Pashana Bay Rum Hair Tonic - ok for aftershave?

Post by **VinceFX** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 2:59 pm

Charles,

What are your thoughts on using Pashana Bay Rum Hair Tonic as an aftershave?

I love the scent of Bay Rum and have yet to find an acceptable aftershave in this scent. I figured...why not use the Pashana hair tonic. Is there any downside to using hair tonic on your face?

Thoughts?

Thanks,
Vince

clownjuggles · Post by **clownjuggles** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 3:35 pm

Vince,

The Royall Bay rum is a great hair tonic/aftershave. Have you ever tried that kind?

qed-usa · Post by **qed-usa** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 3:42 pm

Vince -

I do not think it is wise to put alcohol-based scents on your face. At minimum they dry ... for sensitive skin, they irriate. That said, ALL the Pashana hair tonics can be used as after shaves/colognes. If you like to put an after shave on your face for the antiseptic qualities of the alcohol ... it's your face. Simply do what you find most efficacious and what brings you the most pleasure.

Regards,
Charles
Q E D

Post by **VinceFX** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:29 pm

Thanks Charles...I did indeed use the Pashana tonic as an aftershave. It is quite pleasing and no more irritating than some other alcohol based aftershaves that I already use (I.e. Old Spice). I think I will add this to my rotation.

Pete...no I have not used Royal Bay Rum...where can I learn more about it?

Vince

clownjuggles · Post by **clownjuggles** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:48 pm

Vince,

I will post some pictures of it. It is a really pleasing scent and reasonable too!

BullGoose · Post by **BullGoose** » Sun May 16, 2010 10:23 am

VinceFX wrote:Thanks Charles...I did indeed use the Pashana tonic as an aftershave. It is quite pleasing and no more irritating than some other alcohol based aftershaves that I already use (I.e. Old Spice). I think I will add this to my rotation.
Vince

I have not seen too much discussion of Pashana Bay Rum on the forums but it can absolutely be used as an aftershave splash. That little alcohol sting just lets you know you are alive.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Sun May 16, 2010 2:00 pm

Phil, Well, like with the cream vs. soap thing, the prevailing view vis a vis A/S products was different at that time. Back then, as Charles/QED's post makes clear, heavily alcohol based A/S were generally considered to be a no-no. Squire was one of the few who kept insisting that they were the ticket, but most did not concur ( although, in truth, quite a few neophyte members had never actually tried them ). Myself, I'd tried them repeatedly and found they were definately not for me. Vince's experimentation with bay rum as an A/S was unusual for that period.
Regards,
Gordon

BullGoose · Post by **BullGoose** » Sun May 16, 2010 2:11 pm

bernards66 wrote:Phil, Well, like with the cream vs. soap thing, the prevailing view vis a vis A/S products was different at that time. Back then, as Charles/QED's post makes clear, heavily alcohol based A/S were generally considered to be a no-no. Squire was one of the few who kept insisting that they were the ticket, but most did not concur ( although, in truth, quite a few neophyte members had never actually tried them ). Myself, I'd tried them repeatedly and found they were definately not for me. Vince's experimentation with bay rum as an A/S was unusual for that period.
Regards,
Gordon

Gordon, it is interesting how prevailing preferences change. Personally, I find that the time of year makes a difference. In the drier winter months I use an ASB more frequently but in the warmer, more humid months, I definitely prefer an alcohol based Splash such as Alt Innsbruck or Mr. Taylor. I concur though that cheap drugstore brands (at least for me) are a no-no.

Janus · Post by **Janus** » Sun May 16, 2010 10:24 pm

Phil, I recommend trying Caldey Island aftershaves. They've become my favorite splashes, quite light but with a bit of oil, not much sting at all and discreetly scented. The Original smells a lot like Musgo Real IMO and their Lavender, well, the name says it.

BullGoose · Post by **BullGoose** » Sun May 16, 2010 10:31 pm

Janus wrote:Phil, I recommend trying Caldey Island aftershaves. They've become my favorite splashes, quite light but with a bit of oil, not much sting at all and discreetly scented. The Original smells a lot like Musgo Real IMO and their Lavender, well, the name says it.

