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.

Electricity, E- Electricity

Tonight’s finds are all abot– bzzzzt! Electricity!

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Burned Reflections / IN STOCK / 5x7 Fine Art Photograph / Arcade... by JenniferLynnPhotos

This is definitely one of my favourite photos of lighting. The style of bulb is so specific to arcades and carnivals that immediately a feeling of playfulness and wonder overcomes me. In contrast, the colors JenniferLynnPhotos chose is very vintage and almost haunting. I am constantly going back and forth between ‘vibrant, fun, and active’ and “haunted ghost town carnival”

The fact that the artist can capture and evoke two very different emotions at the same time from the same image is very impressive.

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Photo Print Lightning Storm 8X10 Fine Art Grand Canyon by mStop

This photo by mStop evokes a favourite summer feeling of mine that might not exactly match the photo.

After a hot day, after the sun has almost finished its descent, the clouds come rolling in. The humidity in the air is near 100%. It’s going to start raining. Even with the massive grey clouds and the rolling fog, the air is still warm, but the temperature is dropping steadily. You know as soon as the shower is over you’ll need a sweater.

The lightning comes first, retaliating against the heat of summer. The thunder follows, quietly muttering to the lightning in soft protest. You’re on the deck, the beach, or in your garage watching the two argue back and forth for a little while, just waiting.

It’ll come.

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Ice Tube Clock Assembled and Tested by electronico

This is just awesome. This is something I wold love to have in a TV/Video game room, or if I were a super mod bachelor in my swanky Brooklyn pad (this clock would contrast perfectly with the brick outside).

I am not a super mod bachelor, however, so I’ll have to find one. My brother, maybe? Regardless, electronico really nailed it with this one. Seriously, how awesome is that blue?