GRAVE BEFORE SHAVE Head Hunter Beard Balm (Tropical summer aroma) (2 oz.)

Nice consistency, a little firmer than the Viking brand which I normally use out of the can. I'm 50/50 at the moment on which one is better. Will be comparing over the next few days. The smell of this is way more floral than expected though. Not sure if I like it or not yet. Not tropical/surfey like some described. Perhaps different batches? Updated review - the scent has grown on me, i do like it although its not super accurate. I like the hold this stuff provides, its a little more grabby than other brands(youll know what i mean if you try it) which allows better control of the strays. Still not 5 stars though. I feel this does not "hydrate" as well as some others.

Rating updated I've used many of the GBS balms and oils and they are my favorite brand. Great quality, very cool packaging (artwork) and the scents are very pleasant. I bought a tin of Headhunter scent a while back and loved the scent, finished it before the GBS balms that I had bought before so I was looking forward to receiving my new tin. When I received it and opened it up the scent was completely different from the previous one. I still have that tin with a tiny bit left so I compared the scents. Previous tin is very pleasant tropical kind of fruity, reminds you of summer and the beach the new tin is very strong perfume like almost like a very strong airfreshener, not pleasant. Very disappointed since this was my favorite. I've emailed the company and waiting to hear back. I still plan to use the other products but I hope this isn't anon going issue with Headhunter because I miss the original. Follow up: I just received an email response from Wayne Bailey at Fisticuffs saying that that's odd because they haven't changed recipe and has offered to send me a replacement. Great customer service! So I've updated my rating. I've tried others but always come back to Grave Before Shave.

I've tried at least a dozen beard oils (I've got a lot of free time) and I have to say this is the best. It adds just enough hold to keep my beard from it's usual frizzy style, which is pretty much the "I just fell face first into a light socket" look. It smells great, very fruit meets beach meets coconut meets woman attractant. My lady loves it and it's the only beard balm I've used where I've woken up and she's hovering over me trying to catch a whiff downwind of the fan. It's not overly greasy by any means. The consistency is awesome, it's not gritty like some beard balms and you don't have to stick your hand in the oven to get it to melt to a usable lather. The 2 ounce jar lasts me about a month and I've got a fairly long (6-7 inch) beard. I wouldn't say I use it sparingly either. Usually I apply at least two dabs the size of the portion in my attached picture. I'm going to start switching to the 4oz containers because I'm not shaving or switching brands anytime soon. It does what it's supposed to do and much more. Buy it. It won't be a mistake. Trust me, I have a beard. If you thought this review was helpful, please click the "helpful" button below. By doing so it helps me to know if I am providing a decent review for those who are debating purchasing this product. Cheers!

Takes some dryness from the neck and chin under the beard, but as for Tropical, it basically does not have any tropical smell I would expect! Barely any noticeable smell whatsoever… I would say throw a little coconut in there !

Highly recommend. It's smooth and not greasy. Smells more like Christmas to me but that's just fine!