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Bay Rum
Thinking of buying some Bay Rum aftershave/cologne and would appreciate some advise as to which brand to get. I'm currently looking at TOBS and DR Harris, but there maybe others out there that I have never considered.
Your comments would be appreciated as always
Your comments would be appreciated as always
John
For aftershave purposes the best I have come across is Superior 70, has the best combination of scent and post shave soothing and is relatively inexpensive making it a great value. I use it as a summer aftershave or after shower splash.
It is light and will dissipate so I would not consider it a cologne, seems there are plenty available for that purpose, do a quick search on Bay Rum and plenty of info will come up. I think there is a guy over on Straight Razor Place who seems to be a Bay Rum Guru who has some good threads on Bay Rum.
Bay Rum to me summons classic wet shaving, especially if you like the scent.
It is light and will dissipate so I would not consider it a cologne, seems there are plenty available for that purpose, do a quick search on Bay Rum and plenty of info will come up. I think there is a guy over on Straight Razor Place who seems to be a Bay Rum Guru who has some good threads on Bay Rum.
Bay Rum to me summons classic wet shaving, especially if you like the scent.
Good shaving,
Gary
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Thanks Garygsgo wrote:For aftershave purposes the best I have come across is Superior 70, has the best combination of scent and post shave soothing and is relatively inexpensive making it a great value. I use it as a summer aftershave or after shower splash.
It is light and will dissipate so I would not consider it a cologne, seems there are plenty available for that purpose, do a quick search on Bay Rum and plenty of info will come up. I think there is a guy over on Straight Razor Place who seems to be a Bay Rum Guru who has some good threads on Bay Rum.
Bay Rum to me summons classic wet shaving, especially if you like the scent.
Ill take a look at this.
John
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Bay Rum is like it's potable brother. There are many varieties from inexpensive to reserve bottlings. You can get a lot of 'bang for the buck'
from the large Stephen's plastic bottles to the delightfully different witch hazel based Ogalallas and on to the heavenly MEEHANS handblended offering.
These are only a handfull of the varieties. Do a search the older posts for lots of information or just wait for the brand champions to post fresh splashes of experience.
from the large Stephen's plastic bottles to the delightfully different witch hazel based Ogalallas and on to the heavenly MEEHANS handblended offering.
These are only a handfull of the varieties. Do a search the older posts for lots of information or just wait for the brand champions to post fresh splashes of experience.
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I am partial to the Ogallala Bay Rum/Sandlewood myself. I got mine at Bullgoose, and it's in my top 3 for regular use.
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ToOBS and D R Harris Bay Rums
I'm a bit surprised that the Taylor Bay Rum generates virtually no buzz whenever the topic of bay rums comes up. I bought an 8-oz. plastic bottle about a year and a half ago on "spec", primarily to bring an order up to the amount qualifying for free shipping and have been quite pleased with the scent, mildly spicy but without the heavy dose of cloves found in some products. I don't recommend it as an after shave product, though to be honest there are very few alcohol-based after shaves that I would ever put on my face and even then infrequently. All things considered, this one is a keeper.
I recently ordered and received a 4-oz. bottle of the D R Harris bay rum after shave. Why? Don't really know except it is something I wanted to try. This is one bay rum that for me works well as an aftershave and is one I'm willing to put on my face every now and then. The scent is very pleasant, although a bit less intense and "punchy" than the Taylor product upon initial application, but, like the Taylor, works well as a cologne or splash
I'm not an authority on bay rums like some fellas are. I've used bay rum for over 40 years. This includes a bunch of store brands, very cheap and pleasant, and such brands as Royall and St. Johns (this one emerged as my favorite) and the little remembered Crabtree & Evelyn brand from the 80s, which was quite nice. I've had no experience with Ogallah, Dominica, Masters, Meehan, etc. Did buy a bottle of Clubman; it isn't for me at all.
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I recently ordered and received a 4-oz. bottle of the D R Harris bay rum after shave. Why? Don't really know except it is something I wanted to try. This is one bay rum that for me works well as an aftershave and is one I'm willing to put on my face every now and then. The scent is very pleasant, although a bit less intense and "punchy" than the Taylor product upon initial application, but, like the Taylor, works well as a cologne or splash
I'm not an authority on bay rums like some fellas are. I've used bay rum for over 40 years. This includes a bunch of store brands, very cheap and pleasant, and such brands as Royall and St. Johns (this one emerged as my favorite) and the little remembered Crabtree & Evelyn brand from the 80s, which was quite nice. I've had no experience with Ogallah, Dominica, Masters, Meehan, etc. Did buy a bottle of Clubman; it isn't for me at all.
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Bay Rum is a world unto itself. I have sampled many and do have favourites. My advice (as mentioned above) is to try Barclay Crocker's sample pack.
There are numerous cottage vendors that have great products - I am not sure if Scott (the Captain) still checks in here - he has a great aftershave - Captains Choice. Ogallala is another excellent product. For me the english lines have fine Bay Rums, though for return on the $, I fine the smaller guys to be a better purchase.
A word of caution - for me it became an addiction (another addiction on top of the general shaving acquisition disorder).
Enjoy the ride.
There are numerous cottage vendors that have great products - I am not sure if Scott (the Captain) still checks in here - he has a great aftershave - Captains Choice. Ogallala is another excellent product. For me the english lines have fine Bay Rums, though for return on the $, I fine the smaller guys to be a better purchase.
A word of caution - for me it became an addiction (another addiction on top of the general shaving acquisition disorder).
Enjoy the ride.
Jason
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I own three:
Superior 70 (sweet and simple, ridiculously low price if you can find it)
Dominica with Limes (sour type and very nice. Great vacation island too)
Meehans (this is more of a cologne but it is very good)
In the summer I bounce back and forth between bay rum and St. Johns West Indian Limes.
Bay Rum is one of the most pleasant aspects of wetshaving imho.
Superior 70 (sweet and simple, ridiculously low price if you can find it)
Dominica with Limes (sour type and very nice. Great vacation island too)
Meehans (this is more of a cologne but it is very good)
In the summer I bounce back and forth between bay rum and St. Johns West Indian Limes.
Bay Rum is one of the most pleasant aspects of wetshaving imho.
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Nelson, Yeah, it hasn't been mentioned in some time but I too thought that the old C&E Bay Rum was one of the very best I ever tried. It also was not particularly expensive at the time and was exquisitely packaged. Some of their other colognes from that era were also nice. Their East Indian Spice & Lemon was almost a dead ringer for Penhaligon's Lords/Douro at a fraction of the price.
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