First Blade!

[T-bird]

So I have been lurking these forums for quite some time and finally decided to make the leap from DE shaving to the straight razor!
Because I had some spare money i decided to invest in a brand spankin new razor, which is now off to the honemeister for shave readiness!

http://www.koordenwinkel.eu/shaving/images/D/DSC_3476-450.jpg

Did not buy from this store but that is the one

My question is: how do you guys travel with a straight razor as i will be doing some travelling in the coming months and intend to take it with me for practice
Do you take a strop with you or improvise on the spot ?
How about creams etc. spoiled for choice!
How about brushes I dont have a dedicated case for any of my brushes what would be the way to take those with me?

 

[Luc]

Welcome to B&B!

Nice straight mate!

All right Travelling: There's an article in Wiki about it. A straight is a no-no on a plane. If you check it under the plane, it's fine. It might be good to have a second straight in case something happens, a cheaper straight is good. Check on BST, you will find one for cheap. Even if it's not a looker, as long as it's shave ready, you will be fine. If it gets lost, it won't be a big deal.

Strop: If you can, yes, otherwise, you could always use newspaper to strop your straight but, paper will never replace leather... It works but not nearly as good as leather

Cream/soaps: Shaving sticks are pratical for that. A shaving soap or shaving cream is all right to travel with.

Brush: There are small travel brushs. I would recommend a cheap boar brush so again, if you loose it, no damages!

 

[T-bird]

Yeah I guess that that is one of the disadvantages of having a straight, no checking it in as handluggage Oh well will probably have to check in my luggage anyways.
Have never used boar before ... Any idea what that would set me back for? Guess I could use a tupperware box for my brush might look strange.. oh well..

 

[Luc]

Yeah I guess that that is one of the disadvantages of having a straight, no checking it in as handluggage Oh well will probably have to check in my luggage anyways.
Have never used boar before ... Any idea what that would set me back for? Guess I could use a tupperware box for my brush might look strange.. oh well..

Omega boar will sell for ~$10. Which is great if you loose it and it works well!

Tupperware or ziplock bags are easy to use for that. Make sure everything is dry before you pack them!

 

[leighton]

I pack two razors and a travel strop. I buy canned goop locally.

Have to check them, otherwise they'd be in my carry-on. Definitely choose two razors that are replaceable.

Oh, and if I'm going for longer than a month, I take a hone with me. Probably my spyderco UF. I can afford to lose that one.