Hey guys I am taking a trip tomorrow for a wedding and need to take a razor. I looked on the TSA sight ans it says safety razor is ok for carryon but blades are not so does that mean I can't have a blade in my razor? If so what should I what is a good alternative I can take to shave with?
TSA and safety razors
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Honestly, I don't have the slightest clue what I'm talking about, so you'd be best not to take any advice from the likes of me!
It's all I can do to just avoid posting something which will get me booted off this site!
It's all I can do to just avoid posting something which will get me booted off this site!
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Yes. Don't even try it.
You have 3 options:
1) Check your bag with blades and razor (you might want to check this thread, though)
2) Pack a DE with no blade in your carry on, and buy blades when you get there. Wal-mart and most pharmacies in the US carry them.
3) Bring a cart. When I have to fly and am not checking a bag I'll pack a couple of Bic sensitives. Cheap and pretty decent shaves.
Where are you headed? I'm sure there's at least one person here who is close by and willing to drop off a blade to your temporary lodging.
If you're flying in to San Antonio, I'd be happy to get you one-
If you're flying in to San Antonio, I'd be happy to get you one-
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Wow thanks for the offer but I'm heading to Annapolis. I think I am going to go the cart route and I just found out I can't take a cigar cutter with me WTH is up with TSA I think they are definitely the fun police lol.
Spot on answers given above. Best to pick up a pack when you arrive at any big box, drug store, etc. Or as has been mentioned just use a cart for the few shaves that will be needed.
Funny, I'm headed to Baltimore on Friday. I'm packing my straights though. One of the Active Duty perks- free bags on planes. Of course, now with sequestration, my trip is a permissive TDY rather than funded, but hey, at least I get free bags.
If you are going to a hotel or visiting friends, you can mail yourself a few blades in advance and not have to worry about trying to find a drugstore. Just another option.
Razor (w/o blade) in the satchel I carry on, blades in the checked bag. I don't mind losing some blades, but I am not gonna risk the razor.
However, I do recall some threads where the TSA folks had a problem with a DE razor even w/o blades, so nothing is ever for certain.
However, I do recall some threads where the TSA folks had a problem with a DE razor even w/o blades, so nothing is ever for certain.
I wouldn't recommend trying to carry any razor blade on a plane.
Aside from the trouble it might cause you, think of the people waiting in line while security hassles you.
Aside from the trouble it might cause you, think of the people waiting in line while security hassles you.
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The SS is like the IRS - it depends on which agent you get. Unless you want to lose it, best to pack it in checked baggage or ship it ahead to your destination.
I straight shave so you can imagine how disappointed I am with my shaves when I travel :thumbsdown:
I straight shave so you can imagine how disappointed I am with my shaves when I travel :thumbsdown:
There are Rite Aid and CVS pharmacies all around Annapolis. Pack a razor without blades and get the blade there.
I couldn't have said it better myself. Oh wait, I did. From now on the razor goes in carry on unless I won't be able to get some where to pick up blades when I arrive. Then it's disposable razor city for me
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