Ive wondered the same thing, but i think conpanies have caught on to the fact that we are a bunch of enabling, shave gear collecting junkies...so they help forward the agenda.
I usually cram as much as I can into a duffle bag. I hate paying for checking in a bag. That leaves me with a backpack to carry the rest.. It gets tight sometimes... But I still managed to take my refurbished razor case and trusty tech with me
Travel razors aren't a new thing. I do enjoy digging our my travel sets when I go on holiday. It's makes the experience of being away from home and somewhere new, a bit richer and more fun, when you're not using the same equipment you would at home. IMHO.
Define "travel razor." They can get very small indeed. The travalong razor folds down as small as a pack of blades. So does the Bigelow & Parkins travel razor. Four piece razors are about all that are available now days for dedicated "travel razors." The vintage German ones in the metal cases remain the best option. Do people need a travel razor in today's modern lifestyle? No, but for a young person, backpacking across Europe, it might be a godsend.
I pretty much agree with you. While if one is a collector, I can see acquiring all different sorts of razors, but if not, what difference does a few millimeters of length on a handle really make?
I have a user grade ball end tech for my ditty bag. When broken down it fits in the side pocket with a pack of blades and takes up almost no room. I have come across some of the 4 piece german ones shown above. Nice little set I might have to give a go.
My criteria for traveling is as follows: - Size is not the deciding factor when deciding which razor to bring. - Take whatever razor you can replace easy or mind loosing as it may be lost or stolen. - Take an easy shaving no drama razor ie. Gillette Tech. I bring a Weishi Gold 9306-A in case travel set. - I find synthetics brushes best for quick drying. - Soap with own bowl makes lathering and storing easy. I take Proraso sensitive shave soap green tea/oatmeal in plastic bowl. Bon voyage !! I have this convenient Somerset case but would never take on vacation as it may be lost or stolen.
My travel razor is merely one I can afford to loose. I'll not compromise on size/comfort for the sake of space savings.
Never Did Get the Travel Razor thing Meself..I am a Former Royal Marine Commando..You Don't get anymore Space & Weight Limited as Being a Couple of Months in the Field on Foot.. A Razor was a Razor..Not that I ever Shaved in the Field Anyway..Saves Using that Camo Cream Muck.. Billy..
Maybe not, but i have some razors that i eould not want to put at risk of loosing in baggage loss issues.
The Bigelow+Parkin looks intimidating, but there is nothing to be feared. They are proper razors and quite a lot of fun.
I absolutely agree with that, but I have plenty of other full sized razors I am willing to risk losing.
For travel, I love a synthetic brush, shave stick (e.g. Tabac), and a Gillette cartridge razor (GII or Contour). Plus travel size bottles of aftershave and cologne.
I liked my parker travel razor when I went on vacation. Did it really saves space? Absolutely not! For me, I think it was more of a novelty item – that I really like. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I dont travel all that much, and dont have to for work...so, when I do travel I dont take any razors/shaving stuff since I usually only go for a week or so and dont "need" to shave....however, if I did need to shave I would care to much about size of the razor, but more about a efficient razor that I wouldnt freak out about if it got "lost".
If I'm flying my main concern is not to carry anything I'd hate to lose. This is actually a Merkur travel set with the head replaced with an Ever-Ready 1924 single edge head. The handle breaks into two pieces and it all fits in the little case - there is even room for a couple of blades, although I can't carry the blades unless I'm checking my bag. If I'm doing carry-ons only, I stop at a CVS drug store en route to my hotel. If I'm not flying, this Ever-Ready 1914 Town set makes a great travel razor. It takes up very little space in the bag, and the blades are right there as well. Over 90 years old, it is still a great shaver. I do have to confess that I'd be more than a little upset were I to lose this one. Synthetic brushes are the only way to go for travel. Actually they're the only way to go, period. --Bob
