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How to Use a Safety Razor
Shaving used to be an art form – a ritual. Today, most men just run a blade past their skin quickly or use an electric shaver. Big money marketing has taken over the industry and robbed guys of the best shave possible. No matter what the manufacturers of those cheap, disposable razors tell you,...
5 Ways to Start a Fire Without Matches
Whether the outdoors are a huge part of your life or not, every man must know how to start a fire without having to rely on matches. How can you create a fire with some basic objects such as tinder (easily combustible material) and other materials...
5 Public Speaking Tips from a Speech Coach
In today’s business world, most guys are often more versed in proper text messaging and emailing than they are in effective speaking skills. Clients often come to me for help with dissertations, interviews, presentations… even best man toasts. Here are five helpful hints...
12 Unique Gifts for Men - By Personality Type
Depending on the guy you're shopping for we've highlighted some unique gift items in the Maxton Men catalog. The Traveling Man The traveling man is constantly on-the-go. He's in need of portable, durable items that he can throw in and out of a bag as he dashes...
How to Win Over a Room
Let’s make one thing perfectly clear; when you are in a room full of influential people, there is a distinct difference between simply meeting someone, and winning them over. Too many men simply go in, shake hands with those people that they consider important, and...
The Maxton Men Guide to Tie Fabrics
When you’re buying a new tie, deciding on which fabric to get is one of the most important considerations. Not all ties are the same. Certain fabrics will go better with certain occasions. The right tie is the one that’s going to compliment the rest of your outfit and hit the right note for the occasion. Here’s a little more...
How To Polish Your Shoes
Shoes are often not given the amount of attention that they actually deserve when it comes to a man's wardrobe. Most men make sure there is no dirt on their shoes and consider that passable. However, the truth is that properly polished shoes say a lot about the person that's wearing them. Taking the time to polish your shoes will...
How to Make 3 Classic Drinks - Manhattan, Old-Fashioned, and Martini
There is a certain element of class and style in a man who can make a real drink. And a certain lack of these men. Amongst all the Cosmopolitans, Hurricanes, and candy flavor concoctions, there is a serious lack of ruggedness and maturity. Ordering (or making) a real drink will get you farther in just about everything. There are many...
How to Stock a Home Bar: Liquors & Tools
If there is one thing that every guy needs, it’s a bar in his living room (or game room, or basement, or garage). This is almost as essential as the flat screen, surround sound, and other equipment that cost more than your firstborn child will. Women tend to navigate towards the bar a lot more often than the gaming system,...