How to Prevent (and Treat) Nicks and Cuts While Shaving

No matter how often or infrequently you shave, your skin is never fully ready for that sharp blade. Nicks and cuts are resultant of improper preparation, hasty shave habits, poor razor hygiene and more. They’re entirely preventable, too, and the extra time and care spent will spare you the agony on the other end. Below are our tips for preventing nicks and cuts, as well as the steps to take if you need to treat a fresh one. 

 

A Shirt That Moves at Your Speed 

Sometimes a dress shirt can feel like an iron lung — thick and starched fabric feels more like armor than a stylish piece that makes you feel confident. The XC4®️ Stretch Shirt from Johnston & Murphy puts all of that behind you, and is designed to be extra smooth and light. It's crafted from a breathable, quick-dry stretch weave for incredible comfort and is wrinkle-free. Available in myriad patterns and colors, Johnston & Murphy' XC4®️ isn't just innovative in its fabric. It's also made with a bias-cut back yoke to enhance mobility and contrast facing inside the collar and cuffs for added style. So instead of being preserved in amber in a normal shirt, let yourself move again in the XC4®️.  

Waste Too Much Time on Your Phone? These Apps Can HelpAll of the tech in your life can certainly make your day-to-day easier, but overindulgence can be a problem. The problem has gotten so widespread that companies like Apple and Google have had to sit up and take notice—you’ll find tools for limiting your screen time built right into the latest versions of Android and iOS. Besides these tools, a whole host of other third-party apps can help you stay off your phone, or at least make you more mindful of the time you spend.  Read the Story

How to Talk Bourbon: 11 Terms Every Newbie Should Know

In industries as old and technical as whiskey-making, lingo abounds — mashbill, small batch, barrel pick, high wine, high rye, distillate and so on. But at least these words have firm definitions. Hobbyist talk is the true enemy of every would-be hobbyist, and bourbon, as with all activities that lend themselves to obsession, is laced with words that make little sense to the outsider. Here’s a brief guide on talking bourbon like a bona fide bourbon drinker.Read the Story