Movember Moustache Guide
November is becoming increasingly better known as Movember. This isn’t just a portmanteau, it’s a foundation set up to encourage men to sport a moustache or Mo’ during November, to raise awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and testicular cancer. All you need to do is grow or ‘wear’ a moustache throughout November to generate awareness, you can even raise money for the Movember Foundation. Rules Each... Read More
Mr Natty – How to use Moustache Wax
From the enigmatic and quirky Mr Natty comes a Step-by-Step guide on how to apply moustache wax and get the optimum amount of ‘Twizzle’. The Mr Natty special formula Twizzle Moustache Wax (£6.50) is available online at Mr Natty and Niven & Joshua, or in store at Albam Clothing. Read More
Stash-tastic: Junya Watanabe Autumn/Winter 2011
Junya Watanabe interprets American style as only the Japanese can; not content with the Christmas jumper, Junya opts instead for a Christmas blazer, with a nod to the ‘woodsman’ look that has been concurrent for the last couple of seasons. The hemlines are almost too short and neglecting a taper, almost as if the trousers are having an argument with the shoes. As always, we cast a grooming eye on the collections and in this one we see very strong moustaches,... Read More
[CLOSED] Movember 2010: The Round-up…
Movember 2010 has come to an end but judging by the pride with which many Gents were brandishing their Mo’s this Movember, they’ll be around for at least the next couple of weeks. This Movember’s tally has eclipsed last year’s mammoth total £26million, with a total in the region of £30million which is set to increase with figures and donations still coming in. Magnificent effort by all the Mo Brothers & Sista’s out there promoting... Read More
Movember 2010: Ape to Gentleman Movember Moustache Guide
Moustache novices and experts alike, here are some moustache tips from Ape to Gentleman to make this Movember the most Stache-tacular one yet. Ape to Gentleman tips for Movember: ♦ Always keep the rest of your face clean shaven – This is Movember not Febeardary, let your Stache have the limelight. For those struggling to grow a prominent Tasche, a clean shaven face will make your efforts look much more impressive. It’s all relative. ♦ Give... Read More
[CLOSED] Movember 2010: Return of the ‘Stache
In 2 days time of the ultimate international celebration of grooming will commence, and best of all – it’s for a good great cause. The Mustache, Moustache, Tache, Stache, Mo (or any other derivative you can think of) is about to take centre stage, and quite rightly so. Too long has the Stasche played second fiddle to the beard; free your Tasche and do it for a good cause – Distinguished Apes & Gentlemen, let me present to you Movember... Read More
The Return of the Moustache…
Men have often been forced to choose between the clean look of being fully shaven or the more rugged look with facial hair or stubble. Now with the renaissance of the moustache, it is possible to leave some facial hair and still attain the clean look. For example the pencil moustache, as sported by the iconic Gable Clark, allows the rest of the face to remain clean shaven, and compliments the clean look by outlining the lip with a narrow, straight... Read More
Panasonic BeardBuster iPhone Application
Rarely have I seen such a fitting topic for the Apeish section. While yes, it is essentially about ‘tasches, think outside the ‘box’ and this application could be genius. The Panasonic Beard Buster application for the iPhone allows users to upload a picture, and then draw on a beard. Once you are truly pleased with the depth and texture of the beard, you can then proceed to sculpt the beard or tasche of your dreams, and admire the result. If... Read More
Remember, Remember the 1st of Movember…
Ape to Gentleman understandably has a soft spot for the Moustache; various shapes, style & guises, Moustaches are truly accessories for the face. Depending on the style of your ‘tache you can quite easily change your look from Aristocrat to Cowboy. This November, Wilkinson Sword is sponsoring the 2009 Movember campaign; a month-long celebration of the moustache, highlighting men’s health issues and prostate cancer. To celebrate, they... Read More
Salt & Pepper Moustasche
A must have for any modern gent (if not for yourself, it’d make a good present) this cunningly disguised salt and pepper shaker would be the perfect finishing touch for your walnut desk or dining table. Await the look of confusion from your dinner guests as they ask you to pass the salt, and see you reaching for the wooden moustache. Sometimes it’s the little things in life. The moustache is made of pure walnut and is finished with mineral... Read More
