Question to Our Mustachioed Members

[Honkytonk Man]

I have been noticing that more members are sporting mustaches and in particular large handle-bar types, or similar.

A question to you guys who favor a larger mustache, what wax, oil or other product do you favor for cleaning, conditioning and styling.

I'll go first. For cleaning & grooming, I use Beard Brand conditioner and shampoo. I don't use an oil or balm, as I find that it doesn't allow the wax to hold my mustache.
As for holding wax, I use Fire House, either Dark or Tacky. Tacky is the strongest hold and is great for tropical climates.

Would be interested to hear what others use.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Dawn dishwashing detergent without bleach for cleaning and an Elmer's glue stick for styling.

 

[warren]

Whatever shampoo is in the shower for cleansing. I don't wax. I've become an expert at keeping life simple, uncomplicated. I get up most mornings, run a comb throuth my hair, twirl the ends of the mustache a couple of times and I'm ready to face my adoring public, Gus, The Wonder Lab.

 

[OzPiper]

Hirsuitism is one problem I do not have to contend with
BIG savings on barber bills, shampoo, depilatories and ancillary products

 

[Chasing Embers]

Hirsuitism is one problem I do not have to contend with
BIG savings on barber bills, shampoo, depilatories and ancillary products

It helps bring one's own barber.

 

[OzPiper]

It helps bring one's own barber.

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I can see myself going down the rabbit hole of collecting straight razors

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Dawn dishwashing detergent without bleach for cleaning and an Elmer's glue stick for styling.

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I didn't realize that Rollie Fingers was a pipe smoker.

 

[Honkytonk Man]

I can see myself going down the rabbit hole of collecting straight razors

Yeah, they're a very tactile thing. I have 2 and a few old Gillette butterfly holders, even got a toggle one in gold plate.

 

[seaweed]

I have what I think is a normal, straightforward ‘stache - like a classic cop or Ron Swanson. I don’t put anything in it, because the smell bothers me (and it interferes with the nice tobacco mustache note). Just wash it with face wash. Wouldn’t be opposed to an oil or something to hold it in place a bit if someone can recommend something unscented.

 

[RobNYC]

I didn't realize that Rollie Fingers was a pipe smoker.

 

[Chasing Embers]

if someone can recommend something unscented.

Elmer's glue stick.

 

[condorlover1]

I had a mustache from the age of 17 until my late 20s. I used to go with the Ronald Colman special but I did let it grow out one winter. I used to wax it with Pinaud Clubman wax and then brush it out with a center parting but it sort of looked like something had exploded on my top lip!

 

[woodsroad]

I have a mustache and beard these days because I'm lazy when it comes to shaving.
Clean with whatever soap is on my face, no wax, glue or construction adhesives.

 

[didimauw]

Dawn dishwashing detergent without bleach for cleaning and an Elmer's glue stick for styling.

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I wanna know what that looks like without the glue!!

 

[TheIronMonkey]

When I first started sporting a handlebar moustache in the early ’90s, I started with Pinaud Clubman (first Black, but abandoned that because it left stains on my cheeks, and switched to Neutral).



Clubman was much too creamy and had no holding power, especially when it was humid out. I sought a stiffer wax. There were several brands that came and went after that. I’ve been using Firehouse Wacky Tacky for a good many years now (I guess it’s just called Tacky now).



In the Summer, I also use Can You Handlebar Secondary, which I find works better in humid weather than Firehouse (it’s a bit stiffer and holds the curls better).



I use shampoo or Dawn to get the wax out at night.

 

[anotherbob]

I used the tacky firehouse and it worked great and also smelled nice on the stache.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I wanna know what that looks like without the glue!!

Not as long in that photo but you get the idea.

Here's right now with glue.

 

[Ahi Ka]

I once had a walrus stache. It was glorious. I would walk down the road, clenching my pipe and tipping my hat to whoever caught my eye. Men would cower and ladies went weak in the knees.

I was thoroughly disappointed with my baby face when I woke from that dream

 

[jttnk]

I have what I’d call a medium Stache. You can brush into the beard and it blends or you can twist and wax for some bars. I like Woodsman wax but needs heat. The Moroccan smells great. I recently discovered Boss clay. It’s very easy to work with good hold for what it is (not super strong).

 

[didimauw]

I just can't stand the mustache past my lips. I tried a few months ago, and gave up.