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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Ergowear Plus II Bikini, Brief and Boxer - Men's Underwear Reviews

7/15/2010 12:21:00 PM |

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Being a big fan of Ergowear, I wasn't sure they could improve my opinion - well they did!

Having written several reviews of Ergowear, I have found myself really enjoying their products. Known for their pouch designs, each of their ranges (X3D, PLUS, Max and Max Light) offer a wonderfully comfortable pouch. The PLUS line (Pouch Lifted and UnSeemed) features just that - a seamless pouch to lift your boys up and away to happiness. Like their other lines, the PLUS lifts things up and naturally out to avoid squashing and sticking as can be found with traditional underwear.

New this year is the PLUS II which is an improvement over last year's design. I've found that the material used is softer and more flexible and like the use of the waistband from the Max range - a wonderful mix. The PLUS II line is made from a quality cotton(90%)/lycra (10%)blend. The fabric in this PLUS II version is wonderful and a great improvement over last year's.

With the PLUS, you can position yourself up or down (see picture). While holding things up gives you a larger bulge, it wasn't something that I was used to and preferred to hang down. What are your thoughts - up or down? If you have experience with this position, let me know. (A) is the standard pouch and (B) and (C) are the PLUS pouch. The pouch in all three of my trials - Bikini, Brief, and Boxer, were all very comfortable and supportive. In short, BIG FAN of the Ergowear pouch.

In style, all three styles I tried - Bikini, Brief, and Boxer were quite handsome. In order to make the seamless pouch, however, Ergowear had to add some elastic around the pouch which leaves a bit of a bunched look; with the Bikini, this is minimized. An enhancement in style over last year is the of the Max range waistband - a handsome black waistband with white Ergowear.com lettering.

For rear coverage, I was pleased with all three. Sometimes bikinis can be a bit skimpy, but not with Ergowear. I'm pleased to report that all three had full coverage that didn't ride up at all. Definitely all-day comfortable.

In sum, a fantastic upgrade to a great range. Within the PLUS II range you should be able to find the style you like best. For me, it's a toss up between the three - Bikini and Brief in the summer, but like a Boxer in the cooler months.

For more info, check out Ergowear's site. Sizing is key so be sure to check out their sizing guide.

RATING SYSTEM: 1=POOR, 3=AVERAGE, 5=SUPERIOR

Overall Rating	4.75/5	Fantastic upgrade to a great range
Fit	4.5/5	Very comfortable all around
Style	4.5/5	You WILL get noticed in the PLUS pouch
Fabric	4.75/5	Comfortable cotton blend
Quality	5/5	Very well made, appreciate them being tagless

Size I Wore: L (I'm a 34" waist)

What do YOU think? Thank you for reading this post, feel free to get involved below and let me know whether you agree or disagree with this post. Do you like what you've read/seen? Have anything extra you would like to add? Add your comments and make yourself heard!

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Labels: Bikini, Boxer Brief, Brief, Daily wear, Ergowear, Ergowear Review, PLUS 2, PLUS II |

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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

MaleBasics Bikini Turquesa - A Men's Underwear Review

7/14/2010 01:43:00 PM |

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Reviewed by Eric Layman

The MaleBasics Bikini Turquesa, MB004 Turquoise, is the first of my reviews here on Menswear Review. In reviewing the bikini, I thought I'd look at five main areas: fabric, front, back, style and craftsmanship. Through these review points I am able to better determine the overall rating and, hopefully, give you insight into how this product would work for you.

Fabric: The soft 97% cotton fabric was very soft and comfortable fit huggingly well. I especially liked the soft elastic waistband. Often with “string bikini” styles similar to this, the elastic can be uncomfortable and irritating. These were completely abrasion free, including the sewn in tag inside the back.

Front: Although I typically prefer a roomier front pouch, the pouch was quite comfortable and held the boys in place well. I wouldn’t consider them tight; however, if I had to ask for anything more it would be just a tad bit more room.

Back: The back isn’t quite a full back; it is more what I would call a half back. Although I am more accustomed to wearing the fuller back styles, they fit and stayed in place very well. I was amazed that there was no tugging and pulling, and I wore them the entire day.

Style: I think the style is a sexy one that doesn’t sacrifice too much comfort. They can be worn to work or in the bedroom.

Craftsmanship: This is the first MaleBasics underwear I have worn and they appear to be very well made. It is obvious to me that comfort and support are priority in the way they are made; and they have done a great job.

For more information and other styles, check out the MaleBasics online store.

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RATING SYSTEM: 1=POOR, 3=AVERAGE, 5=SUPERIOR

Overall Rating	4/5	Sexy and comfortable
Fit	4/5	Extremely good for a string bikini
Style	4/5	Sexy and free
Fabric	4/5	Very soft and hugging
Quality	4/5	Well made

Size I Wore: M (I'm a 31" waist)

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Labels: Bikini, Brief, MaleBasics, MaleBasics Review, MB004, Review, Turquesa |

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SALE on Olaf Benz, Ergowear and HOM at Dead Good Undies

7/14/2010 07:49:00 AM |

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Great timing for you on saving some cash on Olaf Benz
- see my review from yesterday!!

Also, save big on Ergowear and HOM. Reviews can be found here on Ergowear and HOM

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Labels: Dead Good Undies, Ergowear, HOM, Olaf Benz, SALE |

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Olaf Benz Brazil Passion Lab Brief - A Men's Underwear Review

7/13/2010 01:25:00 PM |

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I'm in heaven! This week, I've tried my first pair of Olaf Benz - the Passion Lab Brazil Brief (0979). I've always been intrigued by the look of their cuts and the choices of fabrics used. After trying literally hundreds of brands, Olaf Benz is in my top 5 favorites - if not top 3!

Aside from the sexy cut, what impressed me the most from this pair of Olaf Benz was the incredible material. The fabric is a blend of 86% polyamid and 14% elastane. The combination, along with high grade material, creates a luxuriously soft semi-sheer material that feels like I'm not wearing anything at all, seriously!! The ribbing of the material is very small and creates a hint of sheerness - leaving quite the view for the onlooker. The ultra soft material wraps gently across your body, highlighting all of the special places. Without a doubt, this material really creates a sexy look!

The cut of the brief is exquisite. When I saw that it was a Brazil Brief, I was concerned it would lack rear-end coverage. While the rear coverage is minimal, there is enough to cover mine. Even if the material was short on the rear, I don't think I would have noticed it as the material is SO lightweight! So, with the more minimal cut in the rear plus the sheerness of the material, your posterior couldn't look better.

In front, the pouch was very comfortable. The feather-light material and contour of the pouch made these one of the most comfortable I've worn. Again, adding in the cut of the pouch with the sheerness of the material, it was a pleasant view! :-)

All-in-all, I can say you'd be crazy not to try a pair of Olaf Benz - I don't know what took me so long! If you want sexy, super comfortable underwear, you've found it!! At roughly $36 USD (€ 28.69) they are on the more expensive side but are definitely worth the money spent - truly look and feel like luxury underwear.

To check out the entire collection, check out official Olaf Benz site at www.olaf-benz.net

RATING SYSTEM: 1=POOR, 3=AVERAGE, 5=SUPERIOR

Overall Rating	5/5	Olaf Benz is in my Top 3 of Favorites!
Fit	5/5	Ultra comfortable - like wearing nothing at all
Style	5/5	Very sexy - love the sheerness
Fabric	5/5	Soft and feather-light
Quality	5/5	Very well made