Can You Bring A Razor On A Plane?  Answers, Tips, & TSA Rules in 2025  

It seems like every time you pass through TSA there seem to be different items that you can and can’t travel with in your carry-on bag. From electronic devices to toiletries, the rules are hard to keep up with, but imperative to know before traveling.

One item that causes a lot of confusion and apprehension when packing for air travel is the razor. Razors are sharp, which gives reason to believe they should not go in a carry-on. Then again, you never hear a TSA agent telling you to throw away your disposable razor when going through security.

With so much focus on safety and security, it’s no wonder that you are asking if razors are allowed in your carry-on, checked bag, or neither.

Can You Bring A Razor On A Plane?

If you want to know the answer to whether or not you are allowed to bring a razor on a plane, the short answer is – sometimes.

Unfortunately, there is no all-encompassing “yes” or “no” answer to this question, mostly because there are many types of razors.

Each type of razor poses different potential dangers, and therefore some razors are allowed in your carry-on, others must have their razors removed, and some can only travel in your checked bag. To know if you can bring your specific razor in your carry-on for your next flight, read the breakdown of all popular razor types, and how you should pack them for air travel.

Different Types Of Razors And How To Pack Them For Air Travel

Disposable Razors

Disposable razors, like the popular multi-pack razors you find in a pharmacy, are allowed in both your carry-on and checked bag. If you are not bringing a checked bag on your trip but want to have a razor on hand when you arrive at your destination, a quality disposable razor is a good option.

You can even use these razors to shave while on the plane, even though occupying a bathroom for a long time to shave your face is usually messy and frowned upon.

Backup Razor Cartridges

If you have a razor that uses replacement razor head cartridges, you might wonder if you can travel with these razor heads in your carry-on. Generally, you can travel with backup razor cartridges in your carry-on. There are, however, hundreds of different razor designs, with some being sharper and having more blades than others. If you are in doubt, consider packing the cartridges in your checked bag.

Electric Razors

Standard electric razors can be brought in your carry-on bag or your checked luggage. When traveling with your electric razor, ensure it is in a protective shell so it is not turned on during the flight.

Straight Razors

Straight razors, like the kind used in classic barber shops for a smooth and close shave, must have the sharp razor blade removed if you want to bring it in your carry-on bag. No straight razor with a sharp blade can travel in your carry-on bag, as they can potentially be yielded as a weapon. This means if your straight razor cannot have its blade removed, you must pack it in a checked suitcase.

Safety Razors

Safety razors have a similar set of rules to straight razors. Most safety razors use razor blades that are easily removed. Therefore, you can travel with a safety razor in your travel backpack or other carry-on luggage bag only if its blade has been removed. Otherwise, place it in your checked luggage.

Razor Blades

All razor blades for your straight razor or safety razor must be packed in your checked luggage. Razor blades are strictly prohibited from being brought in a carry-on bag.

Wrapping Up If You Can Bring A Razor On An Airplane

As you pack your luggage, you might find yourself pausing when you hold your razor. Deciding whether you should pack your razor in your carry-on or your checked bag is not a cut-and-dry easy decision.

It depends on the type of razor and whether or not its blades can be removed. Disposable razors and razors with backup razor cartridges can be placed in either your carry-on or your checked luggage. Straight razors and safety razors must have their blades removed if you want to pack them in your carry-on. Lastly, razor blades should always go in your checked bag.

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