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Suited For: Renaissance Man Common Man
Let's break this down. Based on our highly regarded officially (un)scientific method of going around the office and surveying process, an overwhelming percentage of the respondents said.... yes, absolutely shave or "clean up" in some shape or form. Specifically two-thirds of the office (men and women - thank goodness) said, they shave. And close to half of the office said, they trim their pits. Reasons varied, however. A small percentage of the office said, they shave for athletic reasons - some of these guys are hardcore tri-athletes, swimmers (some shave beyond their armpits and regularly shave their legs and who knows what else). Most of the dudes who shave or trim their pits, also said their primary reason was related to aesthetics. When you break this down further, the core reasons varied even more. Some shaved because their significant other preferred it "clean" (we're talking about wives and girlfriends liking clean pits). Some said, it was more "comfortable" with trimmed or shaven pits. And some said, they've tried shaving because they were curious.... okay!
So whatever you decide to do, we won't judge. As a matter of fact all above reasons are good and hygienic reasons to shave or trim your pits. But if you do decide to shave or trim, how should you do it? 1. Similar to shaving, trim it wet (if possible). Use a waterproof beard trimmer. Water, especially warm water (in the shower) will soften and prevent pulled hair. Your pits will thank you. And if you're going to shave, apply shaving cream jus as you would on your face then shave once with, then against grain of your hair for a smooth armpit. You can always ask your girlfriend / wife about how to do it... they (should) be the experts. 2. For those trimming - keep it (relatively) short, but not too short. The idea is to keep it short and well groomed, but not too short where it can irritate your skin. This of course will depend on the hair type: straight, curly, soft, rough, etc. Experiment with it! 3. Soothe thy pits. After trimming and especially post shave, do remember to clean thoroughly and apply aftershave balm and/or lotion. Your pits are vey sensitive and this will help soothe your skin. Be careful (unless you're a brave soul) not to apply the alcohol based shave balm.... or remember that kid from Home Alone? Let us know how it turned out and what your best practices are for your pits via email, FB, Twitter, etc. We'd love to know. by ManPossible Suited For: Renaissance Man
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1. Features with renowned guest writers who are commissioned each month to bring different perspectives on craftsmanship. The site includes a thought-piece on the authenticity of craft claims by Hole & Corner’s editor -Mark Hooper, and Cool Hunting’s report on hitting the streets of New York City to meet local makers. 2. The Commissions section features articles on craftspeople who have been commissioned by The Balvenie. The site features articles on Scottish wood craftsman, Sam Chinnery; James Rogan, a renowned documentary film-maker; and iconic London bespoke shoe-maker and leather goods specialist, G.J. Cleverley & Co. 3. Finally, The Craft News section of the website collates news from blogs and magazines around the world to ensure readers are kept up to date with all the latest stories from the world of craftsmanship. So why not consider adding another weekly routine to your ManPossible ritual and enjoy a fine glass of liquid art from Balvenie. by ManPossible What is a Man Bun? This week, Groupon's promo [re]stirred the "man bun" craze. So for those who aren't exactly sure what a man bun is, let's start with a definition. A bun is is a type of hairstyle wherein the hair is pulled back from the face, twisted or plaited, and wrapped in a circular coil around itself, typically on the back of the head or neck... according to Wikipedia. A man bun, therefore, is a man who sports such hair do. Here are some historical and celebrity figures who have sported man buns: 1. Terracotta Worriors 2. Samuri Worriors 3. Buddah 4. Chris Hemsworth (pic) 5. Leonardo DiCaprio 6. Brand Pitt 7. Wannabe Hipsters (aka interns) at ManPossible etc. etc.
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