Manliness

[Lenin64]

A man takes charge, he can lead, he accepts responsibility and he knows how [cabbage] works (worldly [cabbage], not like mechanics, though that is also manly). A man not only can do, he does. So anyone like this is a man. Yes, even women can be men. Crazy, huh?

[K4ylan]

A man takes charge, he can lead, he accepts responsibility and he knows how [cabbage] works (worldly [cabbage], not like mechanics, though that is also manly). A man not only can do, he does. So anyone like this is a man. Yes, even women can be men. Crazy, huh?

 

A female with those qualities would be a woman. A male with those qualities is a man. Anyone else is just useless space.

[Zierro]

A real man is a working man.

[Dizzle229]

In a lot of cases, the "manly way" to do things is usually the stupid Leeroy Jenkins way.

[Giordano]

In a lot of cases, the "manly way" to do things is usually the stupid Leeroy Jenkins way.

The dumb teenage way, yes.

 

The REAL man, throughout history and across cultures, does things efficently and accurately.

[Star_Fox]

having a prominent adam's apple is a sign of manliness, along with adominal hair and of course the armpit hair. :thumbup:

 

sex organs count too, but girls can have 6 pack abs and boys can have breasts so I don't usually count those.

[muggiwhplar]

I feel that men who are over-concerned with their masculinity are generally those who lack it.

[The Observer]

Wrestle a bear with no weapons.

[Omar]

I feel that two things that are so basic for men: having a sense of style. And being able to shave properly. That is wet-shaving. Real cream (or soap), a badger brush, and preferably either a safety razor or even a straight razor. Although modern razors are okay if you excel in many other areas. The only problem is, a man who shaves like his grandfather (or great-grandfather) probably excels at a lot, too. So watch yourself.

 

I agree with the style part, it shows good taste. Wet-shaving just sounds like a stereotype that you got from some movies.

[Myweponsg00d]

"I'm a man, but I can change...if I have to...I guess." -Red Green show

 

Best summarization of what it means to be a man.

[i_love_burritos]

I feel that two things that are so basic for men: having a sense of style. And being able to shave properly. That is wet-shaving. Real cream (or soap), a badger brush, and preferably either a safety razor or even a straight razor. Although modern razors are okay if you excel in many other areas. The only problem is, a man who shaves like his grandfather (or great-grandfather) probably excels at a lot, too. So watch yourself.

 

I agree with the style part, it shows good taste. Wet-shaving just sounds like a stereotype that you got from some movies.

 

Where Lenticular_J gets most of his "ideas". It's just so [bleep]ing stupid.

[Lenticular_J]

Glad I have fans. I would defend my views, but I don't give a [bleep].

[i_love_burritos]

Glad I have fans. I would defend my views, but I don't give a [bleep].

Aw, no man. I'm sure you've got plenty of fans from your "Seriously, Bro ?" article.

[Lenticular_J]

It says I have four. That's pretty cool.

[i_love_burritos]

It says I have four. That's pretty cool.

Yeah, no doubt.

[Omar]

Guys, stop [bleep]ing. Just 'cause you disagree, doesn't mean you have to be caustic. I heavily disagree with Lent on certain things, doesn't mean I douse my comments in acid.

[Edit] And by [bleep]ing I don't mean coitus, obviously.

[Myweponsg00d]

I think he makes a good point. Razors like Gillete and such are commercialized BS. They arent selling you a good shave, they are selling you the product that will make them the most money. These razors are designed to break so that you will spend as much money as possible in your lifetime.

[Lenticular_J]

I think he makes a good point. Razors like Gillete and such are commercialized BS. They arent selling you a good shave, they are selling you the product that will make them the most money. These razors are designed to break so that you will spend as much money as possible in your lifetime.

It isn't so much that. It's that they don't shave well. Knowing what a good shave a safety razor or, even better, a straight razor, can get you makes me contemptuous of the bad shaves most guys go around sporting. It doesn't help that most guys I know just decide, I need to shave, and walk to their bathroom and spread some aerosol cream and scrape any which way along their face.

 

It physically hurts me.

 

I've also never seen a movie that even really mentions shaving, at least not one that was memorable.

[Omar]

I think that makes them cheap, not any more manly, weapon.

