Quick Answer
✅ Yes, you can bring disposable razors and electric razors in both carry-on and checked bags.
⚠️ Safety razors and straight razors with blades are not allowed in carry-on — blades must go in checked luggage. You can carry the empty handle.
Details
- Disposable razors (single-use or cartridge like Gillette, Bic, Schick): Allowed in both carry-on and checked. Replacement cartridges are also allowed in carry-on.
- Electric razors / beard trimmers: Allowed in both carry-on and checked.
- Safety razors (with removable blades): Handle can go in carry-on, but the blades themselves are prohibited in carry-on and must be checked.
- Straight razors: Not permitted in carry-on with blade attached; blade must be packed in checked.
TSA Razor Rules Summary
| Razor Type | Carry-On | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Disposable (Bic, Gillette, Schick) | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Replacement cartridges | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Electric razor/trimmer | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Safety razor (handle only) | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Safety razor (with blade) | ❌ Not allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Straight razor (with blade) | ❌ Not allowed | ✅ Allowed |
Gotchas / Common Issues
- ✈️ Blades are the issue: TSA agents will confiscate any razor blades found in carry-ons outside of disposable cartridges.
- ✈️ Traveling with shaving cream/gel? Those are liquids and must follow the 3-1-1 rule (3.4 oz / 100 ml max in carry-on).
- ✈️ International flights: Most countries follow the same rules — blades only in checked bags.
- ✈️ Electric razors with lithium batteries: Fine in carry-on. If placed in checked, they should be fully powered off.