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Steer Clear From Pimples and Blemishes
ACNE – it’s not just a brand -, it’s a real life issue. Even as adults, mild acne, blemishes, and pimples can pop up at any given moment – especially under stress. And they always seem to drop by at the worst times – like right before that interview, or the day of a special […] -
Socks Sent to You Via Soxiety
We are praying the sock less trend is on the wane. Sure boat shoes and shorts require nothing between your toes and your Top-Siders but seeing men trudge around mid winter in suits with no socks is just silly. Also, no socks and leather shoes can equal seriously torn up feet. Not fun. Socks can […] -
Feel Good Friday – Elkarti
This column has really shown us a broad range of incredible companies making the world a better place. Some donate to charities and work remotely with local workers while others, like Elkarti work hands-on with people in need to better their lives. Image used with permission by copyright holder Based in Portland, Oregon, Ahmed Abidine is […] -
Artisanal Vermouth: A Drink That Can Stand Alone
Thank the Italians. In the late 18th century, they were the first to create vermouth. The fortified wine was often drunk on its own but morphed into a key ingredient in many standard cocktails, from the Martini to the Manhattan to the Negroni. Although Europeans have long drunk vermouth on its own, Americans were late […] -
Audi’s 300-horsepower S3 Cabriolet is all class
The standard four-door Audi S3 is a very exciting car indeed. It offers 300 horsepower, permanent all wheel drive, a compact yet extremely handsome body, and an interior that ought to make Bentley jealous. Now, though, there’s a new version: The S3 Cabriolet. Unbelievably, Audi has gone and outdone its S3 sedan – and it […] -
Unfiltered: 4 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Coffee Grinder
Unfiltered – a monthly column by coffee expert Sam Mylrea of CoffeeKind.com on what’s brewing in that world. The coffee grinder is arguably the most important component of your home barista arsenal. Ask any coffee professional on how to improve your coffee game and they’ll talk to you about grinders. But where to start? There’s a never-ending […] -
Taste 25 years of high-proof history with Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2014
To sip a fine whiskey is to taste the past. Each year spent in a barrel adds a dash of history to the flavor and essence of the spirit. But in the case of Jim Beam’s latest release, Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2014, the barrels selected for this limited edition bottling carry a whole lot more […] -
A Sleeping Bag for Knocking Boots in Nature
We’ve all been there – you’re out in the middle of nowhere with your significant other, far away from roommates, thin walls, and complaining neighbors. After the fire dies down, there’s only one logical way to stay warm: crazy wilderness sex that rips the tent stakes from the Earth and wakes up all the woodland […] -
Blood, sweat, and style: Q&A with the ‘Motorbike Mondays’ crew
Any man who spends most of his days behind a desk, basking in the harsh glow of a computer screen has dreamt of abandoning it all for something a bit more hands-on – like, say, building custom motorcycles. But the guys behind Motorbike Mondays, an excellent weekly podcast that helps average Joes build their dream bikes, are already living that […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Robert Rahm
If The Manual was a store it would be Portland Oregon’s Beam & Anchor. They have a little bit of fashion, grooming, living, food and booze (well growlers!) and it’s the kind of place you just want to hang out in, which we did for hours letting time slip away from us while we touched […] -
Oliver Spencer x Vulpine Cycling Blazer
Who doesn’t love a piece clothing that can be thrown on for any occasion? Versatile pieces belong in every man’s wardrobe. British cycling company Vulpine partnered with British men’s designer Oliver Spencer on a good lookin’ limited edition urban cycling blazer. It’s fit for the road and cut with a fine British sensibility. This versatile […] -
Fashion Fatigues: Shop the Camo Trend
Camouflage is one of those print trends that comes and goes throughout the years. It made a big appearance in the late 90s / early 2000s then disappeared for awhile, forcing seekers of the pattern to hit the Army Navy store instead of their go-to retailers. In case you weren’t aware, camo made a huge […] -
Learn Primitive Survival Skills (Sort of) at Canyon Ranch, Tucson
Canyon Ranch, a luxury fitness resort that is widely known as one of the healthiest places to vacation in America, has for a long time been considered a place where women go…and men reluctantly follow. In the past few years they’ve been trying to boost their image amongst the hairier sex, improving weight lifting facilities […] -
Go on a Ginger Bender with 2 Gingers Whiskey
As crazy as it sounds, we’re only a month away from St. Patrick’s Day. Chances are, you’ve already started making plans to attend a parade, have people over for a party and to call into work sick—don’t worry, we know the deal. If you have already started planning, then we’d like to ask you to […] -
Meet Up Mondays: Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos for Haspel
Best known for introducing seersucker to the masses as the quintessential warm-weather fabric, the century-old New Orleans company Haspel is having a brilliant revival this spring, thanks to its new design directors, Shipley + Halmos designers Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos (above), and growing demand for “made in America.” Soon to be available at Nordstrom, […] -
Super Soft Threads by Delikatessen
You know that sweater that has dwelled in the shadowy depths of your drawer for several years now? Or that shirt that still hangs in your wardrobe unworn because the fit isn’t right but it was a gift so you can’t quite bring yourself to throw it out? Well Delikatessen’s AW13/14 collection is so wearable- […]
