Skills

The practical things a capable man can do. Short guides, no filler, no life story first.

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Your watch is probably two sizes too big

Case diameter is the number everybody quotes and the wrong one to shop by. Measure your wrist, then measure the lugs.

GuideBRO for HerNina Castellan23 Sept 20265 min

What actually shows on a face at sixty

Teeth, sleep, alcohol and weight cycling do more to your face than any jar of cream, and all four are still on the table.

Ask BRO

What should I wear to this?

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GuideGroomingDean Shaw23 Sept 20265 min

Two Sprays, A Dark Shelf, And A Bottle That Lasts Years

A 3.4-ounce bottle holds roughly a thousand sprays. Most guys waste half of them and let heat wreck the rest.

Names.com — The name is the first thing you sell

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Style6 min read

What to wear to an interview in the trades and in an office

A suit's wrong at the diesel shop and a flannel's wrong on the third floor. Both interviews have a uniform, and you can hit either one cheap.

Poll

How often do you see your closest friends?

GuideWoodworkingWes Dunbar23 Sept 20266 min

Your fingers go white in the cold and that's the tool talking

Vibration white finger creeps up on weekend builders too, and by the time you notice it, most of the damage is already permanent.

GuideGroomingDean Shaw23 Sept 20266 min

Safety razor, cartridge or electric, compared without the sales pitch

Three tools, three very different mornings. What each one actually costs you in time, money and neck irritation.

GermProof.com — An invisible germ barrier on your skin for hours

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GuideStyleDean Shaw23 Sept 20266 min

Sneakers that work with real clothes

Running shoes are tools. Here's which sneakers actually hold up under jeans, chinos and a jacket, plus the fit fixes nobody tells you.</title> <dek>Running shoes are equipment. These are the sneakers that hold up under jeans, chinos and a jacket, plus the fit fixes nobody mentions.

Quiz

Is your money actually in order?

Six questions. No email required, no sales pitch at the end.

GuideCountry BroCal Brennan23 Sept 20265 min

The concrete dust you can't see is the part that gets you

Cutting block, pavers or a slab on your own place? The rules are simple, the gear is cheap, and the damage doesn't heal.

GuideGroomingDean Shaw23 Sept 20265 min

What A Hot Towel Shave Actually Buys You

Two days of growth, forty minutes in the chair, and one skill you can steal from the barber and use every morning for free.

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Rewrite my CV so it actually gets read

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GuideStyleDean Shaw23 Sept 20265 min

Measure your own neck and sleeve and stop guessing shirt sizes

A cloth tape, ten minutes and two numbers you'll use every time you buy a shirt, in a store or online.

Ivermectin.com — Tracked USPS delivery, no clinic visit

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GuideYoung MenSam Ortiz23 Sept 20266 min

The most dangerous part of a 12 hour shift is the drive home

Tiredness doesn't announce itself, which is exactly why it wins. What to watch for on a long shift, and what to do before it costs you.

Poll

How many days a week are you actually training?

GuideGroomingDean Shaw23 Sept 20265 min

Clay, Pomade, Wax Or Cream, And How To Actually Pick

The hold rating on the tin is a marketing number. The ingredient list and the thickness of your hair tell you what you actually need.

GuideStyleDean Shaw23 Sept 20266 min

Five pairs of shoes that cover everything you actually do

Most guys own eleven pairs and wear three. Here's the five-pair setup that handles work, weather, weddings and the gym without a closet full of regret.

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GuideFitnessCal Brennan23 Sept 20266 min

How to get through the first two weeks after surgery at home

The discharge folder tells you the restrictions. It doesn't tell you what actually goes wrong on day ten, or how to handle a toddler who wants to climb.

Quiz

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next fortnight.