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5 types of men and their grooming routine, or what your toiletry bag reveals about you
Travel reveals a person’s true character. Who gets up early, who keeps their cool at the airport, and who squeezes an apple between their charging cable and razor at the gate?
But one thing might reveal even more about us: our toiletry bag.
Yes, that small bag we either pack carefully or stuff full of anything we can find at the very last minute.
But what does this bag actually say about you?
The minimalist
Contents: 1 all-in-one stick. That’s it.
The minimalist doesn’t make a fuss. He loves efficiency and simplicity, and prefers to travel with hand luggage only.
A solid bar that works as shower gel, shampoo, shaving soap, and skincare all in one? Perfect.
Maybe he’s the type who’s ready before you’ve even finished brushing your teeth.
Motto: “Less is more except when it comes to morning coffee.”
Velvety product recommendation: All-in-One
The fragrance lover
Contents: Perfume, beard oil, aftershave, a scented face cream, and some kind of oud roller no one else understands.
This man knows that a first impression can also be a fragrant one. He never leaves the house without a cloud of scent whether he’s heading off on a desert trip or a city weekend.
Maybe he’s the type whose suitcase already smells like perfume from the outside.
Motto: “I don’t travel, I leave a trail of fragrance.”
Velvety product recommendation: Perfume in stick format
The improviser
Contents: hotel soap, shampoo sample from the gym, nameless shaving foam without a cap.
The improviser stays cool. He always finds a solution. No shampoo? Then use the shower gel. No shave? Never mind.
Maybe he’s the one who firmly believes that everything is there in the hotel anyway and he’s usually right. And although he only ever has “just enough” with him, he always looks amazingly well-groomed.
Motto: “It’ll be fine.”
Velvety product recommendation: All-in-One stick, Vaseline stick
The all-at-once fan
Contents: A liquid-free toiletry bag with solid shower bar, solid shampoo, solid shaving foam and solid determination.
He was already bringing solid shampoo to the sauna back in 2009. Liquid restrictions? No problem he just packs smarter.
Maybe he’s the type who enthusiastically talks about the new 5-in-1 stick.
Motto: “I’m solid just like my products.”
Velvety product recommendation: Solid shampoo, shaving foam in an aluminum tin
The collector
Contents: One of everything. Or two. Or three. Just in case.
He packs as if he were going on a desert survival tour even if it’s just in the city. His toiletry bag is full of samples, full-sized products, and mysterious items he no longer remembers the origin of.
Maybe he’s the type who even has a separate toiletry bag just for face creams.
Motto: “What if I need exactly THAT?”
Velvety product recommendation: High-quality face cream in stick format
What can we learn from this?
Men’s grooming isn’t a boring routine it’s a reflection of personal style. Whether you’re practical, fragrance-obsessed, or a survivalist: find what suits you and fits in your carry-on.
Our recommendation?
Sticks, oils, and smart solutions that don’t leak, are gentle on the skin, and work anywhere — whether in the urban jungle or up in the mountains.
Did you know? 3 things hardly anyone says about men’s grooming
- More and more men are choosing natural, solid grooming products especially when traveling.
- Stick formats are not only practical but also ideal for air travel no hassle with liquid restrictions.
- Many men still improvise especially by using hotel soap as a substitute for forgotten shaving cream. Sound familiar?