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February 2013 Box Posts
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Shower Showdown: Bar Soap vs. Body Wash
Yankees vs. Red Sox. Ali vs. Frazier. Duke vs. Chapel Hill. Sports rivalries bring out the best—and occasionally, the worst—in people. But what about the battle between age-old rivals bar soap and body wash? Here we pit the two head-to-head in a wide range of performance categories. To the victor goes that coveted spot on your shower ledge.
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Man Up: Winter-Proof Your Leather Shoes
A little slush on the ground shouldn’t resign you to an entire season of chunky Gore-Tex footwear. Keep rocking your oxfords, bluchers, and chukkas through stormy weather—all it takes is some care and preparation.
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February 2013 Box Preview (Spoiler Alert)
Despite the frigid temps and short days, Dan and Martin were so amped for February’s assortment they classed it up with some sport coats.
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From Middle School Scent to Masculine Musk: One Man’s Rediscovery of Fragrance
Confession: despite being an editor for Birchbox, I’ve never really been a “scent guy.” All that changed, however, when I was given Cartier Declaration Essence to try last week.
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Pillar of Good Grooming: Cary Grant
There’s good grooming, and then there’s Cary Grant. We take a closer look at how to emulate Hollywood’s greatest leading men.
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How To: Wear A Pocket Square
A handsome pocket square is one the best accessories in a guy’s arsenal—if you know what you’re doing. We asked Jack Robie’s Jon Terbell for a few pointers.
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How To: The Emergency Freshen-Up
Need to get fresh in a flash? Here’s how to perfect the lightning-quick emergency water-free shower.
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The Manliest Scent: Wood
It takes more than some crushed-up pine needles and patchouli to give a cologne authentic woodsiness. Here’s a guide to the five ingredients you should look for in order to smell like your best urban woodsman self.
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The Lumberjack Skincare Regimen
Ah, the lumberjack. The paragon of masculinity—rugged, outdoorsy, and skilled with an axe. But even the brawniest men among us care about their skin. Here’s the ultimate guide to lumberjack grooming (Note: hatchet shave not recommended at home).
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The BB Man Agenda: February 2013
Our February Birchbox Man shipments are out the door, but the fun doesn’t stop with the box. We’ve round up the best things to read, watch, and learn this month. Follow this month’s agenda and you’re sure to survive February in style.
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How to Get Your Skin Ready for a Car Commercial
When an unexpected opportunity to audition for a car commercial popped up, our correspondent embarked on a quest to tackle his crow’s feet and laugh lines in a hurry. Here’s everything he learned about antiaging along the way.
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6 Useful and Stylish Accessories Every Guy Should Have on his Bureau
Every man should keep these practical and versatile pieces close to hand.
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Diagram of a Dress Shirt
There's more to a typical dress shirt than meets the eye. Here's an anatomy lesson on the most crucial components.
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The Wilderness Forager’s Guide to Grooming
Whether you’ve renounced conventional hygiene products (not recommended) or run out of deodorant in the backcountry, knowing how to hunt down your own soap and cologne is a valuable skill. We’ll make sure you don’t mistakenly freshen up your underarms with poison oak.
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Valentine’s Day Myths Debunked
We asked Birchbox Editorial Director Mollie Chen to take aim at the biggest misconceptions surrounding Valentine’s day. What we got was a new and refreshing take on relationships and love in the 21st century, as well as a simple guide to making the fabricated holiday into something real. Listen up, fellas.
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Great Grooming Moments in Film: The Big Lebowski
We’re pretty big film buffs at Birchbox Man. And, of course, grooming is our bread and butter. This dual geekery drives us to comb through crates of old film reels and hours of commercial-packed TBS to find and pay homage to the legendary shavers and shampooers of the silver screen. Here we examine the ultimate serenity bath, courtesy of the cult classic “The Big Lebowski.”
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Advice from a Bearded Man: Luciano Pavarotti
Sage wisdom courtesy of one of the world’s greatest opera stars.
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Month in Review: February 2013
In the face of brutally low temps and post-holiday malaise, we doubled down. February was about more than merely surviving. February was about thriving. Here’s how we did it.
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3 Tips for Transitioning from your Office Job to Date Night
Pivoting from cubicle to cocktail bar isn’t always easy. Here are a few tips to help you go from professional to PM-ready in a flash.
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