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Should I use Gentlemint?

Gentlemint is a website for finding and sharing gentlemanly things. Get started today. - gentlemint.com

Skip. Nothing to buy: Gentlemint is a free, 2012-era Pinterest clone for men's hobby content, not software worth paying for. Browse for free if you like gear roundups; everyone else should use Pinterest or Reddit.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources; nearly all editorial coverage dates to 2012, so the site's current state is unclear.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useNo current UX evidence
  • Feature depthNo feature evidence beyond pinning
  • Support qualityNo support evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

Not disclosed

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed

Best for

  • Men's gear hobby browsing
  • Cigar and everyday-carry enthusiasts
  • Deal hunting via affiliate roundups

Not for

  • Anyone buying software — nothing here to purchase
  • Teams needing maintained, supported tools
  • Marketers seeking a live audience (2012-era community)
  • People wanting Pinterest — this is a weaker clone

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

'Reserve' recommendations are affiliate-linked; prices listed 'at time of posting' may be stale

medium

No security page; Terms route unauthorized-access reports to owner 'Brisky Business'

medium

Activity since 2012 unclear; expect stale links and content

low

Third-party 'VPN for Gentlemint' videos exist but are affiliate content, not findings

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free Pinterest-style social bookmarking focused on men's gear
  • Invite-only design kept content curated, per 2012 press
  • Niche coverage: cigars, everyday carry, flashlights
  • 'Reserve' posts surface deal prices on gadgets

Cons

  • All notable editorial coverage dates to 2012
  • No public security page published
  • Repeatedly described as a Pinterest clone; Pinterest is free too
  • Small hobby community; Reddit mentions are nostalgic

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/25/2026 - 10 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; no security page exists.

official x4review x2security x1news x3

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • Not disclosed

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Free, but content is dated affiliate roundups
  • Ease of use. No current UX evidence
  • Feature depth. No feature evidence beyond pinning
  • Support quality. No support evidence found
  • Security posture: 2/5. No public security page found
  • ~2011 Launched as Gunway; Forbes coverage Feb 2012
  • 1 Editorial reviews found PCMag, 2012
  • Free Cost no paid tiers found in sources
  • 2012 Latest notable press Forbes, PCMag, ABC, Fox News

Pricing

Not disclosed

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; no security page exists.

What users say

Coverage is dated: 2012 press framed it as a manly Pinterest clone, and recent Reddit mentions are nostalgic at best.

“The 'manly social site' Gentlemint is Pinterest for people who can't…”
PCMag UK, 2012 review
“Might check out Gentlemint.com. Locally started. Many Dads on their a”
Reddit, r/kansascity
“Gentlemint is a social bookmarking site, similar to Pinterest, that”
Forbes, 2012
Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources; nearly all editorial coverage dates to 2012, so the site's current state is unclear.

Free 2012-era 'Pinterest for men' hobby site. Nothing to buy; stale press, no business value. Use Pinterest or Reddit instead.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources; nearly all editorial coverage dates to 2012, so the site's current state is unclear.

Sources

  1. Gentlemint.com - Review 2012 (PCMag UK)uk.pcmag.com
    review
  2. Gentlemint Is Pinterest For Manly Things (Forbes, 2012)forbes.com
    news
  3. Pinterest Alternatives for Men (Fox News)foxnews.com
    news
  4. The Ladykillers: 3 Pinterest Alternatives for Men (ABC News)abcnews.com
    news
  5. Gentlemint homepagegentlemint.com
    official
  6. Gentlemint Terms of Servicegentlemint.com
    official
  7. Gentlemint security page (none found)gentlemint.com
    security
  8. Portable Slow Cooker | Gentlemint Reservegentlemint.com
    official
  9. Bad Dads Of Kansas City (Reddit)reddit.com
    review
  10. 14 Best Tactical Flashlights Reviewed (Gentlemint)gentlemint.com
    official

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