The Ritual is the Reward

There are a number of comments, opinions and videos out there on wet shaving.  At times, my own voice on the subject might just be noise.  Ever since I started shaving (around 14) I did so over the bathroom sink with whatever Gilette’s was making at the time and some foam.  Much later in life,Read more

Grooming essentials by Mucky Ducks

Today we are featuring a few grooming essentials by the guys at Mucky Ducks.  Their products selection and presentation caught my interest and the fact that this is a Canadian business made it a “must feature”! Mucky Duck has recently launched a sample set or an introductory pack.  I personally enjoy this approach as itRead more

Intro to Solid Colognes

For as far back as I can remember, I have been interested in what smells good. As part of the Style4men.ca project and for the last couple of years I have been specifically exploring solid colognes.  In this feature we are doing a high level presentation of what solid colognes are and how they work.Read more

First contact with 3 Decker Pomade Co.

Today’s post is about a new comer to the pomade party;  3 Decker Pomade Co. These guys are from Massachusetts (US) and are appropriately bringing both a water based pomade as well as an oil based one to the table.  Often enough brands will focus on either one and eventually make the other as anRead more

The pomade line from Lock Stock & Barrel

We’re back with a new unboxing of pomades from the cool folks at Lock Stock & Barrel in England. Pictured above, we have: Defining Pomade Matte Pomade Original Pomade In the video you will see red-burgundy jars, they are: 85 Karats – Original Clay Disorder – Matte Clay (Petrolatum) Puck A – Grooming Creme RuckRead more

Direct from Japan – DOORS Pomade

Direct from Japan!  The firm hold water based pomade from DOORS. I came across this fabulous looking jar as part of my regular products searches.  The imagery stayed with me and I am thrilled to be able to feature it here.  Not only is the jar beautifully, done but you will also find an equallyRead more

Cassette Razor by Every Man Jack

Style4men.ca  has two main areas of interest; hair pomade and wet shaving.  As part of the wet shaving side of our reviews, we have been trying out more razors these past weeks.  About 5 or 6 years ago, I moved away from cassettes razors and fully embraced the safety razor / double edge blade approachRead more

Opening up the Byrd Classic Pomade

Catching up on my unboxings, tonight we are discovering the Classic Pomade by our Californian friends at Byrd Hairdo Products. Everything about this can screams 1950’s American classic.  Basically, our happy place! Shout out to the guys at BYRD for trusting us for this review.  We are thrilled to be trying your original greaser. ByrdRead more

First contact with Oil Can Grooming

Totally psyched to opening up some goodies from the Oil Can Grooming company.  If there was an award for men’s grooming products packaging, these guys would be at the top of my list with their perfectly rendered mini oil cans.  There is nothing else like them out there!  I am a huge fan of theRead more

Every Man Jack Essentials – unboxed

For you regulars, you know how much I like the Every Man Jack brand. These guys follow a simple motto, make quality grooming products that every man can afford.  Music to our ears!  I am thrilled to again be able to try more of their product offering. The unboxed products are: 2 in 1 shampoo/conditionerRead more