![Shaving razor, brush, and mug.](/sites/default/files/blogger-images/post-283750389812076701-razorandmug_6.jpg)
I've seen a lot of confusion out there on what types of razors are OK to take with you in your carry-on baggage. This post is just a quick and basic attempt to clear up any confusion. Let me just start by saying that electric razors are OK, but straight razors are a no-go.
![Photo Courtesy of Scottfeldstein @ Flickr Razor Blade](/sites/default/files/post-283750389812076701-blade.jpg?itok=ShcPC23F)
![Photo Courtesy of Cisc1970 @ Flickr Disposable Shaving Razor](/sites/default/files/post-283750389812076701-disposable.jpg?itok=K0Npd6Iv)
These two photos show a safety razor and the removable blade that they use. They're making a come back thanks to the close shave they provide and the extremely affordable price of the replacement blades. It basically unscrews and you can insert a razor blade. Because these razor blades are so easy to take out, safety razors are not permitted in your carry-on luggage with the blade. The blades must be stored in your checked luggage.
This is a disposable razor. They come in two types. The kind that is completely disposable (handle and all), or the kind where you replace them with cartridges. These are permissible in carry-on luggage with the blade and replacement cartridges.
![Photo Courtesy of Blogtrepreneur This gentleman is shaving with a disposable razor. Good to go!](/sites/default/files/post-283750389812076701-gooshave.jpg?itok=gaAu1wfJ)
This gentleman is shaving with a disposable razor. Good to go!
![Photo Courtesy of Noob @ Flickr This gentleman is shaving with a safety razor. No-go! (OK without blade)](/sites/default/files/post-283750389812076701-safetyshave.jpg?itok=QQWdNI6g)
This gentleman is shaving with a safety razor. No-go! (OK without blade)
![Photo Courtesy of Emoneytg @ Flickr This gentleman is shaving with a Samurai sword. No-go! (Swords must be checked with luggage)](/sites/default/files/post-283750389812076701-sword.jpg?itok=tQymPE9c)
This gentleman is shaving with a Samurai sword. No-go! (Swords must be checked with luggage)
Thanks!
Bob Burns
TSA Blog Team