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Razorpit

12/21/2015

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​Seasons greetings and happy holidays from ManPossible.  As we count down the days ‘til Christmas, sure… you can make a mad dash to the mall and give your loved ones the latest iPhone, iWatch or the flattest and the brightest of TVs (hopefully it’s somebody you like), but would those gifts really be a gesture of true love?  While you sit confused on your throne trying to figure out the answer to that question (sidebar – our carefully conducted un-scientific research states that a big portion of you royalties indeed consume our posts while sitting on the throne), let us give you a little helping hand.

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MANMADE

12/2/2015

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We recently received a book written by Chris Salgardo, the president of  Kiehl's (which includes some of the many products we've come to love at ManPossible).  He published a book called MANMADE: The Essential Skincare & Grooming Reference for Every Man.  As the author and title suggest, the book is about... grooming with a Twenty-First-Century man in mind.  ​

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Sh!t Just Got Real... Easy

11/23/2015

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Recently word got around the ManPossible office that there was a mystical object by the name of Squatty Potty captivating the bottomless curiosity of mankind.  Being the adventurous heroes we are, the ManPossible team quickly assembled an independent unit to unravel the mystery behind this craze.  With a little help from our trusty office dog, Marlo, our team of officially unofficial scientists were able to debunk the technology and replicate this asstronomical similar experience.  You can read more about that particular asschievement here. 
 
While our bootleg Squatty Potty did seemed functional, the trouble of having our office dog following everyone into the restroom is probably a dog overtime HR violation.  Lucky for us, our friends over at Squatty Potty are animal lovers.  In a matter of weeks, we had two Squatty Potties delivered to us!
 
This article is ManPossible’s official review of the Squatty Potty ECCO.  Yes folks, this is the real deal!

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Man Bun

11/13/2015

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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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​Would You Like Some Luffa With Your Loofah? 

10/22/2015

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rOkay, some of you may be wondering what in the world is loofah / luffa?  It’s not a loaf of bread.  It’s not a new Mediterranean diet dish everyone is going crazy over either.  It’s certainly not a word that combines love + sofa = luffa, although L-Z-Boy should create a luffa chase… [L-Z-Boy, if you’d like to collaborate, have your people call our people]. ​

So, what the heck is it?  Loofah or luffa is that dry mesh like sponge substance you may have seen in your girlfriend’s bathroom and/or at a spa lounge.  We’ll come back to it’s use (mostly scrubbing) in a second, but let’s tackle why it’s called a loofah / luffa?  According to Wikipedia, it’s a genus of tropical and subtropical vines in the cucumber family.  When the fruit is fully ripened it is very fibrous.  The fully developed, then dried fruit / vegetable is the source of loofah / luffa.  It usually requires around 150 to 200 days to dry the fruit / vegetable.  You then, simply peel the skin.  Then abracadabra – you now have this magical scrubbing sponge for your grooming needs…  Essentially the scrubber is meant to exfoliate and lather suds around your body making it ever so soft. ​
A few tips – This all natural scrubber is biodegradable and is such a wonderful grooming product.  BUT, it is also a perfect home for the bacteria…. If not taken care of properly after each grooming use.  Here’s why.  Your loofah / luffa scrubs dead skin cells off of your body.  Likely, when you’re done scrubbing, most of you would leave it sitting in your bathtub or shower until next time.  Unfortunately, this is also the opportune moment for bacteria to party on your “love sofa”. 

So here’s what you should do in order to minimize your luffa from becoming the “love sofa” for the bacteria:
  1. Let it dry – after each use (scrubbing), make sure you thoroughly rinse with warm soapy water.  Next, try to shake or squeeze out as much water as possible.  Then try to place it on a dry place (perhaps by the bathroom window) to completely dry until next use. 
  2. Microwave it – did you know that you can microwave your naturally harvested loofah / luffa (but not the plastic mesh kind – which is usually coated with anti-microbial layer).  You can basically zap any bacteria, thereby eliminating it from ever cultivating it on the “love sofa”.
  3. Replace it often – hey, if you ever decide to grow and harvest your own luffa, be sure to save a few to last you a whole year.  Then simply replace it regularly, while properly maintaining it between each use. 

