ClassicBlade – Safety Razor & Wet Shaving
A experienced wet shaver’s guide to safety razors, wet shaving technique, and traditional grooming
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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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The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Wet Shaving in 2026
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Wet Shaving in 2026 I’ve been wet shaving for 22 years, and I can tell
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Open Comb vs Closed Comb Safety Razors: A Complete Guide
Open Comb vs Closed Comb Safety Razors: A Complete Guide After 23 years of wet shaving and testing over 300
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Why Safety Razors Are Better Than Cartridge Razors
Why Safety Razors Are Better Than Cartridge Razors After 23 years of wet shaving and testing over 300 razors, I
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Why Are More Blades on a Razor Better? The Truth About Blade Count
Why Are More Blades on a Razor Better? The Truth About Blade Count After testing over 300 razors in 23
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Best Safety Razor for Black Men with Coarse or Curly Hair
Best Safety Razor for Black Men with Coarse or Curly Hair After 23 years of wet shaving and testing over
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Best Aftershave Splashes and Colognes for Classic Wet Shavers
Best Aftershave Splashes and Colognes for Classic Wet Shavers After 23 years of wet shaving and testing hundreds of razors,
