When Moustaches Were Presidential

It’s unfortunately rare to find anyone in politics these days, especially a president sporting a moustache, let alone facial hair. In fact, the last president to have facial hair was #33, Harry Truman, way back in 1948, who reportedly grew a goatee while on vacation. And even that was temporary. How risque! If we’re looking for […]

Moustache & Blade – Episode 28: More Brews & Blade Talk With Douglas and Matt

Welcome back our Wet Shaving brethren to Episode 28 of The Moustache & Blade Podcast!  In Episode 28 Matt Pisarcick and Douglas Smythe are again doing shop talk over good beer while at the same time exploring the history of vintage razors and the night life of Phoenix, Arizona! Matt once more brings some cherry […]

What He Really Wants: Great Gift Ideas For Your Man

When it comes to men, you would think that gift giving would be a simple task, yet when searching for the perfect gift, it’s easy to get stuck. If you are preparing to buy a gift for a man, and want to purchase them something other than the myriad of unwanted ties and bad cologne that they may be used to receiving, […]

Moustache & Blade – Episode 27: A Spotlight on Vintage Razors

The Antique Road Show has got nothing on us here today in Episode 27 of Moustache & Blade! This week join Douglas Smythe as he meets up with Matt & Tiffany Pisarcik of the Razor Emporium in Phoenix at The Angel’s Trumpet Brew House and takes a trip into the past! Matt will be giving […]

Moustache & Blade – Episode 26: Interview with Dr. Adam Paul Causgrove of The American Mustache Institute

Welcome back to another fun and fact filled episode of Moustache & Blade! In today’s show we learn from Douglas how to turn that dusty old Segal Razor, that most folks use as a paper weight, back into the lean mean shaving machine that it once was! Then Ryan shares a deep, dark confession with […]

Moustache & Blade – Episode 25: Restoring Vintage Brushes With Robert Carey

 Welcome to Episode 25 of The Moustache & Blade Podcast! On today’s show we will be learning from Douglas how to ensure your soaps and other perishable shaving supplies arrive safe and intact…or not a melted mess. We will also be hearing from our good pal Robert Carey of Zen Shave. Rob will be dropping […]

Fixer Upper: Tips to Get Started on Your Next Big Auto Project

Getting started on a new DIY car project is both challenging and exhilarating. The rush of excitement that comes with wanting to see the completed job often drives us to get started as soon as possible. But, only with proper planning and preparation, can one make sure the project is not only completed, but completed […]

Moustache and Blade – Episode 24: A Day Trip To King Gillette’s Ranch

 Welcome back all to Moustache & Blade – Episode 24!  Sorry all for the wait but we assure you it was worth it! On today’s episode we will be hearing from Village Barber, Iain Kane and then we will be back on the scene with the Razor Queen Tiffany Pisarcik, then we catch up with […]

Notes From The Noob: Ryan Steven Green’s Wet Shaving Journal – Entries 28-35

Post 28 Out of curiosity – actually it was more like spite – I wandered through the shaving section at Rite Aid while my wife was picking up some Burt’s Bees. While scoffing at the vestiges of my former facial life, my eye was caught by a product entirely new to me. I stooped to […]

Accessorize Right: Ideas for Both Men’s Casual and Formal Looks

Accessories can be fun and add a dash of energy to an outfit that helps to bring out a sense of flair, style, and personality. When we think of accessories we usually think of women’s fashions, from belts and shoes to Elite shungite pendants and other necklaces, but, really, accessories are a great way to […]