Made from a natural mineral found in Europe called alum, this Styptic Pen from The Art of Shaving helps to soothe razor burn and stop minor bleeding. You might be the world’s most dexterous shaver but nicks are still something most guys have to deal with from time to time. Minimize the blood loss and […]
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Clinique Face Scrub
A good scrub can be hard to find. Some can be pretty harsh. Others just aren’t tough enough. This facial scrub from Clinique is just right. It uses rounded granules to clear away dead skin and clean out pores but won’t leave your face feeling all scratched up. Get it online here.
Grooming at the Oscars
Considering the amount of facial hair seen at this Sunday’s 83rd Annual Academy Awards it’s funny to think back to a time when this sort of thing would have been positively unthinkable. In the days of Bob Hope facial hair was for the weekend (maybe) and definitely not a black tie affair. We’ll take it […]
Parker Daytona Safety Razor
The Parker Daytona Safety Razor is super-stylish and impeccably well-made. Its solid handle and blade are medium to light weight but still feel weighty and substantial in your hand. The razor head features the distinctive Parker butterfly opening and can be used with standard safety razor blades. The nickel finish and specially treated handle make […]
Tom’s of Maine Anti-plaque Fennel Toothpaste
There’s something weird and pleasurable about brushing your teeth with this Fennel flavoured toothpaste from Tom’s of Maine. The taste is strange at first but has quickly become one of our personal favourites. Fennel is a vegetable that has a strong liquorice flavour and it lends itself surprisingly well to this purpose. This all-natural toothpaste […]
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God Shave the King: A King’s Speech Parody
Unless you’ve been hanging out on the moon under a rock, you’re probably at least vaguely aware of the fact that last night the 83rd Annual Academy Awards took place in Hollywood California. Leading the pack with 11 nominations was The King’s Speech directed by Tom Hooper. The film managed to take home four of […]
Armani Privé La Collection de Mille at une Nuits
A few years ago Giorgio Armani launched the couture house of Armani Privé, further expanding one of the world’s largest and most successful fashion empires. This month Armani Privé has released a new range of men’s fragrances inspired (as the name suggests) by the Tales of a Thousand and One Nights. Always the arbiter of […]
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Sharps Daily Prep Oil Free Tuning Lotion
We’re big fans of this Daily Prep Tuning Lotion from Sharps. It’s a really simple and easy way to add moisture to your face and protect it against the sun without feeling oily or shiny for the rest of the day. Once applied it absorbs quickly leaving skin feeling hydrated and even. It also helps […]
Head Porter Stellar Dopp Bag
This new range from the popular Japanese bag company features a star design and is appropriately titled “Stellar”. Among other things, the range features a dopp bag that we totally dig. It’s compact and understated but definitely a bit more interesting than the usual black or navy blue versions most guys use. It’s also got […]
Boscia Lumizing Black Peel Off Mask
Continuing our coverage of black peel-off masks for men, here is the Luminizing Black Mask from Boscia. The mask is designed to brighten skin tone and improve luminosity by removing dead skin cells and drawing out acne causing dirt and grime from deep within pores. Smear it on, wait fifteen minutes or so for it […]