Ursa Major Movember Giveaway

By The Manual November 9, 2016

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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