Handlebar Moustache Wax

A handlebar moustache asks more of its wax than a casual everyday moustache. The tips need control, the body needs order, and the whole arrangement should look intentional rather than startled.

Quick answer

For handlebar moustaches, choose a firm moustache wax that can hold shaped tips without leaving the moustache greasy. Bounder Extra-Firm Moustache Wax is made for strong control, sharp tips and unruly whiskers.

What makes a good handlebar moustache wax?

  • Firm hold for the tips and outer sections.
  • Workability while you shape the moustache.
  • A non-greasy finish so the moustache looks controlled rather than varnished.
  • Easy removal with warm water and soap at the end of the day.

How to use wax for a handlebar moustache

Start with a small amount. Warm the wax between finger and thumb, work it through the moustache, then add a little extra to the tips before twisting or shaping. Add more only where needed.

For step-by-step instructions, see How to Apply Moustache Wax.

Single tin or triple pack?

Start with the Bounder 10g Tin if you are trying it for the first time. Choose the Bounder Triple Pack if your moustache has already entered daily service.

Grey or white handlebar moustache?

If your handlebar moustache is grey, gray, white, silver or salt-and-pepper and colour is a concern, see Buffer Moustache & Beard Wax, the paler companion to Bounder.

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.