Thread: When to use Bay Rum?

Originally Posted by leadduck

Wow. I didn't realize there was such a ritual. I just wipe off the soap and apply the bay rum (or sometimes Witch Hazel or some type of commercial after shave.

I keep it simpler too - warm rinse, cold rinse, AS and if needed, a balm type product after I'm done dressing. That's it.

Jordan

I'm quite happy to change the setup if the Bay Rum does the same job as either the Alum Block or SF.

With my original setup I find that the SF is moisturising but I find that the Alum Block is great for helping to keep visible razor burn to a min.

Hope this helps with the thought process!

Love the Ogalala BR! Use it in warm weather right after WH. Although the Ogallala does contain WH as well.

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

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.

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.

Great advice, thanks guys!