Some underwear can be an adjustment to get used to. The first time I tried a thong I was not convinced. So it took a few more times before I realized how fun and great they could be. I believe the same could be true for this unique pair of Body Aware briefs as well. Most traditionally aligned with a bikini cut Body Aware makes its mark with an unexpected twist of a “string” waist band. Instead of the most traditional elastic ½” band that we’re all fairly used to.
However, it is those strings that will take me a few tries to get comfortable with. Their support is fine, they hold up and hold in but it is the look it that plays with my mind. Perhaps if I have a better “V” then it would be different because I could see it being very sexy on someone. The little ‘windows’ created by the combo of the strings and the bikini cut will just take some getting used to.
All that being said, the pair is moderately comfortable. The nylon feels great on the bum as it gives a very smooth, very silky feel that is always welcome on the rear. The pouch is similar, very smooth. It is a much defined pouch, as one would expect, and given the windows the bulge definitely stands out.
So, if you want a fun and unique pair that might take a time or two to get used too then this is the pair for you. It is fun, it really is. The colors are vibrant and flashy. The cut is one of a kind. The fit is good.
Pros: Fun colors, very comfortable fabric, flashy and fun.
Cons: Slightly odd string band, slits that could take time to get used to
Beau Briefs recommendation: These are an interesting pair that one will either really love or be on the fence about.
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For my third review, I wore the Clever Custok Latin Brief in blue. I own a thong by Clever that I love so I was optimistic going into this review from the start. The pair comes in three colors (Blue, Gray & Green) and retails for $28.48 on the Clever website.
The mesh-like fabric felt sporty and sexy so I wore these on a long day that would really test them. When I put them on that morning the first thing I noticed was the great color(s). While mainly blue, there is a gray pouch. The red waistband with yellow/gold lettering and fun, contrast stitching. After a long work day at the office, I ran some errands around town and even went for a jog. These briefs really got a workout and held up great! I forgot I was wearing them for the most part, which for me is a sign you’re wearing a great pair of underwear.
When it comes to sizing, these do run a bit small as their own sizing chart indicates. So there shouldn’t be any surprises. The medium fits a 30-32 waist and being a 31-32, they worked for me but certainly didn’t leave much extra room. If you’re on the larger end of your size spectrum, you might go up one size.
The fabric is 73% nylon and 27% spandex. Which gives this pair great stretch. With a cut that definitely shows you off the perfect amount and offers great support. The seam going up the back defines your butt which is a blessing for those of us that can use all the help we can get! The bright colors were in an unusual combination that made me love them even more. Definitely not your typical briefs.
PROS
Colors
Great fabric
Sexy but practical cut/style
CONS
Fit may be a bit small for guys who are super well endowed in the front or back
Not inexpensive (but typical for designer underwear)
RSH Photo should be one of the official photographers of UNB. He’s done some great work in the short time we have met him. I personally love is work. The work with the new boys and for the BodyAware reviews was amazing. He got a chance to photograph Eppureluca. He shot Chazie and model Ozzie (who we have seen before). This series features Chazie! Enjoy the pics more this week!
Are you a fan of Pikante, PPU, Clever, Candyman, JOR and more? If so Candyman Fashion is giving you 20% off all brands with code Columbus2015 at check out! If spend $50 or more and in the US you get free shipping, flat rate shipping for all international orders! Shop Candyman Fashion now!
NOTE: UNBtim does consulting work for Candyman Fashion
My second pair of Manview underwear for review was the Craven Jockstrap in red. After a positive experience with a pair of briefs last week by Manview, I was anxious to give these a shot. My first impression was that the fabric felt fantastic. andI liked the modern “fashion” styling rather than a classic jockstrap. Jocks are not my favorite generally. So I was pleasantly surprised when these ended up being my favorite pair for review yet!
I decided to wear these on a run rather than as underwear since that’s how I typically use a jock. I think these could easily be worn as daily underwear or for lounging around the house if that’s your style. It seems that many jocks now are made for fun/play rather than to hold up and be supportive during exercise. So I was really gonna test these!
