Pomades for short hair?

I have really short hair, that is dry and thick. I ve used several pomades. First one being Axe clean cut pomade, it almost gives a gel like look. It gives a very wet look and spreads the front of my hair well when I brush it. I like this look. I recently bought and tried out royal crown pomade and black and white hair dressing pomade. Royal crown keeps my hair looking dry and I can t brush it into any style. black and white was better and a bit more shinier but still not giving wet look axe gives. I still am waiting for my dax ave and groom to arrive to try out. But can anyone recommend other pomades for the look I want to achieve? It seems the high end ones are meant for people with longer hair. If not pomades recommend good gels. Thanks.