There you have it ladies and gents.  You now know what loofah / luffa is, how to make one, and maintain its healthy use. 
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Orale Holmes!

10/19/2015

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[The story takes place in front of an urban coffee shop where two friends meet to catch up…]
 
Together:  Orale!  Wass Happenin!  Long time no see holmes!
 
Friend A:  (*sniff* *sniff*)  Eh Vato!  What’s that smell eh!?  (*sniff* *sniff*)  Is that you holmes?

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Squatty Potty (Bootleg Edition)

10/12/2015

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The world is a BIG place!  There’s never a day that goes by without the chance to learn something new.  This is particularly true in the world of grooming…  Within a short span of two years, we’ve come across an ever growing list of many interesting grooming and lifestyle products that took our edumacation to another level…

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PhoneSoap

10/6/2015

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​Most of us at ManPossible love discovering new grooming products.  And a lot of us are total tech geeks.  So when we discovered this new product, we were pretty stoked!  May I present to you, soap for our phones.  Huh?  Let us explain.

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Coffee + Grooming = Brilliance

10/1/2015

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​Today, October 1, 2015, is the first official International Coffee Day as agreed upon by the International Coffee Organization and will be launched in Milan.  [Sidebar – the US just celebrated it’s National Coffee Day 9/29.]  The International Coffee Organization was established in 1963 in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) to enhance cooperation between nations that consume, distribute, and produce coffee.  It now consists of 48 members; 40 are exporting nations, 7 are importing nations, and 1 is an importing community (the European Union).  Blah blah blah…  So why are we starting off with this info on coffee?  Well, you know the team here at MP loves coffee and loves grooming (products).  So in honor of the world’s first Coffee Day, we thought - why not use this opportunity to mix the two subjects together?

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Soup of the Day

9/28/2015

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​“Soup of the Day:  Whiskey.”

That was the inspirational phrase I saw when I first stepped into the Vietnamese Restaurant, East Borough in Culver City, CA.  Delicious food aside, that phrase alone was enough to earn this restaurant 5 out of 5 stars in my book. 

If you think we are going to start an article with a hook and leave out the jabs, then you must be a MP virgin.  As you may have guessed by now, our post today has something to do with Whisky!

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Is Jennifer Aniston's Moisturizer Good Enough For MP?

9/4/2015

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So I just got handed a bottle of Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion from one of our female colleagues.  For those who aren't familiar, perhaps this will trigger your memory…  Jennifer Aniston is the spokesperson for Aveeno.  So, it's good enough for Jennifer, BUT is it worthy enough to make MP’s prestigious and coveted recommendation list?  We shall find out. 

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Nostalgic "one"

8/8/2015

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Throw back Thursdays!  Way back Wednesdays!  Flashback Fridays!  We love bringing back these (sometimes cheesy) favorites from the past for one reason… nostalgia!  It’s our instant gateway to the best of times, memories, and awesomeness.  So why are we talking about these?  ManPossible recently got re-introduced to a timeless classic way of shaving via MicroTouch One - Classic Safety Razor. 

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The Stand.ART

7/22/2015

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Last time we checked, Apple Inc. wasn’t in the grooming game.  But then again, nobody artistic seemed to be setting foot in the grooming scene.  A quick stroll around our local department store was enough to convince us that grooming and art were never meant to be.  This was especially true when it came to shaving.  In the fierce battle to dominate the razor category, top brands such as Gillette focused their energy and attention on functionality while the likes of the Dollar Shave Club [a BIG shout-out to Christopher] delivers a jab with their affordable price point. 

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My Secret Weapon - Part 2

7/6/2015

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Several weeks ago I wrote about the little secret weapon I had discovered called Biofreeze.  If you haven't read it yet, you can read about it here, My Secret Weapon.  Yes, I have discovered another one.  Now why do I even need these "weapons"?  I feel young.  I certainly still look young (depending on who you ask - anyone over 35 would agree, wink wink) and I certainly have ways to go before I mature (according to my wife).  But as I reluctantly admit these aforementioned traits of mine, with age, my body just takes a bit longer to recover than when I was in my twenties.

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What If...

