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Grooming Guide: Tom Ford Skincare
Tom Ford doesn’t exactly skew with our readers per se. His line can be a bit OTT for our tastes, but when we saw he launched a grooming line, we were intrigued. -
The Manliest Cologne
The manliest cologne isn’t necessarily made from tobacco, wood, whiskey or even motor-oil (yup, it exists). Though all fine, the true measure of a manly cologne goes much deeper than the business of fragrance (itself a word unbecoming of manly men). We’re talking about build, gentlemen. As in a solid cologne; no dainty sprays, messy […] -
A Beard Balm For Colds
Beards and colds. They go together like… bacon and vegans, tequila and luke warm water, gay people and Russia. OK, so if you’ve had a cold, and you own a beard, then you (and whoever you may be sharing a bed with) already know that these two things don’t play well together in the sandbox. […] -
Bay Rum Oil, Since 1500
Bay Rum Oil holds a special place In the pantheon of traditional men’s scents. Originating in the West Indies, Bay Rum Oil, which is derived from soaking bay leaves in rum, soon became a favorite of early 16th century sailors looking to cover up foul sea stenches. Later it became a favorite of 19th century […] -
Five Bizarre Men’s Grooming Procedures
Grooming can get pretty weird. Sure, things like shaving are normal, and so are most beards. The same can be said for soap, toothpaste, hair cuts, moisturizer and even some colognes, but venture past these everyday things and the world of personal care can turn into an intensely bizarre labyrinth of the strange and unbelievable. […] -
An Imperial Shave
We love shaving and we love Made in America – so here is a great new shave set to keep that mug of yours smooth for the New Year. Imperial Barber Products are made in America (specifically Los Angeles) and the team behind Imperial has worked for over 26 years to perfect the fine craft […] -
Feel Good Friday: Mister Beardwash
Mister Beardwash loves anyone or thing with whiskers. Case in point, with the purchase of every bottle of their wash and/or conditioner made specifically to clean beards and mustaches, you’re in fact donating to the North Shore Animal League of America, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. What’s more beard warming than […] -
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Juniper Ridge Pop Up Brings the West Coast to Brooklyn
Good news for all of you East Coast readers out there. One of our favorite grooming brands, Juniper Ridge, brought the refreshing scents of the West Coast wilderness to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and it’s not something you want to miss. We stopped by last week to check out the pop up, housed in Barber & Supply […] -
How to Look Sharp When Hungover
Ah the holidays. They’re really, really, REALLY here, and because all the jubilation comes with more than one kind of libation, it’s also officially hangover season too. Between all the parties, potlucks and awkward family moments, we’re all going to be imbibing a bit more than usual in the coming months, so have fun, don’t […] -
Throwback Fragrance Favorites
Each year, the fragrance industry barrages our faces with new releases and editions (dubbed flankers, think CK One Summer). Within this mass sea of marketing, know that there have been forerunners in the past that have already paved the road for these fragrance free loaders. Read below for some monumental releases that not only have […] -
Your On-The-Go Guide to Holiday Travel Grooming
Like it or not, the holidays are approaching at lightning speed. Now that Halloween has passed, it’s time to think about Thanksgiving and Hanukkah (they overlap this year, in case you haven’t heard) until it’s a landslide into Christmas. For many of us, this means traveling both near and far to visit family and friends […] -
Feel Good Friday- Movember!
Razors Up! Shave Cream Out! Start Shaving! Today is the first day of a month proudly dedicated to us MEN. And we don’t have to feel even the tad bit apologetic about celebrating everything awesome about our sex. Why? Because it is all for a good cause. November 1st kicks off a month of charity […] -
Sex Panther: Time to Musk Up
Straight out of Brian Fantana’s secret scent stash, Sex Panther, the infamous cologne from Anchorman, has finally broken free from the silver screen and hit store shelves in the real world. It’s an actual product you can buy now, and from what we hear, it’s made with bits of real panther in it, so you […] -
Inside Harry’s Shave First Barbershop
Grooming with iPads? Just another day of innovation from the guys at Harry’s Shave, which successfully launched less than 365 days ago as a stylish, but affordable razor blade alternative to drug store brands. The young brand is barreling though their freshman year, as if they were determined to win some kind of rookie of […] -
Barnaby Black’s Hard-Milled Soaps
Unfortunately, the soap aisle at your local department store is a lot like the air freshener aisle – it’s absolutely overrun with flowery, hyper-feminine lady-scents. Soaps with fragrances befitting of a hair-chested he-man are few and far between, so unless you don’t mind your hands smelling like rose petals and bubblegum all the time, you’ll […] -
The Soft Goat Stops Stubble Scrape
You know what would really suck? Making out with Scarlett Johansson only to find that her face has the exact same texture as sandpaper. She’s one of the sexiest women alive, so you’d probably just deal and make awkward excuses as to why it looks like someone took a belt sander to your mug, but […] -
Stock Up on Essentials With Manpacks
You’ve all done it before. You’re going about your daily business and then you realize that — you’re out of shaving cream or toothpaste. Or worse — you’re about to get lucky with a lady and there aren’t anymore condoms in your bedside table drawer! You won’t have to find yourself in those situations anymore […] -
Defunk Your Face Muff with Beard Buddy
