Solid Colognes by Ulio & Jack

In this review we are trying out the new fragrances by ulio&jack. This is the second post in this series on solid cologne!  Check out the first post on Fixxxer’s Gun Powder. As I became aware of solid colognes, my searches brought me to Ulio & Jack.  Clearly, Ulio & Jack are finding their inspirationRead more

MANSOAP Aftershave – Naturally Smooth

A few weeks back I was visiting my friends at Not Your Father’s Barber in the Ottawa Byward market.  While  browsing some of the new products the shop was carrying, I noticed this rather stylish tall aluminum bottle.  Aaron mentioned that this was a nice aftershave produced by some local guys.  No need to sayRead more

OBSCO’s 2017 Barber Bash

Last Sunday (November 19th) was OBSCO’s Barber Bash.  The Bash is a cozy affairs where some of the local Barber’s come together to compete, educate and learn. Being a “product” guy, I initially felt somewhat like an outsider being accepted into a private family party. But this being such a down to earth and friendlyRead more

La Biosthetique Style Pomade – A Classic High Shine Pomade

Today I am trying out a pomade called Style Pomade by La BIOSTHETIQUE.  This pomade was suggested to me by the folks at OBSCO. Thank you for continued support. La Biosthetique is a French company and this pomade is made in Germany.  At the moment, I can not find this pomade in their product page. Read more

ELEGANCE Gel Wax SOFT – A Firm Hold Pomade

This week I have been working with a pomade by a company called: ELEGANCE.  Our friends at OBSCO have recently added this product line to their offering.  ELEGANCE has a full line of hair care as well as shaving products.  In this post we will cover the “Gel Wax SOFT with argan oil”. The followingRead more

Jack & Joel Shaving Soap – A local and natural option

I was recently visiting the shop “Le Local” on Eddy street in Gatineau for some of the “Henri et Victoria” products and Geneviève informed me that other “natural” men’s products would be coming in soon.  When I dropped in yesterday, the Jack & Joel product line had been added to their men’s grooming section.  IRead more

GUNPOWDER Solid Cologne by Fixxxer – A Surprise!

This is the first post of a series of reviews where we will explore a new and exciting  type of cologne: the solid cologne!  In this first post we will focus on one of the solid colognes producd by Fixxxer, Gun Powder.  Fixxxer actually offers a large range of solid colognes, but this is theRead more

Treet Carbon blades

Today’s shave was using the TREET carbon steel blades.  Having had excellent results using the orange “Platinum” TREET blades, trying more of their blades was a natural progression. While searching for TREET blades, I came across their carbon steel iteration.  The blade is black – how cool is that?!  There are a few other carbonRead more

Clubman-Pinaud Firm Hold Pomade

This morning I am stoked to be trying out something from the iconic Clubman-Pinaud brand: their new firm hold pomade.  With the huge pomade movement it was somewhat odd that a brand that was there at the beginning was not partaking into the pomade revival. Pinaud has been around and making men look better sinceRead more