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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Are Carbon Steel Razor Blades Better Than Stainless Steel Blades?
I have shaved with both, honed old carbon blades for display, cleaned rust out of vintage blade banks, and restored
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Straight Razor Care: Cleaning, Drying, and Storage Basics
I have been shaving with and restoring straight razors for more than two decades, and the short answer is this:
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Why Do Some Blades Feel Sharper Initially?
I have been wet shaving long enough to know that the phrase ?this blade is sharper? is usually true, but
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Are Some Razor Blades Sharper Than Others?
I have been wet shaving for 23 years, and after testing more than 300 razors and restoring a fair number
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How Do Different Blade Coatings Impact Sharpness?
I have learned the hard way that blade coatings do affect perceived sharpness, but not usually in the way most
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What Causes Inconsistent Blade Sharpness Between Manufacturers?
I have tested enough blades over the years to tell you this plainly: inconsistent blade sharpness between manufacturers usually comes