Clean Shaven

Good Evening! I feel like I don’t focus enough on the men of Etsy. As a woman, it’s very easy to get carried away making a wishlist for myself, but I think it’s just as important to highlight not only male artists, but items made specifically for men! The more I think about it, the more I want to have a day of the week for a man post.

Manday?

Testosterone Tuesday?

I couldn’t think of anything clever for Sunday, but here’s some stuff for men anyway.

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Cocobolo Wood 24mm Silvertip Badger Shaving Brush Handle (handmade) by PCwoodcraftandPens

I have no idea how this type of shaving works (even though I’ve watched Sweeney Todd like a million times) but this shaving brush is really REALLY awesome. PCwoodcraftandPens also uses badger hair which I am not sure if it is standard or popular, but since I have never seen badger hair ANYTHING (that I know of), I took a step back and said, “whoa.”

My favourite part of this brush though has to be the natural wooden handle. I’m all for fance and elaborations, but there is something so simple and masculine about natural wood that I love.

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Wostenholm Straight Razor in custom scales by JPColeStudios

Now any man out there who has the sand to shave with a straight razor has my utmost respect. Then again, I’m the type of girl who can knick her knees with a razor made of cotton balls so maybe that isn’t saying much. Point is, I think they are really classy and impressive.

JPColeStudios takes it one step further, refurbishing these old beauties and adding that gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous metal work in an intricate, yet not at all feminine design. I never pictures scroll work to be so manly!

Seriously, this is the razor of a man sporting Hessians and a cravat; a man who can wear ruffles and lace and look damn sexy doing it.

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BLACK TEA and LEATHER Aftershave Lotion by Man Cave Soapworks

I never really understood the point of  aftershave nor do I have any knowledge of it’s purpose, but please. Anything leather scented is welcome in my home. Actually, it is encouraged. I have a leather car jar from Yankee Candle because leather seats weren’t enough. Aftershave or not, I’m pretty sure that if I bought this for Adam, I would probably end up stealing it for myself.

But it’s not just this. ManCave1 (Man Cave Soapworks)’s entire shop is filled with manly grooming products. In fact, it’s a no girls allowed zone! (Sorry; I was so excited I had to share! =P) I feel like so many men nowadays use the products that their wives bring home for them and just roll with it. Come on guys; bath and body isn’t just  for the ladies!

I’m not sure if I have them convinced, so ladies, treat your man to some specially-for-men-super-manly B&B products.

Rating: NSFV

Alright, I’m going to say it: I’M NOT VEGAN. Not that I imagine any of you think I am, but I am so not vegan it isn’t funny. My great loves involve fur, leather and steak. I’m not going to try to hide it. I’m going to showcase it.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not anti-vegan. I completely respect that lifestyle; it just isn’t for me. If you don’t want to eat a cheeseburger, just hand it to me. I promise it will be out of your sight in 3.17 minutes. Did someone give you a leather wallet for your birthday by mistake? I’ll adopt it and lovingly inhale its intoxicating scent. (I actually just recently purchased a Leather scented Car Jar from Yankee Candle. I could live in my car now if I had to) and if a skunk perishes in front of your house, my mouth might start to water.

So here we go. The daily finds that are Not Safe For Vegans

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Handmade Pair of Raccoon Mittens by CalfDr

This past winter I kept telling myself I needed a new pair of leather gloves (I still do) but I would take these instead in a heartbeat! Winters here in RI tend to be brutal (though I’m not even going to try and compete with Canada) and I am such a baby about the cold weather. I could dress up in full out eskimo garb and still be cold.

These mittens by CalfDr may just be the answer to my winter woes. Since they are made of fur and lamb leather, they are flexible enough to do anything with them and I can clear off my car without my hands freezing up or worrying about ruining a pair of knitted mittens! (I always misplace my snowbrush)

These are a definite must-have. I can’t wait to have the funds for a pair!

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Another fury winter accessory comes from DemiDemure in the form of earmuffs

Black Fox Fur Earmuff with Black Satin Flowers by DemiDemure

As someone who owns a pair of fox earmuffs, I have to say they are the BEST. I bought mine brick and mortar because I needed somehow to keep my ears warm and they were clearance. Those babies were the spark that lit the flame in my heart and began my relationship with fur.

First off, they’re soft. There are some furs that are more silky than soft (mink, and raccoon for example), but fox is amazing. Rabbit is very very soft, but I find that it isn’t as durable as fox. Black fox also looks so beautiful when the snow is falling on it.

Secondly, they are warm as anything. I can usually feel the chill of the winter through just about anything, but with these earmuffs on. I’m happy as a clam! So if you can never seem to keep the biting freeze off you’re ears and you like genuine fur, these are the way to go!

Also, DemiDemure opened her shop one day before I opened mine so we’re practically twins.

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BuildABurger Quilted Potholder Pattern by OhSewFabulousQuilts

Third, and really I find this genius, a pattern for set of pot holders from  OhSewFabulousQuilts!

How clever is this? Functional and fun, I would love to make these and have them hanging about in my kitchen even though they don’t fit my theme (I’m big on theming). Then again, I love most things having to do with cheeseburgers.

I give many kudos to anyone who can draft their own pattern. I’m not that creative when it comes to sewing, so this is a really exciting find! I’m also a big fan of clever projects. Great job, OhSewFabulous!