Devil’s Delight Beard Oil by Billy Jealousy

Billy Jealousy is a brand I explored at length a few years back.  The highlights are: relevant products, incredible performance and names that just put a smile on my face.  Case in point, their SHAVE3SOME!  See, you are smiling too! Use the “STYLE4MEN” discount code for 10% off your order with Billy Jealousy. Billy JealousyRead more

New spirit inspired aftershaves from Clubman Reserve

A few weeks ago, I was made aware of some new after shaves by the timeless and classic brand, Clubman-Pinaud.  These after shaves were launches under their “Clubman Reserve” moniker and are spirit based.  There are 3 options: Whiskey Woods Brandy Spice Gent’s Gin Having recently made a switch in my shaving routine by usingRead more

ELEGANCE Transparent Pomade Hair Wax – Serious hold for every man

We are back with another ELEGANCE product I picked up during my last visit at OBSCO.  Having been impressed by the ELEGANCE Gel Wax pomade, I was hoping to relive that positive experience.  If you are only interested in the short version: Fabulous hold.   This pomade jar is rather large at 140 g whenRead 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

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

Quantum ST Multi-Styler – Texture Wax

When trying out a new hair cream, I am always somewhat torn.  One one hand, creams offer volume and natural looking results.  On the other hand the hold is generally decent but nowhere near the indestructible category.   Read this as “creams” do not offer as much hold as a pomades.  But as mentioned above theirRead more

HEADGEAR Cruel Clay

With the support of OBSCO, I was able to try out another clay from our Aussie friends at HEAD GEAR; Cruel Clay. When I was last at OBSCO, they still had a good amount of HEADGEAR products and based on my previous clay and mud tests I felt it might be time to give theseRead more

SOMA Pomade and Finishing Spray – For a Deconstructed Style

This morning was test time for the SOMA pomade and finishing spray.  I came across this brand of hair products during my last visit at OBSCO. SOMA has a full product line of hair care, from shampoos to the pomade.  The SOMA claim is to be 100% vegan, biodegradable, and free of parabens, formaldehydes andRead more