As a 31-32 waist, these mediums fit just right so I would say they are true to size. Their chart says 30-32. The pouch is 85% nylon and 15% spandex so there was plenty of stretch. It hugged everything nicely – both visually and for support.
When pulled these on, the thing I liked most was the fabric – being really soft and supportive. The bright red color was great. Along with the contrast stitching and elastic around the pouch. The back straps staying in place during a 4 mile walk/run with very little adjustment needed. They actually held up as a jock! I am not a huge fan of classic straps with the really wide waistband and basic elastic straps that scratch a bit. These were a great modern take that also did their job and I have to say, made me look pretty good through my shorts. 🙂
One change I would make (and it is small) is that the front panel. It is a bit wide at the top and the navy blue elastic rolled under almost immediately. It didn’t change the comfort level, but it is a nice design feature that got lost.
PROS
great fabric
fun color combinations made them unique
excellent support
CONS
elastic around pouch rolled under
Ratings
Daily Fit – 10
Sizing – 10
Construction/Materials – 10
Styling – 10
Daily Performance – 10
Overall – 10
This pair was furnished for review by Macondo Trading. You can find it at Candyman Fashion for $16.48
We love Max Emerson here at UNB. His Underpants Super Model series was one of the bet web series featuring underwear. Now he wants to do something to give back he is making a film called Hooked. It will benefit gay, lesbian and trans homeless youth. Which is an amazing cause. The video above explains what he wants to do with the movie.
Max is funding it via Indigogo. You can donate as little at $10. The campaign has 30 days to go! If you are looking to get a pair of his underpants now is the chance, one of the levels is that! For more information see the Hooked Indigogo
A perfectly charming, bulge-tastic pair of briefs: aka exactly what one should expect from N2N. These 90% cotton, 10% spandex Fresh briefs hug in all of the right places. The briefs make the front/package go, “BAM”. They really do support and exhibit the bulge in the best possible of ways. But not too x-rated but not too subtle either. In other words, I was happy with it.
The piping along the bum also supports everything in an “uplifting” way. They keep it all at height, tight, and well, right. The piping all around is very supportive and only slightly tight in the inner thigh area. That can happen for those of us who are the upper end of Small. The waist band is thin (in a good, sleek way), attractive, and fitting.
The one thing that is just the tiniest bit off is the color. Now, disclaimer, this could just be this particular pair so take this next sentence with a grain of salt. The color seems like it is a sun-faded black. It isn’t a bold, dark black but a kind of washed out shade. And again, this could just be this one pair.
Overall this is a great pair of briefs to add to your routine. They are comfortable to wear all day. They are attractive in a classic, hip brief cut. They are complimentary in their support 😉 They are a great pair of briefs.
Pros: Comfortable, great bulge support, smooth look and feel.
Cons: If you’re a 31 (like myself) the inner thigh might be a tiny bit tight, my pairs color seemed a bit faded.
Beau Briefs recommendation: A great example of what N2N does and how briefs ought to be.
The new Modus Vivendi Candy is a lot of fun. I love the bright colors and fun cuts. The jock brief is perfect under the shorts! We hope you give them a look over!
Omtex is back at Jockstrap Central with a new range of sports jocks called Neo. It’s hard to believe it was possible but Omtex has managed to improve on what is one of our Jockstrap Central’s customers most loved gym supporters. Like the first edition Omtex jockstraps, they still have the awesome brushed cotton pouch that our customers love, but with Neo, they’ve wrapped the waistband and leg straps with the same brushed cotton fabric so you still get the fit and support you need but with an extra dose of comfort.
Like their predecessors, Omtex Neo Supporters all have a sturdy 3 inch wide comfortable ribbed elastic waistband wrapped in brushed cotton and one inch wide elastic leg straps (also wrapped in cotton) with a double walled cotton pouch to help soak up all the extra moisture and sweat from those heavy workout sessions.
A front centered contrasting Omtex logo on the waistband with a contrasting vertical double stitch down the pouch and traditional detail label in the back adds a stylish touch without losing it’s masculine edge. As with the other Omtex jocks, Neo is also ridiculously affordable so you can buy multiples and have one to wear while the others are in the wash.
