carry on question for you all

Arizonagal · #1 (**permalink**) April 6th, 2009, 12:42 AM

ok, I can see how packing for a short trip with just a carry on can be done.But what do you ladies do about things like a shaver or a razor.
I am not a hairy gal, but I like to keep my underarms and legs hair free
Just wondering

dina · #2 (**permalink**) April 6th, 2009, 09:01 AM

They always have shavers and other things in the bathrooms in the cabin. No need to pack it.

Donna · #3 (**permalink**) April 6th, 2009, 09:54 AM

With the travel restrictions these days, you almost need to have checked luggage. I've never had razors in any bathrooms on a cruise ship?? I also like to bring deoderant and shampoo, all that needs to be in checked luggage...

dina · #4 (**permalink**) April 6th, 2009, 12:28 PM

I've had them on every cruise I've been on. HAHA I guess I got lucky. razors are not restricted items. I picked up TSA travel sized (3 oz) containers that I put my hair products in. They save a lot of space.

Arizonagal · #5 (**permalink**) April 9th, 2009, 10:29 PM

hmm, ok, I thought razors were restricted.Thanks

Sonny · #6 (**permalink**) April 10th, 2009, 12:56 AM

What's with the "carry-on". This is a ship! Take a steamer trunk!

Arizonagal · #7 (**permalink**) April 10th, 2009, 01:06 AM

Most of us don't drive to the ship or port we need to fly first. The carry on discussion was about flying and carry on luggage. 8)

katlady · #8 (**permalink**) April 10th, 2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Arizonagal

hmm, ok, I thought razors were restricted.Thanks

Here is the list. It appears the blades are prohibited, but not the razor itself.

You can just find a drug store and pick some up once you have landed. What port are you flying to?
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ted-items.shtm

brad813 · #9 (**permalink**) April 10th, 2009, 04:10 AM

The only type of razor that is officially restricted is a straight razor, but due to the danger involved in using one, it is only legal for barber shops to really own one, though in some areas private individuals are overlooked. I would suggest though, not traveling with a bag of disposable razors but rather a permanent one with disposable razor heads. They tend to be more effective for both men and women(the Venus is the women's version) and each one lasts last about 4-5 times as long as an entire bag of disposable razors, making them well worth their weight in gold. Also the razor holder usually has a snap in place on the back for 4 refill cartridges. Just something to think about, especially with a cruise where there is a premium of packing space.

punk · #10 (**permalink**) May 18th, 2009, 03:12 PM

I use a refillable razor at home but buy disposables for vacations. I guess I've been lucky as well cuz my cabin on cruises have always had a basket of goodies in the bathroom including razor

brad813 · #11 (**permalink**) May 18th, 2009, 03:31 PM

I personally skip the disposables altogether. Thick beard when it grows out and the one offs take about 6 to do the job.

punk · #12 (**permalink**) May 18th, 2009, 03:35 PM

Arizonagal -

Shouldn't require but one for daily maintenance of pits and legs!

When is your cruise?

Russell in MD · #13 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by brad813

The only type of razor that is officially restricted is a straight razor, but due to the danger involved in using one, it is only legal for barber shops to really own one, though in some areas private individuals are overlooked.

This is completely wrong...unless you live in some country that Im unaware of that restricts them, the US not being one.

There is nothing illegal about having/owning a straight razor. In fact many men use them and travel with them, albeit in the checked luggage. They are coming back. The disposable head razors are ok it's the double edge safety razors like I use that must go in checked luggage.

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brad813 · #14 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2009, 07:23 PM

In many localities in the United States a straight razor is against the law to own unless you are a licensed barber. I am very much aware of the law.

Russell in MD · #15 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by brad813

In many localities in the United States a straight razor is against the law to own unless you are a licensed barber. I am very much aware of the law.

Please elaborate.

Im completely unaware of any such law.

Maybe you should share your percieved knowledge at Badger and Blade.com or shavemayface.com to make sure all those folks there arent breaking the law.

In fact, I may be wrong as Im not a straight razor guy, it is illegal for a barber to use what is normally refered to as a straight razor in the US as there is no way to really sterilize it between customers there for what most think is a straight razor actually has a disposable blade.

Brad this is the second post in one day Ive found you posting stuff that really isnt factual.

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brad813 · #16 (**permalink**) May 26th, 2009, 12:22 AM

Well, my knowledge of this does come second hand, so I do not know how accurate it is.