Jack's Manual

SO LONG, SENIORS.

May 2, 2017 by Jack • Leave a Comment

Although sitting through an hours-long graduation ceremony is a feat in itself, your grad deserves his due for closing the book on this chapter of his life. It’s only natural for your next thought to be, “Congrats, bud. Now how’s that job search going?” Read More...

SPRING CLEANING REDUX

April 25, 2017 by Jack • Leave a Comment

The emergence of spring brings with it a fresh perspective and a desire for renewal — a welcome change following winter. There’s no reason your skincare routine shouldn’t play a part in that too. The increased heat and humidity can trigger heavier oil production, Read More...

WHY WE'RE SELLING A FIVE-BLADE RAZOR

March 10, 2017 by Jack • Leave a Comment

First, we think it’s important to be crystal clear about something. We meant it when we said it: It’s not about the razor.™ Pretty brilliant slogan for selling razors, eh? Hear us out, though. A consistently close, pain-free shave begins and ends with great skincare — Read More...

MEET YOUR NEW MOISTURIZER

February 6, 2017 by Jack • Leave a Comment

Many men may act like the word “moisturizer” gives them the willies, but the numbers don’t lie: more than half of all men ages 18-34 use a daily moisturizer — as do roughly a third of men ages 55 and older. The secret to better skin Read More...

GYM BAG BASICS TO HELP YOU CLEAN UP, COOL DOWN

January 26, 2017 by Jack • Leave a Comment

Not to say that your daily commitment to fitness and general healthfulness is driven solely by your own vanity, but it does seem safe to assume you go to the gym to look better. You are human, after all. Why, then, do so many Read More...

5 MINUTES WITH FORMER BEARS DE ALEX BROWN

January 5, 2017 by Jack • Leave a Comment

Former NFL standout defensive end Alex Brown knows a thing or two about taking care of himself. He played nine seasons in the NFL without missing a game, so it's more than safe to take his word for it. We caught up with the former Read More...

CAN WE GET A RE-DO?

December 29, 2016 by Jack • Leave a Comment

Your appeals to “Make it stop, already” throughout this unforgiving year have finally been heeded. We’re talking about a year that brought us Zika virus, Brexit (and yet another annoying British portmanteau), and a pretty wild presidential election. Not to mention the deaths of a Read More...

BE A BETTER GIFTER

December 13, 2016 by Jack • Leave a Comment

To riff on the old poker adage, there’s a terrible gift giver in every office, and if you look around and can’t point him out, there’s a pretty solid chance you’re that dude. But I’m a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad gift giver, you say? Well, Read More...

WINTER-PROOF YOUR REGIMEN

December 5, 2016 by Jack • Leave a Comment

Winter weather’s here, as are all the winter wonderland-ish things you look forward to: building snowmen; perfecting your throwing motion with perfectly packed snowballs; steaming-hot cider, hot chocolate, and bourbon with a splash of eggnog; and being able to wear flannel with minimal irony, to Read More...

NO SHAVE NO MORE

November 30, 2016 by Jack • Leave a Comment

For many men, growing a beard does not, in fact, usher in a paradigm shift in how they see and interact with the world at large, particularly with love prospects. A large chunk of no-shavers find the side effects of having a beard hard Read More...

HOLIDAY 2016 GIFT GUIDE

November 9, 2016 by Jack • Leave a Comment

Dads, brothers, boyfriends, and husbands all have at least one thing in common: they want to look and smell good. When holiday shopping for the man in your life, it would serve you well to remember that. You’ll also benefit from our nifty holiday gift guide, Read More...

THE OTHER MUST-HAVE HALLOWEEN MASK

October 30, 2016 by Jack • Leave a Comment

We can’t advise you one way or another on your choice of Halloween costumes (actually, we can if you’re considering one of these horrible ideas). Likewise, we can’t help it if you wake up with intense feelings of regret over said choice. But we can Read More...