Practical Travel Safety Issues - Safety razor blade or electric shaver in check-in
sam007
Apr 25, 12, 6:30 am
Guys
I'm trying to avoid the $25 per-bag fee for check-in. Can I take a safety razor without the blade in check-in? I guess I can buy the blades at the destination for 2-3 bucks
If not, how about an electric razor?
And how about a nose/ear hair trimmer?
Thx
niftyknitter
Apr 25, 12, 6:40 am
Check the prohibited items list:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm
Looks like safety blades are a no-no, but disposable razors are allowed, so that might be a better choice.
sam007
Apr 25, 12, 7:24 am
How about just taking the safety razor but without a blade? Just google 'merkur safety razor' - there are no sharp components to it
Wally Bird
Apr 25, 12, 8:13 am
How about just taking the safety razor but without a blade? Just google 'merkur safety razor' - there are no sharp components to itYou would be relying on the TSA workers understanding the difference between a razor without a blade and one with.
I wouldn't like to bet either way :rolleyes: .
sam007
Apr 25, 12, 8:15 am
Ok, I don't see electric shavers in that list. Is that allowed?
Thx
bitburgr
Apr 25, 12, 8:31 am
Ok, I don't see electric shavers in that list. Is that allowed?I've taken mine in my carry-on for years.
MavSeven
Apr 25, 12, 9:35 pm
Disposable razors and their cartridges are allowed, as are electric shavers. I've never even had a screener bat an eye at any of my razors.