A Brief History Of Steel

If you were to ask the average historian what kind of metal played the biggest role in human history, you wouldn’t hear them mention precious metals like gold or silver.  When it comes to important metals in human history, steel is one of the most important, if not the most important.  The Iron Age and the […]

Suited Up for Fall 2013: Men’s Fashion Report

As the song goes, “Every girls crazy ’bout a sharp dressed man”. What better ensemble than a men’s suit for the job, to create a clean, polished look that demands the attention, respect and admiration of everyone. This fall 2013, the traditional suit is evolving into a wardrobe staple for all occasions. Every man needs […]

VitaBeard Review: Give Your Facial Fur A Kick In The Beard!

As most of you fine gents already know, I am a huge facial hair fan. Not only have I created a website dedicated to this passion, but I also wrote a rather popular guide on cultivating a thick healthy moustache or beard…and I am currently working on my first full book about the subject. In […]

KEEP THE CUFF: Men’s Fall Fashion 2013

Although the summer has come to an end, one of the very popular warm weather trends hasn’t, The Cuff. A timeless detail that can elevate the style of any outfit, if done right of course. An upward cuff looks good with any pair of pants a man chooses to wear, well most of them any […]

6 Skin Care Mistakes Guys Make Everyday

  The most common mistake guys make with their skin is doing nothing. In other words, many just don’t put skin care on the top of their priority list. As a parent of 3 grown men, I feel comfortable saying even though showering and hair product are rarely neglected, skin care is not likely a […]

How To Save The Day When You Fill Up Your Car With The Wrong Fuel

I have been on very long road trips all over the country with my partner. A long journey may present you with a number of issues unless you have everything planned beforehand. It is easy to miss out on simple things like having all the paperwork you require handy, carrying a driver’s license, filling your […]

Blowdryers, Clogged Sinks, and Hats…lots of Hats: A National Beard & Moustache Championship 2013 Recap

New Orleans, Louisiana played host to the Beard Team USA National Beard and Moustache Championships the weekend of September 6th. While Louisiana has not been recognized as a forceful state in the sport of facial hair competitions, this did not stop the masses from coming out. I am the founder of the Louisiana Beard & […]

Real Men Play Cornhole

Do you know what cornhole is?  If your first reaction wasn’t “duh,” it may have been “WTH?!”  If you were in the second group, you aren’t alone.  Check out this video below of my first encounter with cornhole.   [vsw id=”HHfrrQhGzpU” source=”youtube” width=”525″ height=”444″ autoplay=”no”]   So cornhole is a game.  A pretty awesome game, if I may say so myself.  Here […]

Visit Costa Rica’s Active Volcanoes

  Staring into the solid wall of white cloud, I tried to envision what my guide, Emmanuel had described. On a clear day, he said, we could easily see the crater and the geyser of Poas Volcano, along with both The Pacific and Atlantic coasts. But clouds are a fact of life on volcanic mountaintops […]

Etiquette is Served : A Gent’s Guide To Basic Table Etiquette

The Importance of table manners Eating good quality food is something that most gents truly enjoy. As discussed previously, knowing how to host a dinner party can be a fun and exciting alternative to ordering a takeaway. However, it is important to prepare for such a task and it is equally important to know how to eat […]