Zach Madison Shaving Cream: Jon’s Review

By Jon Ribiero 

Generally, I shave every three to four days, five days if a full shadow beard is what I’m looking for, and when I do, I find my hair not exactly on even lengths. With my left hand dominant, the right side of my face doesn’t get the full strength of a precise stroke from my disposable razor. If you’re anything like me, you’d believe a well-groomed man sends a good message: you can take care of yourself. It shows that no one has to take care of you, and that you’re the one in control of your life. 

But when it comes to an uneven shave, say the non-dominant side is sporting what looks like a faint sideburns, this bothers the piss out of you. At that point, you got to re-evaluate the way you shave. Some razors and other shaving items can hit your wallet, but if you’re willing to spend money knowing you’ll look good, then I would recommend Zach Madison Shaving Cream.

I have tried many name brands, and since the skin on my face is sensitive, I’m picky about what I shave with. The most popular ones on the market are the foam shaving creams. The issue with this foam is that it’s mostly illusion than affect. Foam shaving creams have a number of issues, the first being the build-up. Your razor collects the foam since the general idea of current foam creams is to put it on thick. That’s unnecessary. Why would you put in a thick amount of foam to cut the tiny hairs? You’re just creating resistance, which is worse for your skin. Another thing is the issue with the stroke. The foam collecting on your razor builds up the more surface you get through. That reduces the effectiveness of your razor and leaves the hairs uneven. Another gimmick is the fact that the foam creams comes less expensive for a reason: They make you paid more for a lot less in the can as oppose to the bottle. The majority of content in the foam can and on your face are preservatives for the foam and chemical content (especially in shave gels) to produce the texture once it is released from the can. Pay for the real thing, and you’ll get more out of it.

Zach Madison Shaving Cream is an all-natural, non-foam shaving cream that is true to its description: “formulated to nourish your skin to prevent irritation and razor bumps from flaring up.” It did just that. There is no sensitive option since this cream is for all skin types, and that’s because it removes the aspect of needing it since it is hydrating your skin as it sits, and not leaving you begging for an after shave that’ll do that for you, or leave you cringing at the after shave that’ll act as your cologne for the day/evening and feel like a bad acupuncture session. Since it’s a cream and not a foam cream, it is applied on the face differently. You take a small amount, dime size, and spread it on an area of your face, and repeat that process. You only want a thin layer, not a thick one (this isn’t a foam shave, remember!), and that way the cream can reduce friction on the blade rather than create it.

I was so surprised after my first shave with it, because it did something I have to do with other creams, even completing ones like Neutrogena for Men’s Shaving Cream: I had my disposable razor catch every hair so perfectly, I didn’t need to re-apply the cream. There were some spots I missed only due to the fact I didn’t glide over them, and a fantastic advantage to this cream is the ability to not mess up on line-ups, goatees, beards, and mustaches (none of these things I’m a fan of on my own face, but to each his own).

When it comes to other shaving creams, you shouldn’t have to work around for them, rather the shaving cream for you. With an all-natural, non-foam, little-to-no razor burn or bumps shaving cream that lets you get a decent shave with just .25 oz. of cream, you can get a great shave every time with the Zach Madison line.

Meet EveryDay Gents latest Journalist (or at least publicly)

Jonathan Ribeiro was born in the urban area of the Metro-west Boston Area. Born from a family that moved from Brazil to give him better opportunities, Jon thrived with the chances he had. Ranging from Theater to knowledge in Business, Politics,and social interaction. Ever go in the Metro-West Area of the Framingham Area, mention his name to someone, you have a 64% chance their face will light up and know who he is. 

In my first year of college, I met Jon as one of the most inspirational and influential person I know. He’s cool, collected, and knowledgeable in almost every aspect of the world. Jon is one of those young Gents that can give you some of the greatest advice in the world, but add a little vulgar humor to the mix to laugh off your stress of the problem. 

Jon will be assisting me in articles on several topics, such as advice on challenges in life, dating, sex and fashion. Please give him a warm welcome and ladies: He’s single.

Q:How are those Forever 21 boots holding up? very intrigued by the price but is it too good to be true?

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Hey Alan, thanks for the question! It’s funny you asked Alan, because I was just wearing them through blizzard as I walking back home, and shockingly my socks are not wet. It is probably (to most likely) not leather, but it still gives a distinct scent to it. I recommend the boots for Autumn wear instead of winter as I just noticed. But so far after wearing them every day for about a month and a half, they are still in good shape. 

Thanks for the question my fellow Gentleman!

