Achieving a smooth shave is all about gear and technique. Both go hand in hand and, as you might know, you can't substitute one... (more...)
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Super Bowl Cigars
Today is one of those rare winter days when you can take hours away from the usual routine, gather with some friends, and enjoy a good old fashioned football game. Sounds like a good time to don a coat and share some cigars, even if your team doesn’t win. If you’re lucky, you will be... (more...)
Connect with The Aspiring Gentleman
We at The Aspiring Gentleman are slowly becoming more tech savvy. Aside from creating a Twitter account, we’ve also recently set up a Facebook page. Because the large majority of our traffic comes from word of mouth, we greatly appreciate you telling your friends and colleagues that we exist. Following us... (more...)
Scotch, Cigars, and Suits
Men love a party where they can enjoy a good glass of scotch and a fine cigar. Something about this combination exclaims manliness and men happily partake of them in the company of other men. Parties unfortunately don't last forever, but the worst part of them can: a smelly or stained suit. What happens... (more...)
The Perfect Tools for a Perfect Shave
Achieving a smooth shave is all about gear and technique. Both go hand in hand and, as you might know, you can't substitute one with the other. There's a wide selection of shaving paraphernalia out there; but how to make sense of it all? Well, there's a purpose behind every step of the shaving process.... (more...)
Red Bull and Cigarettes
Why do I smoke Cigars and drink Whisky? Am I creating an image? Or responding subconsciously to someone else’s? After a recent staff Christmas party these questions were put into a new context for me. Put up your hand if this sounds familiar: The night starts with a casual beer, usually over some upbeat conversation. As the... (more...)
Rethinking “Buy Local, Think Global”
I’ve always been sensitive to environmental issues. I reduce consumption regularly, reuse when possible, and recycle religiously. Yet I’ve never felt sufficiently motivated to spend twice the price on a product just because it says “Made in USA” or “Made in Canada” on it. From experience my general feeling has always been that locally... (more...)
