Ask any significant other that's had to clean up stray hairs off the bathroom counter: beard trimming is messy business. Thanks to the Philips Norelco Vacuum Beard Trimmer ($40), you can finally ditch the tarp-like towel you've been using to keep your cut hairs at bay and trim with freedom. Features include a precision length selector from 1/32 to 23/32 of an inch, maintenance-free blades, a lithium ion battery good for 50 minutes of trimming, and, of course, an integrated vacuum system to ensure a clean counter and happy housemates.
Whether you're going for a clean shave or transforming your Movember 'stache into a full-on beard, the Braun Cruzer 6 Face Shaver ($65) has you covered. Unlike most all-in-one trimmer/shavers, the Cruzer 6 has an extra wide shaving foil so it takes fewer strokes to mow the hair down, while the adjustable guard cuts things to just the right length, and the twistable trimmer gives you wide and narrow sides so you can get as close — and detailed — as you want.
Ok, guys, today is the last day to donate to the Movember Uncrate Team if you haven't done so yet. Thanks to a big run the last couple weeks, we've raised over $17,000 and moved into 40th place overall. Great job. We truly thank everyone who has donated, and would appreciate one last push to try and hit $20,000. We'll be in touch with the winners soon. Our thanks to Bonobos for sponsoring this year's team. And special shout-out to Uncrater Mike Miller, who has raised over $4,000 all by himself. Uncraters Brian Morrissey and Alex Reinhart are not far behind, both raising over a grand each.
We interrupt your regularly scheduled Thanksgiving to bring you the best new product of 2011: The Bear Deodorant Protector ($20) from Old Spice. Buy one and protect the stuff that protects you from sweat and stank, while displaying a noble trophy of manliness right beside your sink for all to see. Available in limited quantities, so order yours fast if you think your Matterhorn needs protecting.
Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.
How are those staches coming along? Good. Keep 'em growing. Now, look, it's time we had a talk. Uncrate is read by over a million guys every month. But our Movember Uncrate Team somehow only has 137 members who have donated. We're not good at math, but we're pretty sure that's like not even half of one percent of you. Hell, we're not even in the top 100 team rankings. We don't ask you for much, but if you can't step up and double our donations and get us to at least 1,000 members by the end of the week, we're going to have to consider closing down Uncrate for the rest of the month to search for readers who have a heart. Then you'll be stuck at work with nothing awesome to look at except for that thing on the back of the guy from accounting's neck. But there's still time to make us proud, and to win some goods from Bonobos and the Uncrate prize closet. Donate what you can. Even if it's just $10. Don't let us down.
Is your Movember 'stache — and any accompanying growth — getting a bit unruly? Spread a couple drops of Wild Man Beard Conditioner ($13) around your hairy mug. A special blend of sweet almond oil, Vitamin E, and Essential Oils of rosemary, lavender, cedar, and lime, it'll prevent blemishes, keep your growth feeling soft, and give your face a subtle yet manly scent.
Nope, that's not a typo, nor is it a joke. J&D's Baconlube ($12) is a water-based massage oil and personal lubricant that tastes like the fried pork product we all know and love. "It's like the McRib of sex", say the creators. "It's delicious, makes men crazy, is here for a limited time and is in short supply." It's also either naughty but tolerable or straight-up disgusting. We'll leave it up to you to decide.
Leave it to one of TV's most impressive 'staches to come up with the perfect comb. The Offerman Woodshop Mustache Comb ($75) get their name from Nick Offerman — also known as Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation, and are hand carved out of various exotic and local woods, with a non-toxic finish. Just the thing for keeping your Movember growth in check.
Smelling like a man is more complicated than just working outside all day, drinking a beer, and basking in the aroma of your own sweat and booze. It means smelling like manly things, without repelling others. Things like the forest, black pepper, tobacco, leather, and gin — all scents you'll find in Moonshine Cologne ($75). This "gentleman's cologne" arrives in a modest bottle, inside a burlap sack that's protected by a wooden box, which is slightly more impressive than the presentation for our last delivery of real moonshine. [via]
Get your philanthropic upper lip ready. Movember, the month formerly known as November, is upon us. All month long, guys will grow a magnificent mustache to raise awareness and money for men's cancer research. And this year we're enlisting all Uncraters to join in the movement.
Besides preparing your facial hair for month-long awesomeness, you should join the Movember Uncrate Team and donate what you can. You can also collect donations from friends and co-workers and include them with your personal donation. Besides helping programs supporting prostate cancer and other male cancers, you'll also be in the running for some sweet prizes.
We've teamed up with the gracious gents at Bonobos to reward the handsome Uncraters for their generosity. You can win $500 Bonobos bucks if you raise the most, and we'll pick five of you at random to win $100 Bonobos bucks each.
So, join the Movember Uncrate Team, get ready to grow your soup strainer, and make a donation. Oh, and on November 30th, send us a pic of your stache using the Scout camera in the Uncrate App, and we'll pick our favorite and send you the remnants of the Uncrate prize closet, which needs cleaned out anyhow.
Our thanks to Bonobos for sponsoring our Movember Uncrate Team this year. Without them, your face would be naked during one of the coldest months. Speaking of cold, be sure to hop over to their store to see their latest outerwear.
Inspired by the company's New England roots, Gant Eau de Toilette ($65-$90) represents a rebirth for a brand that's seen its highs and lows over its 62-year existence. Created with help from renowned perfumer Pierre Wulff, it mixes notes of tar, ocean, wood, lemon, coriander, and lavender to create a scent that recalls both the woods and the ocean simultaneously. The fragrance arrives in a solid blue glass bottle with a retro black Bakelite cap, designed by artist Pierre Dinand. Expect to see it on store shelves in November.
Trips to the sleep clinic are expensive. The Zeo Sleep Manager ($100) is not. This sophisticated system consists of a sensor headband that tracks your actual sleep stages through the night and an iOS app that sorts through all the data, providing you with colorful, easily digestible charts and pointers on how you can enjoy more restful sleep. Oh, and it also functions as an alarm, waking you up at the optimal point in your sleep cycle. Zeo: because your smartphone didn't know enough about you already.