"a feminist community for men" doesn't sound very liberating
Why are we continuing to use biased language?
[Mail Call] Kobar 7 Day Set (sub.wetshaving.social)
Just had this 7 day set land today. Very minor rust on the tangs, otherwise in great shape. They all have yet to ever be honed....
Isn't it a little ironic to have a "Be productive" rule in a men's rights community? **Edit: I said what I said.**
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Christy blade comparison – aka “where can I get a Christy blade today?”
I little while ago I bought a Christy razor. It’s a fun and interesting razor, fairly unique compared to modern razor. And, as I mentioned, you can’t get blades any more, as the Christy blade (which existed in a couple of variations) went out of production sometime in the late 30’s....
The other new arrival: a Christy razor
We know how it goes. Peacefully puttering around on the internet, and boom: You accidentally bought two vintage razors. Earlier this week we looked at one of them, and today we’ll have a peek at the other. The other being a Christy razor....
The 'masculine mystique' – why men can't ditch the baggage of being a bloke (www.theguardian.com)
Shaving with the Valet Autostrop VC2 - a review of sorts
A little while ago I bought a Valet Autostrop, almost by accident....
[Mail Call] Iberia 14 Doble Temple (sub.wetshaving.social)
I just had this land, but moments ago, in from Spain. Managed to snag this NOS Iberia 14 Doble Temple. I’m looking forward to giving this thing its first edge.
Justin Bieber broke down crying on Instagram. Men should pay attention. (www.usatoday.com)
New arrival: Valet Autostrop VC2
We’ve all been there. You are peacefully puttering around on the internet, and suddenly you’ve accidentally bought a razor. Or two, as I happened to do a couple of weeks ago. So let’s have a look at one of my latest accidental buys; a Valet Autostrop VC1. At least it was listed as a VC1 – right now I’m less certain, as...
What volunteering have you done? How was the experience?
How to Set Up a Shared Pantry in Your Apartment Building (autocannibalism.wordpress.com)
The Perception Paradox: Men Who Hate Feminists Think Feminists Hate Men (msmagazine.com)
Want to make a fortune? Target bored young men who want to make a fortune. (www.businessinsider.com)
Patent time: Adapter for safety razors
Have a Double Edged razor you enjoy? Want to use your favourite GEM or other Single Edged blade? Fear not, Walter Althof^1^ patented the solution in 1923; An adapter that let you use a single edged blade in a double edged razor....
Despair makes young US men more conservative ahead of US election, poll shows (www.reuters.com)
Roam 2.0!!
Just got this in my inbox. I’ve managed to stop buying soaps for quite a while, but I’ll definitely be ordering a set of this. My favorite scent of all time. Hopefully, he hasn’t f’d it up…
[Raffle][Fundraiser] Spearhead Shaving Company - Roman Spice raffle (burgband.rallyup.com)
Spearhead Shaving Company is holding a raffle in support of music education in their community. The prize is a Roman Spice soap, aftershave, and EdT....
The Cultural Contradictions of Neoliberalism: The Longing for an Alternative Order and the Future of Multiracial Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism - Roosevelt Institute (rooseveltinstitute.org)
This is report discusses the cultural environment in which men’s liberation occurs. It points out that the right has successfully weaponized neoliberal discontent to further it’s anti-democratic goals. Under the heading “Self-Help Toxic Masculinists and Conspiritualists Weaponize WASH”:...
Can Parents Prevent Their Sons From Sliding to the Right? (www.thecut.com)
The Will To Change Men, Masculinity, And Love By bell hooks (archive.org)
The Algorithmic Features Behind the Rise of the Manosphere (theferdinand.substack.com)
What is the Triad of Male Violence and how does violence manifest against oneself (manhelpingmen.com)
“I’ve had many clients up and tell me that their friends, their family members, even their partners criticized them or mocked them for recognizing out loud that they were struggling. Of course we’re gonna be scared of being judged or seen as weak if we admit they’re struggling emotionally or mentally, if we know that’s...
In the age of relentless online pornography, chatrooms, sexting and smartphones, the way teenage boys learn about relationships has changed dramatically (www.theguardian.com)
