Guys' Underwear Blog

By Jeff

In the crowded marketplace of men’s underwear, it can be challenging to differentiate yourself from the competition.  But some companies, likeMcKillop, do a fantastic job at this.  Not only do they offer a wide range of appealing underwear, but they’re the only company I know of that has a Custom Department that will hand-craft underwear specifically according to your requests (extra large pouch, etc.).  They also have a Concierge Desk that will send you a swatch of the fabric for $1, so you can feel it before you place an order!  From a service perspective I’m truly amazed by McKillop.

For this review, I tried two pair of their underwear: One I loved and the other I liked.  So let’s start with the former.

Traveler Brief: Minimalistic 2^nd Skin Undies – I try on a lot of underwear, but it’s rare that I have a “wow moment”.  Well, this pair did that for me.  It offers the benefits of a low-rise bikini brief, but the back-side provides enough coverage and support so that the fabric will stay in place (unlike several other brands I’ve tried where the bottom portion of my rear doesn’t get fully covered by the fabric).

For a minimal brief, there are so many things I love about them.  The fabric, 92% modal and 8% spandex, feels like ultra-soft cotton, but is more durable and will hold its shape over time.  Adding to the comfort is the fact that that fabric is very thin, which makes it live up to the “2^nd skin” name.  The brief is designed to fit like a glove, providing support and always staying in place.  And there’s virtually no waistband; there’s just an ultra-thin elastic band.  My overall verdict for these is that they’re comfortable, sexy and great for every day wear.

Elevate/Rear Enhancing Brief – This is another unique pair of underwear…it’s basically a low-rise jock strap, but has fabric that covers the backside.  And the name is definitely accurate because these briefs really do elevate the rear to make it look more fit and attractive.

Although you’ll be able to feel the rear elastic lifting/supporting your back side, the front pouch offers much more freedom.   The pouch is comfortable, but I’d actually prefer a little more containment.  Just be careful wearing these with slim-fit pants because your crotch may appear more prominent than you’re comfortable with.