Neo is available in black, navy-blue and our personal favorite, a stunning warm grey – and for those who live by the addage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” don’t worry, all the classic Omtex jockstraps are still available and aren’t going away.
A Brief discussion with Craig Hendry, one of the major players at Bum-Chums Underwear in England, UK.
Bum-Chums is a relatively new Men’s Underwear Brand, probably best known for their unique designs of underwear, choice of fabrics and possibly most of all for their “Tongue in Cheek” sense of humour that the British seem to think they’ve patented!
This simply isn’t the case, and Bum-Chums cheeky, sometimes camp and borderline outrageous humour does indeed translate the world over as the brand continues to strive towards their “mission to rid the world of dull, dreary, sad and saggy men’s underwear” so their site says.
We caught up with Craig ahead of the brand’s Release date for their new Autumn-Winter ’15 Collection and asked him some questions about him and Bum-Chums.
Q: Craig, we know you’re a busy guy and you told us you’re working on the pre-launch of the Bum-Chums new collection. What’s the news for the new AW15 range?
A: Gosh… That really would be telling! Naturally, we like to keep things under close wraps until the big-reveal… Naturally I can tell you that the theme is quite neutral for our brand and it will have some sort of narrative with it, as people have come to expect. The AW15 range and the following releases planned for November are all about “Every Day Wear” pants. We know quite a lot of our underwear is more for occasions, so these are more designed to be your trendy office pair and such.
Q: Does that mean an end to bright and bold styles from the brand?
A: Ha… No… Far from it… Honestly, all of the Chums here absolutely love bright and bold; styles and colours, the works, we just adore brightness in our lives! I mean, we live in Yorkshire, England and there’s a saying “It’s grim up North”, so we need all the help we can get!
Q: Craig, it’s said that you have a hands-on role within the company? What can you tell us about that?
A: I have to chuckle, as I think about this one. There’s a British Comedy called Little Britain with a character who wants to “write the theme-tune, sing the theme-tune” (and so on) Well, that’s a little of what I do. I started the business on my own a while back and on the way found Chums to join in the fight against saggy-naff pants! I’m lucky I found them really.
I guess I do have a keen hand in things. For one I’m the only designer here at Bum-Chums, I deal with everything from sketches, to making and grading patterns. I also buy in the fabrics and make the production samples myself and then I have a hand in making every single pair we sell! In between working with Anthony here on the website and online presence and the videography and photography.
Q: That’s quite a lot of involvement! You don’t model as well?
A: That’s a real interesting one actually. Although I’m really no model; I’m not a pretty boy! I have had a hand in the videos and I’ve been dragged in to a few shots in my pants a couple of times. In fact, I was the “stunt bum-double” in the shower scene of the “Sneak Peek Movie”. There’s a link here to our videos: http://bum-chums.com/pages/bum-chums-video
Q: Bum-Chums seem to have quite a range of models, other than you standing in yourself. How important are the models you use to your brand?
A: Our models are so important to us. In fact most of the guys are friends or contacts of the brand, we love people getting involved and as a small, growing brand, we’re so grateful for all the help we can get. We think that using real, every day guys like you and me is vital… I mean, everyone wants to know what our pants look like on a body like our own. Of course we have a brand style! It’s whacky sometimes, but it’s still there!
Q: How did you get into making underwear Craig? It’s not something you’ve done forever is it?
A: No it’s not… I used to be in the Security Sector, I worked as a consultant and at university I studied Law, Criminology and Security Management to Masters level! Quite an accomplishment I guess, but I’m really proud of what we do here at Bum-Chums and I gave up that career so we could get this bird off the ground and make British Manufacturing work again. We physically manufacture things in a country where our textile industry was decimated and transported overseas. All of our parts come from people I’ve met and shared a coffee and cookie with, no more than two hours away from our factory. It means a lot to us.
Q: What’s up for the future Craig?
A: Well that’s quite an open book really. I mean sometimes here we like to bring out something new just because we can and not so it fits into any real season or collection.
