1000 Miles of Mo
To mark the end of Movember our friends at men’s shaving brand Gillette have calculated that a record breaking 1000 extra miles worth of moustache hair will be shaved tomorrow, as Movember draws to a close. To mark the occasion an equivalent mound of hair has been created outside the Gillette Research and Development Facility in Reading. An average man’s moustache contains 600 hairs which grow at approximately 8.1mm per month. With over... Read More
TOMS x Movember
TOMS Shoes is not a brand we have covered before on Ape to Gentleman but their support of Movember, now in its third year is notable. As a men’s grooming blog we too are supporters of Movember and for that matter, any organisation which brings awareness and generates funds to support men’s health. This year the signature Movember moustache appears in maroon on Grey Aviator Twill TOMS Classics for both men and women and on Grey Aviator... Read More
Gillette Movember Barber Shop
By now your Mo’ is probably beginning to take some shape, and the rest of your beard is in need of a trim – to distinguish beard from moustache. If so, and you live in London, head down to 10 Newburgh Street, just off of Carnaby Street where Gillette have their ‘The Best a Mo Can Get Barbershop’ – it’s open 7 days a week throughout the month of Movember and offers free ‘tache touch ups for Mo Bros. There... Read More
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
[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
Friday Five: Maduro Candle, Theodore & Rosemary’s Orchard, BeoSound 8, Nike x Undercover and Battle for the (St)Ashes…
Theodore & Rosemary’s Orchard This weeks Friday Five begins with a interesting short animation by Kadavre Exquis. Great music, I think you’ll agree. Directed and animated by Kadavre Exquis Song by Nancy Adams “Somebody in my orchard”. www.cargocollective.com Maduro Leaf Triple -Wick Candle Winter is not ideal, but it does make you appreciate the joys of being ‘chez-nous’ in the sanctuary and warmth of your own home.... 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
How to groom your ‘Tasche: Dovo Moustache scissors
We’re back with the moustache and this time it’s a tool designed to help you maintain and cultivate your ‘tasche to perfection. The reasons for having a ‘tasche are growing by the year; besides their obvious visual appeal, there is Movember, Moustache March, Febeardary (not sure if this strictly counts, but you could still have a ‘tasche) and I’m sure we have more moustache months to come. Today we look at the Dovo Moustache scissors,... 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
