great control easy to overdo it though [SEP] atlas makes really good pomades clay etc and this is maybe my favorite it is very matte but more of a natural matte and has moderate high hold it adds texture and re styling ability to my hair without making it look greasy and unwashedmy only complaint is that is it is pretty easy to use too much i use just a little not even a pea size and it is great but if you use just a tiny bit more then lord have mercy my hair feels like a helmet on my head