The folks at Bellroy were kind enough to lend me one of their Note Sleeve wallets for a while. It's the first bifold wallet I've used in over a decade and I like it. Most traditional wallets are plain and lifeless. They have the expected layout for your cards and a spot for your cash and receipts. The Note Sleeve has these…
I have owned my J. Crew Magic Wallet for so long I don't even remember what wallet I had before it. You can tell a lot about a man by the wallet he uses, and I think most men care deeply about having just the right wallet. I know I do. And though I'm always on the lookout, it's been at least…
I keep a short beard. Or, to be more specific, a permanent 5 o'clock shadow. And so I've always shaved with a guardless beard trimmer. The problem is that the cut hairs escape all over the sink. Anyone who trims their beard knows exactly what I'm talking about. Well, earlier this week I picked up the Norelco Qt4070 — it's a beard…
If black is the new black, then the Invicta 1430 II is nothing but class. It sports a black dial with bold, white numerals that sits inside a black ion-plated stainless steel casing. The 1430 is held on by a black leather strap. This watch is sure to look good regardless of if you're wearing a suit or a t-shirt. And right…
The Patagonia Wanaka down jacket is waterproof, windproof, filled with goose down, has fleece-lined pockets, an insulated removable hood, a dual-layer shell, adjustable cuffs, is stylish, and is a whopping 37 ounces light. Who's ready for winter?
A set of 12 stainless steel collar stays (six each of two different sizes: 2 ½” and 2 ¾”), and each collar stay can be individually personalized with a your name, a quote. If you're giving it to a friend, you could write them a 12-line poem.
Geek Dad is written by engineer, father, nerd, and author of Wired.com's GeekDad weblog, Ken Denmead. With a son of my own due early next year, this book is full of exactly the sort of projects I'm looking forward to doing. Of course, those days are still a few years down the road for me, but that doesn't mean I'm very excited…
Speaking of black stainless steel knives, the Gerber Gator Machete Pro is about as handsome and mean looking as they come. It has a 10.5-inch forged steel blade with a black finish and a curved inner-blade on the opposite side. Keep it tucked away in a heavy-duty nylon sheath. The Gator Machete is all parts awesome and rugged.
A few years back, when my wife didn't know what to get me for Christmas, she happened across a Gerber Multitool. Little did she (and I) know that every man should own one of these. I use my Gerber around the house all the time and take it with me on any outdoor trips. However, the Leatherman Wave is likely what I…
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This sampler set is packed in a reclaimed cigar box and filled with smaller selections of some of Portland General Store's wash items for men. Shampoo and conditioner, shaving soap, aftershave, and more — PGS carries some manly items. This sampler box would be a great gift for that dude you're not sure what to give or else a way to get…
Speaking of dressing up… with at least one well-fitting white collared shirt and one nice suit, you can pretty much dress for any occasion by using your tie and pocket square as the only variables. It's amazing how the color and pattern of a tie can be all you need to set the mood of your outfit. And so, assuming you already…
Gentlemen, Fall is nearly here. That means Fall weddings, Fall formal events, and any other excuse to get out and put on your suit coat now that the days are getting cooler again. And in this man's humble opinion, there is no better way to dress up a suit coat than with a neatly-folded, solid-colored pocket square. I suggest silk for formal,…
The day you start wearing an automatic watch is akin to the day you start shaving with a classic safety razor. Automatic watches are self-winding and need no battery (the movement of your arm throughout the day is what keeps them going). And they are normally quite expensive. However, this classy watch from Seiko is currently on a fire sale over at…
Because you and your outfit look better with a pocket square. Available in white, blue, and grey. If you can't pick which color, get white — it's timeless, classic, and goes with just about any tie so long as you're wearing a clean, white shirt.
Designed just for Banana Republic in collaboration with Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant, this tie clip is part of the limited edition Mad Men collection. It's silver plated, measures an inch and three-quarters long, and makes a great companion to those cufflinks you've been meaning to dust off.
Boys, it's time to ditch the Mach 137 throw-away razors you buy at Walmart and start shaving like a man. Which means a classic safety razor, a badger brush, and a dash of renewed self-confidence. This classic safety razor complete shave kit form Classic Shaving has just what you need to get started: a razor, 5 feather blades, a puck of soap,…