Cut one problem down, two more rise? Slay them all.

This hydra shirt puts Slay Your Hydra, an original RaZits crest design, on a men's classic tee for anyone whose to-do list seems to grow back faster than he can clear it. It's easy to wear on any ordinary day and a fitting gift for the friend who keeps showing up, however many heads the week grows.

The design: a three-headed hydra crest in distressed gold

SLAY YOUR HYDRA runs in a single line of classic serif capitals across the top. Below it, three dragon-like heads rise with open, fanged jaws: the left and right heads snarl outward, and the center head climbs highest of all. Their necks curl down and braid together into one rounded, heart-shaped crest, so the monster reads as a clean emblem rather than a scene.

A small ESTD • 2026 line sits under the crest in spaced serif capitals, finishing the layout the way a varsity badge would. The whole print is a single antique gold with a worn, speckled texture, as if old gilt had been rubbed back a little.

The idea comes straight from Greek myth: the Lernaean Hydra, the many-headed beast that grew two new heads for every one that was cut away. Most weeks feel a bit like that. Finish one job and two more appear. The motto never promises the heads will stop coming; it just tells you to keep going, one head at a time.

A hydra shirt made for everyday wear

• 100% cotton; the heather shade is 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170–180 g/m²) fabric spun from open-end yarn
• Tubular knit body, so there are no side seams
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at the sleeves and bottom hem

Who it's for

Men who treat a hard week as something to push through: the founder juggling a dozen fires, the student deep in finals season, the lifter chasing a stubborn personal record, the new dad running on little sleep, and every mythology fan who already knows the story. Wear it to the gym, on a casual office day or out on the weekend. It makes a motivational birthday gift, a New Year's gift for a fresh set of goals, a holiday present for a myth lover or a quiet nod to someone working through a tough stretch.

Quick answers

Which size should I order?

It's a men's classic tee. Measure a shirt you already like while it lies flat, then compare its length and width with the size guide next to the size options. The body chest column there helps if you're between two sizes.

Is anything printed on the back?

No. The crest and motto sit at center chest on the front and the back stays plain, so the design still shows under an open jacket or overshirt.

How does the gold look on the lighter shirts?

It reads strongest on the deeper shades. On the heather shade the gold is lower in contrast but still easy to read, and on the white shirt it turns a warmer gold. That shirt may also look slightly off-white rather than bright white.

Is the crest a logo from a game or film?

No. It's original RaZits art drawn from the Greek myth alone, not an emblem from any game, film, show or team. The ESTD line is part of the badge styling, not a founding date.

How should I wash it?

Turn it inside out and machine wash cold with like colors, then tumble dry low or hang it up. Skip bleach and high heat, and iron on the reverse side if it needs it.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.

Size guide