Thread: A straight and nothing but a straight

I like the idea of mailing a straight to my destination when I fly. No messing with the TSA.

Originally Posted by mainaman

The only time I use disposable is when I have to fly and do not check baggage.
In that case I use the cheap Bic with one blade.

I do the same, but have in the past "accidentally" forgotten to take out my DE on a carry on, should probably stop doing that...

Oddly enough the bic singles were what I used for about 4 years before getting into a DE, then eventually straights. I bought the military BX store-brand single disposables, $1.10 for a 10 pack, I would buy them 5 or so at a time, almost a year's worth for a 5-er, I thought I was very clever, haha. Then came the big-money world of straights. But you can't take it with you, right?

I am now into my second week of using a str8 daily, and I'm starting to settle into a routine. M-F single WTG pass and full shave on the weekends.

Straights only, unless I've had too much to drink! Then I break out my Ikon DE. I do use a disposable for the back of my neck, but they never will touch my face again if I can help it.

I read that TSA was allowing pocket knives now...it seems logical that a straight should've allowed.

However, I think we all know that logic is not a necessary component of TSA rules

Originally Posted by unit

I read that TSA was allowing pocket knives now...it seems logical that a straight should've allowed.

However, I think we all know that logic is not a necessary component of TSA rules

TSA is always one step behind. Hijackers use boxcutters? No blades allowed. They use gel-based explosives? Obviously anything more than 3.4 ounces would be enough to bring down a plane. Terrorists don't use the same method twice, so my logic goes to whether it is preventing them (bad guys) from using the same tactic again, or just simply inconveniencing law-abiding folk... Either way, bring your disposable

Originally Posted by RMarsh

TSA is always one step behind. Hijackers use boxcutters? No blades allowed. They use gel-based explosives? Obviously anything more than 3.4 ounces would be enough to bring down a plane. Terrorists don't use the same method twice, so my logic goes to whether it is preventing them (bad guys) from using the same tactic again, or just simply inconveniencing law-abiding folk... Either way, bring your disposable

Travel kit goes with me,
granted I always have checked bag's as I fly with my side arm.

Is that a VDH bowl, brush, and soap set I see?

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I would never use a disposable. They are not welcome in my house. Nor their offspring nor their offspring's offspring. However, She (Who Must Be Obeyed) uses one. I do use a DE at times...

Very Funny! haha

Took the plunge and disposed of the (by then pretty blunt) disposables the day my straight arrived to ensure total commitment!

I can't see myself going back it's just too enjoyable and throwing up all sorts of unexpected benefits. Usually shave daily as I'm on the steep bit of the learning curve and want to climb it as fast as possible!