Dapper Dan Superior Grooming Tonic

What the hell is Hair Tonic?  It’s nothing short of a hair styling secret weapon.  Really? – Tell me more!  “Tonic” is an all-encompassing name that suggests “Treatment”. Obviously, not all hair tonics are the same, but generally speaking a hair tonic offers a light conditioning treatment along with very moderate styling capabilities. In NorthRead more

BLUE ALOHA After Shave Tonic Splash

Blue After Shaves is something that has been around forever.  For the 70’s kid that I am, the iconic Aqua Velva is what I am picturing. As an avid wet shaver, some of the old-school brand like Clubman Lustray Blue Spice, Myrsol Blue and Blue Floid come to mind. There is something about a coolRead more

Mad Viking Beard Lotion – Forget the beard balm, forget the oil!

This week I am trying out products by the Mad Viking Beard Co. which are available through our friends in Canada at MatureGents.ca. I have sensitive skin and coarse beard hair.  Let’s just say that growing a beard has never been an issue, but dealing with that beard itch and near constant tugging is whereRead more

DEMETER Fragrance Library – OUD

  If you have been with me long enough you already know that I love the DEMETER Fragrance Library.  Last summer I got to try and feature 5 of their amazing fragrances.  We’re doing the same this summer with 5 new fragrances The first of that sprint will be their OUD!  Read that as: OMG! Read more

LALIQUE – ENCRE NOIRE

This is an older fragrance that I hadn’t gotten around to trying.  Based on a number of reviews, everything suggested that this would be a something that I would enjoy. With the current lock down in my region, on-line shopping was my only option.  So, it’s a blind buy! I purchased a tester bottle withRead more