On the other hand, I can tell you that we’ve got our eyes on something really special for next year and we’re already working on that. It’s everything you’d expect from Bum-Chums and bang-on-brand!
Not exactly what we expected here, but certainly an interesting glimpse into the life of an underwear designer and manufacturer we cover greatly here in our blog.
For more on Bum-Chums, check out their site here at www.bum-chums.com and see what you think of their styles and we look forward to covering the launch of their new range… The only thing the Chums would tell us is “The Hidden Shall Be Revealed this October 16th and the Dark Shall be Light”!
Pikante is a brand that always has some interesting styles and prints. This collection is no different. It consists of some very sexy cuts, great prints and bright colors. I you are brand new to Picante a few things you need to know. Some of the styles can be very provocative! They aren’t afraid to use mesh that shows it all off! Lastly, its about fun with the brand. You can wear it to a date night or under a suit.
We are going to profile a few of the pairs that we really like!
Pikante PIK 8398 Nozomi Boxer – Black or Green
This pair is great for a trunk fan! The print is something different and not one you would really see in the world of underwear. Its available in black and green. The small waistband elastic forms a supportive pouch and it contains a full back. They used this print in a few different styles! The boxer is $24.48 at Candyman Fashion
PIK 8665 Argot Briefs – Black or Green
Picante always has mesh in the collection. Its the kind of mesh that leaves very little to the imagination. The new Argot Briefs at first glance isn’t totally see through but it’s not going to hide much either. This can be a good thing depending on where you wear it. The pair has a bikini cut with white trim in both colors. The front does have a pouch that will show off what you have under jeans or pants. My personal favorite is the green. It’s because it’s a different color than we are used to in underwear. The Argot Briefs retails for $20.48 at Candyman Fashions
Pikante PIK 9244 Teyotl Jockstrap Thong – Black or Blue
Pikante is no stranger to the hybrid pair. In the last few years more and more brands are making them. Picante is releasing the Jock Thong in these prints. You maybe asking what is a jock thong? Its what you see above. From the front it looks just like a jock but from the back it has leg straps of a jock and the center strap from a thong. This is the other print they are using this season. Its very low key. The black has the black waistband and the blue has the white. The Peyotl Jockstrap Thong is $25.48 at Candyman Fashion.
These are just three styles in the new Picante. See the entire new collection at the GDD World Picante 2015-2 Page. You can shop at Candyman Fashion! See our post earlier for sale information!
NOTE: UNB Tim does consulting work for GDD World/Candyman Fashions but the opinions in this post are his own.
Are you a fan of Picante? If so the new collection is out. (More on that later today) Candyman Fashion is giving you 20% off all Picante. Just use code Pikante2015-2 until October 12, 2015. If you spend $50 or more you get FREE SHIPPING!
2EROS makes such amazing underwear and swimwear. They have been branching out into more and more workout wear. The newest collection out Monday (October 12) is pretty awesome. Just when I think 2EROS can’t out do themselves they bring out something like BLK AKTIV. The new line is very fashion forward and fun. Jason at 2EROS has a great eye for design.
What is included in the collection? Cropped Sweater, Joggers, Compression Tights, Windbreaker, Sweater, T-shirt, tank and shorts. All BLK! Its a definite different take on the world of men’s work out wear. 2EROS reimagined what it means to wear work out wear! So what do they say about the collection? Here is what they told us:
A luxury activewear collection which “webs” functionality and style. The mesh and “silk web” like embellishments are inspired by the lightness, mobility and resilience of a spider’s silk web. Like the spider BLK AKTIV has many forms, from bottoms, to tops and outerwear, all which are precisely design for form, functionality and style.
BLK stands confidently with the black colour pallet, a staple that fits into any wardrobe, and that is the essence of this collection. It is active wear that is not restrained only to the gym or ‘working out’ but is active wear you can wear out.
This collection features a number of high performance fabrics that shapes and smooths your figure as well as sweat wicking and antibacterial technology.
Find it at the 2EROS website on Monday October 12th.
