Introducing: Books for Men
In another attempt to broaden the coverage of this website to encompass everything I find interesting, I’m officially starting a new (hopefully regular) segment called “books for men” (BFM). My aim is to inform men of some classic and not-so-classic books that might appeal to our interests. I will also try to draw out a...
The Motley’s Men of Distinction: Ruben Hughes
This is the third video in The Motley‘s Men of Distinction series. The film features Ruben Hughes, the creative director for Two Inch Cuffs. The biggest reason I am so interested in these films is that they shed insight into what inspires young men to get out and create. Ruben offers some useful advice in...
Is the “End of Men” Exaggerated?
I recently read an extremely thought-provoking article by author Ken Solis on The Huffington Post that raised some interesting questions into this modern study of manliness and the current state of men. If you read articles on the subject by William Bennett, you are sure to have some level of depression. Ken Solis questions this depression commonly...
Tuesday Tunesday: Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan “It Must be Santa” Given that last week’s Tuesday Tunesday covered Bob Dylan and that this is the last Tuesday before Christmas, I thought this song aptly fit the time. I’ll admit, before I started this article, I had a lot of trouble thinking about what to include in it. In fact, I still...
Music Video: “Iron” by Woodkid
This song off the 2011 debut album by Woodkid, a man known for his video direction, completely blew me away the first time I heard it. The horns are outstanding, and the composition is worthy of a large-scale concert hall. The ominous organ and the distant and deep percussion reminds me of a mature Patrick...
Tuesday Tunesday: Odetta
Odetta “The Times They Are A-Changin'” The opera-trained Odetta was one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement. Using her booming voice and overwhelming passion in song, she sang for human rights and equality. She influenced many of the key figures of the folk-revival of that time, including Bob Dylan (whose song...
An Interview With Matt of The Motley
You may have heard of The Motley from either my review of their great product Buckler’s Chapped Skin Remedy, or as the company responsible for the Men of Distinction series. Regardless of how you know the company, you know that The Motley has a serious passion for quality and care in their products. Interested to...
An Unusual Barber Shop
The small town of Drexel, North Carolina is the home to a most unusual barbershop. Not only is the shop a staple in the community, it is the epicenter of all great bluegrass musicians in the area. On Saturdays, the shop hosts an informal meeting among men to talk, swap jokes, solve the worlds problems,...
Winter Wants: Heavy Sweaters
Bonobos Stoneybreck J. Crew Cable Shawl Eddie Bauer Cable Shawl Lands’ End Terry A great fair isle sweater that should match any type of casual jeans or some dark corduroy slacks. The classic navy diamond pattern. This will go great with just about anything. This lighter version of the J. Crew shawl should match virtually...
The Staple: American Crew Forming Cream
I use American Crew’s forming cream every day. Not only is it great for both short and medium length hair, it lasts all day without getting crusty and leaving those stupid white flakes all over your hair like some of the cheap products. The consistency is a creamy paste, sort of like Elmer’s glue but...
Old Spice MANta Claus
After recently covering how not to use manliness in advertising, I thought I’d write about an instance in which advertisers can poke fun at ideas of manliness without being utterly ridiculous. Old Spice is by far the best at walking this fine line. You may remember this guy from the wildly popular “the man you wish your...
Tuesday Tunesday: Freddie King
Freddie King “Going Down” While being the youngest “King” of electric guitar (alongside Albert King and B.B. King), Freddie King is certainly not lacking in emotional power. Also referred to the “Texas Cannonball,” because he was a big man from Dallas, Freddie’s music certainly smashes into your chest like a cannonball breaching the hull of a ship....
