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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Are Sharper Blades Always Better for Thick Beards?
I have spent more than two decades shaving with, cleaning, and restoring safety razors, and the short answer is no:
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Are Expensive Blades Worth It?
After 23 years of wet shaving, hundreds of blade packs, and more vintage razor cleanups than I care to count,
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How Many Blades Should I Buy at Once?
I get this question from new wet shavers all the time, and my short answer is simple: buy 100 blades
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What Is the Most Important Factor When Choosing a Razor Blade?
After 23 years of wet shaving, testing more than 300 razors, and bringing more than a few neglected old Gillettes
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What causes a razor blade to become dull?
I learned to shave with my grandfather’s old razor, and after testing more than 300 razors over 23 years, I
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Why Does Everyone Recommend Different Blades?
After 23 years of wet shaving, restoring old safety razors, and testing more than 300 razor-and-blade combinations, I can answer