So I'm in the military, and as such I'm required to be clean shaven. Well a couple of months ago I showed up to drill weekend, and realized I had forgotten to shave. The Walgreens didn't open until 8, I suppose I could have gone to the gas station. But in one of our bathrooms, I've seen a DE razor tucked up in the paper towel dispenser. Been there for a good while. Still had a blade in it. Unable to find any shaving cream, I applied some warm water to my face and very carefully got to work. Did a decent job, about as good as if I had used an electric. No cuts or nicks thankfully.

So I want to put together an emergency shave kit. For the razor I figure the Gillette Guard. In expensive, I have a few handles, and the cartridges are sealed so I don't have to worry about the elements.

Any suggestions for soap/cream? Maybe one of those travel size cans of shaving cream? The idea is for this not to ever be used, how long do they last? I've also thought about Arko, since it is cheap and plentiful, I'd just need to practice with it first. Brush?

Anything else I should consider?

Like I said, I'd hope to never need to this kit, it can just sit in my desk. But I'd rather not use a stray razor ever again.

Thanks!

The travel size can would be adequate and the same goes for a stick of Arko.

If you decided to go with the stick you could add a small brush or just rub it in with your fingers. After all, it's just for emergencies.

I've also seen travel size tubes of shave gel.

If it was me I'd add a little bottle of ShaveSecret for pre-shave.

Might want to think about VDH Shave Butter and one of the Creamo products. Maybe even Shave Secret oil.

Barbasol and a blade is all that is truly required.

Would a can of Barbasol ever go bad? I guess if it was travel size, I wouldn't be out too much.

Unused they last basically indefinitely. A full size can is usually under $2. I travel with Barbasol often.

If you want a really compact and inexpensive emergency kit, I'd go with the Gillette Guard and Arko. It's no problem to build a decent lather by applying soap with a shave stick to your face and working up a lather with your fingers. It's not something I'd want to do everyday, but it works in a pinch.

I'd stay away from those stray razors if I were you.

Make (or purchase) an insert for an Altoids tin or similar container. It'll hold a 3pc DE, couple blades, maybe even a checker sized slice of Arko.

The local convience stores sell a package with a widdle can of goo and plastic disposable. If you want pop me an addy and I will send you a few. Those cans of goo will last longer then we will ever worry about.

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Esty? For an "emergency"?

To be fair, I found it hard to see the emergency. Military or otherwise; I work with the premise of always be prepared. Hence I never showed up to school, drill, work or church in need of a shave (barring an medical emergency). This is no disrespect to OP, but I stand behind the simple Tech, so I can honestly say ...


Carry on.

It is not something I want to do again, that is for sure.

My only concern (and perhaps unfounded) is that once i open that tuck from the wrapper, the next time im in need of it the blades will be rusted.


Thanks all for the suggestions.

I like the Arko suggestion, it seems perfectly suited in compactness and shelf-life. You could wrap it to the razor with a rubber band.
The real trick, IMO, is an emergency after shave. Prorasso comes in 3 1/2 oz bottles, or maybe you can find something smaller in the travel secton of your local drug store.
As for the razor itself, how about a Bic single blade disposable?

I found a travel can of Barbasol in some luggage that I hadn't used in about 10 years and it worked fine.

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Years ago when I worked 2 full time jobs I had a shaving kit for lack of a better word. Needing to clean up between jobs, I had a bar of Dove soap in a soap plastic travel case like they now sell at walmart, and a disposable razor amung other things. Dove soap worked for shaving and a quick wash up.
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Oh and I drilled holes in the top of the soap case so it would dry out between uses.
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You have the razor and blades issue covered. As for soap/cream, I suggest any tube of inexpensive cream like Nivea Original will do fine. You don't need a brush, just put some cream on your palm add a few drops of water and work it into your whiskers. Or a puck of Williams...it will last forever, just wet the puck and rub it on your whiskers. No brush necessary.

Since switching to a traditional safety razor, I've kept a few cartons of razor blades around the bathroom. They’re an impressive invention—cheap to make and mass-produced, yet incredibly sharp. I've been considering adding some to my survival kit or field first aid kit, as they seem like they could be very useful. Since they’re still in their packaging, they should also remain sterile. What do you think—good idea or bad idea? Has anyone else done this?