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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Why Double Edge Razor Is Better
I have been wet shaving for 23 years, and I still come back to the same answer when someone asks
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What Helps to Prevent Razor Burn
I have shaved with everything from modern stainless safety razors to 1930s Gillette Techs pulled from neglected estate boxes, and
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How to Reduce Razor Burn
If you want the short answer on how to reduce razor burn, here it is: use less pressure, build a
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How to Prevent Razor Burn From Electric Razors
I have spent more than two decades shaving, restoring old razors, and testing modern tools that promise a smooth face
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How to Avoid Razor Burn With Straight Razor
If you want the short answer on how to avoid razor burn with straight razor, here it is: shave with
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Does Razor Burn Go Away the More You Shave
Yes, razor burn usually gets better as your technique improves, but it does not go away simply because you shave