Razors
 

It looks like I'll be hitting the road/commuting.

Just wondering regarding TSA what types of razors are recommended?

Electric (Remington....Braun...etc)?
Plastic (with replacement blades)?

I use an old school razor (metal with replacement blades) but don't think TSA would allow it be brought on board.

They don't seem to have any problems with plastic disposibles.

If you carry an electric razor, either take the batteries out when in transit, or turn them around or turn one around, so it won't run inadvertently if the switch is bumped.

I use one of the gilette razors with the five blades, the kind that has a disposable cartridge. That razor stays sharp for a long time, which means less stuff to carry, though I carry several spare cartridges anyway. For shaving cream I use one of the little barbasol travel cans; they're small, last a long time, take up little room in a shaving kit. For longer trips (month or two) I may have a couple of cans, and can always get something on the road.

At home I use a bar of shaving soap and a brush, but it's a pain when in and out of hotel rooms, so a little can works better.

A razor with disposable cartridges is light, takes up very little room, gives a great shave, and will never be an issue with TSA.

Thanks....but I'm trying to avoid throwing away plastic razors every few weeks.

I've been leaning toward electric...what brand would you recommend?

Beats me. I don't use them. I've never found one that works.

I just told you what I use.

I have used Philips-Norelco razors for years, they're great. The thing with electric razors is that you need to give yourself some time to get used to them, like a month or two. At first it seems like they're never going to work but after you and your skin adapt you will never go back to regular razors. Plus, it's a money saver. Never had any issues going through security checkpoints.

Don’t have a rechargeable in your roll aboard in case you have to check it.

Yeah, after the mega buyers remorse of that mommy & daddy will live with forever over the irrepressible six figure Riddle parchment wasted on your future (see APC topic “razors”), I don’t blame you....

What is the definition of a beard? When does is go from 5 o'clock shadow to stubble to a beard? Just don't shave on your trip! Make them prove it's a beard.