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David Notis

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    What’s the Best Men’s Underwear?Real guys and fashion experts recommend what they wear, from Hanes to Tom Ford to, yes, a lot of Calvin Klein.
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    What Are the Best Workout Shoes for Men?We asked 15 fitness pros and recreational gym-goers about their favorites for running, cross-training, weightlifting, and more.
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    The Best Electric Razors, According to Grooming ExpertsEleven men’s grooming experts, including seven barbers, recommend their favorites.
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    The Best Coffee Makers, According to Baristas and RoastersWe talked to 14 coffee snobs about the automatic coffee makers they use at home.
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    The Best Coffee Makers, According to Baristas and RoastersWe talked to 14 coffee snobs about the automatic coffee makers they use at home.
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    The Best Thing I Bought This Decade Is Haws’s Status Watering Can“It’s like religious garb but for watering plants.”
  7. gifts they might actually want
    The 28 Best Gifts for Teenage Boys, According to Teenage Boys“Everyone wants AirPods.”
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    The Best Bikes for Beginning Commuters, According to Cycling ExpertsIncluding options under $500.
  9. ask a cool person
    What Is the Best Dopp Kit for Men?Compact enough to squeeze in a carry-on, durable enough to withstand years of travel.
  10. this thing's incredible
    I Hate Most Mobile Photo Printers, But I Can’t Stop Using This OneWe tested out the Polaroid Lab, a new photo printer that projects digital photos from your phone onto film for truly analog prints of digital images.
  13. painless shopping
    The 13 Best Plants to Buy From Amazon’s (Continuously Growing) SelectionEverything from aloe vera to fiddle-leaf figs to orchids and ZZ’s.
  14. cyber monday 2019
    If You Buy One Thing Today, Make It This $22 Pothos (That’s in a Ceramic Pot)It’s great for adding a pop of green on shelves or desks that could use a little something.
  15. this things incredible
    This Hospital-Grade Odor Eliminator Also Makes a Great Room SprayIt’s mostly sold on wholesale medical-supply websites.
  16. ask a cool person
    The Best Men’s Thermal Shirts, According to Stylists and Store OwnersEleven menswear experts, store owners, and stylists (including one who’s worked with Bradley Cooper) weigh in.
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    The Best SAD Lamps, According to Experts“The bigger, the better.”
  18. things we don't talk about
    The Best Sex Toys for Men, According to ExpertsIt’s time to get familiar with the “P-spot.”
  19. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers, According to People Who Love CoffeeIncluding electric kettles, a professional-grade espresso machine and a coffee body scrub.
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    The Best Coffee Grinders, According to Baristas and Coffee RoastersBecause your morning cup of coffee is only as good as the beans you use.
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    The Best Deodorants and Antiperspirants for Men, According to ExpertsIncluding a wipe that’ll stop sweat for up to a week, and a natural deodorant made with beer hops.
  22. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Men’s Socks?From no-shows to wool-silk blends to a pair depicting Edvard Munch’s The Scream.
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    The Best Shower Water Filters, According to ExpertsThe secret to healthy hair and skin is “softer” shower water.
  26. painless shopping
    20 Artificial Plants and Trees, and Flowers That Don’t Look FakeThey’re faux, and they’re spectacular.
  27. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Boxer Briefs for Men?Including the Calvin Klein originals, as seen on Marky Mark.
  28. ask a cool person
    The Best Work Backpacks (That Look Good), According to Stylish ProfessionalsWith recommendations from entrepreneurs, DJs, baristas, designers, publicists, and social-media experts.
  29. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Gym Shorts for Men?14 picks in various lengths for the treadmill (or free-weights or yoga or rowing-machine) junkie.
  30. this thing's incredible
    Every Well-dressed Man I Know Seems to Own My Favorite Denim ShirtThe J.Crew denim shirt has a cult-like following (at least among guys who write for the Strategist).
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    The Best Beard Combs, According to Grooming ExpertsFor taming and detangling longer beards, and for beard grooming on the go, experts say a good beard comb is your best bet.
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    The Best Beard Brushes, According to Grooming ExpertsA little brushing can make a big difference when it comes to beards.
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    How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps, According to ExpertsBeyond growing a beard, there are face scrubs, aftershaves, spot treatments you can use, all of which the pros say are quite effective.
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    The Best Razors, According to BarbersIncluding cartridge, electric, and safety razors, and specific styles to use on sensitive skin.
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    Everything You Need to Treat a Canker Sore, According to DentistsDentists told us the best ways to heal those painful canker sores, along with some tips to avoid getting them in the first place.
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    The Best Mustache Wax, According to ExpertsFeaturing high-hold waxes designed for vintage-mustache styles and some all-purpose options to keep any mustache looking good.
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    The Best Straight Razors, According to Hot-Towel BarbersAnd some tips on how to use the old-timey razors at home.
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    The Best Safety Razors (and Blades), According to BarbersIncluding closed-comb, open-comb, and butterfly styles, and a Japanese razor blade that one barber calls “the sharpest on the market, period.”
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    The Best Snorkels and Snorkel Masks, According to Snorkeling InstructorsAll of it is a big (but surprisingly affordable) upgrade from those plastic sets you buy near the beach.
  42. painless shopping
    29 Plants for Every Type of PersonIncluding one for the person who has killed every other plant they’ve owned.
  43. testing testing
    This ‘Tailored’ Grooming Kit Helped Me Conquer My Paralyzing Fear of CologneI skeptically tested — and surprisingly loved — Hawthorne’s full line of cologne, deodorant, and body wash.
  44. this thing's incredible
    The Savory, Slightly Smoky Black Cocoa Powder That Makes My Cookies IrresistibleIt’s like some sort of cocoa umami.
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    The Best Turntables for New Vinyl Collectors, According to DJs“Whatever you do, don’t get a Crosley.”
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    The Best Smart Air Conditioners, According to Home-Cooling ExpertsIncluding window units, a portable one, and a gadget you can use to make most “dumb” AC’s smart ones.
  49. prime day 2019
    36 Things to Buy on Prime Day That Would Make Actually Great Holiday GiftsBeat the Black Friday rush…four months in advance.
  50. prime day 2019
    Buy These (Not Noise-Canceling) Bose Bluetooth Headphones Before Prime Day EndsThese Bose Bluetooth headphones are 30 percent off for Prime Day.
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    The Best Lip Balms With SPF, According to DermatologistsBecause when it comes to sun protection, regular ChapStick won’t cut it.
  52. teeth week
    The Best Things for Teething Puppies, According to Dog Dentists and TrainersIncluding chew toys, non-chew toys, and an unusual food bowl.
  53. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Swim Trunks for Men?It’s time to ditch those knee-length board shorts.
  54. trust me i should know
    Everything I Use to Keep My Beard Perfectly GroomedIf you have more than stubble, you need more than a beard trimmer.
  55. the best. really.
    What’s the Best Shaving Cream for Men?Twelve men’s-grooming experts on their favorite shaving creams, foams, and soaps for the perfect lather.
  56. testing testing
    The Foam Dispenser That Turns Ordinary Toilet Paper Into Flushable WipesWe tested out the Fohm Co automatic foam dispenser that turns ordinary toilet paper into more eco-friendly flushable wipes.
  57. strat investigates
    3 Chefs on the Food Scissors (Some) People Can’t Help Stealing“I know Carbone uses really nice ones for the mozzarella, but the waiter uses it and walks away, they don’t need to worry about it getting stolen.”
  58. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Jeans for Men?We talked to over a dozen stylists, retailers, and denim experts to find out.
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