Premium Gentleman's Box is a quarterly subscription box for men from the same company that brings you the monthly Gentleman’s Box. Like their monthly delivery, they still follow the “Look Good. Feel Good. Be Good” motto. This quarterly box costs $119.00 and promises 4-6 premium items for each delivery.
This is a review of the Premium Subscription for $119.00 per quarter.
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About Gentleman's Box Premium
The Subscription Box: Gentleman’s Box Premium
The Cost: $119.00 per quarter
ACTIVE DEAL: Get 20% off your first box!
CODE: MSA20
The Products: 4-6 premium men's style items valued at over $200.00
Ships to: The U.S. for free and international for an additional charge
Premium Gentleman's Box "The Weekender Edition" Spring 2021 Review
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This quarter's box came with a card seemingly explaining that this subscription will be evolving. Starting in June, subscribers will get to choose their box (apparently). They didn't elaborate much and there is no information on their website. Perhaps they are going the Bespoke Post route, where subscribers will have a choice from an array of boxes. It also isn't clear whether this is just the premium subscription or if the monthly one is affected as well. Time will tell.
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The theme for this quarter is "The Weekender Edition," and the box comes with a dark, brooding booklet. The photos are very dark, and there is no information about what is actually in the box. It's more of a vibe. There is a QR code on the back to scan, which takes you to a website where you can find the information. It is only slightly more helpful.
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Gentleman's Trade Duffle Bag and Passport Holder
I was very happy to receive this because a different box had a similar bag that I missed out on. In addition, last time I traveled with a suit, I had to bring a separate bag, which was expensive and annoying. So to finally have an all-in-one bag designed to hold dress clothes – and then some – is a big win in my book.
At first glance, it seems like a simple duffle bag, which it can be, but it is much more. For starters, the bag unzips to lay outstretched so that dress shirts or maybe even a suit can stored in large, flat pocket at the bottom of the bag. The compartment then zips up to form the walls of the bag. There are a plethora of pockets inside as well. I'm certain I haven't discovered all the nook and crannies of this item yet. You can then use the entire inside of the bag for clothes or – and this is a game-changer for me – store your shoes in their own compartment by way of one end of the bag. The shoes are inside the bag of course, but separate from everything else to keep it clean. Genius. This obviously cuts down on the space inside, but this is the "weekender bag" after all. At the other end of the bag, opposite the shoe compartment, is small storage. Great for finding things you need quickly, like keys, wallet, or pens. There are two pockets on the front of the bag as well. The bag can be carried by way of its padded handles or a detachable shoulder strap.
The black, genuine leather isn't exactly my personal style, but I really like this bag. It's mature, handsome, and sleek. I will definitely be using it just because of it's functionality. It will be perfect for traveling to a wedding or maybe a job interview in the city. I couldn't help thinking about the "Weekend Getaway" duffle bag from Summer of 2019. This quarter's bag is much more versatile, but if there are any subscribers that received both installments, it might feel a little repetitive. It has been two years – or eight installments – since then. So one could argue it has been long enough.
Note: I couldn't find this bag or passport holder (below) for sale anywhere and even Gentleman's Box's website doesn't mention it's cost. Gentleman's Trade has many beautiful bags, but I see no mention of this one. Strange.
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The bag also comes with a passport holder. I supposed it could be its own separate item, but the website put them together. Like everything else, it is black. It has several card slots, a pocket behind them, and of course, a passport holder. I guess it can hold anything passport-size. As for the pocket, if you want to keep money there, you'd have to fold the bills. It's not long enough to hold them flat. This item would fit nicely in a chest pocket. There was also a piece of paper with a code for 30% off at Gentleman's Trade. This has reminded me I need to renew my passport.
Similar to the weekender bag, Gentleman's Trade has several wallets and holders for sale, but not this one. Strange once again.
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Nixon Skincare Silicone Dopp Kit - Estimated Value $40.00
I'm a sucker for dopp kits or any small bag for keeping things in. However, this kit is not small- it is actually rather large. I reckon it's the size of a regulation-size football. The fact that it's one large, silicone compartment, I find it a bit unwieldily. However, if you take a lot of toiletries with you, this may be just right for you. I really like the robust zipper and big, bright red zipper pull. There are loops on both ends for carrying. It's leak-resistant, anti-microbial, and easy to clean. I'm going to say this dopp kit is a little to large for me, but that's just a preference. I have one that I really like and it will take a special kit to dethrone it. This one may be the one for you.
Note: Strangely, Nixon's website – linked to from Gentleman's Box – doesn't seem to exist. And searching the net for them brings up another skincare's website that seems unfinished at the moment. I couldn't find any evidence that Nixon Skincare actually exists. So, I found essentially the same kit on the same site that sells the scrubbers below.
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Tooletries Face Scrubber and Body Scrubber - Retail Value $12.00 and $15.00, respectively, or buy the set for $26.00
For some reason, I thought these were going to be soaps. So I was surprised to open these well-designed boxes to find flexible, soft-bristled scrubbers. There is a small, 2-inch scrubber for your face and a larger, 5-inch scrubber for your body. The items are anti-bacterial silicone and very malleable. Despite being incredibly soft, they exfoliate well. Just apply soap and go to town. I never in my life thought something like this existed, but perhaps I was naive. Tooletries also offers the scrubbers in a firm variant, as well as hangers for your shower. I think the latter is important. If you are like me, you don't have a lot of shower space to have these scrubbers lying around. Overall, I enjoyed these items. They were fun to use, but I don't think I'd be taking them with me for the weekend.
Verdict: This is my first review of Premium Gentleman’s Box, and I was both pleasantly surprised and left wanting something slightly different. It all comes down to style. I was blown away with the design and usefulness of the duffle bag. I don't think I would have bought this one for myself, but I realize that this subscription has to choose items that appeal to as many people as possible. Overall, I think they made a good choice and I will definitely be using this one. Even if it's not for me personally, it's still beautiful, mature, and, above all, functional. The passport holder is fine, but didn't find it not overly special. I can take or leave it. The dopp kit again is just a bit cavernous. Otherwise, I like everything about it. And finally the scrubbers are neat. I like using them, but I'm not sure they will remain in my shower routine. Ask me in a few months. I will say that I went back through all the previous reviews of the premium subscription and I think I received one of the better ones. I'm not traveling much these days, but someone I know just got engaged, so I'm already eager to use the duffle bag for that weekend. Heck, I wear my dress clothes so infrequently, I could probably pack for the wedding tonight and wait for them to set the date.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes. From Gentleman's Box:
A new Premium Box edition is released every quarter within the following months:
- December – Winter Edition
- March – Spring Edition (Oops)
- June – Summer Edition
- September – Fall Edition
ACTIVE DEAL: Get 20% off your first box!
CODE: MSA20
Value Breakdown: This box costs $119.00 + free shipping. If we say we have five items, that means the average cost of each one is $23.80. We don't know the true cost of the bag and passport holder, but this subscription promises a value of more than $200.00. The dopp kit and scrubbers total $67.00, which means the bag and holder would be at least $133.00. I could see that being true. I think the bag is incredibly useful, but overall enjoyment of it will be based on whether or not it's your style. Overall, I think the value is here this quarter.
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