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A man wearing discreet jewelry: a watch, a think wedding band, a mother-of-pearl cufflink.

Jewelry for Men Who Don’t Wear Jewelry

Some men don’t wear jewelry unless it serves a purpose or holds meaning. Here’s what remains when decoration is irrelevant.

Man with glasses resting his chin on his hands, showing a bald head with a matte finish.

How to Keep a Bald Head Matte

Keep a bald head matte, taking off the shine that accentuates bumps, dents, and scars. Your dome doesn’t have to be the center of attention.

A man with his hands in his pant pockets.

Hands in Pockets: What to Do When It’s Not an Option

What to do with your hands when they don’t belong in your pant pockets and folded arms are equally inappropriate, whether out of respect or to create a good impression.

A man who is trying to reduce caffeine consumption looking thoughtfully at a cup of coffee.

How to Reduce Coffee Consumption

Do you rely on caffeinated beverages? Cutting back can change more than you’d expect. Here’s how I reduced coffee consumption and what it did for me.

A wooden stool holding a bar of soap, a bowl of salts, and a long-handled bath brush beside a filled tub.

How to Take a Bath

Whether for personal hygiene, to improve skin, ease muscles, or wind down, here’s the masculine way to bathe using additives you already own.

Hand rinsing a razor under running water while shaving the face, with shaving cream visible on the blade.

How to Shave Your Face

Learn how to properly shave your face with clear steps on prep, lubrication, razor choice, technique, and post‑shave care.

A man shaving with a disposable razor, reacting with discomfort as the blade drags across his skin—a realistic moment that reflects the irritation behind razor burn and razor bumps.

Razor Burn and Bumps: How to Heal and Prevent

Learn how to heal and prevent shaving rash with this easy guide. Find out what causes it, how to calm it fast, and how to stop it returning.

Dark gray fabric men’s toiletry bag with brown leather accents, a zipper, and a stitched oval patch reading ‘MAN CODE,’ placed on a brown textured surface.

What to Put in a Toiletry Bag

How to pack a toiletry bag systematically so you remember everything, avoid overpacking, and still look your best.

Handkerchief with one corner knotted, suggesting an improvised use of a handkerchief without a clear function. Ian Pegg, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

How to Use a Handkerchief

What to do with a set of handkerchiefs: a gift without a use or do cloth hankies still have a place in the age of tissues and small pockets?

How to Use Shaving Oil

Is shaving oil a pre‑shave treatment or stand‑alone? Learn which oils glide best and how to use them with cartridges or safety razors for fewer bumps and a better shave.