The Return of The Rebel Rouser 2020…

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What’s going on folks! Long time no pomp! Well, especially for me, it’s been a number of YEARS since I’ve done my own pompadour! Let alone maintained a haircut that allows me to rock one. Well, I mean… 2020… go figure…

As some of you may (or may not) have seen, I’ve been trying my hand at getting back to a flow on YouTube. So far, so ok… Could be better, but that’ll come with time and repetition. But I can’t lie, it’s been fun scratching the surface of rebuilding an online presence, especially with the way the internet and social media has evolved since my days of it! With this motivation to get back into making YouTube videos, there’s also motivation to get back into blogging and doing reviews. That said, I want to let everyone know what direction I plan on taking this platform and YouTube from this point on. Head over to my YouTube Channel to get the breakdown of what I plan on doing with it. It’ll be a bit different than what you’re used to!

While the main intention for both this blog and YouTube was pomade reviews and Rockabilly, time has gone by and my lifestyle has changed. Not that neither nor aren’t of an interest to me, but they are (unfortunately) not my main focal point for my day-to-day. They are both impactful and meaningful aspects that have brought me to where I am today, but I can’t say that I’ll be able to blog about such subject matter to it’s entirety.

Pomade was the gateway drug to all of this Spoiler alert: I’ve never done a single drug a day in my life! Not that that’s important, but I might as well ride on that… Without having used pomade, The Rebel Rouser wouldn’t have been what it was. Granted, I didn’t capitalize on it the way that some other pomade bloggers did, but hey, it is what it is! But I believe that I have a connection to it that the rest don’t, and I hope that it’ll show as time progresses. Pomade progressed my affinity with doing my own hair to what has become my livelihood of being a full-time barber. But being a barber doesn’t mean I only cut pompadours and slather pomade in people’s hair!

Early on that’s what I was looking for, but I realized early on that it would corner me to a certain degree. While that isn’t a bad thing, as there are many fantastic barbers out there that have cornered that market, it isn’t something I wanted to be solely known for. Nor did I want to try to be a rockstar in traveling barber in the industry, or an educator for a particular company. So at that point, what did I find comfort in with barbering? Everything!

Let’s be honest here: I’m not the best barber. I’m far from it. I can, however, say I work with individuals that I would deem being some of the best barbers. So what would stop people from jumping my chair to another barbers chair? Skill set wise: NOTHING. But, just like what drew people to this website and what kept people following me through all of these years? While everyone has their own personal reasons, I’d like to think it’s my individual relationship with everyone I come in contact with. Not that I’m a saint by any means or am the most interesting person, but I value the interactions with all of the individuals I’ve encountered over the years. To me, that’s why I have developed the clientele I have throughout the years. Hopefully the haircut is good enough as well!

Not only do I develop a relationship and rapport with people in the barbershop, but I’ve also developed a relationship with my tools of the trade. This is what angle I will transition my reviews to. Having bought several kinds of clippers, combs, holders, and everything in between, I want to get back to reviewing products without a bias of a sponsorship. And let it be known: I never got a sponsorship through any company whose product I’ve reviewed. But I have built relationships through many of them, and continue to value those relationships to this day.

In the coming weeks, I plan on reviewing some clippers I’ve been using and certain accessories I’ve bought along the way. Some work and are fantastic and there are a shit ton that are complete garbage! Which ones? WAIT AND FIND OUT!

That’s the gist of it all! I do plan on getting back to reviewing and blogging. While it won’t be pomade, pompadour, and rockabilly focused, I hope that it’s still pertinent enough to keep you all entertained. It was fun as hell doing it back in the day, and I’m excited to get back into the flow to blog again!

Thank you all for the continued support throughout the years. Without any one of you, the motivation to blog again wouldn’t be as strong.

Until the next time,

POMP HARD!

