Ghost town, louche grease – medium oil based pomade

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

The classics pomade – medium hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY The classics pomade co out of Illinois, brewer behind is Brooklyn Martinez. His handmade pomades are inspired by the classics, hence the name. Brooklyn offers sublime designed jars with great scents. The Classics Pomade Co is known for the Halloween/dark themed pomades! More info: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheClassicsPomade?ref=pr2018 POMADE IN THE SPOTLIGHT I will be showcasing … Continue reading The classics pomade – medium hold oil based pomade

19|fifties – medium hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY The Canadian 19|fifties union men's grooming brings us products in a 50s style. They stand out with their square, classy, richly designed tins. What does the term 'Union' mean? Union is named after Toronto’s infamous Union Station where in 1954 Toronto’s world-renowned subway line began. More info: https://www.19fifties.com/ POMADE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Pomade … Continue reading 19|fifties – medium hold oil based pomade

Stickmore – medium hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY Stickmore hair co is a grooming company out of California. The minds behind it are Jacob Giverink and Cyrus Malekzadeh. These guys wished to formulate a good medium made out of a few ingredients like the old-fashioned pomades. After lots of sweating and testing, they acquired their gem. The execution of the Stickmore … Continue reading Stickmore – medium hold oil based pomade

Labcosm, silver tin pomade – medium oil based pomade

THE COMPANY Labcosm was a Greece company that had to close its doors due to the Greece financial crisis. It is now in hands of OnceUponAFavorGR5 owned by Mary Boppin's out of Thessaloniki, Greece. They operate an Etsy shop with handmade gifts for all your loved ones. You find 3 handmade pomades: a soft hold … Continue reading Labcosm, silver tin pomade – medium oil based pomade

Grandad’s old fashioned – medium hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY Grandad's old fashioned once started in San Diego by Michael Tafoya (2012). He sold his company to Bryce Sims who led it a few years, changed labeling plus brought in new formulas and products. In 2017, Grandad's old fashioned came back in Michael's hands. 2019: Jeffrey Robertson from Oklahoma takes over the co. … Continue reading Grandad’s old fashioned – medium hold oil based pomade

Grand classic grooming, traditional pomade – firm hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY Jay Peters (Australia) is the beating heart behind Grand classic grooming. He is back (2020) with a new line of products and designs in yes, the grand classic theme. He brings an oil based pomade, a tonic and a texture balm to the table which all nourish hair, scalp and roots. I have … Continue reading Grand classic grooming, traditional pomade – firm hold oil based pomade

Apeldoorns vet – heavy hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY 'Apeldoorns vet' or in English: 'grease from Apeldoorn' is a pomade brand out of The Netherlands, Apeldoorn. Brewer is Klaas Reinders. He first came with a medium hold oil based which he reformulated to be a solid medium. Now there's a heavy as well. Klaas loves the rock and roll era from the … Continue reading Apeldoorns vet – heavy hold oil based pomade

Grand classic grooming, shop grease – heavy hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY I go back to the other side of the globe: Australia. I will be revisiting Grand classic grooming co. Jay Peters, the brewer offers all sorts of pomades with the grand classic as a main theme. POMADE IN THE SPOTLIGHT I'll write a review on Jay's latest addition to the Grand classic pomade … Continue reading Grand classic grooming, shop grease – heavy hold oil based pomade

Womanizer – heavy hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY Womanizer is a German brand, established 2013 by brewer Carsten Preußen ('ß' is pronounced as 's'). How did it all begin? What follows, is Carsten's story: 'In 2013, I got a pomade in my hands, whose fragrance just stole me from the stool. So I bought these, being 'only' a medium and not really … Continue reading Womanizer – heavy hold oil based pomade

Prodigal – medium/firm oil based pomade

THE COMPANY Today I'm going to have another look at an American grooming company: Prodigal pomade co. This company offers handcrafted pomades. The brewer behind Prodigal pomade co is Chris Young from California. Chris started his brand in 2017 and has made 2 pomades so far: a medium-firm and heavy. Update 2020: Chris brews the … Continue reading Prodigal – medium/firm oil based pomade

Quixote – heavy hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY Quixote pomade, name chosen by its brewer Amilcar Cifuentes after the Spanish novel 'Don Quixote' by Cervantes. The story in a few words: Alonso Quijano calls himself 'Don Quixote' loses his mind and thinks he is a knight. He is very confused and acts crazy. Looking at the tin's image tells enough. Quixote … Continue reading Quixote – heavy hold oil based pomade

Pompking, red gamma grease – firm hold pomade

THE COMPANY Today it's time again to review a Pompking pomade. Pompking pomades is a company founded by Hector and Manuela Tapia from Beloit, Wisconsin. This couple comes with handmade and nicely designed grooming: pomades, beard stuff and T-shirts. They make legit stuff and deserve more recognition in my opinion! The pomades are formulated like … Continue reading Pompking, red gamma grease – firm hold pomade

Pompy’s – firm hold pomade

THE COMPANY Pompy's pomade is a European grooming company from German and founded by brewer Henry Scharm. About Pompy’s: 'We make a new dimension of styling products: pomades, beard oil and combs with a charismatic, powerful and rebellious quality. Pompy's Pomade, handmade in Germany, is a top-class, nature-based, traditional hair pomade, made in our certified Karlsruhe manufactory. It … Continue reading Pompy’s – firm hold pomade

Lockhart’s – heavy hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY Lockhart's authentic grooming co is one of the most recognized grooming brands. The company is property of Steve and Nichole Lockhart, based out of Michigan. Both are active in the Facebook community 'Everything Pomade' and really open to user's feedback to improve their products. At Lockhart's, they don't sit still: they create new … Continue reading Lockhart’s – heavy hold oil based pomade

Schmiere – heavy hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY I present you Rumble 59, a German rockabilly brand. They bring 'Schmiere' to us. Latter must be pronounced as "shmeeruh", in English: 'grease'. Rumble 59 also carries clothing for both girls and guys, beard stuff, combs and much more. Take a look at their website in the more info-section below if you are … Continue reading Schmiere – heavy hold oil based pomade

Pomps not dead, lardage – firm hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY Pomps Not Dead (PND) is a well-known grooming brand in the pomade world. The company was founded by Edwin Carson out of Houston, Texas and contains all hand brewed grooming products. The pomades are infamous for their classy and classic labels, their great scents and slickness. POMADE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Pomade I'm going … Continue reading Pomps not dead, lardage – firm hold oil based pomade

Tremolo’s, guilty ace – medium hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY Today I return to Tremolo's hair pomade. Tremolo's or Dick Tremolo's is a brand run by brewer Jared Sorkin (Illinois). The man is taking a break at this moment and I really hope he comes back in the near future because he makes great stuff! POMADE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Andrew Carruthers sent me … Continue reading Tremolo’s, guilty ace – medium hold oil based pomade

Grand classic grooming – heavy hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY Today, I go back to Grand classic grooming co out of Australia. Jay Peters, its brewer offers all sorts of pomades with the grand classic as a main theme. Updates: 2019: These are not available anymore.2020: new line with a firm oil based pomade, a tonic and a texture balm. POMADE IN THE … Continue reading Grand classic grooming – heavy hold oil based pomade

Tremolo’s, stiff Dick – medium hold oil based pomade

THE COMPANY Today I go back to Tremolo's hair pomade, brand created by brewer Jared Sorkin out of Illinois. Jared is taking a break at this moment and will come back (at least, I hope that he will) in the near future. More info: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TremolosPomade POMADE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Got a sample of the heavy … Continue reading Tremolo’s, stiff Dick – medium hold oil based pomade