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The journal

Notes on grooming, craft and climate.

Guidance from our formulators and the barbers we work with — written to be useful, not promotional.

Grooming in a Dry Climate: A Practical Guide
GuidesAugust 2026

Grooming in a Dry Climate: A Practical Guide

Low humidity works against your skin barrier all day. Here is the three-step routine we recommend for desert conditions, and the order that actually matters.

Why Jojoba Outperforms Almost Everything
IngredientsJuly 2026

Why Jojoba Outperforms Almost Everything

It behaves less like an oil and more like your own sebum. That single distinction explains why it conditions a beard without weighing it down.

The Case for a Shorter Shelf
CraftJune 2026

The Case for a Shorter Shelf

Most men own too many products and use too few of them well. A disciplined kit of three does more than a cabinet of ten.

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We publish a new piece each month. In the meantime, the collection is the fastest way to understand how we formulate.

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