Man's Face Stuff

Oops, bit of a long gap since the last post as I have been busy with some GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. Also I am a bit lazy. Full steam ahead though as there is so much more moustache based blogging to do.

Man's Face Stuff on the Etsy craft site do a wonderful line of uniquely scented moustache wax straight 'outta' Portland. The Gin and Tonic range they make is the favourite scent of wax I've used. The lemon and quinine really come through and it is the perfect dressing for any moustache on a hot summer's day. The All-Nighter scented wax really does capture the pipe tobacco and coffee smell perfectly with a wonderfully rich and evocative aroma oozing from the wax. I have also tried the Red Hot which is very spicy and leaves a strong cinnamon tingle in the nostrils, maybe a little too strong for some tastes.

They all seem to be of the same consistency, midway between a cream and a stiff beeswax. As a result the hold does suffer since it's quite a soft finish and not really up to taming the more wayward hairs for the whole day. I think it works best as an everyday product when used sparingly for a more casual shape. To really get a good curl going you have to put quite a lot in resulting in quite a heavy and waxy finish, maybe useful if you're going for the overly waxed Dali style.

Any worries about the consistency are really overshadowed by the scents though and I have used up most of the Gin & Tonic over this last balmy summer. The All-Nighter is a nice way start to an evening at the club. The Red Hot has been good winter warmer on a cold morning but I have found the heavy cinnamon can be a little too much.

All in all Man's Face Stuff produce some of the more interesting waxes around and have a few more exotic looking fragrances available. Ginger Dandy anyone!

From The The First Sprouts of Downy Fluff

Welcome to the first post of my moustache based blog. A quick introduction is probably in order. I am JDBotterman, struggling musician and enthusiastic moustache grower.

I have been sporting facial hair ever since I could sprout a decent amount and have had a big moustache for about five years now with varying degrees of success. The first lesson of moustache growing is that it is not a binary process but rather a lot like gardening. On your face. It takes time, patience and lots of love and attention.

Currently it seems that moustache awareness and appreciation is at an all time high, no doubt helped along by the Movember charitable movement. Under the guise of charity any man may now publicly grow a moustache free from any perceived persecution or embarrassment. This is a good thing.

I often get asked questions about my moustache, the most common being "How long did that take to grow?", "Do you put any styling products in it?" and "Why? Why? Why?". These are not simple questions to answer but rather the opening gambits of a long and detailed discussion. Not many have the time for this so I have decide to start blogging about the adventures of my top lip companion right here, for you.

My aim for this blog is to document all the trials and processes that go into being the owner of a very big moustache. I thought it would be good for anyone interested in growing, maintaining or just reading about such things to have a little corner of the Internet where just that is being done. I have a huge amount of styling products, grooming paraphernalia and handy tips (excuse the pun) which I will be sharing.

I thought I would start with a few pictures of the moustache fresh from the shower, shampooed, lightly dried and combed. No products have been added or appliances used. As the weeks pass I shall be showcasing some techniques and equipment that you can use to tame the 'tache. I hope you will enjoy it.