RedHanded

The leading men’s magazine in Wales, RedHanded has aimed at the 18 – 40 age-​group since its launch in late 2003 — traditionally the section of the male population with the highest level of disposable income. Accordingly, the focus is on quality living and culture, cover features mostly centring on big name interviews with pop stars either hailing from or touring Wales. That’s far from all each issue offers, however, with top Welsh sporting figures grilled, fashion shoots, travel features, picture profiles of some of the country’s most beautiful women, plus regular columns and reviews of the latest cars, gadgets, books, films, gigs, bars and restaurants, all from professional journalists. And while previous mags from the region have aimed nearer the Nuts/​Zoo end of the market (remember Tidy?), RedHanded takes a leaf out of higher quality publications such as GQ, ie more entertaining than titillating. Published quarterly, it’s totally free to pick up from a range of bars and retailers across Wales, with a circulation of around 30,000. (Personal bias disclaimer: their contributors include present company)