Beards are in, my friends, and as long as Congress doesn’t reinstate the draft (which killed off our fury companions during World War I), they are likely here to stay—and for good reason. Beards make dumb people look smarter. They award grace and nobility to even the ugliest of faces, and if you’re lazy (like […] -
Face The Facts
Face the facts! You’re getting old! Ok, maybe that was harsh. And we have no idea how old you are, but whatever your age, it’s always good to start taking care of your face. Luckily for you, Lab Series has come out with two new great products that will help you out, whether you are currently fighting the […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Dion Nash
As you know there is a plethora of grooming products out there these days and many are from the big bad corporate companies yearning to tap a market and make another buck. But it is grooming lines like Triumph and Disaster who we really trust with protecting our rugged mug. Created by the New Zealand […] -
Kill Your Sweat: A New Possible Way
In a nutshell—sweat sucks. And not just in the dog days of summer when you’re either currently sweating or covered by a sticky layer of dried sweat, courtesy of your office’s overzealous air conditioning system. Sweat sucks because it is the ultimate betrayer of men everywhere. “Never let ’em see you sweat,” the old saying […] -
A Better Way to Deal With Sweat: Ursa Major Face Wipes
Oh, “Wipe.” We dislike the word just as much as you, but since we live in a world filled with sweat, and you can’t always use your T-shirt, we must also live with the reality of things called face wipes. Those of the individually wrapped ilk can be especially useful for guys on the go, […] -
The Motley- Your Go To Site for Grooming
We never thought we would say this, but the amount of men’s grooming products out there is overwhelming. Just ten years ago we had half an aisle at the local drug store, mostly with Athletes foot powder and beard dyes. Now, there is a plethora of brands, which is exciting but can be confusing. Enter […] -
Perry Ellis Launches New Fragrance
The summer months are good for lighter, crisp fragrances, while the colder months are generally associated with deeper, richer colognes. Thankfully, for the first time in three years Perry Ellis, the cool and preppy sportswear line is launching a new scent that is the perfect transitional cologne. The scent is fresh and rugged, perfect for […] -
Talking Facial Fuzz with Master Barber, Alex Glover
Remember when a beard was a sign of slobbery? At some point that symbolism was superseded by a new found sartorial respect for facial hair. A well-groomed beard or perfectly clipped handlebar moustache is now an indicator of awesome personal style. Murdock of London has championed this trend since the first outpost opened in 2006. […] -
Thorin Decatur on How to Protect Your Scalp From the Summer Sun
The temperatures are reaching record highs across the country and whether you have to be outdoors for work or just hanging out at the beach, many guys (especially those of us with fading hairlines) forget to protect our scalps from the sun. We spoke to Thorin Decatur, a third generation barber and owner of the […] -
Billy Jealousy’s Adrenaline Junkie
We woke up this morning to quite a shock. It wasn’t the snow on the ground or the cat hurling in the bed (don’t ask), rather the scrub we used in the shower. Adrenaline Junkie is the new energizing scrub from the amusing, yet dedicated grooming line, Billy Jealousy. Although sold as a face scrub […] -
Turo Skin: A New Brand of Men’s Skincare
Turo Skin passed the “four immediate questions” test I typically give a new skincare brand before spending the time to test it out. First, is it teeming with junky chemicals? Answer: No. Aside from some of the UV sunscreen ingredients in the daily moisturizer, it’s made from all plant or sea based, naturally derived substances […] -
Blind Barber is Redefining Modern Manhood One Cut at a Time
Historically, the barber shop has been known not only as a place for grooming, but as a cultural and social hub where men could gather to experience a certain type of brotherhood. So when Blind Barber opened in New York City’s East Village neighborhood in 2010, offering a cocktail with every cut, it brought a […] -
Sam’s Natural Wants to Groom You
What happens when a mechanic named Sam can’t find quality, natural products to clean his hands? Like any resourceful man, he somehow unearths them, even if it means creating them himself. Sam began experimenting with recipes until he finally developed his first product, the Walnut Scrub. His fellow mechanics wanted in on his concoctions, asking […] -
The Dirt about Detergent in Hand Soap
Whether you sport a wedding band, your high school class ring or or a family heirloom on a daily basis we bet you have had this dilemma- cracked, irritated skin under the ring. How does this happen when we do what mama told us and wash our hands after bathroom breaks, before eating and pre […] -
Windburn Breakers: Dealing with the Effects of Cold Air To Your Face
Dry, red and flakey works really well for, say, Old Bay Seasoning. Not so much for the skin on your face. Too bad those are the primary dermatologic side effects to spending a prolonged amount time out in the blustery tundra of wintertime. You know it as windburn, though it’s not so much a burn […] -
Love for the Beard with Beard Buddy
Men’s grooming has become a serious business in the past decade but we still like to see companies that are a bit tongue in cheek about the whole thing as well. We discovered the Los Angeles company Beard Buddy recently and applaud them for truly taking beard culture to another level. Not only do they […] -
Gift Guide: Brooklyn Grooming Shave Oil
Dry winter skin is something that plagues us all, and running a razor across your face doesn’t necessarily help to make the situation better. Enter Brooklyn Grooming’s Commando Shave Oil, a mineral-rich, classic formula that moisturizes and nourishes the skin while you shave. Not only will this oil give you a smooth shave without cuts […]
