Fendrihan Canada

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Ettinger: Leather Luxury

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 3:42 pm
In this world oftechnological development, the number of replicated products iswitnessing a constant increase. People these days won’t mindgetting replicas due to their cheap prices. Yet poor quality is aconcern in that, even if they look like the real thing, theseproducts won’t last to serve t...
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Sure, but don't forget to come back for him

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Sep 21, 2011, 9:18 pm
Ikea Australia has introduced what is basically a daycare for grown men to one of their stores. Manland is how the patronizing container meant to hold bored husbands is called. Women can drop their boyfriends there and let them enjoy sports on TV, video games, pinball or Foosball; they'll even get a...
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Do we look worse than what we think?

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Sep 20, 2011, 1:12 pm
I was just reading this news release about Van Heusen's new campaign, their Institute of Style, geared to challenge men to share their transformation from "Schlub to Swagger". What caught my eye were these numbers: A nationwide survey commissioned by Van Heusen and GQ supported the need ...
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Happy Birthday, Jack!

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Sep 19, 2011, 11:59 am
Jack Daniel's Whiskey is turning 160 and to celebrate it they've produced 200 of these smart-looking bottles. Via Lovely Package.
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Alf is cutting again!

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Aug 26, 2011, 12:44 pm
Keep Aaron Cutting - Back in Business from BBH Barn on Vimeo. Amidst the preoccupying news stemming from the UK riots earlier this month, it's uplifting to hear stories of successful community involvement. In the case of Alf Biber, the ravages caused by his immediate community were repai...
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The Portland Whisky and Tobacco Shave

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jul 18, 2011, 1:31 pm
A good single malt and a cigar are natural companions. Add friends and good talk and you've got perfection. The folks at Portland General Store have figured out that the relaxing qualities of these ritualistic manly scents will work great in wet-shaving soaps, creams and aftershaves. They complete t...
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Listerine, still a cure-all?

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jul 8, 2011, 4:35 pm
This mental_floss article remembers six products that were shamelessly misrepresented. Topping the list is no other than Listerine. The pioneering mouth wash brand has been ordered to spend $10 in corrective advertising over the years to account for false claims including "declaring itself a cure-al...
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Shaving for the first time in 41 years!

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jul 5, 2011, 1:39 pm
Rod King's eight-inch-long beard didn't prevent his employer, a company with a clean-shaven policy, from hiring him ten years ago. It was only recently, after fearing he'd lose his job that he finally decided to shave it off, for the first time in 41 years! His wife and daughters had never even seen...
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The Saphire-Blade $100k Razor from Outer Space

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jun 22, 2011, 7:12 pm
The Zafirro Iridium Cartridge Razor The folks at Zafirro have been hard at work reinventing the cartridge safety razor with the best of our technology and materials harvested from meteorites. Now they want to see their efforts rewarded by selling their admittedly-cool creations at $100,000 each. Fo...
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Put your beard to hibernate

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jun 3, 2011, 10:19 am
Some of us shave. And some others wax, pluck, use creams or epilators, or pay for costly laser hair removal. At one end of the hair removal continuum are treatments that are easily performed, reasonably priced and painless, but that take care of the problem for a short time, such as shaving. Then we...
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Pacific Shaving snaps back at Budweiser

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - May 27, 2011, 1:28 pm
I'm all for conserving water. If there is a way of getting any of my daily routines done with less of it, I'll consider it and make a god habit out of it. But what is the best way to reduce your water usage? According to Budweiser, stop shaving. The king of beers is asking us to stop shaving unti...
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Some bargains in the unassuming world of luxury goods

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Mar 28, 2011, 5:27 pm
Bespoke Louis Vuitton Humidor Trunk, Clive Christian No.1 for Men perfume spray, Dockers K-1 Limited Edition Khakis The reasons why people dish out inordinate amounts of money on luxury goods is anybody's guess. In my case, I purchase them hoping for two specific outcomes:A product of very high qual...
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The Modern Apothecary

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Feb 17, 2011, 12:06 pm
(MALIN+GOETZ) is a family-owned and operated apothecary that designs their products with sensitive skin in mind. Their line launched March 2004 in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, a collection of natural-based treatments, produced with gentle technologies. The line is comprehensive, with products to...
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Farrah for a Perfect Shave

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Feb 5, 2011, 10:44 pm
Farrah Fawcett and Joe Namath Noxzema Ad @ Yahoo! Video Farrah Fawcett has been making the news as her iconic red bathing suit became part of the Smithsonian's collection. Yes, the bathing suit that made poster-history, selling millions of copies, making it the best-selling poster of all time. To r...
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Does kyoku have it all?

