Safety Razor, what do I need to think about?
Safety Razor, what do I need to think about?
My big stack of cartridge razor blades has just run out and I'd like to replace it with something less wastefull, and from what I hear a safety razor gives a better shave too.
From what I can see there's no big difference beyond personal preferance on ergonomics, but are there any brands to avoid? Any well regarded? Can I just get anything? Anything I might not have thought about?
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Just do note you won't be able to fly with it (in carry-on baggage), if that's an issue for you.
I switched to a safety razor and loved it, but since we change continents several times a year now, it's something I had to leave behind and miss it.
I flew with a safety razor in my carry-on within the US, and no one seemed concerned. According to TSA, they're chill as long as there are no blades, and it'd probably be a good idea to disassemble it too (which is what I did).
Yes, I considered traveling without blades and just buying at each destination (we try to use busses and trains more than flights), but it seems wasteful; I don't use them up that quick. Instead I buy a 12-pack of disposable razor heads (2-blade only - the 5-blade ones are terrible!) and use one per month. With care they don't go blunt too quick.
Why not put in check in baggage instead of putting in the bin?
Simple reason! Check-in bags cost $20+ per flight (most expensive I've seen in $50 for the smallest bag). That adds up quick when you take a few flights each year.
I didn't throw out my razor, I gave it to a friend who has gotten many years use out it now, so it hasn't gone to waste.
You change continents and all you bring is carry on luggage? So you just live in hotels and you never have furniture or big items like a painting, or a set of jackets that don't fit in your carry on? So basically several times per year you gather all your belongings, put in a tiny luggage that can fit in an overhead lockers and is not charged more by the airline?
Either you're like a monk or BS.
I choose bs
Yes, my wife and I have been doing it since 2016 (with a break in 2020/2021 for obvious reasons).
Usually stay in short-rental apartments rather than hotels as with two people it's usually cheaper than a hotel or hostel, given weekly and monthly discounts that are common.
Most airlines used to have 10kg included but now for most it's gone down to 7kg so we've had to get more creative. 5 shirts, 2 pants (one zip-off for swimming), 8 pairs of underwear and 5 pairs of socks, 2 sweaters. Small bag of toiletries. Winter jacket, thermals, gloves (good enough for Hokkaido in the early spring). Do washing once a week when it's cold, twice when it's hot. Heaviest thing is of course my laptop & brick. Changed bag to a thin canvas one to reduce weight further when the size/weight restrictions went down. Some airlines (such as Ryanair) don't even let you use the overhead bins for free so the bag has to fit under the seat in front.
They didn't say how long they stay at any location for. So if it's a short trip for a few days and then fly back home, traveling with just a carry-on is very reasonable.
Nah, it's full-time travel. Most would find it unreasonable, but we find having few possessions liberating. It's strange, but there's a mental load lifted when you don't have a house of stuff to keep track of.