Journal

The Journal

Essays on grooming, dress, objects,
and the discipline of a well-kept life.

Featured Essay

Vintage portrait of three well-dressed Black men and a woman gathered outdoors in 1960s formal attire.

What Is a Kept Man?

From the Journal

A Simple Hair Care Routine for Black Men

How Black Men Can Shave Without Razor Bumps

How Black Men Can Deal With Razor Bumps and Dark Spots

How Clothes Should Fit a Man

The Shoes Every Man Should Own

What a Man Should Carry Every Day

The Home Essentials Every Man Should Own

How to Keep Your Space Clean and Organized

The Core Wardrobe Every Man Should Build

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