Post 20 As co-host of Moustache & Blade, I’ve had to get used to several new things in life. The main one, as you might imagine, is going from being the guy behind the lens, to the “talent.” I keep insisting that I’m not the guy that should be hosting a show; Doug keeps affirming […]
How a Manly Man Helps Around the House
Congrats, you did it — you grew a moustache! Now you’re a manly man. You are ready to kill two stones with one bird. You are ready to bowl overhand. However, having a handsome new facial style doesn’t mean you can forgo your responsibilities around the house. As the mustachioed king of your castle, it is important to perform these five […]
Moustache & Blade Podcast – Episode 18: Interview With Old Town Shaving Company
Welcome to Episode 18 of Moustache & Blade! On today’s show we learn how to create our very own Witch Hazel with Douglas and then Ryan pops into Old Town Shaving Company in order to interview owner, Damon Stathatos. Sit back and listen as Ryan makes his way around the shop interviewing noobs and observing Damon […]
Matching Your Facial Fur To Your Look
In conventional social spheres, urbane fashion foments distinguished facial hair presentations. This guide demonstrates four clever ways that clothing can be used to embolden a bushy beard, masterful moustache or glorious goatee. Add Cranial Accessories The simplest way to cunningly accent a beard is by bolstering its bravado with an impressive headpiece. Bring […]
Notes From The Noob: Ryan Steven Green’s Wet Shaving Journal – Entries 13-19
Post 13 I’ve reconciled myself to the fact that my shave will never again be as close as that my Mach 5 used to provide. The reason is that the Mach 5, true to the advertisements, actually cuts the hairs below the surface of the skin [Update: Things have changed]. As I’ve come to find […]
What Did You Say About My Beard?
At 11:23 pm, EST, on October 30, 2013, the Boston Red Sox won Major League Baseball’s World Series. By 11:33 pm, EST, folks were tweeting, posting, and talking about how wonderful it would be for the team to (finally) shave. Here’s what Stephan Hovnanian, himself a Bostonian, told his 26,000+ followers – and the world […]
Moustache & Blade Podcast – Episode 16: Interview with Charles Roberts
Welcome back to The Moustache & Blade Podcast! In Episode 16 we hear from straight razor master Lynn Abrams, our very own Shave Doctor, Matt Pisarcik and learn how to achieve level 3 from your hot towel with Douglas…then we check in with The Method Shaver himself, Charles Roberts! Charles has been on the wet […]
Notes From The Noob: Ryan Steven Green’s Wet Shaving Journal – Entries 9-12
Post 9 So the first up of my DE sampler pack: Astor. Made in France. A colorful, but ultimately unassuming, wrapper I certainly would not have reached for had it not been randomly selected for the position. The shave feels light and very sharp, similar to Feather. First two shaves cut me up really bad – […]