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With new underwear reviewer, Jeff, on the team we thought it could be interesting to have him review some of the same undies as I (Jay) and Val have reviewed over the years. You know, to see if he is of the same opinions as us.

So today we re-visit an old classic, the Intymen Mesh Sports Brief, a pair of underwear that Valdemar first reviewed about a year ago.

Let’s see what Jeff thinks of it (not the exact same pair, obviously, ha!).

By Jeff

The designers at Intymen came up with a pretty cool concept when they created a sexy sports brief inspired by mesh gym shorts.  And the finished product is definitely sexy.

For this review, I tried a pair of red sports briefs, but they’re also available in black, white, navy and turquoise.  The trim (waistband, leg openings and vertical side-stitching stripe) adds an additional color and complements the athletic feel of the product.

The comfortable material is an ultra-thin, single layer of mesh comprised of 78% nylon and 22% spandex.  So it reminded me of mesh gym shorts, but they’re much thinner.  They’re also incredibly light.  Holding them in my hand it seemed that they hardly had any weight at all.

I found that I liked these briefs.  They’re very comfortable because of the front pouch and the silky soft material that’s designed to easily adjust to the body.  But the main draw for me is the athletic sex appeal.  The mesh isn’t see-through, but it’s just a step away from it.  And the low-rise is just high enough to cover everything that should be covered.

Also, at about one-quarter inch, the waistband is about as thin as it can get.  These unique briefs tease the senses, without showing more than you may want to show.  They’re a great choice for guys who want unique, low-rise briefs that offer sex appeal, comfort and athletic detail.

By Jeff

How is it that I only recently discovered 2Wink Australia? This brand, which was founded in 2005, offers several lines of fun and attractive underwear and swimwear and ships to over 30 countries. I should also mention that they offer free shipping!

For this review I wore three samples, all of which are made from a comfortable fabric that’s 92% cotton and 8% spandex.

80’s Trunk

These are a fusion of the fun of the 80s and the technology of today. This pair features some cool retro elements with the pink and blue horizontal stripes in the waistband and pink in the leg opening. But everything else is a product of modern fabric, fit and style.

It’s styled in a way that offers support in the front and comfortably hugs the back. And the fit is a pleasant surprise – frankly, it makes my butt look great. Somehow, the fabric shows separation in the cheeks without giving a full wedgie.

Sure, you can feel the fabric pressing between your cheeks, but I didn’t find it to be uncomfortable. Instead, I found these trunks to be sexy and fun.

Candy Brief

These come in pink, green and yellow. I must admit that when I saw the pair of pink underwear in the package, I didn’t expect to like them. But I was so wrong. I wore them to work yesterday and was impressed by the all-around level of comfort and style.

In fact, I kept forgetting that I had them on… Yes, they’re that comfortable! The fabric is ultra-soft and the fit is sexy. They adjusted to my body and I never felt any tightness or pulling. If I had to change one thing about them it would only be to reduce the font size of the brand name on the waist band. But that’s probably just a personal thing.

Hung Downunder Brief

Offering a lower rise than the Candy Briefs, the Hung Downunder Briefs come with a contour pouch that in the words of 2Wink “support any size man in comfort”. They come in black, but you can choose a waistband that has the brand name written in either red, blue or green. They’re almost as comfortable as the Candy Briefs and are a great choice for guys who prefer the sex appeal of low-rise, but aren’t looking for bold colors.

By Jeff

Do you remember that guy in high school who was good at everything – sports, tests, getting dates?  Well, if that guy was a brand, he’d probably be 2(x)ist.  They just seem to get everything right!  This company, which was founded over 20 years ago, has built its reputation on creating attractive styles that fit well and feel comfortable.  And the new Tartan Line is no exception.

The Tartan collection is available in trunks, briefs, long johns and Henley shirts.  For this review I tried a pair of black trunks and black briefs.  They’re made with a high-quality fabric that’s 90% cotton and 10% spandex.  So they’re soft and provide just the right amount of stretch.  Like all 2(x)ist underwear that I’ve worn, they include a pouch in the front for support and comfort.

The distinctive feature of the underwear is the woven plaid pattern (tartan) that appears on the waist band.  This is a fun way to add some color and additional style to the line.  The rest of the fabric comes in either solid black, white or red.

I don’t like over-using the same word, but have to say that both the trunks and the briefs are incredibly COMFORTABLE.  The fabric feels great and the underwear fits just right…no itchy tag, no tightness in the crotch or leg openings, no bunching.  The briefs are sexy while still offering the right amount of coverage on the backside.  And the pouch in front makes your profile all the more impressive.  The trunks are just as attractive and enjoyable to wear.

I’d describe the Tartan underwear as “Go To” underwear.  They’re great for everyday wear, for working out and for being seen in.  They also hold up perfectly in the wash.

