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Aftershaves 

Four Fall Aftershaves

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The only thing I really have against Fall is that it means that we are that much closer to winter. Otherwise I quite enjoy the Fall; breaking out some of the v-neck sweaters you had tucked away, the leaves changing color, not running the air-conditioner giving your pocket book a rest. A change in season is also great time to rotate your shaving products. Exchanging your summer fragrances in exchange for scents that are warmer and richer. Perhaps with woodsy outdoor feel.

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Shaving Kits 

College Shaving Kit – A Classic Shaving Guide

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Its that time of year again when thousands of students are leaving the comfort of their families to embark on the journey that is college. For some it will mean eventually landing that perfect job, finding a life long partner, knowledge and of course for most a mountain of debt. Fortunately there is some money to be saved when it comes to your shaving routine (or at least if not saved redirected to other directions). Below is what my wet shaving kit would look like if I was heading off to college, keep comfort and quality in mind without losing site of affordability.

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Shaving Kits 

Wet Shaving Camping Kit

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As a kid I went camping a total of zero times. I had parents who came from the old country and camping was simply something that you didn’t do. Their thinking makes sense to me because I in many ways am just like them. After all we spent thousands of years getting off the ground, why would anyone ever trade their comfortable mattress and safe home for an air mattress and the safety of a zipper on a tent? Fast forward 40 years or so and things have changed now that I have kids of my own, and a wife that enjoys camping. The kids are having fun, my wife is having fun, and while I am having fun watching them have fun, I am wondering why we don’t sleep in a hotel.

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FAthers day Gift Guides 

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2016 Edition

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Only a couple of weeks away, but still plenty of time to pick up a Father’s Day gift for the father or fathers in your life. For this years edition of the Father’s Day gift guide, I decided to lump suggestions into three categories, not based on price, but on level of experience (or size of collection) of the father in your life.

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Shaving 

Maintaining Stubble

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I hate to admit it but there are times that I opt for the stubble look. Shocking I know. How can a man who runs a wet shaving blog ever exist without a close shave? Well, I’m only a man and, as a man, I am, at times, I get a bit lazy. Read more…

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Skin Care 

Dealing With Sunburn

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I am usually quite diligent with ensuring I have proper protection from the sun, but it has happened to the best of us – a sunburn despite our usual preparedness. Nothing is better than proper protection from the sun, but if you did forget to apply some sunscreen, or found yourself in a situation you didn’t expect that resulted in a burn there are some steps you can take to relieve some of the burn and irritation.

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Aftershaves 

Top 5 Best Aftershave Products

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Whether you are using a Balm, Splash, or Lotion there is nothing like finishing off a great shave and getting you day started off on the right foot with a quality aftershave. Below is a list of five of my go to aftershave products and ones that I recommend to friends.

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