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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Double Edge vs Single Edge Razors: Which Should You Start With? (2026)
When you decide to get serious about wet shaving, you’re going to run into a choice that seems simple but turns out to have some…
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Best Aftershave for Safety Razor Shaving: Splashes, Balms and Gels Ranked
After fifteen years of wet shaving, I can tell you with confidence: most men are thinking about aftershave completely wrong. They treat it as a…
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Merkur Safety Razors: Full Lineup Review 2026
If you’ve been shaving with cartridge razors your whole life, let me tell you — the first time I picked up a Merkur safety razor,…
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What Is a Safety Razor and Why Should You Switch?
I still remember the morning I made the switch. I was standing in front of my bathroom mirror, frustrated after yet another cartridge razor had…
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Best Shaving Soaps and Creams for Safety Razors: Tested Pairings (2026)
After fifteen years of wet shaving, I’ve worked through more shaving soaps and creams than I can accurately count. Pucks from artisan makers in Yorkshire,…
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How to Use a Safety Razor: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
I still remember the first time I picked up a safety razor. I’d been spending nearly $30 a month on cartridge refills, getting mediocre shaves,…