This week I bought…

Forever 21- 21 Men’s Laced up Boots

As you all know, it’s the Autumn season which mean it’ll get rainy, muddy and cold. So I went out in the town looking for some new boots to buy. I went into Quincy Hall in Boston over the weekend after a long study session with some friends of mine. One lady friend of mine wanted to heading to the Forever 21 store. Since I knew about the new Men’s section, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to see what the store had to offer with their prices.

I noticed the boots right away. The boots were extremely comfortable, fit like a glove (or in this case, a slipper) and the laces could keep the perfect knot in hold. The only problem I had was their sizes were a little misleading. I have always been a size 10 in men’s, but when I try their size 10 on, I noticed it was very roomy inside, uncomfortable. I tried a size 8 that looked like the perfect shoe shape for me, and it was. So I’d check on trying the shoes before buying them fellas.

Forever 21- Hooded Bomber Jacket

For those of you who do not know me personally, I always have a yearly tradition try to find a cheap, but fashionable leather jacket. Thinking to myself 21 Men is perfect place to look right now. As I continue to stroll in the very, very small section of the store, I saw this hooded jacket. The leather jacket could insulate my body heat just right, and the hood part could be unzipped to make it just a leather jacket. So not only do I have a leather jacket, but it can protect from the rain, or it can be just one awesome leather jacket?!

I’m sold.

As we leave the store, I have the two items in the infamous yellow bag my receipt came out to $77.80

Boots: $37.90

Jacket: $39.90 (online price $42.90)

Compared to competitor prices, I basically saved about over hundreds of dollars. Don’t believe me? look for yourself here and here. 

I’ll tell you right now, I wouldn’t go to those places which were right next door and get those items.

putthison: eBay Roundup Jesse and our pal the RJcat found some great items on eBay over the weekend, including a really nice Invertere grey coat, Ralph Lauren flannel suit, and an EG Cappelli fox head tie. If you’d like to dig up more stuff, try using our customized search links for high-end suits, good suits, high-quality shirts and fine footwear.   Suits, sport coats, and blazers Ralph Lauren brown checked jacket, 38 Ralph Lauren flannel sport coat, 38 Madras jacket, ~39 Chester Barrie navy suit, 40 Brooks pinstripe suit, 42 Ralph Lauren navy suit, 42 Luciano Barbera grey suit, 42 Ralph Lauren windowpane flannel suit, 42 Chester Barrie tweed, 42 Ralph Lauren brown herringbone jacket, 42 Sulka grey birdseye suit, 42 Lutwyche tan jacket, 42 Cordings green tweed, 42 Kiton windowpane sport coat, 44 Caruso blue checked jacket, 46 Outerwear Invertere grey coat, 40 (pictured above) Filson x Levis tin cloth jacket, M Sweaters and knits J Crew charcoal turtleneck, M Black Fleece grey pullover, L Barbour cashmere blend sweater, L Gieves & Hawkes green polo, L Fair Isle sweater, XL Sulka cardigan, XL Shirts and pants Cordings tattersall shirt, 15 Nigel Cabourn military shirts, M and XL Finamore shirts, L and XL Black Fleece military camp shirt, XL Rising Sun jeans, 31 Cordings wheat corduroys, 40 Shoes Bunch of Alfred Sargents in uncommon sizes Charvet house slippers, S Brooks two tone loafers, 8 Edward Green cap toe derbys, 8.5 Ralph Lauren shell buckle boots, 8.5 Crockett and Jones suede chukkas, 9 Florsheim shell wingtips, 10.5A John Lobb country buckle boots, 10.5 Rider shell boots, 11.5 Paul Stuart brown wholecuts, 13 Ties Peter Max style Battistoni tie Drake’s and EG Cappelli ties Red pin dot tie Purple rose tie Striped grenadine Bunch of bow ties Bags, briefcases, and wallets Cordings holdall Brady fishing bag Glaser travel bag Misc. Unfinished pocket squares Tanner brown belt, 32 Hermes red pocket square Ralph Lauren aviators Kiton scarf Vass book Flask Borsalino caps, various sizes Elegance by Boyer If you want access to an extra roundup every week, exclusive to members, join Put This On’s Inside Track for just five bucks a month. Hey fellas, some great finds that you should get now while they’re hot, or still selling.
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eBay Roundup

Jesse and our pal the RJcat found some great items on eBay over the weekend, including a really nice Invertere grey coat, Ralph Lauren flannel suit, and an EG Cappelli fox head tie. If you’d like to dig up more stuff, try using our customized search links for high-end suits, good suits, high-quality shirts and fine footwear.  

Suits, sport coats, and blazers
Outerwear
Sweaters and knits
Shirts and pants
Shoes
Ties
Bags, briefcases, and wallets
Misc.

