Ursa Major Movember Giveaway

By The Manual Published October 7, 2019

This month, The Manual is supporting men’s health by participating in Movember Foundation’s Movember challenge.

Check out our fundraising page on the official website to contribute and start growing out that ‘stache. At the end of the month, The Manual will be giving away a grooming prize pack from Ursa Major to the best mustache grown in November. Snap a picture of you and your awesome mustache and follow instructions below for your chance to win. Our contest runs November 21- 28, with the winners announced shortly thereafter.

Get growing!

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Packing light? These 5 travel-size colognes are worth the space in your dopp kit

Smell sharp without weighing down your dopp kit

Man applies spray cologne and smells the fragrance

Packing for a trip means making smart choices — especially when it comes to grooming. If cologne is part of your daily routine, hauling around a full-size bottle just isn’t practical. That’s where travel-size spray colognes come in: same great scent, just in a compact, easy-to-pack version.

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