I tried Bespoke Post, the subscription box introducing guys to cool gear they haven’t heard of yet
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Bespoke PostMany subscription boxes want to provide you with things you need to replace or buy on a regular basis, like razors and clothes. Others seek to bring you things you didn't even realize you wanted or needed.
Bespoke Post is one of these latter services.
As a member of Bespoke Post, you have the option to receive a box once a month filled with tools, products, and clothes that chances are you’ve yet to be introduced to. It’s free to sign up, and each box only costs $45 for members, while being filled with at least $70 worth of goods.
I was sent two boxes to check out — one called Refresh, and another called Copper. The title of each box serves as a theme for what's inside.
With the Refresh Box, I was treated to a new dopp kit (something all guys need), and a plethora of grooming supplies from brands that were new to me. There was also a packet of Drinkwel multivitamins included in the pack, which is meant to help with hangovers. While I'm skeptical of most hangover remedies that don’t involve eggs and bacon, I'm sure I will get the chance to put Drinkwel to the test in the near future.
The Copper box contained everything your home bar needs to start making a mean Moscow Mule (besides the liquor). The centerpiece of the box was two copper mugs, the traditional cups for this specific drink. Also included were Liber & Co’s Fiery Ginger Syrup and an ice mallet.
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These two boxes show off a great range of what Bespoke Post can introduce to its members. They both address a different aspect of a your life, and give you a few new tools to try out and see if you might want to make permanent additions. After a few months of boxes from Bespoke Post, you could refresh your bathroom, home bar, bedroom, and more, all at a great value.
One other thing that should be noted is the ease of becoming and maintaining a membership. On the first of each month, members are sent an email with the new boxes and one assigned to you based on your preferences. Members then have five days to decide if they’d like to swap out their box for another, skip a month, or trust the process. In my view, this is one of the best perks of Bespoke Post — if you’re tight on money for a month, or simply aren’t interested in a particular month, it’s easy to opt out whenever you want. That said, chances are most months you’ll find a box that speaks to you.
The best aspects of services like Bespoke Post are the surprises. They give you something to look forward to receiving in the mail, and they're great ways to get introduced to new products and brands you wouldn't have sought out and tried otherwise. I'm excited to see what comes next month.
You can check out all Bespoke Post has to offer and sign up for a free membership here.