Barbershops Of London: A Guided Tour

Every man should experience a shave and a trim in a refined, traditional barbershop at some point in his life. The few who already indulge themselves in this treatment are left feeling reborn. They exit the barber’s chair with an air of sophistication, cleanliness, and a certain dignity that follows them throughout the remainder of […]

How to Grow a Moustache Feature Interview with Evan Hadfield

We are so very thrilled to have Evan Hadfield here with us today! Evan’s dad, Col. Chris Hadfield, has become a household name, but what a lot of folks don’t realize is his son Evan was “ground control.” While his father was in space, Evan was manning the whole social network end of the mission […]

What is The Toothbrush Moustache?

The ToothbrushA thick, inch wide mustache centered below the nose.  Now I know what you are thinking but it’s been years since…Charlie Chaplin flew this wispy wonder below that schnoz of his and it’s high time for a revival!  But seriously now, we need to work our way past the negativity associated with this humble little hair piece and […]

Green Mountain Shaving Soap Review

I just received a new shaving puck in the mail today from Green Mountain Soap. I had a feeling it would arrive today so I postponed my morning shave. Stubbly and itching to try it I tore open the package like a man who had skipped breakfast and was ready for adventure, both of which […]

How to Make Witch Hazel

 Nothing beats a cool splash of Witch Hazel after a hot shave! The quick, natural astringent quality of the plant is undeniable, or is it? A large percentage of the Witch Hazel sold today is actually more alcohol than Witch Hazel. The skin tingly astringent effect that most of us attribute to the Witch Hazel […]

How To Use A Modern Shaving Scuttle

Have you ever really truly experienced a hot lather? Shaving with hot lather, especially during the colder months, is a relaxing luxury. Hot suds can also aid you in getting a closer shave too…win. So let’s get that new little lather machine tweaked out, tuned up, and ready to go. How to use a Double […]

A Brief History of the Moustache

    Prehistoric Times  Neolithic man seemingly rejected moustache removal; the first work of art of a man with no facial hair was found in Iran and dated to just 300 BC.     Ancient Greece Due to the time crunch of creating…well, society as we now know it: democracy, philosophy and the toga, the […]

What is a Fu Manchu Moustache?

The Fu manchuThis mustache begins on the upper lip where the whiskers are grown very long so as to extend down each side of the mouth to the…jaw or feet depending on how eccentric you are allowed to be at your job.  The area past the corners of the mouth are shaven, thus differentiating this […]

Moustache & Beard Conditioning Manual – Free Ebook

  A handy guide to properly conditioning your beard or moustache. Contains conditioning recipes, herb and supplement lists, tips and tricks. Great Resource! Beard and Moustache Conditioning Manual   Moustache & Beard Conditioning Manual – Free Ebook!      

What is a Pencil Moustache?

What is a Pencil Moustache? A Pencil Moustache is a wisp of a stache “drawn” between your nose and your upper lip. This is a rather neatly trimmed breed of cookie duster…in fact, I would be surprised if you even chance upon dusting a cookie. The moustache is meant to resemble a thin line drawn […]