Barbershop Visit – Local Barbier

As you may have noticed, I have been cleaning /re-organizing the web site. In that process, it became obvious that some key events and brands had actually never made here since the bulk of my posting is going directly to Instagram especially when it’s video content.  But not everyone is on Instagram and I wantedRead more

The smooth beard oils by Henri et Victoria

The beard oils on the test bench this week are the ones by our friends over at “Henri et Victoria”.  This is a brand that caught my interest in a big way a few years back.  Obviously, the brand presentation is top notch and the healthy composition of their products seals the deal, but theRead more

A haircut at Moustache et Koiffure

  As a result of COVID-19 and things being closed, I have had to re-examine my hair cutting options.  My regular salon has been closed for the last 4 months and the working from home as also kept me away from the downtown core.  Mrs. Style4men suggested that I try the place next door toRead more

SIXTH GEAR Beard Oil by MAN SOAP

As mentioned on my Instagram post earlier this week, I recently met up with the folks of MAN SOAP.  A local family of artisans from the Ottawa/Gatineau area that make a full range of grooming essentials. I walked away from this meeting with one of their beard oils and tried it the following morning. FirstRead more

Henri et Victoria Absinthe After Shave Splash – Amazing!

Lately, I have been swamped with product tests.  Some taking longer than other and  have been running somewhat behind on the regular pace of post output.  One of the products that has been waiting patiently on my test bench is the Henri et Victoria after shave splash.  Having been thoroughly impressed with the Henri etRead more

Moroccanoil – Texture Clay

The 53 Karat salon is a place I have been going to for a number of years. This is mostly a hair styling shop but they offer a near complete spa experience. They also have a very wide selection of hair care and hair styling products.  Their shelving displays are actually quite attractive. Every timeRead 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

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

Henri et Victoria Cuban Cigar and Cognac roll-on cologne

Today I am wearing the Cuban Cigar and Cognac roll-on cologne by Henri et Victoria.  What a treat!  I became aware of this fragrance through my recent exploration of the pomade with the same scent from Henri et Victoria earlier this summer.  Not only did the pomade out-perform many other pomades for its hold, butRead more

Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigar Pomade – Phenomenal

Months ago one of my friends at the office mentioned a local company (Henri et Victoria) that produces shaving soaps and a pomade. Obviously, I was very interested but it stayed on the back burner until my recent August trip to Toronto.  When visiting the Men Essentials shop on Danforth I was reminded of thisRead more