Persona grooming, the greaser: high hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY I came across Persona grooming while looking around on Etsy. What immediately caught my attention was their beautiful 50's designed pomade tin! Persona grooming is an American brand from North Dakota. Brewer Aaron Mathison fabricated his greaser oil based by hand. More info: https://www.etsy.com/listing/770718686/the-greaser?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1 POMADE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Persona grooming's: the greaser pomade … Continue reading Persona grooming, the greaser: high hold oil based pomade

MG, Tokei-Ihto – firm hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY MG is a German brand, released by brewer Michael Gillert. MG stands for Michael Gillert who produces oil based pomades, all by hand. I'm glad to review a pomade from a company out of a neighboring country. After trying out several pomades, Michael wanted to make one himself. Meanwhile, after many trial and … Continue reading MG, Tokei-Ihto – firm hold oil based pomade

Pompking, OG – heavy hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY Pompking pomades is a well known pomade brand among pomade lovers. It was founded by Hector and Manuela Tapia in 2012. The couple lives in Beloit, Wisconsin. Pompking pomades deserves much more attention and recognition. Why? Their pomades are brewed by hand, in small batches and of great quality.They offer a bunch of … Continue reading Pompking, OG – heavy hold oil based pomade

High life – medium oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY High life started off as an American brand with hand made pomades. Brewer Adam Dorsett, also a tattooist didn’t have time to brew anymore and he sold it to Imperial Dax. The pomade formulas are now lab made and have changed somewhat. I can’t compare them because I never used the original HL … Continue reading High life – medium oil based pomade

Pomps not dead, fuel for the hare game – firm hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY Pomps not dead was formed in 2012, by Edwin Carson, at his home in Houston, Texas. Growing up listening to punk rock and hardcore, Edwin takes inspiration from his favorite bands and ties them into his products. Handmade in small batches to ensure the highest quality. Pomps not dead pomades bring slick hair … Continue reading Pomps not dead, fuel for the hare game – firm hold oil based pomade

Barberstation, grease brilliantine – medium oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY The story behind a Dutch brand: Barberstation. 'After years in the hairdressing industry, Jean van Rossum started The barberstation in early 2013. A classic barber/barber where the man can go for his hair, mustache and beard. Jean, originally a drummer/musician under the name Jean Monsou, brought together everything he loves in The barberstation. … Continue reading Barberstation, grease brilliantine – medium oil based pomade

B’s grease – heavy hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY B's grease is a pomade from Benny Jahns, a German barber. His shop calls Bennys haircut. More info: https://www.bennyshaircut.de/ Where can you buy B's grease? Bennys haircut (Germany): https://www.supportyourlocalbarber.de/shop/Pomade-c47119074Pomade-online.nl (The Netherlands): https://www.pomade-online.nl/bs-grease-pomade.htmlOther websites also carry this (Amazon, pomades.com) but B's grease is out of stock now. POMADE IN THE SPOTLIGHT B's grease pomade … Continue reading B’s grease – heavy hold oil based pomade

Lucky tiger, cru-butch – medium hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY The history of Lucky tiger The story of Lucky tiger has been handed down from generation to generation. As it is now told, the Lucky tiger legend began in the 1920’s, in Kansas City, Missouri, in the basement of Benjamin Clarke, an amateur scientist and one heck of a barber! Ben created a … Continue reading Lucky tiger, cru-butch – medium hold oil based pomade

Big slick, devil’s punch – heavy hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY About Big slick pomade company (Source: Big slick's website) Big slick pomade company began in 2014 as a craft project of husband and wife Vincent Minervino & Magdalena O'Connell out of New Jersey. The brand quickly became known for its user-friendly traditional pomades and accessibility to its customers, and grew to become an … Continue reading Big slick, devil’s punch – heavy hold oil based pomade

High life, voodoo island – medium oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY High life started off as an American brand with hand made pomades. Brewer Adam Dorsett, also a tattooist didn't have time to brew anymore and he sold it to Imperial Dax. The pomade formulas are now lab made and have changed somewhat. I can't compare them because I never used the original HL … Continue reading High life, voodoo island – medium oil based pomade

