Bounder vs Buffer: Which Moustache Wax Should I Choose?

Bounder and Buffer are both firm Wax Industries moustache waxes made for control, shape and gentlemanly restraint. The difference is mainly colour.

Quick answer

Choose Bounder for the original extra-firm moustache wax. Choose Buffer if your moustache, mustache or beard is grey, gray, white, silver or salt-and-pepper.

Bounder: original extra-firm hold

Bounder Extra-Firm Moustache Wax is the original Wax Industries wax, made for handlebar moustaches, shaped tips and unruly whiskers that need a firm word.

Buffer: paler wax for lighter facial hair

Buffer is a moustache and beard wax for grey, gray, white, silver and salt-and-pepper facial hair.

Buffer Moustache & Beard Wax gives firm, non-greasy control without making pale whiskers look darker than intended.

Which should I buy?

  • Choose Bounder for strong hold, handlebar moustaches and the original Wax Industries experience.
  • Choose Buffer for grey, gray, white, silver or salt-and-pepper facial hair.
  • Choose a triple pack if you wax daily or dislike running out at dramatic moments.

Single tin or triple pack?

Start with a single tin if you are trying a wax for the first time. Choose a triple pack if you already use wax regularly or prefer not to discover an empty tin when the moustache has plans of its own.

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How to apply either wax

Whichever wax you choose, use a small amount, warm it between finger and thumb, then work it into the whiskers before shaping. For more detail, see How to Apply Moustache Wax.

Still unsure?

Most gentlemen should choose Bounder unless lighter facial hair makes colour a concern. If colour is a concern, Buffer is the natural fit.

FAQs

A little goes a long, long way — Bounder is small but mighty! Other waxes are generally a basic blend of beeswax and petroleum jelly, or another oil, which have to be rubbed to be soft enough to apply and then harden as they cool.

Bounder is different. Its non-greasy formula works by drying, not cooling. So, to prevent it going hard in a big, half-used container, we offer a triple-pack of our standard tin. Always fresh and always convenient to carry in pocket or bag or purse.

When you first open a tin of Bounder it will be smooth, creamy and easy to apply.
A quick scoop with the back of a thumbnail and it is ready to tame your ‘tache.

However, if you have found a long-forgotten tin and the contents have dried out, do not fear!
Your Bounder can be easily revived and put back to work on your whiskers.

• Bounder can be revived by simply warming and stirring in a drop or two of rum or any other spirits.

 • Warm it by putting a bit of paper in a frying pan (to catch any spills), place the tin on top (with lid removed) and very gently heat it on the lowest setting.

• When it is not quite liquid, stir in just a couple of drops of rum (or any other spirit - even just water, in an emergency) 

• And “drops” means just that - do not add more than one or two; you can repeat the process if required.

• Turn off the heat and and let everything cool with the lid placed, unscrewed, on top of the tin. Be patient - do not test until it is at room temperature.

 • Do not try and seal it whilst liquid as there is a high chance of spilling it (molten Bounder gets everywhere, instantly) and, even if successful, the vacuum created as it cools will make getting back into the tin with anything less than a pneumatic drill practically impossible.

We sell direct to keep prices a low as possible but if you have a store or outlet you’d like to see stocking Bounder then please ask them to get in touch with us. We have supplied businesses around the world.