Travel Shaving

Thank you for this thread and your comments on the Ikon 101 - I've been sitting on the fence wondering if I ought to add that razor to my collection.  I have a few ikons and I like them all especially the 102 slant.  You've helped me decide to go ahead and get the darn 101.

On the subject of traveling shaves, I've more often identified products to cull from my collection than uncovered gems.  I don't know why I reach for that long unused whatever to be the one or two things I bring along but I often re-discover the reason for being long unused. I've committed that in future I will bring along the best of the best so I can have as good shaves on trips as at home.  I won't bring a scuttle but a nice palm sized lathering bowl is on the list. And really, there is always room for a full sized tub of Barrister and Mann soap.  One thing I did do right on my last trip was bring along a bottle of Chatillon Lux Fourth and Pine- what a nice aftershave with a scent that is not too out there and can be worn every day without getting tired of it.  I'm looking for options brush-wise too.  I have a Simpson Major traveling brush and its not the best performer.  The format is great for travelling however.  
Mark

The iKon 101 used to be my favorite razor, but I only liked the closed comb/safety bar side so I sold it. I went so far as to contact iKon to see if they had plans of making a model with safety bar on both sides identical to the 101, which they told me they will not be doing. It's a darn shame too. I see no point to dual head razors but I realize I'm only one person and that there are others who like them.

Hmm, back on the fence

Thank you for this thread and your comments on the Ikon 101 - I've been sitting on the fence wondering if I ought to add that razor to my collection.  I have a few ikons and I like them all especially the 102 slant.  You've helped me decide to go ahead and get the darn 101.

On the subject of traveling shaves, I've more often identified products to cull from my collection than uncovered gems.  I don't know why I reach for that long unused whatever to be the one or two things I bring along but I often re-discover the reason for being long unused. I've committed that in future I will bring along the best of the best so I can have as good shaves on trips as at home.  I won't bring a scuttle but a nice palm sized lathering bowl is on the list. And really, there is always room for a full sized tub of Barrister and Mann soap.  One thing I did do right on my last trip was bring along a bottle of Chatillon Lux Fourth and Pine- what a nice aftershave with a scent that is not too out there and can be worn every day without getting tired of it.  I'm looking for options brush-wise too.  I have a Simpson Major traveling brush and its not the best performer.  The format is great for travelling however.  
Mark

The iKon 101 used to be my favorite razor, but I only liked the closed comb/safety bar side so I sold it. I went so far as to contact iKon to see if they had plans of making a model with safety bar on both sides identical to the 101, which they told me they will not be doing. It's a darn shame too. I see no point to dual head razors but I realize I'm only one person and that there are others who like them.

Hmm, back on the fence

You might like the open comb side. I'm not a fan of OC razors in general so take it for what it's worth. The only exception is the PAA DOC, which I use for clean up and XTG passes only.