ClassicBlade – Safety Razor & Wet Shaving
A experienced wet shaver’s guide to safety razors, wet shaving technique, and traditional grooming
Welcome to Classicblade
I’m Thomas Hargrove, and this site is my guide to safety razor and wet shaving. Everything here is based on real testing, genuine experience, and honest assessment — no sponsored fluff.
Latest Articles
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Is an Open Comb or Closed Comb Better for Beginners?
I have learned the hard way that razor burn usually comes from bad pressure, bad prep, or the wrong blade
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When to Discard a Blade
I have learned the hard way that razor burn usually comes from bad pressure, bad prep, or the wrong blade
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How I Test and Rank Blade Sharpness
I have learned the hard way that razor burn usually comes from bad pressure, bad prep, or the wrong blade
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Why Do Some People Love Blades That I Hate?
I have learned the hard way that razor burn usually comes from bad pressure, bad prep, or the wrong blade
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When Feather Blades Excel
I do not reach for Feather blades every day, but when the setup is right, they are still some of
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Why Blade Sharpness Varies in Your Razor
I have learned the hard way that razor burn usually comes from bad pressure, bad prep, or the wrong blade