By Scott from SkinnyJonz

Diesel Underwear refreshed the Divine range in 2011, and for Autumn/Winter they have released a cotton and elastane range with various designs and colours.  Divine has been refreshed with a series of products in briefs, trunks and with a new jockstrap.  Various colours are available with some stylish blues and reds.  There are 2 packs available as well.  Diesel always produce urban looking designs and the Diesel logo is large across the waistband.

The Diesel Divine range is a really good fit and the waistband is really comfortable and looks great.  The cotton fabric has a nice feel and looks cool.  I have been wearing various Diesel trunks for the past few weeks and I am impressed by the fit and quality.

As always, Diesel will no doubt be bringing further variations out in this very popular product line and the campaign still looks fresh, urban and young.

By Valdamar

Hello all you underwear lovers out there. Today we’re taking a look at the latest and greatest from one of the world’s leaders in men’s underwear fashion. 2(x)ist has a style that takes from bright and flashy as seen in their neon collection to this hyper masculine look of the military series. 2(x)ist has a very diverse look yet always exhibits an amazing style and look and is and has been at the forefront of the underwear world for men. So I am always excited to get a chance to look at review underwear from 2(x)ist.

I love the Military collection from 2(x)ist. When you first hear the name you would expect to see a bunch of camouflage prints but that is not all you will find. 2(x)ist has taken their “military” look in a way that captures the utilitarian and brute look of soldiers. The material is 57% cotton, 37% modal, and 6% spandex. It’s fabricated into a smooth look that has an edge. If you look closely it’s patterned into a rugged feel in that it doesn’t have a silky smooth shimmer but a look imitating Army issued undies. Yet the material is as soft, supportively stretchy and comfortable as any high quality underwear. It does come in a green and a grey camouflage but also comes in white, black, grey and green. It comes as a sports brief, a no-show brief and a no-show trunk. You may also get a matching square neck tank.

I have a green Military Sports Brief and love it. It fits great, feels great and looks great. The waistband on the underwear has a metallic silver shiny band with three thin green lines in the color of the underwear. That band color compliments the green really well, completely highlighting the military look. The elastic band is about an inch and a half so it’s large but not too big. The front has a lined and contoured pouch which is a good size, neither too small nor overly large, so it provides support and comfort. The brief has a fully covered back made with one piece of material. The strip between your legs is not too thick, so as to cause bunching, but wide enough to keep you covered; about 2 and a half inches. The front pouch and back are connected at the front hip by a small bridge of fabric giving it 2(x)ist’s signature “sports” look. The underwear is trimmed by the same colored fabric with three rows of stitching in a darker, almost black, thread. They look and feel great!

I also have a matching green tank. It’s made out of the same material and and has the same great look. The front neck line has a squared “U” cut. The sides have three double stitched lines which go up and arch around and go straight down the back. The stitching as in the underwear is of a dark green. The lines remind me of a 50’s movie theatres neon sign. Its contouring lines go well with the look of the tank top. On the left shoulder strap there is a silver tag with green letters showing 2xists logo. It can be worn as undershirt or on its own as a tank top.

I wore both of these garments and they were very comfortable and looked really good. I had them on throughout my day’s activities and even throughout the night. Like all good underwear they were doing their job so well I never even really noticed they were there except when I took my clothes off and was pleasantly surprised to see my hot undies! I washed them and wore them again and they showed no signs of wear. The quality is great and these undies should last you a long time. Thank you 2xist for these amazing Military style undies.

Guys, we are so excited to introduce you to Jeff, the newest addition to the GUB team. Today Jeff will be reviewing the fun new Festive range by Greece’s number one men’s underwear brand, Modus Vivendi.

By Jeff

We all own many pair of underwear that we like because of the way they look or feel on us.  After all, who doesn’t want to look good and feel comfortable?  But there’s a certain niche that’s lacking from many of our wardrobes – a niche that combines comfort, sex appeal and a healthy dose of FUN.  This is the niche that Modus Vivendi’s new Festive Line of briefs, boxer briefs/trunks and jockstraps successfully fills.

For those of you not familiar with Modus Vivendi…they are a Greek menswear company that focuses primarily on designing underwear.

Combining comfortable materials with low-rise styling and fun details, the Festive line is designed for the man who is confident enough to wear something bold and different.  This isn’t your everyday underwear that will go unnoticed when someone sees you in them.  Instead, it draws attention and adds levity.

For this line, Modus Vivendi used a velvety material that is a cotton/polyester blend.  I tried three pair.  The Rock Velvet Brief and Velvet Stars Brief are both 80% cotton / 20% Polyester.  And the Bon Bon Mini Brief is 65% Cotton / 35% Polyester.  The fabric is quite soft and comfortable.  It’s also somewhat thicker than usual, so I wouldn’t recommend wearing them on a hot summer day or with tight jeans that can reveal underwear lines.

