An introduction to cigar smoking – Raban Aso
Cigar smoking can be daunting with all sorts of rules and etiquette. Here is some advice from a man who knows a thing or two about cigars – Raban Aso.
Why I changed my knife buying habits – carbon steel knives
As a keen cook & a lover of quality tools I have always enjoyed using quality kitchen knives. Recently, though, I made a discovery that has changed my knife buying for good. I discovered the wonders of carbon steel knives.
How to tell if an alkaline battery is dead the Learned Gentleman way
This simple test will instantly tell you if the alkaline batteries you’ve just found in your man drawer have life left in them of not. No equipment required!
Every bike needs a wine rack!
Every Gentleman’s bicycle should have a wine rack. It is an essential accessory for cycle rides to the wine shop!
Upcycled Beer Bottle Glasses
Upcycled beer bottle drinking glasses are perfect for using at picnics or in the garden and are simple and fun to make.
Understanding British Hallmarks
There are few things that will win more favour with your wife, girlfriend or mistress than buying her jewellery. But for most chaps out there buying jewellery can be a bit of a minefield. It is important, therefore, that you understand what you are looking at when out shopping for jewellery and what better starting…
The feel of nib on paper
In this day of laptops, tablets and smartphones there would be some that may argue that there is no place for fountain pens. It could be said that they are inconvenient, old fashioned and outdated. But there are those of us who know that this is far from the truth. Yes, we might be writing…
Opening a beer bottle with a newspaper
Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink… well not quite. In fact something far more serious! Beer, beer everywhere but not a bottle opener in sight. It is the single worst case scenario you could find yourself in at a picnic. The foolhardy man would use his teeth and then spend the next…