Our Story

Minimalist tees. Maximum conviction.

What a huskarl was

A huskarl (Old Norse húskarl, "house man"; in English, housecarl) was a sworn household warrior. In Viking-age Scandinavia, and later in Anglo-Saxon England, housecarls served in the household of a king or a great lord. They were armed, paid and kept close, and they were bound to their lord by an oath of loyalty.

In 1066, at the Battle of Hastings, King Harold's housecarls formed the core of his shield wall on the ridge. Many of them fell around him.

Why the name

We don't sell armor. But the idea behind the word still holds: a man is measured by what he has sworn to, and by whether he keeps it. Huskarl is for men who keep their word, carry their own weight and don't need a crowd to tell them what's right.

Huskarl is a small business run by Huskarl LLC in Smithfield, Utah, USA.

I’m George, the founder of Huskarl. As a veteran and father, I believe discipline, courage and faith are essential virtues in a free and functional society.

Why Stoicism and conviction

The Stoics (Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus) wrote about how to live, not just how to think. Focus on what you control. Do what's right, even when it costs you. Remember that you will die, and stop wasting time. Theodore Roosevelt lived much of the same code out loud.

Every Huskarl design puts one of those ideas on the chest, plainly, so you carry it with you.

What the shirts are

Real blanks. We print on Gildan and Comfort Colors tees. Each product page lists the fabric and fit.
Printed to order in the USA. Our blanks are imported; your tee is printed in the US after you order. We don't keep a warehouse of unsold shirts.
Shipping. We ship to all 50 states and Washington, D.C. See our Shipping Policy for timing and rates.
Free 30-day returns. If it's not right, email us for a refund or a free replacement in another size or color. No shipping it back. See our Return Policy.
Fit. Check the Size Guide before you order.