Duke Cannon: “I Tried This Viral Men’s Grooming Brand, and Here Are My Thoughts”
I hate gimmicks. HATE ‘em. So, when a friend told me about a new brand he had tried after reading about it in Rolling Stone, I was skeptical… even more so when he revealed that it was a line of men’s grooming products. I figured it was another gimmick; I don’t need gold flakes in my soap! But, he explained, Duke Cannon isn’t adding bells and whistles; they’re actually taking men’s grooming back to the old days, with simple, high-quality ingredients that hold up to hard work. I figured I’d try it for myself, and after a few weeks, I’ve been totally convinced by the Duke Cannon set of man-maintenance tools. Here’s what pleasantly surprised me about Duke Cannon:
Not just product-tested… battle-tested
Duke Cannon is more than just a grooming brand for the hard-working guy; it’s a tool that’s been forged under the pressures of the world’s harshest environments. Drawing inspiration from the needs of active duty soldiers in the U.S. Army serving around the world, Duke Cannon bars of soap come in the same “brick” shape that American G.I.’s used in the Korean War—except, now they smell good, too. All their products are Made in the U.S.A., and Duke Cannon donates a portion of its proceeds to organizations that directly assist veterans. Feels good to have soap that smells good and does good.
The Swiss Army Knife of Grooming for Guys
All the time, I see grooming brands coming out with solutions for problems I don’t even have: I can keep myself clean, no magic beans required. On the other hand, Duke Cannon has exactly what a man needs, and only what a man needs. I keep my hair, beard, armpits, body, and hands smelling good, like a guy who takes care of himself should, and Duke Cannon’s got all the essentials. Nowadays, I know that I look (and smell) like I’m in peak condition, without any stress about B.O.—we’ve got more important things to focus on, anyway.
Badass scents (designed by and for Badasses)
A quick note about my wife: she smells amazing. But… I don’t want to smell like my wife. I want to smell like a man should smell—the way men used to smell. I’m talking Bourbon, Sawtooth, High Country… leather, smoke, pine trees, the open ocean… none of that flowery business. Duke Cannon has it covered: with their Find Your Scent Quiz, they make it absurdly easy for you to find the musk that suits you. I’m partial to the Naval Diplomacy scent; that said, I’m pondering the Busch Beer aroma for my next Big Ass Brick of Soap order. Whatever I choose, though, I know I’ll smell badass, all thanks to the badasses at Duke Cannon.
Grooming without the gimmicks: just affordable, high-quality products
I never thought I needed new soap, but after trying Duke Cannon, one thing is clear: this is the soap guys should have always been using. I was definitely skeptical at first, I won’t deny that…but the upside of switching to Duke Cannon is just too good to ignore. My morning shower with Duke Cannon keeps me ready for whatever the day throws at me! Cleanliness with staying power, strong scents with longevity, and a price that doesn’t dirty up my bank account. Oh, yeah: Big Ass Bricks of Soap start at $8.50, and as I use it, it’s impressive how much bang I’m getting for my buck. Plus, the fact that the money I put towards Duke Cannon goes to supporting veterans only makes it even more of a no-brainer. If affordable, strong, good-smelling grooming products are the choice for the men serving this country on the front lines, it’s definitely the choice for me.
