The Brits have had a storming year of sport; the tense tests with Australia on the Lions rugby tour, Scottish hero Andy Murray winning on home-ground at Wimbledon, beating the Aussies again (cricket this time) at the Ashes and golfer Justin Rose being the first English man to win the US Open in 43 […]
A Gent’s Guide to Theatreland
September 14, 2013 by
London’s West End covers a rather mixed bag of streets between Soho and Covent Garden, or rather maybe more accurately described as “no further than 2000 yards north, east or west of the Pall Mall Barbershop.” As well as being home to a huge variety of shops, clubs and restaurants it is home to around 40 […]
5 Steps To Organising An Event Successfully
September 13, 2013 by
Holding an event can require a lot of effort and can take a lot of time…even more time and aspirin if not planned properly from the get go. Organizing a successful event will require a great deal of planning and you will need to stay on task throughout the process. Planning your upcoming event requires […]
Hot Air Balloon Festivals Are For Lovers – Balloon Festivals Of The World
September 11, 2013 by
To float away in a hot air balloon, every debtor’s dream…or to have one land in your backyard where you will be awarded a bottle of champagne (proper ballooning etiquette requires this). Hot Air Balloons are fascinating modes of transportation (or get away) left over from a bygone era, a romantic’s passion and a daydreamer’s delight. Attending a […]
Synergy Shaving Soap Video Review
September 10, 2013 by
UPDATE: Synergy is Now Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Scroll down to read what people are saying! Reviews by Nick Schraut [vsw id=”tnWgSt5cly8″ source=”youtube” width=”525″ height=”444″ autoplay=”no”] [vsw id=”HyyfrcP8uuQ” source=”youtube” width=”525″ height=”444″ autoplay=”no”] Making Lather with Synergy Shaving Soap in hard, soft, cold and hotter water. A video about integrity. [vsw id=”7Pvu2yqrbxA” source=”youtube” width=”525″ height=”444″ […]
How To Modify A Modern DE Blade For A Vintage SEGAL Razor
September 9, 2013 by
[Video Tutorial HERE!] [More Photos From My Collection] “My new/old favorite razor!” I had always loved the design of the SEGAL Razor; the handle, the top cap loading mechanism, the weight and balance. It was a shame that no one was producing blades that fit such a thing of beauty any longer. With this in […]
Adventure Travel In Bolivia
September 7, 2013 by
Bolivia is a country that seems to have been created for adventure travel. With mountains, salt flats, deserts and jungle, it is just begging to be experienced. Here are my 5 favourite travel adventures in Bolivia. Otherworldly landscapes – on a 3 or 4 day tour from Uyuni, a outback style jeep will bounce you across […]
What is the A La Souvarov Moustache?
September 5, 2013 by
A La Souvarov This obscure stache is named after the Russian General Alexander Suvorov. A combination of moustache and sideburns- Side burns grow down a ½ inch below mouth level and then, like an upside down candy cane curve up and connect with the moustache. The moustache is comprised of two splayed wings with a […]
South Africa’s Top Surfing Locations
September 5, 2013 by
With its magnificent coastline stretching more than 2,500 kilometres from the desert in Namibia to the West, to the warm Indian Ocean in Mozambique to the East, South Africa has become a very popular surfing destination. Enthusiastic surfers from all over the world, leisure surfers and professionals, choose to ride the epic waves year after year […]
Do It Yourself Shaving Brush Mount
September 1, 2013 by
The shaving brush, a key component in the wet shave but often overlooked by the novice. When one first hops into the world of traditional shaving your eyes and senses are usually taken captive by the abundance razors out there antique and new, second to the razor is probably the soap options, and then your […]