Hey fellas, some great finds that you should get now while they’re hot, or still selling.

thedorseyshawexperience: “When you date just one guy, you might feel pressured to commit, even if you’re not ready,” she says. “If you see two men, there’s often this unspoken need to choose between them. But three guys tend to balance each other out, like a tripod.” From an actual CNN article encouraging women to date three men at a time.  Alright ladies and gents: Opinion time. As a man, would you like to be part of a three man romance? Ladies, would you feel comfortable having your time dividing by three men you are dating romantically? Leave your comments as a reblog or in my ask box. What do you honestly think?
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“When you date just one guy, you might feel pressured to commit, even if you’re not ready,” she says. “If you see two men, there’s often this unspoken need to choose between them. But three guys tend to balance each other out, like a tripod.”

From an actual CNN article encouraging women to date three men at a time. 

Alright ladies and gents: Opinion time. As a man, would you like to be part of a three man romance? Ladies, would you feel comfortable having your time dividing by three men you are dating romantically? Leave your comments as a reblog or in my ask box. What do you honestly think?

aquestionofstyle: Double your chances of a good hair day, via GQ: “Maybe your usual styling goop is too heavy for summer, or you’re letting your ‘do grow out, or you just haven’t found the perfect paste. Try what stylists do all the time and play mixologist. Start with your usual hair product, then add a dab of something complementary—lighten up a clay with some cream, or kill the Gordon Gekko sheen of pomade with matte paste.
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Double your chances of a good hair day, via GQ:

“Maybe your usual styling goop is too heavy for summer, or you’re letting your ‘do grow out, or you just haven’t found the perfect paste. Try what stylists do all the time and play mixologist. Start with your usual hair product, then add a dab of something complementary—lighten up a clay with some cream, or kill the Gordon Gekko sheen of pomade with matte paste.

Places Young Gents need to check out: 21 Men

For the past few years I have been implied as a stinking rich kid for one and one reason only: I dress very well. You never see me in say, sweatpants and crappy sneakers or a Sports team sweatshirt. People see my Tees, my pants and my jackets and say “This guy has a lot in the bank to have those clothes”.

I always roll my eyes at my friends because they don’t know my little trick: I bargain shop. I don’t mean go to Thrift Stores and find these “Retro” clothes that look realy Hipster or anything like that, I’m talking about Warehouse stores. Burlington Coat Factory, TJ Maxx and Marshall’s. Of course when you see the commercials, they have the target audience focused on women ages 23-29. That’s how marketing works. The warehouse stores want to make business, so they will target women who love to look good, but want great deals you can’t find anywhere else. 

Hey fellas, here’s a little secret: There are men’s clothing too.

You think I’m kidding? Go ahead got he nearest one, check the Young Men’s stuff. The place has great clothes, even brand name items have cut down over half price, it’s amazing. I find many great apparel I might be wearing right now. Since I’m familiar with retail in the Mall, I stumbled upon a neon sign at the corner of one of the Forever 21 stores that said “21 Men”.

Yes boys, you guessed it: The very classy Warehouse store of quality clothing and great pricing has just recently start selling men’s clothing, from Ball Caps to Blazers. They have some of the best things a young Gentleman will want to wear, and the pricing is perfect. The clothes there are of high quality that any Young man would want to wear. Go to your nearest Forever 21 store to check it out yourself, or just head to their Men’s Page. 

Product review of the day: Vlado Athletic Shoes (Color Gray)

Hello Young Gents, and welcome back to the Everyday Gents Blog: Fall season. As you all know, this is the site where Young men like yourself can follow this blog and find entries ranging from dating advice to style recommendations, to product reviews perfect for men and knowing how the mind of a young lady works (from our female correspondents of course). Our team of Gentlemen and Ladies have expanded, so I’m sure you will see many more posts in the coming future of how to be a growing Gentleman.

Today I would like review a product I would highly recommend to guys who are looking for some new kicks in the fall season. I walking around the Natick Collection a few weeks back, looking for some College duds to wear on an everyday basis. I went into the shoe store Journey’s to see if they could have something that I can wear causally. I stumble upon blackish/gray High Top shoe from the distributor Vlado shoes.

When I saw these shoes, I thought they might be too flashy, and too expensive. When I look under the shoe however, I find it reasonably priced at $59.99. When I see shoes of similar style, their prices are usually around the range of $100-$120+. So I went over to seller to find the shoe in my size. I proceed to put it on and find the soles and shoe itself extremely comfortable, but admitted I thought it might be too flashy for my taste. The seller recommended that they are good “Jean shoes”, implying of my Slim Fit jeans I wear can help them look a little more subtle by simply pulling my pant leg over it. I noticed that it looked like any other athletic shoe, and thought these would be the perfect choice for causal everyday shoes.