Lent, look at your signature.

The words Marlboro, matches, stubble, and sunset are a stereotype directly acquired from your culture. You associate them with badasses because you've seen badasses in that setting, with those specific traits and accessories. If those characters were dependant and weak instead, you'd abhor them. The razors you're mentioning may not come from movies, but they do come from your culture, and you probably associate them with great men.

[i_love_burritos]

Shaving with a "badger brush" and "a straight edged razor" doesn't add inches to your [bleep]. Sure, my grandad still uses a brush like that, but just because you "feel" cool or old fashioned when you use a straight razor doesn't mean you can't get a perfectly good shave with a metal razor and $5 shaving cream.

 

On a side note, I do agree with weaponsg00d, and in my opinion anything more than 2 blades on a razor is a marketing gimmick.

[Myweponsg00d]

Shaving with a "badger brush" and "a straight edged razor" doesn't add inches to your [bleep]. Sure, my grandad still uses a brush like that, but just because you "feel" cool or old fashioned when you use a straight razor doesn't mean you can't get a perfectly good shave with a metal razor and $5 shaving cream.

 

On a side note, I do agree with weaponsg00d, and in my opinion anything more than 2 blades on a razor is a marketing gimmick.

 

I don't use the brush, because it really is just a system to apply lather. I really like some of the new shaving products as far as pre-wash, lather, and post shave are concerned.

 

I do love my straight razor though. It is ridiculously sharp and you can get a much better shave with it if you develop your skill. Any disposable razor product is just ridiculous. I mean when I shave with my Fusion (yes, I HAVE one, and I use it too! just for the mornings when I feel like it...) I feel like the stubble has been yanked out of my face, as opposed to a graceful cutting of the hair.

[i_love_burritos]

I'm sure it feels amazing, in fact I might even buy a straight razor. I'm just arguing that because it's "cooler" / "traditional" / "old fashioned" you shouldn't immediately say "wow this is the best, anyone who doesn't use XYZ is missing out".

[Kenshinjapan]

Taking responsibility

Fixing things

scratching/belching/farting without care

working

sweating

high fives

beer [not lite]

cigars

tuxedos

speed boats

racing

foot ball

fishing

weight lifting

eating huge sandwhiches

paying bills

paying for dates

beards

really muddy work boots

short nails

short hair

 

...all of these things contribute to overall manliness

 

You just described a lesbian :razz: .

 

As for my opinion, the only thing I can really say that a man needs to have is a sense of protection and the ability to not run when times are tough.

[muggiwhplar]

Anyone remember the SNL commercial parody of the new 14-blade razor?

[Lenticular_J]

Shaving with a "badger brush" and "a straight edged razor" doesn't add inches to your [bleep]. Sure, my grandad still uses a brush like that, but just because you "feel" cool or old fashioned when you use a straight razor doesn't mean you can't get a perfectly good shave with a metal razor and $5 shaving cream.

 

On a side note, I do agree with weaponsg00d, and in my opinion anything more than 2 blades on a razor is a marketing gimmick.

Actually, it does. Well, depending on your idea of "perfectly good". A single blade shaves much better than multiple - which you've obviously figured out. There are people that are downright rabid about it. But learning how to shave properly is generally a skill that comes far later in life, so I have the added bonus of being younger than most folks that know this stuff. My grandfathers and dad and brother all shave badly. It's, unfortunately, become one of my pet peeves. And there are real shaving creams that cost five dollars - the aerosol stuff is so full of chemicals and just nasty-nast stuff that it doesn't actually protect your skin as a shaving cream (or soap) should. And with multiple blades, the theory is that the first pulls the hair up and the second cuts it, which more easily leads to ingrown hairs and razor burn. But even when I didn't shave like I do now, I never had razor burn ... Then again, you have to remember that no matter what you use, it's best to shave with the grain (for your first pass), and then on the next passes go against the grain and then the other two major directions.

 

That will get you a good shave no matter what you use, yes. Perhaps you do that and that's why you say that. But if you head into a barber sometime and enjoy a straight razor shave from a professional, I guarantee you'll enjoy the closest, most luxurious shave of your life. It's an attempt to replicate that, although it's never quite the same at home. Personalization can make it better or worse.