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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Gillette Tech Review 2026: Still the Best Vintage Safety Razor for Beginners?
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Maggard Wet Shaving Meet 2026: What to Expect at the Biggest Shaving Event
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to walk into a room where everyone shares your obsession with lather,
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Henson AL13 Review: Aerospace Precision for Your Morning Shave
Thomas Hargrove tests the Henson AL13 safety razor — aerospace-grade aluminum, minimal blade exposure, and precision machining. Does the engineering justify the price?
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Edwin Jagger DE89 Review: The British Classic Tested
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Best Shaving Brushes of 2026: Badger, Boar and Synthetic
After 20+ years of wet shaving, Thomas Hargrove breaks down the best shaving brushes of 2026 — badger, boar, and synthetic — with picks for…
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Straight Razor vs Safety Razor: Which Should You Learn First?
in 23 years as a wet shaver, Victor Harlow gives his unvarnished take on straight razor vs safety razor – costs, learning curves, shave quality, and…