It was always a challenge to find a good mustache wax. Some would be too tacky and I'd have to melt it with a blow dryer. Others seemed to be no thicker than beard balm. Like, what's the point of even calling it mustache wax? So I knew in my mind what I didn't want kühn's mustache wax to be. That's where I started from when I started formulating it. I think it's finally perfect.
Its not so tacky that you'll need to heat it up in any way, but it does contain a good amount of pine resin, lanolin, and beeswax so it's not light by any stretch. I also wouldnt call it a competition wax, its not that strong, but it holds very well.
Its soft enough to get out with the back of your thumbnail and hold a mustache at the same time. No additional tools required. It's a good, solid hold, that will last and wont leave a visible residue on your face.
*As far as the scent goes.
I found a pinyon pine resin that has an amazing natural scent to it. It's very earthy with just the slightest hint of pine/balsam. I then added a touch of lingonberry to give it an added sweetness on the top end, but not too sweet. I really want the natural earthiness of the resin to come through and not get masked by the berry.
For me, with mustache wax being directly under your nose, I dont think sweet works at all. That gets old quick. If its too earthy, then that gets old too and can even start to smell pungent after a while. I think you need something that smells good so you enjoy wearing it, but you also dont want to smell that all day long. I think this is a good balance.
I think you'll like it.
Ingredients:
pinyon pine resin
beeswax
lanolin wax
jojoba oil
mango butter
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 3.5 / 5 from 6 reviews.
I like this Kühn mustache wax because it is soft enough to use without preheating it with your hairdryer. I also like that it leaves your mustache hair looking natural and not like your mustache hairs have been glued together. Buy this if you want to give your mustache hair some horizontal direction and to keep your hair out of your mouth. It has a medium hold and that's good enough for me for daily use. Do not buy this if you are going to a competition and need to have a strong hold for those curls at the end of your handlebar mustache.
I’d have to say I’m disappointed. The hold isn’t very strong, and while the scent is nice, it’s way too overwhelming—it smells like soap. Worse, when you drink coffee, the coffee tastes like soap. So, unless you're trying to pair your morning brew with the flavor of a freshly scrubbed bathtub, I can’t recommend this.
Store owner replied:
Yikes. Thanks for the honest feedback.
Seems to work well at keeping the facial hair pointed how I want, but it smells like I huffed a can of febreeze.
For me, this was a scrubber.
Don't let that stop you from trying it out, I am picky about scent chems.
This wax works great to keep my mustache in place and out of my mouth. I'm glad Chris finally started making this as I buy all my other beard and soap products from him already.
nice everyday wax. I wouldn't class it as a strong wax, a bit softer than primary. nice scent and softens easy without the perma-sticky fingers most pine base waxes leave. cleans out easy.
Warm a small amount between your palms until it melts, then work it through — damp or dry, doesn't matter much. Focus on the flyaways, balm works better for that.
Can I use shampoo or hair conditioner on my beard?
Yes, you can — though it's better to use our co-wash. It's sulfate-free and keeps your hair and beard feeling moisturized instead of dried out, which is what regular shampoo sulfates will do to it.
Are beard oils safe?
Yes — ours is non-comedogenic, five real cold-pressed oils, no phthalates or filler. If you've got a known nut or seed oil allergy, check the ingredients first like you would with anything else you put on your skin.
What beard products do I actually need?
Co-wash in the shower, then oil, butter, or balm after you towel off. That combo alone will make your beard really soft — add balm on top of the oil or butter if you also want hold.
Does beard balm/butter/oil help my beard grow?
No — nothing you put on your face makes hair grow faster, that's genetics. What balm does is stop breakage and calm the itch that makes guys pick and over-trim, so you keep more of what you're already growing.
How much beard balm should I use?
Usually more than you think — I see a lot of guys use too little. Just keep applying until it feels like enough for the length of your beard. Longer beard, more balm. Thicker beard, more balm.
What is beard balm used for?
Balm's heavier and thicker than oil or butter, so it holds. That's what keeps your flyaways down and helps your beard keep its shape through the day, on top of conditioning it.
Is beard balm the same as beard butter?
Nope. My balm's about 30% beeswax, my butter's only around 5% — so butter still has a touch of hold, just way less than balm. Both condition your beard, balm just adds a lot more hold on top of that.
Should I use beard butter at night?
Sure. Good option if you want deep conditioning working overnight without any hold or shine the next morning.
How often should I use beard butter/balm/oil?`
Daily. Damp beard, right after your shower.
Do you use beard butter or oil first?
You can use both, if you want — I'd do oil first, it's easier to apply butter on top after. But you don't have to use both. Either one alone works fine, oil for a normal day, butter if your beard's especially dry.
Can I use beard oil, balm, and butter together?
Yes, and a lot of guys do. Oil or butter for daily conditioning, balm on top if you want hold. Just don't use oil and butter in the same routine — pick one based on how dry your beard's running that day.
I use beard oil/balm/butter but my beard is still really dry and unruly, why?
A well moisturized beard starts in the shower and what you wash it with. If you wash your beard with shampoo or regular bar soap, your beard is being stripped and will be very dry. You need to use a conditioner or co-wash.
I'm new to beard products, what's the difference between oil/balm/butter?
They are all designed to moisturize your skin and beard, they just do it in a slightly different manner. Keep it simple. Short beards, beard oil. A bit longer, beard butter. Longer and/or thicker unruly beards, beard balm. Start with an oil and butter if you're new, then go from there.
What's the shelf life of oil/balm/butter?
12 months if stored in a cool, dry place.
How much do I use of oil/balm/butter?
Depends on the length of your beard, but most don't use enough. You need enough to cover all of the hair follicles. It's difficult to apply too much, and very easy to use too little.
How long does the scent last?
You should expect 6-8 hour from our scents.
Will it stain my clothes?
No, it shouldn't. Most beard products leave a greasy film on the outside of your beard which can rub off onto your clothes. Our products are designed to absorb fully so there shouldn't be any transfer onto your shirt or other clothing.
What if I order a scent I don't like?
TOO BAD! I already got your money. JK. If you order any product from kühn and you're not happy with the scent, we will replace it with the scent of you choice. We'll never make someone keep a scent they won't wear.
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