What is the new UNB Closet? It’s a space that you can buy undies from the UNB closet. Over the last 13 years, I have so many pairs that I have (well over 100 pairs) in various sizes. These are undies and gear that I held on to so I would have something for a photo shoot if it arose or gear I was hoping to fit in eventually. I decided most of this gear has to go! I figured it would be great to give have you guys buy it and give it a loving home! These may be pairs you have missed back in the day but not get a second chance at getting. Also, the money generated will go towards funding UNB. So it’s a Win-Win.

So what’s in the Closet?

New with Tags – There is so much new with tags. NEVER been worn or even tried on. It’s BRAND NEW condition.

Gently used – I am debating this but I have several pairs we have used in a photoshoot and have been shot but not worn since the shoots. They have been washed and are clean. Also, I may open it up to some of our podcast guys to sell their gear without taking a massive cut like other services out there.

Vintage gear – Vintage gear is gear that is still in high demand in the secondary market. Brands such as Rufskin, N2N Bodywear, UnderGear, and more. They will be priced higher than normal pairs.

How are you doing the Closet?

The closet is powered by the UNB Store, but we are only offering it on UNB site and not the UNB Store. This means UNB is the only place you can get these pairs. Some pairs will come on the site and may go down in price until sold! SHHH. This means is you don’t buy then, you can miss the pair.

Sales on the site are “as is” and there are no refunds and exchanges on the pairs. All sales are final. Currently, we have some great deals in the store and more will be uploaded weekly. If you have any quesitons let me know. Shop the UNB Closet.

I”m going way back on this TBT, this is a picture from Sept 2010. Almost into our second year, it features the brand Geovanny. We featured them a few times back in the day. Sadly they aren’t around anymore. Their Facebook page has sporadic posts. Do you remeber Geovanny?

Today is Labor Day the day we are to lay in the sun in our swim briefs or less and relax. I hope you guys are doing that. Today I am home working on some art, and relaxing. This is from our 2017 swim guide featuring a super amazing print from Cocksox. Sadly it’s gone from their catalog but they have plenty of other amazing prints.

Let’s face it 2020 sucked. It was probabaly one of the worst years on record. If you were one of the lucky ones who had no real economic hit to your wallet, consider yourself lucky. I know so many who had issues with money, Covid (pre vax days), and life in general. As 2020 went on my anxeity was an 11 on a scale of one to 10. I needed something other than happy pills to calm me down and help me releax.

In January, I remembed I used to draw all the time when I was younger and into my 20’s. After seen Danny’s art, I wondered if i could do something of my own? I dove into the app Procreate on the iPad, with the Apple Pencil. At first it was not good. But, I was rusty from not dawing for over 20 years. But, as this year has gone on I have improved and really finding my style.

I focus on underwear, swimwaer and spandex. These are the things that bring me joy. I have a few muses out there that you have seen. Alec, ClemsonCub, UndieDude24, MuscleBard, WhatthefScience, and I know I”m missing a few people. They are a diverse group of guys form beefy to musucalr. Plus each of these guys are some of the nicest guys out there.

However, I don’t do just guys. I have drawn buildings (think Vegas), political art (especially after Jan 6), humor (see my Clear mind and Living the Dream on Elm Street). Some of these may or may not see the light of day. Maybe if I do an art show I’ll pull them out and put them up. SHH, but that’s one thing I’d love to do sometime maybe in P-town have an art show of all my work.

Speaking of my work. I have hundreds of pictures I have drawn. You guys have only seen a small fraction of what I have done. Most of the times I don’t like something in the picture and haven’t found a way to fix whats wrong. Occasionally I’ll go back a few months later and revisit a picture and fix it. There are other pics I choose off social media for a challenge. I want to push myself to draw better and I’ll pick a picture with serval guys or a detailed background and draw it.

I would say at any given time I”m working on 20 different pictures at once. It’s funny because I will drawa something look at it and go, “um no.’ then a week later go back and go “what was I looking at this is great.” and finish it. Or more likely it’s “oh yeah that is hot garbage.” Its not the original picture it’s my take on the picture that I’m not happy. It has to be perfect for me to release. This week I have so many good finished pics I want to put out but don’t want to post more than one a day on IG. Other weeks I have nothing I want to share and I’m not motivated.

Some questions I get asked about my art:

Can you draw me? I can draw you one of two ways. The first is hire me for a comission and you get a high-res image for you to keep and the ability to add on a print of your art. The second is submit a pic for consideration. If you submit a pic, there is no telling when I will get to the picture and it will be posted on my social media accounts. It gets put on my draw stack and when I feel inspired I will draw. That woudl be a few days to a few months. If interested in a comission, send me a DM or email.

Can I buy your art? Yes you can, I opened my own store to sell prints, t-shirts and more. If there is a piece of art I have drawn that you want to buy and it’s not on the store, DM me and I can get it put on the store usually in a day or two. Visit my UNB Tim Art Shop.