Blog Update: 5/23/2012

Well folks, I gotta admit, I’ve somewhat strayed away from the main purpose of this blog- finding pomade to pomp with. By that, I mean, I’ve put a bit too much focus on “rockabilly specific” pomades, as opposed to the stuff we see in the grocery store, but never took ’em into consideration. So, I apologize to you readers. Recently, I went around to my local grocery and drug stores, and picked up the following pomades that we pass up on a daily basis:

– SCurl 360 Styles Wave Control Pomade
– Tres Flores
– Tres Flores Molding Pomade
– Sportin’ Waves Maximum Hold Pomade
– Sportin’ Waves Gel-Pomade

I’ll be reviewing these pomades in this order, so y’all will know what to look forward to.

Big thanks to everyone for the patience and support, I really appreciate it. I know a ton of you have been asking about these products constantly, so hopefully I’ll be able to provide a review that can meet your expectations!

Until the next time folks.

Pomp Hard.

Thanks For The Support!

Big thanks Stefan! He’s got one badass bug! If only I could fit in one…

Thanks Takashi! Check out his Japan based doo-wop band, The Appolos!

Thanks For The Support!

Thanks Troy!

 Now all you need to do is cover that sticker up with one talking about patchouli. Just kidding…

Thanks Tom!

Another one with proper placement.

Thanks again everyone!

Thanks For The Support!

Thanks Alex!

Thanks Michelle!

Thanks LJ!

Fuckin Chops…

Big thanks you guys! I appreciate it!

Thanks For The Support!

Ridin' Greasy!

Thanks Nathan!

Classic Essentials

Some hot Rebel Rouser on your face? What?

 

Big ups Tony!

Thanks Don!

Easy money!

Thanks again Chops!

I wonder if he KNOWS that there's a sticker on his mirror...

Jerry, did you pay for your dad’s haircut, in order for him to take this picture?

Big ups to Jerry and his pops, and Wille’s shop!

Thanks again to everyone for the support. I most definitely appreciate it!

It’s So Bad, It’s Glorious.

Ever so rarely does a gem like this come to my attention. But this diamond-in-the-rough needs to be shared with everyone. And hey, since it’s about rockabilly, why not?! Well… I think it’s about rockabilly…

Stop the music, turn off the lights, shut the blinds, lock yourself in a closet and sit tight. Trust me folks, this is a read that you don’t want to pass up!

Click to continue reading!

Thanks For The Support!

Thanks Marshall!

I know a lot of you folks are getting sick of these posts, but hey, I’m thankful for the support!

Not only have folks shown support by sticking these stickers around, but a couple of shown it in a different way…

Big ups to Alex, for sending me this pomade! He ended up spotting this pomade at a local drug store, while visiting the Philippines. And to show his appreciation for my work, he sent some over for me to review. If that ain’t support, then I don’t know what is!

Big thanks to everyone for all of the support you’ve shown and given!

I know there’s still demand for some stickers, but as of right now, I’m completely out. Yup, that’s right folks… I’m out of stickers! I’ve shipped out more stickers than I’ve spread around locally… And you know what? I’m glad! Thanks to everyone who asked for stickers! I’m going to be putting in a new order soon, so whoever hasn’t gotten stickers yet, do not fret! More will come!

Again, thanks to everyone for the support. Without the support from you folks, the blog wouldn’t be what it is today!

Pomp Hard!

Thanks For The Support!

At least he didn't write this on the dog!

But if he did…

Thanks!

Looks like that fridge needs a couple more quality stickers!

Big thanks to Chops Barbershop for all the support he’s given. While he can’t spell Jeris Tonic to save his life, he does know the classic art of barbering. And that’s all that really matters, right? Well, maybe being able to spell correctly would help a bit!

For everyone else who inquired about stickers this past week:

They were shipped today! Yes, even you folks across a pond or two, they were shipped out today! So you should be expecting them shortly!

Thanks again!

Thanks For The Support!

Thanks Dr. Rubin’s Pomade!

Big thanks to Dr. Rubin’s Pomade!

Funny enough, quite a few people have been wondering where they can get the stickers. It’s simple folks, don’t gotta punch your neighbor for the secret! All you gotta do, is the following:

Just shoot me an email with your:

– Name
– Address

And a couple of these bad boys will be on their way!

Better email me soon, because I’m running real low on these! This is my last stack and they’re movin’ rather quickly!

Big thanks to everyone for the support, I appreciate it!