The Problem With Beard Extremism by Brian Furby

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The Problem With Beard Extremism by Brian Furby

Beard Extremism I have a big beard. If that comes as a shock to you, then you’re either a first-time visitor to the site, or you’ve never seen the TitleBeard Instagram feed (it’s@TitleBeard, by the way, come check it out). When August 1, 2015 rolls around I will have been growing my beard for three years. I’m no stranger to facial hair, having had some form of it since I was 15 or 16, but this is by far the longest beard I’ve ever had. Here are some random stats I’ve compiled along the way: Current beard length: 14 inches...

The Beard Behind Tales Of The Boatman

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The Beard Behind Tales Of The Boatman

People often ask us who's behind The Mod Cabin's bluegrass, metal and clawhammer ditties. The answer is Chris Rippey; our talented audio/video engineer. When he's not making catchy tunes and videos for The Mod Cabin, Chris teaches music lessons from his home in Old Town Lafayette, Colorado. But his main passion is his fantasy audio series Tales of the Boatman, which he writes, records and produces himself. Chris has always loved music. When he was old enough to have his own cassette tape collection, he would lose himself in his headphones whenever possible. But he wasn't sure he wanted to devote his life...

Cultivate Your Own Beard Style by The Mod Cabin

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Cultivate Your Own Beard Style by The Mod Cabin

The leaves are turning colors, birds are migrating and there is a certain crispness to the morning air: its beard season. In this post The Mod Cabin will teach you how to create your own personal beard style. Personal beard styles are just that; personal. While there are rules of thumb, nothing is written in stone. Never let a so-called rule of style interfere with you being you. Being yourself regardless of what other people think is the best fashion statement you can possibly make. In most cases you want your facial hair and chin to create a symmetrical, angular...

The Girlfriends Guide to Beard Care by The Mod Cabin

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The Girlfriends Guide to Beard Care by The Mod Cabin

With winter fast approaching, your boyfriend, husband, or significant other is probably considering cultivating the dandy wildman or lumbersexual look. If your man is like most, his desire to pull off the look probably exceeds his knowledge on how. Don't worry; The Mod Cabin is here to help! Here is everything you need to know to make sure your man looks like a dandy vagabond, not a homeless one. Step 1: LET IT GROW For the first four weeks he needs to let it grow. This will expose any patchy areas or unexpected opportunities for beard styles. He will undoubtedly...

Cultivate your Inner Dandy Wildman by The Mod Cabin

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Cultivate your Inner Dandy Wildman by The Mod Cabin

The dandy wildman isn't merely a style. It is a way of life. In this article The Mod Cabin will teach you not only how to achieve the dandy wildman look, we will help you become the dandy wildman. Contrary to popular belief, the dandy wildman archetype isn't so much a contradiction as a paradox. This realization is your first step towards becoming the dandy wildman. If you try to project the image without becoming the substance, you will fail. In other words; don't look like the dandy wildman, be the dandy wildman. A true dandy wildman values a neatly...

Beards and Comic Books Characters; an Interview with Mitch Gerads

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Beards and Comic Books Characters; an Interview with Mitch Gerads

The Mod Cabin recently had a chance to sit down with Vertigo/DC Comic book illustrator Mitch Gerads to talk about beards, comics and his upcoming book The Sheriff of Babylon.TMC: Where are you from?MG: Originally from MN. Just moved to AZ a few months ago!TMC: What got you interested in comics?MG:I have two older brothers who I idolized growing up (Still do) who were both pretty into comics. I would sneak into their rooms when they were at school and read* all their comics.Before I knew how to read.TMC:How did you become a comic book artist?MG:I used to be a...

The Mod Cabin Goes To Alaska: A Product Review by Professional Guide Curt Schaumburg

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The Mod Cabin Goes To Alaska: A Product Review by Professional Guide Curt Schaumburg

Last summer professional guide Curt Schaumburg took our products with him to Alaska for 5 months to test out. Curt reviews our products and documents his experience with us here. Curt is in Alaska again this summer and will have more tales for us when he returns! Leaving On A Seaplane and I Don't Know When I'll Be Back Again As a bearded Colorado native, professional guide, Pro Fly Angler and avid snowboarder I expose my beard and face to all the imaginable elements on a daily basis. The Mod Cabin's beard and skin care have proven to protect, manage and restore...

Wet Shaving Basics

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Wet Shaving Basics

While the term could technically be applied to the modern practice of using a disposable razor, "wet shaving" is used to describe a more traditional method of shaving with a safety razor. While the initial investment may be a bit steeper than the cost of a disposable razor and a package of cartridges, the long-term cost is dramatically lower and the entire process is more eco-friendly. Double-edged blades used in a safety razor can be easily recycled, unlike cartridges designed for disposable razors. By investing in a shaving brush, mug and shaving soap or cream, you're also doing your skin...

Beard Styles: The Full Beard

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Beard Styles: The Full Beard

A luxurious beard is a thing to behold, but how do you elevate it to fashionable heights? Styling, of course. While some men prefer the rough-and-tumble, low-maintenance look, the vast majority of beards are more aesthetically pleasing when they get a bit of upkeep and attention. Styling your beard doesn't have to be a chore, though. Learning more about beard styles and how to achieve the one you want is simply a matter of doing a little research and choosing the right product for the job. CHOOSING BETWEEN BEARD STYLES There's more to cultivating a great beard than throwing away...

Shaving Oil: How to Choose

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Shaving Oil: How to Choose

For a task many men take on every day, shaving can be fraught with risks. Nicks, cuts, razor burn and ingrown hairs can all be par for the course, especially when you're using a disposable razor with drying, chemical-laden aerosol shaving products. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid the worst of these afflictions, especially ingrown hairs and razor burn. Wet shaving goes a long way, but choosing the right products can make all the difference. WHAT IS SHAVING OIL? A close shave with no irritation depends on a few factors. First, the whiskers you plan to remove need to be...

Using Beard Balm for Beard Care and Conditioning

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Using Beard Balm for Beard Care and Conditioning

With so many products for beard health and management on the market, it can be difficult to choose the right one to meet your needs. Understanding what each product does and how it affects your beard can help you make the right decisions, so you're able to nourish, style and protect your facial hair with ease. WHAT IS BEARD BALM? Beard balm is a versatile product which provides a few different benefits to your beard. First and foremost, it's a moisturizing product with light to medium hold, which aids in both styling and adds to the overall health of your...

Beard Care Products for Hair Stylists

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Beard Care Products for Hair Stylists

Beards are here to stay. If you are a barber or hairstylist you have undoubtedly gotten several requests from bearded customers for beard care products. Until recently there has been a dearth of men's facial hair products. Fortunately that trend is drastically changing. Photo Credit: Simon Townley HairThere are now a wide variety of beard care products available that stylists can use on their bearded clientele. The right beard care products can help promote healthy skin and hair growth, relieve and prevent dry, itchy skin beneath facial hair, tame frizzy hair, help heal damaged skin and hair, as well as...