When to use Bay Rum?

**erictski** · 05-02-2009, 08:51 PM

use it anytime you want...whether you shave or not...i love bay rum and all aftershaves...i use them frequently just cuz i like how my face feels after

**Alraz** · 05-02-2009, 09:57 PM

The scent of Bay Rum does not last long, at least in my skin. Erictski got it right on, there is not a bad time to use Bay Rum, use when you want a clean, crisp and refreshing feeling in your face. I brought a bottle of Bay Rum to retouch during the day... While you are at it, take a look at this thread for suggestions on other examples of this wonderful gift of nature:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/after...arade-atc.html

Al raz.

**holli4pirating** · 05-02-2009, 10:38 PM

I have some of the Ogalla Bay Rum. When I use it, I use it last. Yes, the scent is faint, but it is there nonetheless (I don't like having a strong scent anyway). I finish up my shave, rinse clean, pat dry, splash on some witch hazel, then apply the Bay Rum. I do exactly the same thing after every shave, regardless of what aftershave I'm going to finish with.

**whisp** · 05-03-2009, 07:10 AM

Great advice, thanks guys!

**Mike257** · 05-04-2009, 04:16 AM

I bought Ogallalla Bay Rum Cologne, it smells great, not to strong and it last a little longer. Im probally going to see if I could get it in the big (Grolsch Bottle) size

**Redbeard** · 05-04-2009, 10:00 PM

Mike, have you tried Meehans?

I just completed a test using St Pinaud in a 1oz spray. That brand doen't last long but it went 7 days. I was thinking of decant my Meehans into the sprayer for a lighter effect (dose) prior to going to dinners on an up coming cruise. The big splash after shaving is okay if you are going of ship into the ports but could be too much for those having allergys. I also like their Bay Rhum (that's how they spell it) saioors salve. works great on my rough hands.

**Mike257** · 05-05-2009, 01:23 AM

Redbeard Welcome to SRD

Im not familiar with Meehans , Im fairly new to straight shaving and have only tried the most popular scents and most all the different brands of Bay Rum that I have read about here. Im going to do a search for Meehans, but if you have a link that would be great.

**Del1r1um** · 05-05-2009, 01:42 AM

I don't have any sensitive skin problems, but I just do a cold water rinse, a cold towel press, then a splash of after shave or witch hazel... That works great for me, so I'd go with a cold rinse/towel, then straight to the bay rum

**whisp** · 05-05-2009, 06:50 AM

Sounds good to me, paid for my order last night so hopefully should be able to try all the advice soon! Just need some more soaps now......

**Redbeard** · 05-05-2009, 04:06 PM

Mike, and everyone else of course, here is the URL for Meehans.
www.bonnydoonfarm.com.
They made their initial claim to fame with English Lavender yet their Bay Rhum brew is gaining a devoted following.

I have a fairly full beard so my shaving time is rather short most days. Sunday mornings though I get serious about it and do any trimming that's required as well.

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