how to Care for Your Safety Razor While Traveling
Care for Your Safety Razor While Traveling
Going on a holiday, business trip, or visiting family abroad for a few days? You'll want to bring your razor to look your best. At Shaving Time, we have expert tips to ensure your razor stays sharp, effective, and safe from damage during your travels.
Top Tips for Razor Care
1. Use a Case Invest in a case specifically designed for a DE safety razor. A snug fit ensures optimal protection. Leather cases offer both protection and style, available in sizes for standard and long-handled razors. For a budget-friendly option, consider a head sheath or protector, which keeps moisture away from the blades and minimizes hazards.
2. Remove the Blades Remove the double edge razor blades from your razor during travel. This reduces the risk of exposed blades and helps maintain blade sharpness. Dispose of old blades before your trip and bring a set of new ones in their packaging. Alternatively, purchase blades at your destination.
3. Bring Spare Blades Always carry spare blades. This allows you to replace dull blades and maintain a quality wet shave. Ensure you have a safe disposal unit for used blades. Blades in plastic packaging with disposal slots are ideal for travel.
Feather blades, for example, are sharp and come with a compartment for used blades, preventing confusion with new ones.
4. Keep the Blades Sharp Sharp blades mean a better shave with less irritation. Store your razor in a case and keep blades in their packaging during travel.
Minimize moisture exposure by drying blades with a towel after shaving. Use a protective sheath or return the razor to its case. Avoid storing your razor in the bathroom; instead, keep it in your wash bag or suitcase.
5. Keep It in Your Main Luggage Always pack your double-edge safety razor in your main luggage, as airlines don't allow DE razors with your replacement blades in carry-on bags. Some airlines permit the razor without blades in carry-on luggage, but confirm this with your airline. If only traveling with carry-on luggage, buy blades at your destination to avoid hassle.