Performance is and will always be king when it comes to evaluating shaving soaps and creams, but, for me, a close second is fragrance. Shaving is a sensory experience. The feeling of the blade just barely scraping the surface of my skin, the precision of finishing off the tough spots,…

Fall Menswear Essentials for 2020
What is it about this time of year that gets those sartorial juices flowing. Is it the layering? Is it the textures? Is it the ease of adding some new style? I think men want to dress well in fall partially for those reasons, but also because of the temperatures….

Instagram Round-Up for the Week of October 12
I really am the worst blogger. I spend so much time stressing over getting my Instagram posts up, and then I never tell you anything about what I’m wearing. It’s tough. I really struggle with fighting against the quick hit of a “like” or a “retweet” that I don’t put…

A Tale of Four Oxford Button Down Shirts
October is here. Summer is over. Cue the menswear memes about fall coming and finally being able to start dressin’. One of the most iconic pieces of fall and winter clothing is the Oxford button down. These shirts are as stylish when paired with a flannel suit as they are…

Lumin Skincare and Grooming Products Review
Heres’ my problem with having combination skin. Too many cleansers either strip away every so that all I’m left with is a face that feels like I just stared at the open ark of the covenant or they are too gentle which leads to breakouts which I’m trying to avoid…