If you have looked at my other blog you know that I have been on the road a lot. The TSA says safety razors are allowed as carry-on baggage. That, of course, should include double-edge and single-edge safety razors. And it does. In every airport except San Francisco it seems.
I have never been stopped for a DE at security in any airport except SFO. This week I accidentally carried two DE blades on the plane in my travel kit, and they didn't stop me at SFO. They didn't stop me in Philadelphia today either BTW.
Anyway, I got tired of being stopped, and switched back to a Mach 3 for my travel kit. I know a lot of people rave about how much better a sharp DE is than a Mach 3, but I can't say that I agree. Yesterday I loaded a new cartridge in my Mach 3, and it produced an easy, super smooth two-pass shave. As good or better than any two-pass DE shave I can produce. So, I have to give Mach 3 it's due.
Of course, the Mach 3 blades are still over priced. I use my DE at home for that reason. A DE is far better with a multi-day beard too. But if you have to travel out of SFO, they are a a very viable alternative.
Hey, if you read this far and are interested in one of my shaving brushes, I have a scoop for you. I plan to start making custom brushes again within the next few weeks. I don't have time for a lot of volume, but low-volume is better than no-volume. If you are on my mailing list, I will let you know when I get started again. It won't be long though... Maybe even this weekend.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
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