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jan 24, 2011, 12:21 am
kyoku for men is a complete grooming line developed by skin care and beauty whiz Asim Akhtar, based on his findings at the "village of long life", the town of Yuzuri Hara in Japan. The brand's history is intriguing enough, with Akhtar embarking on a quest to find the purest, most natural solutions t...
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A Binding Ritual

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Nov 26, 2010, 12:34 pm
This moving essay from Globe and Mail's Colin Perkel, employs the shaving ritual to convey the passage of time, the unfolding in the relationship between son and father as their family dynamics reshape, and that bond that may change but not break.
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I won't be drinking this beer

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Nov 23, 2010, 9:32 am
Fructis - Brewed for men only from La Cavalerie on Vimeo. Hello, Fructis, Until recently, I knew you as the shampoo my wife used to use before she jumped on the organics bandwagon. But now you have launched a men's line. I saw one of your ads on TV, and it didn't sit quite right with me. I don't kn...
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Merkur Cameo

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Nov 5, 2010, 2:24 pm
The Merkur Futur makes a cameo appearance on this Royal Wood video. The concept seems to be contemporary things viewed as if they were vintage. Watch carefully, just a second into the video, right after the piano.
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Romancing Your Face into a Nice Shave

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Oct 26, 2010, 3:57 pm
Alex Bill, in his article for Ohio University's The Post, deftly compares Pogonotrophy, the art of beard shaping, with taking your face out on a date. As he very well puts it: As a man, you will have hair that insists on growing out of your face long after it refuses to grow out of your head. Embrac...
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Shave with the same blade for 22 months?

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Oct 22, 2010, 5:25 pm
This story appeared at lifehacker and caught my eye not so much because it claims to extend the life of a razor cartridge for years or because it says to use no other prop but your arm, but more because what it basically proposes is to strop the blades, and that sounds somewhat reasonable. Leather S...
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Shave, Wax and Sanitize

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Oct 2, 2010, 11:37 am
The manscaping trend is far from new. It's a preoccupation for some, while others dismiss it. Obsessing about it can even reach criminal proportions. Though there's been a lot of hype in the media about how a huge percentage of the population is tirelessly removing every last bit of body hair, it tu...
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Shaving With a 21" Sword

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Sep 27, 2010, 9:53 pm
Now that's a sharp shave!
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Blade Hoarding To Fight New Multi-Bladers

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Sep 24, 2010, 9:19 pm
Gillette Fusion Macro by gtorelly I'm one of those men who just had it with cartridge razors and decided to quit one good day. Not quit shaving, mind you; but quit playing the game. I was tired of buying ever-more-expensive refills because my cheaper and older ones had been discontinued. Tired of a...
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An Empty Can Full of Opportunity

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Sep 11, 2010, 8:34 pm
It's been so long since the last time I shaved with canned gel or foam that I had almost forgotten the sad scenario of running out of foam when you least expect it. Matt Sullivan from Esquire takes it with a grain of salt and gives us his picks for cheap shaving soaps and brushes, sure not to leave ...
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Magnetic Shave for iPhone

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jul 30, 2010, 9:21 pm
Magnetic Shaving Derby, a game for iPhone, got good reviews from touchArcade, but it made me cringe all over. Might have been the resemblance of the character to myself, especially in the rate at which his facial hair grows. Or the fact that he's shaving with a naked blade pulled by a magnet and so...
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On Shaving and Irrational (predictable) Behavior

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jul 22, 2010, 1:31 am
Professor Dan Ariely is an authority in behavioral economics; he's actually recognized as such without having any formal training in economics. Taking in consideration the track record of economists in predicting the course of economy, I'm not sure how his lack of a degree in the field is actually a...
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The Power of an Unsightly Beard

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jul 15, 2010, 11:56 am
Facial hair has an extraordinary power to affect the perception others have of you. This bit of news reflects a perfect social experiment on the negative influence the wrong kind of whisker can have on your career and life in general. Brad Pitt, once considered one of the world's best looking men, ...
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Leisureguy reviews update

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jul 13, 2010, 5:31 pm
Go to Leisureguy's blog for his review on Vie Long shaving brushes, iKon double-edge razors and Speick shaving cream and splash.
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If you don't already fear canned shaving foams...

