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 on Twitter or becoming a fan on Facebook is a great way to do just that.  It’s also a great way to stay updated on what we’re up to, including the great content (and contests!) we …

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 in the event that some precious liquid falls onto your fine suit? What about getting that cigar smell out of your clothes (sure you love it, but your wife and coworkers don’t)? This guide will help you keep the great memories of the party without living with a scotch stain or a suit that smells like cigar smoke.

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. Once you get to understand each of those steps, the product and equipment selection will follow naturally.

To start on the right foot, we need a clean surface. Dirt, pollution, and oil set into your skin and contribute to blackheads, acne and other skin problems. Remember that when you shave, your skin becomes vulnerable to these polluting agents, so at least use some soap and water to wash away the impurities. You can improve on this by using an exfoliating scrub. Want to take it a step further?

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 beer buzz starts to take hold, an energy drink based cocktail or shot is doled out, signalling that the evenings socializing is no longer just casual. We’re partying. The next hour is a blur of beer and cocktails, …

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 made products are generally higher quality, but rarely enough so to justify the price increase.
My mind is changing, though.

The Art of Manliness often has great articles for those aspiring to be better men.  They just put one up on loyalty.  Here’s a snippet: “Like courage, integrity, and personal responsibility, loyalty is one of the essential manly virtues. But like other lofty attributes, it is often easier to describe with examples than words. We know it in the soldier who will not leave a wounded comrade behind and dodges withering fire to bring the man to safety. We see it embodied in the prominent man who has women throw …