That was two months ago, and these shoes still look brand new, with no visible signs of wear and tear. I get out of work everyday where I have to wear leather flip flops that can strain my feet for a number of hours, and these shoes alone make me feel like my feet just laid on a Tempur-Pedic for the ride home. The straps and tongue give it a very unique look to it, and I highly recommend it to people who want very causal shoe to wear everyday, or if you’re planning a night out in the City.

They come in many colors, including pattern colors of Red/White/Black with no additional charge. They can be purchased at any Journey’s store or simply online. 

I hope you Gents have some ideas of your next shoe purchase, or at least some inspiration. 

-Mike.

One of my favorite Men’s lifestyle site, Askmen.com just released a video this week pertaining how to text women. Now as us being young gentlemen, we screw this up. A lot. So let’s listen to the lovely lady to give you a few tips on how to be Suave in the text to text conversation.

The Fine Line of Chivalry and Playing the Game

The saying is getting about as old as Axel Rose: “Chivalry is Dead.” 

Fortunately for mankind, it still exists within the young and elder Gentleman alike. There are still men who treat their women with respect, who will always defend their honor, and treat them like an equal human being. However, the way some men express chivalry can seem very skeptic with people. Some young Gents will overdue it, practically to a point where they are smothering their lady. Sometimes they watched way too many classic movies and assume the modern lady will adore these chivalrous gestures.  Then we have those group of men who believe “If I act like a gentleman in a convincing way, I will possibly sleep with her in the next two weeks.”

I’m not saying every one in five guys think like this, but there are many young men who will act in ways that are just not a concrete definition of being “Chivalrous”.

To give a great, exaggerated example: I had this buddy on my Facebook, who transferred to my High School in my Junior year, when he was a sophomore. The moment he came into my English Class, refusing to read a five page passage for homework because “He’s not down with that,” I knew this guy was going to be trouble. Over time I realized this new student knew how to talk through actions rather than words. I’m not saying I had to kick his ass in order to have him be on good terms with me. When he saw me lead the baseball team to make ourselves a good team, a new level of respect arose from him. We were always on a level of respect, and we never had bad things to say to each other. The only thing I had a problem with: He was a huge womanizer, especially expressing it on social networking.

When he first came to my school, he quickly made friends with the few beautiful girls that strutted around campus. He would always teased them, give a charming wink and smile, and always spend time with them. I was friends with some of them, but never in my life did I ever want to be romantically involved with them (All of them in the “Not my type” category). When they came up to me talking about this young man I would always warn them that it’s painfully obvious he’s trouble. They whisked it away and told me “He’s a great guy!” and what not. Three months later:

“Oh my God He is such an ass!”

and so on and so forth.

When I was Facebook friends with him, I saw how much he overdosed on his fake chivalry. This young man would be in a new ‘relationship’ every time I looked at my Facebook dashboard. Some of them were my friends, some of them I had no idea who they were. One thing that was always the same: expressing his ‘love’ for her through his status updates. Always say ‘forever and ever baby’, or I see “Missing my baby can’t wait to see her”

Unfortunately the young women ate it up. A week later, it wasn’t forever and ever anymore, and the week after that he was into a new relationship.

My point being made is, this is the kind of person that is on that thin line of Chivalry and just being a Player. In order to not be on this line, follow another list of my Do’s and Don’ts:

  • Do: Open the door for her. This is a very simple act of chivalry and women will know you are being extremely generous. 
  • Don’t: Write a love letter. I know it may seem like a great act of your affection to her. She may even love it, adore it, want to make sure she will be your Girlfriend until you pop the question. The only problem is when your girlfriend shares this letter with her friends, one of them is going to find it skeptical and possibly manipulating. Unless you’re writing your vows for the wedding day, save the love letter move. 
  • Do: Guide her through the room. When you are at a nice party or event, gently put your hand on her back, or take her hand, and guide her to the people you want her to meet. She will find this a lovely gesture because she feels she is important to you, which you genuinely feel. Of course make you are at least four inches above her ass, going any lower then you’re just a little Perv. 
  • Don’t: Agree with or let her win every conversation. There is a reason we have the saying “Nice Guys finish last.” It’s because the nice guys let his date or girlfriend win every conversation or agree with every opinion she has, even though it’s painfully obvious you don’t agree with her reasoning. Women can sense this, and they cannot stand it in the slightest. By all means, give an argument to her, show your opinion. A woman loves a man that can think for himself and such. 

So to conclude: Men are always going to act kindly to women, it’s how you execute your chivalrous gestures that can determine whether you are a kind gentleman, or just a pussy hunting player. 

Have a lovely day,

Michael, Editor-in-Chief.

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