Lockhart’s, fire and brimstone – medium hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY Lockhart's story, by Steve Lockhart 'Nichole and I got married very young. Both 21 years old, we moved out on our own, with the help of our parents and a best friend, completely broke and trying to navigate our way in the world. Eventually, I landed a sales job at a local car … Continue reading Lockhart’s, fire and brimstone – medium hold oil based pomade

Daimon barber, remedy wax – medium hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY Daimon barber is a grooming brand out of the United Kingdom (London). DB on their company: A modern man never stops learning. Changing and adapting to new things, technologies, styles and skills. He prioritises wellbeing, integrity and common values. He understands that everyone wants to feel good in their own skin. We understand the … Continue reading Daimon barber, remedy wax – medium hold oil based pomade

Daimon barber, classic pomade – medium hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY Daimon barber is a grooming brand out of the United Kingdom (London). DB on their company: A modern man never stops learning. Changing and adapting to new things, technologies, styles and skills. He prioritises wellbeing, integrity and common values. He understands that everyone wants to feel good in their own skin. We understand the … Continue reading Daimon barber, classic pomade – medium hold oil based pomade

Pompking, grippie – medium hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY Pompking pomades is a well known pomade brand among pomade lovers. It was founded by Hector and Manuela Tapia in 2012. The couple lives in Beloit, Wisconsin. Pompking pomades deserves much more attention and recognition. Why? Their pomades are brewed by hand, in small batches and of great quality.They offer a bunch of … Continue reading Pompking, grippie – medium hold oil based pomade

Apothecary87, grease pomade/mogul – firm hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY Apothecary87 was started in 2013 by Sam W. Martin out of the UK. A87 is a barber with a shop of products (A87's and others). The 87 symbolizes 2 things: Sam's grandfather died when he was 87 and Sam himself was born in 1987. So, Apothecary87 came to life. A87 offers lots of … Continue reading Apothecary87, grease pomade/mogul – firm hold oil based pomade

Quixote – medium hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY Hello! I'm back with another written review. Today's review: Quixote pomade by brewer Amilcar Cifuentes! This Californian brand fabricates handmade grooming and more since 2015. The Quixote theme caught Amilcar's interest, so he named his brand after it. Story, short: Alonso Quijano calls himself 'Don Quixote', loses his mind and thinks he is … Continue reading Quixote – medium hold oil based pomade

Pomps not dead, necronomipomp ex mortis – medium hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY The pomps not dead pomade brand is no stranger among avid pomade lovers. PND, as we call it, was created by Edwin Carson from Texas, back in 2012. His pomades enjoy worldwide recognition. Edwin is praised for being one of the most versatile and talented brewers around. He excels in offering a wide … Continue reading Pomps not dead, necronomipomp ex mortis – medium hold oil based pomade

Ace high, black cat – firm hold oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY Hi, guys and gals. I'm back with another review, it'll be a pomade from Ace high co out of Michigan. Brewers behind the brand are Nathan Hamood and Christian Kettenbeil who founded Ace high co in 2016. These guys offer a wide range of grooming products, all handmade. More information: https://www.acehighco.com/https://www.etsy.com/shop/AceHighCo?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=647459864 POMADE IN … Continue reading Ace high, black cat – firm hold oil based pomade

Anchors, Teddy boy slick – light oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY I will be diving into another American grooming company: Anchors aweigh hair co, established in 2013, by barber Benjamin Miller (Tennessee). Benjamin fabricates handmade products for the hair, beard and skin. Being a barber himself, gives him the opportunity to create grooming products that are adapted to the needs of his costumers. Benjamin … Continue reading Anchors, Teddy boy slick – light oil based pomade

Ghost town, louche grease – medium oil based pomade

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THE COMPANY Ghost town pomade, louche grease is a handmade pomade, brewed by Edo Saler out of Oakland, CA. Because there are so few reviews on this pomade, I got the idea to make a written review. I'm not sure whether Ghost town pomade is still in business. The info below dates from 2019. Get … Continue reading Ghost town, louche grease – medium oil based pomade