6/30/2015

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It all started when I was in elementary school.  It was in my 6th grade language arts class taught by Mr. Lee.  That class usually followed right after lunch.  After having just played handball with my friends, I would usually run in right after the second bell.  During one particular class, Mr. Lee announced that our school district was going to participate in a national creative competition.  The rules were simple:  there would be a universal topic and each of us was allowed to use either words (essays/poems) or artwork to express what the topic meant to us… in our own interpretation.  The goal was to be creative.  The topic for the competition?… you guessed it, “What if…” 

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A Post-Apocalyptic Chase - Part 2

6/17/2015

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The rule is simple:  Survive!
 
When we last left our hero, he spotted the onslaught of viscious warriors headed towards his direction and took off in his nimble 2015 Nissan Juke!
 
Back to our story…

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A Post-Apocalyptic Chase – Part 1

6/10/2015

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Here’s the scene:

The year is 2015, the post-apocalyptic future, an alternative universe.  It’s hot!  The temperature outside is well in the high 90s.  A 360 degree peek reveals nothing but dirt, sand, and mile after mile of barren land.  In this place, there are no rules; humanity is driven into chaos, and the means of power isn’t symbolized by money, but rather by one single commodity - oil!  In this hellfire driven society, those who posses this scarce resource rule the land.  

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My Secret Weapon

6/8/2015

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Us men like to think we’re way more macho than our bodies like us to admit.  And when it comes to pain, we like to put up a front and shout to the world around us that we have the ability to tolerate beyond a limitless scale… NOT!

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Need A Nose Job?

6/3/2015

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Adventurous – Check

Need for speed – Check

Want to spice things up – Double Check

Hands-on – Double Check

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I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter

5/18/2015

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To help everyone take a break from the recent testosterone heavy events of the Mayweather – Pacquiao fight and the Avengers - Age of Ultron movie release, let us move to a more sensitive subject:  lips.  Ahhh yes!  Those soft and lush lips!  For those who haven’t read our early lip related article, you can satisfy your fetish here.  In case you haven’t guessed it, the topic of today’s conversation revolves one of the new items we received in the mailbox:  Ellovi Vanilla Lip Butter.

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Fruitilicious Baby!

4/20/2015

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So you casually stroll into your favorite juice bar and order up your usual fruity smoothie with that added boost of vitamin, immunity, courage, dignity, immortality, and what have you.  Instead of taking that cup of fruity goodness into your digestive system, you pour it straight over your head…  That friends, is exactly what the Pantene Essential Botanicals Shampoo and Conditioner reminds us of.

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Hipster's Focus

4/17/2015

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When mankind invented the wheel, it changed everything.  Suddenly, men were able to get things done much faster (arguably)… then men discovered a set of wheels made things even better!...  I present to you one of the greatest inventions, the bicycle.  The two wheeler has come a long way and it is currently one of the most explosive sports enjoyed by all ages and skill levels.  

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Did Someone Call For A Hero?

4/15/2015

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Your face… it’s the future, the moneymaker.  Based on my self-assessment, I’d say I have a pretty damn good-looking face (thanks mom and dad!).  In order to make the most of what God gave us, we must first learn to take proper care of our delicate platform.  To ensure optimal care, we must go beyond the usual face wash and moisturizer route.  As the “bad guys” (on your face) never sleep,  we need a hero that is always there to protect one of our most vulnerable assets.

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Just An "Average" Day

4/6/2015

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Where do we begin?  We’ve had the Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash Traveler for a little over 3 weeks now and we’ve been trying really hard to find the best way to describe this product and the experience.  After some meticulous head scratching and whisky sipping sessions, it occurred to us that the only way to write about this product is to give it the “average” treatment.  Before everyone abandons this post, let us explain.  In this case, the word “average” has a deeper meaning.

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Stepping Up The Soap Game

3/30/2015

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“Here I stand, butt naked with my face in the pouring falls of the shower head.”  If that line sounded all too familiar to some of you OG readers…  that’s because it is.  Not too long after the birth of ManPossible, we posted a funny article titled, OOH LA LA!  MONSIEUR.  The article was written with the intention of bringing a humorous point of view to hotel soaps. 

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