The Rock Velvet Brief has a gold stripe with pyramid-shaped studs going down the pouch, the Velvet Stars Brief has 5 stars of various sizes embroidered on the front, and the Bon Bon Mini Brief (available in fuchsia, orange and yellow) has bikini styling and a strip of elastic that runs vertically up the seat, showing the separation of the cheeks.

All three pair that I tried offer a sexy, low-rise cut and a pouch that provides ample support.  I found them to be comfortable, soft to the touch and well made.  And frankly, it was fun wearing them.  So will I get much use out of them?  I will definitely wear the two pair of briefs (I really want to go to a toga party and wear a pair of white Rock Velvet Briefs underneath!), but must admit that I need more of a bubble butt in order to look my best in the Bon Bon Mini Brief.

I would categorize the Festive line as either special occasion underwear to be worn on dates that you expect to turn fun or “mood improvement” underwear to be worn when you need to add some liveliness to your day.  All in all, this is a welcome addition to my underwear drawer!

Guys, we have another guest blogger that we would like to introduce you to. It’s Scott from SkinnyJonz who has put together a review of the very popular CK One Micro style.

Welcome, Scott!

By Scott from SkinnyJonz

Calvin Klein Underwear released the CK One range in 2011 and for Autumn/Winter they have released a cotton and microfiber range with various designs and colours.

CK One initially came out with the standard white and black variations and the new leaves designs look great for this time of year.  There is a multi-coloured version and a black and white gift pack suitable for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

There are some urban looking designs as well also available in the microfiber fabric with the CK New York Graffiti design being the most eye catching.

The CK One range is a really good fit and a little more snug than the usual Pro Stretch products and the low rise waistband is really comfortable and looks great.  The microfiber fabric is luxurious, has a nice feel and looks elegant.  I have been wearing various CK One trunks for the past few weeks and whilst you know what you are getting with Calvin Klein I am impressed by the fit and quality.

As always, Calvin Klein will no doubt be bringing further variations out in this very popular product line and the campaign still looks fresh, urban and young – keep it up CK.

By Valdamar

We have a great pair of underwear to share with you guys today! Of course that’s nothing new, we do every day and that’s why you LOVE us! I’ll be honest I hadn’t heard of Bottoms OUT before. I looked up some information about them and found that they are pretty big; where have I been? It’s about time I try these undies out.

Bottoms OUT is a pretty traditional underwear brand. They make underwear that is functional, they don’t spend too much time worrying if it’s sexy enough of if it looks stylish enough. Not that it’s lacking in either case.

It’s just underwear that you wear because you need or want to wear underwear. However, this isn’t you basic no frills cheap boring underwear (I won’t mention brands, we all know what they are). Bottoms OUT takes that fundamental blueprint of underwear and makes it a little more stylish and a little more nifty.

With the Boxer Brief Bottoms OUT has created a fabric that is great for underwear. They use a 55% cotton, %42 polyester and 3% spandex material that is breathable, looks good and retains its support and fit all day.

The back is simply flat, although the fabric stretches nicely to contour to your bubble butt. The front is the classic fly, but it does have a slight contoured design at the base creating a subtle pouch. This along with the fabric gives you a nicely supported space for your man bits.

And not only has Bottoms OUT made the underwear very practical for your lower regions, but it also looks great! They come in all kinds of fun colors and patterns. The waist band is pretty plain. There’s no logo, no brand name just a solid color with a thin strip or two around the top.

I love this look since it’s hard to find underwear with out some kind of type along the top. Sometime you don’t feel the need to scream out your underwear brand.

The colors are great, they are fashionable without being outspoken. They have a nice selection of subtle contrasts and pattern. The fit is great and the cut is just a little longer than a square cut. The inseam is only about 2 inches. So you get great coverage without it binding on your thighs.

I got two pair; one a solid grey with a single section of white trim at the fly. The waistband is black with two thin stripes, one white and another grey. The other pair is a little brighter. It’s a light grey with bold yellow stripes, thin double bright blue strip on a darker grey background stripe, and a few thin dark grey stripes. Basically yellow, blue and grey stripes. The trim and waistband are a navy blue. The waistband also has a thin blue, matching the fabrics blue stripe color, stripe near the top.

They look great!

I wore the underwear several times. They handled the day great, and even after a long day of wear the material was still supportive and hadn’t lost its supportive contour.

They were breathable, comfortable and didn’t ride nor chafe. For the most part I never even noticed they were on, which is a good sign of comfy undies that are doing their job. They were great at the gym, work and just running around town.

They are supportive enough for more active activities, yet comfortable enough for everyday around the house wear and everything in-between.

The washed well and came out with no visible signs of wear or fading; they were still good as new. They are a great quality and will last you a long time. They are perfect for your everyday underwear collection.

I am glad I discovered them.

