Every Man Can Be A Gentle-Man

Gents,

Previously we wrote a declaration on what a Gentleman is and wanted to provide a little more information. Today we want to encourage and reinforce the idea that every man can be a Gentle-Man.

I understand that the word is spelled Gentleman but to emphasize the two main principles I have hyphenated it.Gentleness does not mean being weak or feminine but relates to the fact of knowing when and how to act with initiative and when to be chill. Balancing the two is what creates a proper disposition.

Being a Gentle-Man does not stem from class, race, social standing, economics, culture or hairstyle!

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No Chemicals In These Men’s Grooming Products!

Gents,

With so many grooming products coming on the market the all natural and health conscious products are taking a different road with natural ingredients and scents. We are excited to see products that are concerned with hair, skin and groomingcraft culture article beard oil wellness. Another admirable feat is not found in a beaker or special machine because these products are “hand made”.

The beard oil came in a 1 ounce bottle with a cedar fern scent but is also available in sultans spice and pine forest. The oil contains no chemicals and is designed to “stimulate the skin’s natural oils to trap moisture, treat split ends, make beards shiny and soft, and reduce dandruff.” The beard oil contains many essential oils to maximize beard health; jojoba oil, argan oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, and grapeseed oil.

The mustache wax came in a pine forest scent but is also available in sultans spice and cedar fern. The wax is the strongest we have craft culture article mustache waxencountered and the wax I use on a daily basis,  “chemical-free, beeswax-based mustache pomade offers superior styling capability.Blended hair-nourishing oils prevent dry, brittle whiskers.Special ingredients like real pine sap and carnauba wax offer a stronger hold.” A few other ingredients are shea butter, beeswax, lanolin, and olive oil. Surprisingly the wax washes out and one major feature, besides the extra strong hold, if your stache happens to get in your drink it does not taste like chemicals!

If your hands take a beating from working on the chain gang the chap cream is the solution for dry and damagedcraft culture article chap cream skin. The ingredients consist of “no scents, no petroleum, no chemicals, nothing to get in the way of this healing, skin protecting barrier. Just natural ingredients you can recognize and pronounce: beeswax, veggie glycerin, shea butter, vitamin E, coconut oil” plus lanolin and avocado oil. The cream also works well on lips.

Last but not least, the hair pomade. This product can revive a lost tradition among grooming craft culture article pomadeproducts, “we love vintage barbershop recipes. Back in the day, when barbers used to give hot towel shaves using straight razors and shaving brushes, they’d make their own potions and pomades. We’ve bought up all the hundred-year-old barber manuals we could find in order to unearth those old secrets. What we came up with is a modernized version of an all-natural hair styling product (without the beef tallow, thank you very much), inspired by the old barber tradition. Instead of artificial fragrances, chemicals and petroleum, your hair will smell pleasantly of sweet beeswax, nut butters and natural oils.” The devotion and reverence to barbering past resulted in a modern formulation to meet all expectations for those who desire traditional hairstyles. The pomade does not wash out completely but it is a vast improvement to the dry brittle aftermath of most water-based pomades.

The combination of all these great products from Craft Culture Co. are testaments thatcraft culture article items on wood chemicals in grooming products should not reign but health and quality should be the foundation. I had no problem styling an impressive Rollie Fingers-esque handlebar mustache and solid slick back. The products are not designed to replicate gel or hairspray but are traditional-modern improvements to maximize men’s grooming health. Great work Jon!

http://www.craftculture.co/

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Barber Paradise In A Small Farm Town

Gents,

On November 1, 2013 I met a gentleman at a Movember event in Visalia, CA that would wild bills article windowspark a friendship that continues to this day. We hit it off so well the next day we traveled about 45 minutes east to visit his barber shop. The drive through Central California was enjoyable as we passed many farms that were a stark contrast to Southern California’s metropolis. It was a serene and tranquil drive with no traffic jams or crazy commuters. Farm land and groves dotted the landscape that extended to the horizon.

We traveled down a two lane highway on our way to Wild Bill’s Barber Shop &Shave Parlor in Lindsay, CA to meet owner Rick Loftin. The night before he told me about the towns economy and that he could not charge $20 for a haircut because many of the people either work on the farms or youngsters images from rick wild bills article 5parents work in the fields. As we approached the community I pondered the packing houses that lined the street, a reminder of a time when agriculture ruled California’s economy.

After passing the packing houses we came to Honolulu street and the center of town. A community car show and BBQ was happening and my heart skipped a beat! The barber shop was packed with young and old alike. Rick greeted us with a huge smile and brotherly hug and quickly told us about his beloved shop. Everywhere we looked a story was quickly followed with, “that was my father’s…” “that came from my grandmas…” or my favorite, “we found that in a dumpster/barn”. The shop is named after Rick’s father images from rick wild bills article 2who passed in 2006, who was known as Wild Bill.