We love Antonio and Pleep. They did some awesome reviews featuring BodyAware. We are glad they are on the site and we hope you check out their reviews! Picture by amazing RSH Photography
Jockstrap Central loves Male Power for their fun and overtly sexy and erotic designs and based on sales over the past seven years so do countless customers. Whether it’s their super silky soft Bamboo Collection of jocks and lounge pants, their brief and jock hybrid called the Moonshine or their in-your-face full-frontal Extreme Collection of jocks and thongs, there really is something for everyone in our Male Power lineup at Jockstrap Central. To celebrate these seven years, and in conjunction with Male Power they’re giving away free Male Power underwear. Read on…
For the next three days, until Wednesday, October 7th, when you place an order at Jockstrap Central and it includes any Male Power product they are going to be including an extra and totally free pair of Male Power underwear with your order. The free underwear is from a selection of underwear Male Power sent them for the promotion (ones that are not currently available on their website).
If that weren’t enough of a great reason to shop, they’re also offering free USA shipping and discounted world shipping for orders of $50 or more and their North American exclusive range of fetish shorts and wrestling singlets are on sale. On your mark… get set… shop!”
Philip Fusco has his #Philcity line of underwear. The collection is small right now but we expect it to grow. If you are interested go to #philcity site and see the underwear!
2(X)ist has released a few new lines. One of the newest is the Double Diamond. You maybe asking why do they call it the “Double Diamond?” Well I’m glad you asked, the collection is called this due to the fabric and the waistband. The waistband is a lot of fun but the pair overall is very classic.
When we met with 2(X)ist in Vegas in February Jason gave us a preview of the Double Diamond collection. The fabric is an embossed fabric that has squares turned on the point to form diamonds. The fabric is a wicking fabric that is perfect for being active and on the go. Made out of 92% Polyester / 8% Spandex.
The waistband is my favorite part of this pair. The Double Diamond really comes out. Much like other collections 2(X)ist really pays attention to detail. The waistbands either match or accent the main body color. The 2(X)ist logo is on the left hip. It’s fun but not totally over the top. They described it as a ombre waistband!
The styles that are in the Double Diamond are the No-Show Brief and No-Show Trunk. The colors available are Cobalt, Blue Danube, Formula One (red) and Black. The pairs retail for $26 for the brief and $30 for the Trunk. Find this and more at the 2(X)ist website.
Let’s face it, how many reading this blog could be considered an underwear model? I would say few and far between. Now how many have trouble finding underwear that fits in the waist? Speaking from experience, I am in no way a 32 waist and will never ben that size again. Bigger guys are wanting great undies! If you are this kind of guy you will love the new sizes Obviously just released!
Obviously has added sizes to the Basics collection featuring the new AnatoMAX™ pouch. The sizes are X-large, 2X-Large and 3X-Large. The sizes in inches are: XL 40-442XL 46-48 and 3X is 50-52. The colors in the collection are Black, White, Gray and Graphite and feature Obviously’s custom blend of MicroModal and Lycra fabric for maximum comfort.
It’s great that companies are paying attention to the market. Not all of us fit in the 30-36 waist range. I fluctuate and have found times where I can’t wear brands due to their sizing. Obviously should be commended on what they are doing because ALL guys deserve amazing underwear! That’s what we stand for here at UNB!
It’s Baskit $12 Tuesday! The pair this week is the Active Trunk! This is perfect for the Boxer Brief/Trunk Lovers. It has the fun striped waistband with a solid color. Go shop it’s only on sale for $12 Today at the Baskit website
We have quite a few fans of Male Power. They are a company that creates super sexy underwear. Some of their pairs are dare to bare! But that is not the case with the new Maze line. The the thong is as wild as this collection gets! The print is pretty fun! Here is what they tell us about the collection.
The Maze is designed to amaze. Crafted from an entangled fabric with a bold, black and white print, it is distinctive, figure enhancing and eye catching. Just as importantly, it is created to be soft and pliable for cushiony comfort, and the natural pouch provides ample support. Choose the Mini-Short with low rise waist and high cut legs; the Bong Thong with low rise waist and one inch back and sides; or the Lo Rise Bikini with low rise waist, one inch sides and full coverage in back.
