Author: TGP

Our little digital devices have led us to believe something that is scientifically untrue: that we can multitask.  The truth is that our brains simply don’t process information in a way that makes multitasking possible and what is often happening is simply lightning-fast switching between tasks, at severe cost to your brain’s cognitive ability, and […]

This is a guest post from Brett Hatfield.  It’s a shortened version of a longer article, featuring more models, which you can find on his car-obsessed website. Every gearhead wants to drive something unique. We yearn for the thrill of g-sled acceleration, the feel of cornering as though on rails, and styling that makes you the […]

Brazil is the leading tobacco exporter in South America, to the tune of 3 billion USD per year.  So why have many people never heard much about Brazilian cigars?  While it is indeed difficult to compete with the likes of the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and of course, Cuba, Brazil is slowly starting to be recognized […]

In previous articles we’ve spoken about the old-timey safety razor our grandfathers used (and is making a comeback).  We’ve also highlighted things like pre-shave oil that can make the shaving experience a treat instead of a chore.  In fact, applying that oil is a key part of our signature shave services, which, if you haven’t […]

This is a second in a series of guest pieces by car junkie Brett Hatfield.  You can find the previous one here, and plenty more on his website. The Circuit de la Sarthe, better known as the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans is the home of the arguably the most famous automotive race in […]

Every now and then you might find yourself leafing through a fancy leather-bound drinks menu that has sections for “aperitifs” and “digestifs” full of strange names you may have never heard of.  And, since most of us prefer the familiar, we quickly swerve away towards drinks we know well and order those.  But these strange-sounding […]