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Originally Posted by The0ctopus

can u take a razor on an american plane? even if you check it?

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Yes, I say that with the idea that I have been successful in doing so. I've actually carried on my DE many times, think it really depends upon the airport and the TSA scrutiny level.

Joe

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Originally Posted by commiecat

I just got back from Vegas not too long ago and had this same conversation. AOS is still in the same spot I think, but the store sign just says Apothecary. T&H was located in Caesar's Palace but moved as their lease was up. They are located in the Mirage now. Here's the Vegas thread, starting from when I revived it thinking that T&H was closed:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/gener...tml#post375064

I was really looking forward to visiting T&H and was bummed when I thought they had closed for good. Not much better finding out that they just moved after I got back from vacation. :rant:

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Wow, thanks a lot, I am currently in Vegas right now, and I went to the forum shops at Caesar's and I was so angry to find out that they were closed. On vegas's website and on truefitt and hill's site it says that it is still in the Forum Shops. Now at least I can still go visit before I have to fly home on Saturday.

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can u take a razor on an american plane? even if you check it?

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I know you can take almost anything as long as it is checked. When coming home from the Military I flew from San Diego to Cleveland,I had a couple combat knives in my checked bags and the TSA agent said when I asked about them all they said was they are checked and no worries.

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Originally Posted by dmtaucher

I know you can take almost anything as long as it is checked. When coming home from the Military I flew from San Diego to Cleveland,I had a couple combat knives in my checked bags and the TSA agent said when I asked about them all they said was they are checked and no worries.

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The concern with sharp objects in your checked in luggage is not a security concern. The airline lawyers are afraid of a situation where an improperly packed knife is able to pierce your luggage and subsequently damage other peoples luggage. If this was to happen the airline would be liable for damages.
So if the knife or razor is properly packed (not just a naked blade floating around amongst your underwear) you should not have any problems.
Of course I doubt you would be able to take a straight into the cabin with you for a mid flight shave. (what a pitty we can't have a mile high shavers club:shrug:)

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Wow, thanks a lot, I am currently in Vegas right now, and I went to the forum shops at Caesar's and I was so angry to find out that they were closed. On vegas's website and on truefitt and hill's site it says that it is still in the Forum Shops. Now at least I can still go visit before I have to fly home on Saturday.

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No problem. I thought the same thing -- as a matter of fact, I opened the door where T&H used to be and got stares from a bunch of construction workers. Unfortunately I didn't read the thread responses until after I got back, so I never got to visit T&H.

Hope you're cleaning up in that pool tournament (and if not, hope you're at least having fun in Vegas)!