I recently got this question from a customer: What moustache comb should I use?

My response:

"Great question! I use a lot of different combs and brushes depending on my mood and how my moustache and beard and moustache are acting.

Everyday use:

I keep an "unbreakable" black plastic or nylon comb in my pocket at all times. The ones with both coarse and fine teeth are nice to have on hand and are not very expensive. Usually they cost less about a dollar. The coarse teeth are good for combing a waxed moustache since they do not pull hairs as much as the fine teeth. I typically run the coarse side through a couple times to get the hairs going the same direction and then follow up with the fine side to separate the hairs properly. Given that it is plastic, I can clean it easily with hand soap to remove any wax it picks up and dry with a towel before putting it back in my pocket.

My nice comb:

I also use a really wide toothed comb that I steal from my wife on occasion when my hair is wet. I am careful to clean it well before I put it back on the counter (because I value my life). These are often called "volumizing" combs and are great for beards if you have one. For my anniversary, my wife bought me a comb from the workshop of Nick Offerman, the gentleman that plays Ron Swanson on Parks and Rec. He is a master woodworker and though it is expensive, it will make a nice addition to my collection of manly mementos! Here is a link: http://offermanwoodshop.bigcartel.com/product/mustache-combs-limited-edition (links are not affiliate)

Do you need some wax or beard oil to go with your comb? Be sure to check out our fine products:

• "Natural hold" Primary6 Moustache Wax
• "Extra hold" Secondary6 Moustache Wax
• Beard Dry Oil, premium easy-to-use beard oil

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Manly Marks: A Letterpress Project

"Manly Marks: a Letterpress Project" is a very cool idea and there are 5 days left, so if you want a really cool and totally unique memento of your journey--follow the link and order yours! In addition to a handmade book there are other cool items at different award levels.

As many of you know, I love entrepreneurs and well made things. Brandon is a printmaker and has assembled a really cool hand made book about being a man. In his video, Brandon mentions the merits of the beard and so I am happy to announce that I am giving some beard Dry Oil to some of the backers of one of the coolest Kickstarter projects I have ever seen once the campaign has wrapped up!

Of course you know page three should be "apply Dry Oil to your beard." :}

(Disclaimer: I make nothing if you sponsor the project).

What they look like

What makes these cards special

For me, playing cards have a certain mystique. This is probably in part because they have remained generally the same for centuries and are so simple, yet such amazing and complex games and strategies can be made with them. Some form of them have been around since the 9th century A.D. In the past couple hundred years the deck of 52 we know today has started to settle into the format we now know and love.

The Misc Goods Playing Card Company have literally left their mark on the familiar deck. I appreciate the detail and clean take on the card's artwork. I can't pinpoint why, but the word "honest" comes to mind. The presentations from the shipping box, to the card box, to the cards themselves are understated and tasteful.

The packaging itself prepares you to open something special. The cards do not disappoint. I will likely never play with them. Instead, I will add them to my man cave as tasteful decoration. I was an early backer on Kickstarter and and so privileged to own something someone else put so much time and effort into.

How to get your own

Currently, the cards are not available for sale. I expect them to be soon, given the tremendous success of the Kickstarter campaign. Check http://misc-goods-co.com/ often for news of the release. (Not an affiliate link).