January 5th, 2011 | by Brennan | published in Grooming
When I need a bit of an escape from the office, there are three things I like to do to relax: Run out to Manhattan Espresso Cafe for a latte, get a shoe shine in Grand Central Station, or swing by my local barber for a quick trim. Now, I love Freemans–don’t get me wrong. [...]
May 2nd, 2010 | by Brennan | published in Grooming
J.P. Mastey has been doing an incredible job with Baxter, a fantastic men’s grooming brand that was founded in 1965 by Baxter Finley. Now, after 45 years, Mastey and Co. are opening up their very first barber shop. Baxter Finley barbers, including lead barber Jason Simao (formerly of Freeman’s Sporting Club), will don custom made [...]
January 30th, 2010 | by thepursuitaesthetic | published in Grooming
I have quite the inventory of pomades, creams, and waxes to keep this mane in check, and when it comes to shaving, I like nothing more than a badger hair brush and a little shaving oil on these chubby cheeks. When I came home last night I had a door tag from FedEx with a [...]
February 26th, 2009 | by Brennan | published in Grooming
Before heading to I Love Factory‘s Botanical Review a couple of weeks ago I got a much needed haircut from my man Shorty. Apparently co-owner Sam Buffa shopped around Millerton, NY for a number of the antiques found in the space. The design is impecable and the staff is the best. I waited two hours. [...]
December 6th, 2008 | by Brennan | published in Grooming
Just this Halloween I stumbled upon (MALIN+GOETZ) for the very first time. Over the past month or so these two have garnered quite a bit of attention. The following is an excerpt from an email I wrote the day I finally discovered (M+G). “As I walked up 7th today I saw out of the corner [...]
November 28th, 2008 | by Brennan | published in Grooming
From hypebeast: “Danish brand Force of Nature has put together a pack for the holidays with a collection titled “Wash Away Your Sins”. The pack’s contents include eco-friendly soaps and home flavored schnaps. The soap is done with Fyn-based Groenlykkegaard while the schnaps is made of a Broendum base with added herbs such as Achillea [...]
October 6th, 2008 | by Brennan | published in Fashion, Grooming
From hypebeast: “Earlier this year, men’s skincare and grooming company Baxter of California aligned themselves with fellow Californian hat brand Estate LA on a special collaborative venture. The coming together marked an unique and authentic intersection as two brands from much different backgrounds produced a fitted cap. In our latest Hypebeast Giveaway, we have a [...]