Where did you develop your style? Probably one of my biggest art influences is Keith Haring. I LOVED him in the 80’s. I have drawn a lot of things in his style, and one year I did my own X-Mas card, which had a pun no one got. UGH. But, I didn’t want to do a take on him exactly. I don’t think I could ever live up to his tallent and skill. He had a one of a kind look, and I wanted to do something that was influenced by him but not a direct copy. I experimented with thick lines and such but have settled into what I am doing now. I love that he is seeing a resurgence in his work, however that means I’ll porbably never own an original due to the price now.

What else do you want to draw other than hot men? I do love drawing a hot man. However, I love drawing architecture and landmarks. The more detailed the better. Also, I want to draw more clothed guys as well. The 2Beefy2Thic boys, I drew their wedding pics and LOVEd how they turned out. So, wedding pics would be fun to add into the mix as well as suited men.

You do underwear/swimwear/spandex, do you ever do erotic pics? I do, it’s not as prevalent as my underwear work. I have drawn nude guys. I don’t have an issue doing nudes of guys. Two of my fav guys I have drawn them nude so many times. (No you cant see those). I would love to do more erotic pics such as leather, spandex, such. The male form is awesome and we shouldn’t be ashamed to see it nude.

What does the future hold for your art? I want to take some classes in life drawing so I can improve. I also want to learn Procreate a lot better. I’m very 2 D in my work and want to add in more shadows and shading to make it more 3 D. I have experimented with that but still not where I want to be. I hope my art keeps evolving and you guys want to see it.

How many of you love a pink thong? I would sare to say a lot of you reading this. N2N Bodywear has done a massive new product launch for Labor Day weekend! This is one I knew you boys would LOVE. “Our newest End Of Summer BASIC THONG gets a makeover! Now even tinier, mimicking the tikini silhouette. Soft, lightweight and sumptuously sexy” Get it before it’s GONE

I hope you guys got a chance to listen to the podcast about Community Building, if not go check it out! It was a really great show that I plan on building on. It really got me thinking lately. Over the last few months, I have had a difficult time during the pandemic. My motivation and innovation have been in the dumps. One thing that really had brought me out of it is the podcast. A rambling show that I thought would be fun to do with my friends has turned out to be a much-needed outlet for many guys out there.

I was having a conversation in DM’s today about the show. It was someone who I really wanted to get on the show (and who agreed!!!). That when you think about it, the UNB podcast may seem like a silly concept to the larger society. They think, “Do we really need a podcast about men’s underwear?” The short answer is yes. The feedback we have received has shown us that is overdue.

The one thing I love best about the show is getting new guys I have never talked to on the show. Just a regular guy who loves underwear. Every Brief Tale we post has something that connects with a few of our listeners. Plus, a lot of these guys I have become friends with after. This is making me more comfortable sharing my own story and who I am. The blog I ran professionally and was all about the men’s underwear industry and not much on me. Well, times change and now it’s about connecting with people on a personal level.

At times, I don’t know what to put on the blog. I still love sharing new gear and things going on, but I”m trying to add more of who I am into the blog. I feel like I’m running in 20 different directions at once! But now I’m working on more and more.

The second reason I am writing this post is that I want you guys who sit back and listen to the podcast to step up and come on the show and share your story. You may be sitting there going, “No one wants to hear my story, and I’m not really somebody with a massive following.” Some of my best brief talks are with guys who are themselves and share their love and “origin” story. It’s surprising how many guys will see themselves in you. Lastly, it will show guys’ undies are amazing and there is no stigma to loving great undies.

I have been debating doing an AMA on the blog. You guys send in questions for me and I’ll post the answer and also do a podcast as well.

Doing UNB for 13 years the underwear, swimwear and gear really adds up. I have a massive closet full of gear. I kept these pairs just in case. Just in case we did a photo shoot, just in case I became a medium (lol like that will happen again), Just in case I needed underwear for a giveaway. As the years went on this collection grew and grew. It’s amazing how much stuff you have when you go through it.

I have decided it’s time to part ways with this gear. As much as I love having it in my collection it’s not doing me any good just sitting. I want it to go to guys who will love them and wear them proudly. Some of these are brands that you know and love and others are from brands that have disappeared long ago.

To see the gear I’m parting with check out the UNB Poshmark Page. It has a few great pairs and will be adding a lot more soon. As for eBay, I’ll be adding some classic vintage undies on there. The majority of these pairs are brand new with tags.

Shop our PoshMark page, and check often for newly added pairs. Follow me on Twitter, @unbtim to see when new pairs are uploaded.

Who loves a sale on underwear. At the UNB Store every week we have sales that are 15% and 35% off. These sales start Every Thursday and end on Tuesday. However, this Labor Day weekend, we are giving you an additional 10% off our sale items. Use code LD2021 at check out! Also, this code will get you 10% off regular items as well! Shop now!