By Valdamar

Hello Gubbers! Hope you all are doing amazingly and had a great summer. I have another pair of incredible undies to share with you.

These ones are very unique.

I have had them a while but didn’t write this review right away for a few reason; which we will get to later. The underwear is the Gregg Hommes Afterhour Brief.

Now Gregg Homme has always provided us with underwear that just oozes out masculine sexuality. They manage to create that unique and rare combination of smooth elegance with a manly presence. I love Gregg Homme and if I ever meet him I will ask him to marry me.

But I have gone on enough about how I feel about this company in many of my past reviews for their underwear. Do a search of our website to read the other reviews.

So now let’s look at the Afterhour brief. I got this brief a few months ago. I’ve taken so long to write about this, and now the Homme company is already getting ready to release another new collection!

I have the khaki brief; however, it also comes in a trunk and a thong in red or black as well. The front pouch is made of a stretchy mesh material and allows you to protrude or be supported as much as your guys down there need.

The back is made with a material that looks like a net, but really is a sheer patterned fabric. The trim is in black and of course it has its signature metal Gregg Homme tab on the hip.

First of all I have to say this is the most beautiful pair of mens underwear you will ever see. I think this is what Gregg Homme has been working toward and as far as looks go I don’t see how they will ever top this.

It’s bold, daring, sexy and very masculine. What I appreciate the most about the Homme brand’s style is that it is pretty much always a very adult, sexy product that just overflows with manly energy. This pair of underwear is the epitome of that Homme style.

However… The reason it’s taken me so long to write about this particular pair of underwear is I haven’t been able to decide how I really feel about them.

Yes, they look phenomenal.

But I wore them several times and don’t find them the most comfortable things to have on. The front pouch isn’t bad. You can kind of feel the mesh on your crotch, but after a little while you don’t notice it and it feel just fine.

The sheer material with the net look, however, looks great but feels kind of rough. Maybe rough isn’t the right word, it’s not like sand paper, but you definitely can feel the pattern on the fabric against your butt.

I noticed it right away but figured it would fade as most undies with a raised pattern do. But throughout the day I could feel it, and it was kind of irritating. I think people thought I had bugs in my pant as I kept scratching my ass all day.

But again, they look good.

Like all Homme underwear, they are made of a very high standard and quality construction. They are a pair of underwear that will last you a long time. Although I wouldn’t wear them around as everyday undies I know they will make an appearance now and then just because they look so good.

I’ll just have to remember not to walk around scratching my back side.

And I have to admit this viewpoint of comfort may be relative, some guys may find them great and not even notice the fabric. I am the kind of guy who hates tags, they itch me and drive me crazy. I cut all of them out almost immediately. Other men don’t even notice them. So I may be a little sensitive to this feeling.

I still love Gregg Homme!

By Valdamar

Hello underwear lovers! We have another great brand of underwear to introduce you to. You may already be aware of them they have quite an international following already.

Pull-In is a brand specializing in underwear, but also offers a variety of other clothing and accessories for men, women and children. They have a very fun urban feel to them. They definitely bring out the lighter side of underwear fashion for men with a sense of humor and an aching for fun.

The Pull-In brand mainly focuses on a boxer/brief styled boxer or the “shorty” which is not too much different but more like a square cut. They also offer a brief or “slip” in several designs.

The boxer comes in 134 designs! Some come in solids, some in comic or superheroes, and some in sports teams or almost any other fun print. So you have a huge selection to choose from. This is great underwear for any man to have to bring out his personality.

I have the Fashion Neon Shorty, so that’s what I am reviewing. There are differences in the waistband, coloring and prints as well as the style; however, they have the same kind of basic design.

The print on the fashion neon is very exuberant giving you the impression of a classic 50’s drive in. It has three standard fluorescent lights; one green, one blue and one red/pink. And spread throughout the print is the occasional green noen open sign.

The material is an 85% polyester 15% Lycra blend making it very smooth, glossy and comfortable. You can also get some styles in cotton or jacquard. The waist band is an inch and a half black elastic with “pull-in” in a large subtle pink bold font with “underwear” written in a small font underneath.

On the sides of the logo are candy canes also in the same subtle pink. The stitching along the seams matches the pink in the lettering.

Since I had never worn Pull-In’s before I was very excited to try them out. The material is great and feels very silky against your skin.

They wear well, I wore them all day and gave them some pretty good use and they handled well. I love the way they look and give you that playful youthful look. The waist band is comfortable and also has a fun presence to it.

The undies are designed without much contouring. The front and back actually don’t look much different. There is no pouch so at times I did have a little slipping around going on, requiring some adjustments.

But overall the stretchiness of the fabric makes up for any lack of detailing in contour. Pull-In brand underwear is a great addition to your collection and great for days when you need a little fun in your pants.

Not that any of you need help with that.