One feature that really caught my attention was a wooden bar that  measured about 12 feet in length. Rick explained that it was originally in the local watering hole and dated from the early 1900’s but was thrown away in a dumpster. Rick decided to rescue the historical gem, dug it out and cleaned it up. There were several school age boys sitting at the bar doing what appeared wild bills article counterto be homework. The bar serves a dual purpose because the local kids hangout and use the shops Wifi as long as they are doing their homework!

Rick’s journey into barbering came to fruition by life’s circumstances steering him into his passion. According to Rick, “I started barbering in the late 1980’s in high school which were ‘back yard boogies.’  Football buddies and the homies would swing by for trims. I was not a licensed barber but that’s when I knew it was what I wanted to  do.” Although Rick would eventually land a job with the city and started a family but it wasn’t until he was laid off that he was able to realize his dream of attending barber college.

The shop is a representation of everything that is important to Rick; family, vintage cars,wild bills article standing by chair community, history and a vintage lifestyle. Rick also owns a few sweet classic cars and a proud member of the Viejitos Car Club. Not only does he posses a pleasant demeanor but also an amazing shop in an unlikely place. Small farm towns are pillars of our society because they produce much of our food. In these communities people work the land with the anticipation of having enough water to produce bountiful crops. It is this community that Rick cherishes and is proud to call home.

While some people may find paradise in a tropical environment there is a small farm town known as Lindsay, CA with a population of only 11,768 that contains a barbers paradise that is impacting the community and young men one haircut and shave at a time.

Wild Bill’s Barber Shop & Shave Parlor

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Win A Custom Handcrafted Hat, Movember 2014!

We are honored to present one of the amazing raffle items for our men’s cancer fundraiser event! Wellema Hat Co. are all handcrafted hats made in the U.S.A! Find out more about our Movember event by clicking here 

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Men Stand Up Against Cancer For Movember 2014!

Please visit our Movember page for more information about our fantastic fundraiser event.

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The Avenue Men’s Magazine Winter 2014 Digital Version is now FREE!

We now have FREE digital copies available of The Avenue Men’s Magazine Winter 2014 issue featuring a double cover; Movember and The Booming Pomade Industry! Also, many more great articles for men from all walks of life!

The magazine is gritty, classy, independent and attitude!

Click the image below to download & follow these directions!
1. Click “ADD TO DIGITAL LIBRARY” or it may say “BUY DIGITAL:FREE”
(ONLY THE DIGITAL COPY IS FREE)
2. You need to REGISTER on Magcloud to view on their reader, IOS for ipad, PDF

3. Then go to your account and click “MY DIGITAL LIBRARY”
4. Either select “DOWNLOAD PDF” or “READ NOW”

This is our gift to you!!!

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The Avenue Men’s Magazine FREE Digital Copies!

We now have FREE digital copies available of The Avenue Men’s Magazine inaugural Fall 2013 issue featuring the Scumbag (Schorem) Barbers from the Netherlands! Also, great articles about custom made leather works, craft beer, tattoos and much more!

The magazine is gritty, classy, independent and attitude!

Click the image below to download, follow these directions!
1. Click “ADD TO DIGITAL LIBRARY” or it may say “BUY DIGITAL:FREE”
(ONLY THE DIGITAL COPY IS FREE)
2. You need to REGISTER on Magcloud to view on their reader, IOS for ipad, PDF
3. Then go to your account and click “MY DIGITAL LIBRARY”
4. Either select “DOWNLOAD PDF” or “READ NOW”

This is our gift to you!!!
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The Avenue Men’s Magazine Winter 2014 will have a double cover!!!!

Double cover announcementOur second magazine issue will feature not only one great cover but the back cover will be inverted and feature a double cover!!!! We are super excited!

Magazine will be shipped Mid-January 2014. Wholesale pricing is available.

Pre-order your copy today sales@gentlemensavenue.com

Front cover: A Movember To Remember    Back Cover: The Booming Pomade Industry

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Check Out Our Article, “The Mo and the Money” on H&R Block Talk

Friends,

Recently I was approached to write an article for H & R Block Talk, so please check it out and hope you enjoy the article!

http://blogs.hrblock.com/2013/11/05/the-mo-and-the-money

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Wesley Bekkers Movember 2013 Original Artwork Package

Friends,

Here is an amazing package (click image) donated for the Movember 2013 fundraising event at GoldStar Barbershop in Visalia, CA on November 1, 2013. Pack up the car and take a ROAD TRIP to Central California!

Help us Raise money to FIGHT AGAINST MEN’S CANCER!

 

 

 

To purchase raffle tickets*: MovemberRaffle@GentlemensAvenue.com                                    *tickets can be purchased at the event or online, winner does NOT need to be present.

 

Thank you The Barber Collective and Frank Reiland for  including us in your event!

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Thank you Wesley Bekkers for the continual support!

Mr. M

 

 

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