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jul 11, 2010, 5:25 pm
... you might once you've watched this video. How To Get Out Grease Stains From Carpet on Howcast It claims you can get grease stains off carpet using canned shaving gel. Way to go guys! You've created a product abrasive enough for heavy-duty cleaning. Via stain-removal-101.com. Sensible shaving cr...
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Of Taildraggers and Shaving Brushes

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jul 9, 2010, 5:08 pm
This blog post at Travel for Aircraft marries the seemingly dissimilar subjects of aircrafts and wet-shaving in a lengthy article. The blogger concludes that:In either case — whether moving away from conventional gear type aircraft or leaving the shaving soap brush behind — when one modernizes ...
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Bruce on Shaving

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jul 7, 2010, 4:49 pm
Bruce on Shaving is a new blog by veteran games industry marketer Bruce Everiss. This one is hot of the presses (he just started blogging today!) but already has a few interesting articles on wet-shaving. More wet-shaving info at Fendrihan.com
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The iPad Suit

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Jun 8, 2010, 1:41 pm
The latest Apple-inspired fashion statement is the iPad suit, this one crafted by upscale Manhattan tailor Mohan's Tailor Shop. The suit features an inside pocket for the Apple gizmo. Will it catch on? If you don't mind the lopsided look resulting from the weight of the iPad, plus the steep price, t...
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Shaving Basics Video

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - May 31, 2010, 1:11 pm
Shaving: How To Wet Shave Videojug has this nice video explaining the basics of wet-shaving. It only mentions cut-throat razors and double edged ones in passing, assuming that using a disposable will be good enough. But it does a good job of covering all the bases when it comes to prep, shave and p...
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Gillette Setting Its Sights High With Fusion ProGlide

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - May 27, 2010, 6:52 pm
Gillette is reaching for the upscale male grooming market by placing its new ProGlide shavers at the recently acquired Art of Shaving stores. The shopping place for affluent professionals in search of that better shave has had the Fusion ProGlide since April, though the model won't hit most stores u...
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New Barbasol Plant Opens in Ashland, Ohio

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - May 25, 2010, 6:29 pm
Barbasol has just opened a new plant in Ashland, Ohio. Read the article here. Part of their press release: Building maintenance supervisor Tony Pifher, of Mansfield, joined Barbasol inMarch from a similar job at Hi-Stat Manufacturing in Lexington."This is a family-oriented operation and a great plac...
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Toronto's Truefitt and Hill Owner Backs Up Schick HYDRO

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - May 23, 2010, 4:23 pm
Toronto’s Truefitt and Hill Owner Rick Ricci is pictured in this Toronto Star article giving a customer a shave with the new Schick HYDRO and quoted saying "I can’t compete with this. We’re world renowned barbers and, I’m telling you, the single blade can’t do as well as this." Schick has ...
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The Razor Blade Hits a Slump

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - May 21, 2010, 1:32 pm
A bad offender: Alec Baldwin's unshaven neck on the red carpet According to the Toronto Star, the razor blade has seen better days. Sales of the shaving staple and other grooming items are down. The reasons are varied:Some men just can't stand the daily grind. A shave a day has become too much to be...
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Behind Every Badly Dressed Man...

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - May 14, 2010, 12:04 am
...is a woman who should know better? At least that seems to be the case with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. His wife, Miyuki, seems to be responsible for his garish outfits as she "coordinates what her husband wears for public events and styles his hair". Mrs. Hatoyama has appeared on TV w...
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The Razor of the Future

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Apr 6, 2010, 7:44 pm
This one's an oldie by internet standards, but still holds true! (Just substitute five blades in the "Today" scenario)
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Cold-Water Shaving

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Apr 5, 2010, 7:15 pm
The Art of Manliness brings the old Victorian case for cold-water shaving to the table. The reasons today might be different from those of the past. Getting hot water then involved boiling it; certainly more time consuming that just getting it out of the faucet. But nowadays we could bring up energ...
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What's a Bear to do About Global Warming? Shave?

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Apr 3, 2010, 10:36 am
Shaving seems to be the answer in these two ads; the first for Halls and the second for Nisshinbo.
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Scary Shaving News

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Mar 31, 2010, 11:54 am
This goes to prove that our inventiveness when it comes to hand-held device use in the car knows no boundaries. A 37-year-old woman in Florida has been charged with reckless driving after causing an accident because she was distracted as she shaved her pubic hair. She was also charged with with driv...
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Leather Soul Shoes

Fendrihan Canada posted an article on - Mar 29, 2010, 7:22 pm
I always like it when a shop gathers some of the best names in a certain niche market. Leather Soul is a wonderful Hawaiian shop specialized in high-end shoes, enjoy!
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Wet-shaving has transformed a dreaded routine into a ritual I look forward to every day. Through my blog I would like to bring this experience to more classic shaving enthusiasts around the world.

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