This is a new one for me...I will have to give it a try. Thank you very much for the recommendation.

F.W. Fitch · Post by **F.W. Fitch** » Mon May 17, 2010 12:35 am

BullGoose wrote:
VinceFX wrote:Thanks Charles...I did indeed use the Pashana tonic as an aftershave. It is quite pleasing and no more irritating than some other alcohol based aftershaves that I already use (I.e. Old Spice). I think I will add this to my rotation.
Vince
I have not seen too much discussion of Pashana Bay Rum on the forums but it can absolutely be used as an aftershave splash. That little alcohol sting just lets you know you are alive.

Indeed Phil. Pashana's bay rum is named exactly as D.R Harris used to refer to theirs...."American Bay Rum." I've seen some of those Harris bottles as late as 2007-08. Bay Rum was ALWAYS used as an 'all-purpose' potion...hair, face, body...yep. Phil, If you are interested... track-down a bottle of Geo. Trumper's "Milk of Flowers" A/S. I think you would be very struck by this one. There are a few out there yet ,but be advised, it's the same price for 100 ml as their 100 ml colognes go for. Would I mislead you though.....come on.

Best,
Fitch

Thalay Sagar · Post by **Thalay Sagar** » Mon May 17, 2010 5:18 am

BullGoose wrote:
Janus wrote:Phil, I recommend trying Caldey Island aftershaves. They've become my favorite splashes, quite light but with a bit of oil, not much sting at all and discreetly scented. The Original smells a lot like Musgo Real IMO and their Lavender, well, the name says it.
This is a new one for me...I will have to give it a try. Thank you very much for the recommendation.

Phil, I haven't tried the A/S but I use the Caldey Lavender Water- it is exquisite in terms of the scent. The A/S is on my to buy list when I have to re-order.

BullGoose · Post by **BullGoose** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:25 am

F.W. Fitch wrote:
Indeed Phil. Pashana's bay rum is named exactly as D.R Harris used to refer to theirs...."American Bay Rum." I've seen some of those Harris bottles as late as 2007-08. Bay Rum was ALWAYS used as an 'all-purpose' potion...hair, face, body...yep. Phil, If you are interested... track-down a bottle of Geo. Trumper's "Milk of Flowers" A/S. I think you would be very struck by this one. There are a few out there yet ,but be advised, it's the same price for 100 ml as their 100 ml colognes go for. Would I mislead you though.....come on.

Best,
Fitch

Thank you for the recommendation. Where might one run this down? Is the B/S/T the best bet or can you still order it directly from GFT?

m3m0ryleak · Post by **m3m0ryleak** » Mon May 17, 2010 9:11 am

VinceFX wrote:Thanks Charles...I did indeed use the Pashana tonic as an aftershave. It is quite pleasing and no more irritating than some other alcohol based aftershaves that I already use (I.e. Old Spice). I think I will add this to my rotation.

Pete...no I have not used Royal Bay Rum...where can I learn more about it?

Vince

Vince,

Is this what you are referencing?. I am a recent devotee of the product.
Initially, I though it a bit medicinal but am now quite fond of it, nice cooling menthol finish. Tightens/tones the skin up but doesn't dry. As always YMMV.

BullGoose · Post by **BullGoose** » Mon May 17, 2010 10:26 am

m3m0ryleak wrote: Vince,

Is this what you are referencing?. I am a recent devotee of the product.
Initially, I though it a bit medicinal but am now quite fond of it, nice cooling menthol finish. Tightens/tones the skin up but doesn't dry. As always YMMV.

Tony...I used the Royall Bay Rhum over the weekend and I concur. It was definitely a nice change of pace and makes a great warm weather aftershave.

Flash G · Post by **Flash G** » Tue May 18, 2010 12:46 am

On the subject of hair tonics as aftershave I've tried Pashana EdQuinine w/o oil and it burned like hell.
It was better with a wet face, but..

I'm sticking to aftershaves as aftershaves.

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