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Eric Ravenscraft
Gear
Nov 15, 2024 10:30 AM
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There are gifts for men and there are manly gifts for manly men. You’ve probably read a hundred gift guides that suggest buying the man in your life things like a tie, a leather belt, or literally anything whiskey-related. That’s not manly enough for us, though. We wanted to round up the manliest gifts for men, no matter how over-the-top or hypermasculinized they are. For this guide, we’re not just looking for things like regular soap, but soap with the word “men” on it. Enjoy.
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For Smelling as Fresh as Aged Whiskey
Mando Whole Body Deodorant
You can tell that Mando Deodorant is designed for men (or, possibly, bounty hunters) because it’s got “man” right there in the name. It comes in various scents like Pro Sport or Mt. Fuji that you might’ve seen only somewhat manly deodorant brands offer, but it also comes in extra manly scents like bourbon leather. I initially assumed this would smell like a leather belt soaked in whiskey, and after trying it, I was … not wrong. I can only further assume this is a desirable smell for some people.
$30 at Amazon (2-pack)
$30 $25 at Walmart
$15 at Mando
$15 at Target
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For Action-Packed Showers
Duke Cannon Supply Co. Tactical Scrubber
The Duke Cannon Supply Co. Tactical Scrubber is the soap accessory a man needs when they have to take a shower while jumping out of an airplane. The scrubber has a thick mesh that helps create a thick lather, and there’s a handy strap to hang it up. A strap the company highlights is made of 550 mil-spec paracord, the kind of cord used in parachute suspension lines (and, sometimes, jewelry).
It pairs with the company’s Big Brick of Soap, or, as it’s called when you’re not searching on Amazon, Big Ass Brick of Soap. The “ass” makes it more manly. The soap block doesn’t feel that much bigger than a typical bar of soap, but it’s at least nice to see a company go in the opposite direction of shrinkflation. My only real complaint is that the branding for this particular product could stand to avoid all the cutesy don’t-drop-the-soap jokes.
$32 at Amazon
$30 $17 at Walmart
$22 at Target
$20 at Duke Cannon Supply Co.
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For Super Soft Brillo Beards
Duke Cannon Supply Co. Best Damn Beard Oil
If there’s one thing I’ve learned while rounding up all these manly men gifts, it’s that if you put words Amazon doesn’t like in a product’s name, that immediately makes it more manly. To wit, there’s Duke Cannon’s Best Damn Beard Oil. I have scratchy facial hair and usually prefer not to grow a beard because of it. However, after using this oil, I can say that it does make my beard feel softer and less like a Brillo pad. It also smells like a forest, which is a nice change of pace from the usual “manly” scents of leather and whiskey.
$30 at Amazon
$30 $25 at Walmart
$22 at Target
$20 at Duke Cannon Supply Co.
