Go to Pomade?

I've been looking to try some different pomades (water based) and was wondering what some of you gents are using.

I love Mickey Lee Soapworks' water-based pomade. Even better that the Grand Havana scent is stupid good.

Anchor's Teddy Boy Matte.
It's the only pomade I use these days. It has all the benefits of an oil based pomade while still, somehow, being water based.
The new formulation is even better - less shine and a bit stronger hold. Fantastic product.

To date I've tried Suavecito (Firme and Original), Steadfast, Prospectors Iron Ore, Old Spice Spiffy (terrible, used it twice and threw it out) and now I have Layrite Original. Out of all those I think I like Layrite the best although now hawns has me curious about Mickey Lee's Grand Havana. I love tobacco scents! The Anchor's Teddy Boy sounds good too, I have to try that one.

I too am really enjoying the Mickey Lee Water Soluble "pomade", although its almost like a dense whipped cream consistency and unlike most modern pomades. It does wash out easily enough with shampoo, but water alone wont get it all out in my experience.

Early in 2015 I tried most of the highest regarded homebrewed pomades, especially the water based ones. The only one that I never want to be without is O'Douds All Natural.

O'Douds Water Based Pomade

Has anyone tried Shear Revival Pomades? I've been thinking of getting "The One Who Knocks" to try out a whiskey type scent but was curious about the performance.

Has anyone tried Shear Revival Pomades? I've been thinking of getting "The One Who Knocks" to try out a whiskey type scent but was curious about the performance.

Shear Revival is pretty good. I personally didn't care for Zach's scents but I'm definitely in the minority's on that. Most people adore his scents. I have TOWK and would be willing to part with it. I need to pull it out of a box and make sure it's still in good condition if you're interested.

You all are making me curious- a long while back my barber used some American Crew Fiber. Seems pretty pedestrian based on some of those recommended but it works for me and my hair.

If I were to take the leap into a true pomade, in your expert opinions, anything similar? Low shine, strong hold? Thanks!

kwsher, after my last haircut my barber used some of that and I liked it too. It's just the price for the amount you get is what turned me off from purchasing some. I like the low shine, high hold aspect as well so I'm interested in seeing others suggestions for alternatives too.