The Esteemed Gentleman Articles

Many people ask themselves 'How do I become authentic?' Authenticity involves living your life the way you want to live it based on your values, passions, personality, relationships, needs, and desires. So how do you become authentic? An authentic person is not easily swayed to act against their beliefs by external influences such as...

Being a courteous driver goes beyond adhering to traffic laws and signs. Courtesy behind the wheel extends to your actions toward yourself, your passengers, and other drivers you encounter on the road. Inevitably, you will encounter drivers who suffer from bad cases of road rage, drivers who think they're in The Fast & The Furious, and new driv...

If you are a consistent hat wearer or have just purchased your very first hat, you may have wondered what proper hat etiquette, or 'hatiquette', is and how it can change depending on where you are and where you're going. Some people remove their hats indoors, yet others keep them on. Who is right and who is wrong? In this article, we explain the et...

Imagine for a moment that you are the captain of a pirate ship sailing the hot Caribbean Sea. To celebrate your latest plunder, the crew retrieves a barrel of aged rum from the lower hold and pairs it with these arcane devices called 'pipes' that you 'found' on your most recent expedition. The combination of vanilla and spice from the rum barrel co...

If you are considering adding a vintage watch to your collection, you should be aware that they require a bit more care than modern watches. Do not let this deter you as vintage watches are amazing pieces of history and often feature designs you will not find in most modern watches. This article will teach you how to care for yo...