🪒 Safety razor

The razor will be pulled during screening. Screeners can identify a loaded safety razor on X-ray, and loose or installed blades in carry-on are prohibited. The blade will be confiscated — you may be allowed to keep the handle and head if you can demonstrate the blade is already removed, but an installed blade means it gets taken. The handle alone travels without issue.

Yes — loose safety razor blades are permitted in checked baggage without restriction. You can pack as many replacement blades as you need for your trip. Wrap them securely to protect baggage handlers from injury, as sharp blades loose in a bag are a hazard for anyone who has to search it. The blade restriction applies only to carry-on.

A blade-free safety razor handle will pass through carry-on screening without any problem. The handle and head assembly on their own pose no concern. If the X-ray image is ambiguous and a screener cannot confirm the blade has been removed, they may ask to inspect the razor by hand — a quick check that takes seconds once you confirm it is empty.

Remove the blade before you leave home and pack it in your checked bag or leave it at your destination. Travel with the handle in your carry-on toiletry bag. If you need blades at your destination, many pharmacies and supermarkets worldwide stock compatible replacement blades, making it practical to simply buy them on arrival and dispose of them before flying home.