Thread: On a Budget

For a bay rum, that's "just" bay rum, at $5.50 Gabels is nice. I also like that the scent tames down pretty quick. Having the scent fade away is a good thing when going to work. I also like the barber shop, industrial bottle it comes in.

Clubman bay rum as noted is also inexpensive, and it is long lasting. Although to me I also smell a lot of cinnamon and clove in it. That's ok, when you want it, but I do like Gabels for simple bay rum.

Jeris Osage Rub Astringent at $4.40 is a hugely strong menthol that needs to be tried if for no other reason than for the experience having your face and hands going cold and numb after putting it on.

For very tight budget, appletonbarbersupply.com also has Masters 1oz bottles at 90 cents. I'm not a fan of Masters, but the Blue is kinda like Aqua Velva. Island Breeze I would also give a luke warm ok.