Bay Rum Shave Soaps

[boboakalfb]

Now I know that alot of people out there enjoy this scent but I don't see many people talking about Bay Rum Shave Soaps. I have Conks Bay Rum and enjoy the scent very much....however I have a reaction which turns my face red for hours after shaving.

I know that Charles and Sues' offer soaps in this scent but which do you guys prefer? QED...SCS...Mama B...?

What are your guys takes on these soaps? I would really like a Bay Rum in my rotation but don't care for the day of Red Face of the Conks...

Regards,

[Kyle]

QED's, Saint Charles Shave's, and Mama Bear's soaps are all high quality and very competitively priced. If you had to choose only one, I don't think any of the three would be a wrong decision. You could, however, easily purchase all three without breaking the bank.

[boboakalfb]

Agreed...I have 5 soaps from QED but no experience with the Sues...I am probably going to be placing an order from all three pretty soon which is why I was wondering what peoples experiences were with them.
I know people comment that the shaves are all excellent, but the Bay Rum scent doesn't come up much with regards to shave soaps.

The B&B Scent from SCS does sound intrigueing as well...that sounds like a great combination...

[Mama Bear]

Agreed...I have 5 soaps from QED but no experience with the Sues...I am probably going to be placing an order from all three pretty soon which is why I was wondering what peoples experiences were with them.
I know people comment that the shaves are all excellent, but the Bay Rum scent doesn't come up much with regards to shave soaps.

The B&B Scent from SCS does sound intrigueing as well...that sounds like a great combination...

This is interesting! I just got back from talking with Rik who had 2 different Bay Rum scents with him... Mine is completely different. Rik prefers his and I hated it :blushing: and I preferred mine and he hated mine....lol :blush: It would be interesting to see what someone had to say who tried all three!!

Thank God for lots of different scents... it seems like there is one for every day tho!

Bear Hugs!

[Rik]

This is interesting! I just got back from talking with Rik who had 2 different Bay Rum scents with him... Mine is completely different. Rik prefers his and I hated it :blushing: and I preferred mine and he hated mine....lol :blush: It would be interesting to see what someone had to say who tried all three!!

Thank God for lots of different scents... it seems like there is one for every day tho!

Bear Hugs!
LOL!!! I didn't say I hated it. :biggrin: I've simply grown accustomed to the the Dominica Bay Rum fragrance. It was entertaining to see her reaction when she smelled it. What a look! :w00t:

[crackstar]

Damn, I love Classics bay rum soap, I just wish I had some, and there's nothing wrong with Col Conk's version either.

Jeff

[Kyle]

The B&B Scent from SCS does sound intrigueing as well...that sounds like a great combination...
I've had the priviledge of using it and it is definitely a great combo.

[Mama Bear]

LOL!!! I didn't say I hated it. :biggrin: I've simply grown accustomed to the the Dominica Bay Rum fragrance. It was entertaining to see her reaction when she smelled it. What a look! :w00t:

It was definately a guy smell! lol :001_smile

[xcubbies]

I chased down at significant cost three bars of Burt's soap, without having tried it before, though a big bay rum fan. The smell is great, but I cannot get any sort of foam going. It's like it was carbonated, lots of bubles, almost no substance. I guess this is why he discontinued making it. I'll have to try Mama Bear's next time I'm in the USA.

[crackstar]

Oh, another bay rum soap I have that's definitely worth checking out is the one from Sensational Indulgences. It has a very delicious scent, although, you have to work a little harder to get a rich lather from it. The skincare however, is fabulous, and so is the shave. It's handmade from completely ingredients, so for anyone who has sensitive skin, this stuff is a real treat.

Jeff

[PottyDoctor]

Honeybee Bay Rum is da' bomb in my book! :thumbup: I love this stuff...it makes a great lather, leaves your skin feeling nice and is my favorite Bay Rum scent. I may get some extra for hand wash soap. :biggrin:

[reginald-van-gleason]

I chased down at significant cost three bars of Burt's soap, without having tried it before, though a big bay rum fan. The smell is great, but I cannot get any sort of foam going. It's like it was carbonated, lots of bubles, almost no substance. I guess this is why he discontinued making it. I'll have to try Mama Bear's next time I'm in the USA.

Total agreement. Burt's Bees Bay Rum is without question the worst shaving soap I've ever used performance wise: great smell, but no lather to speak of whatsoever... you've got to wonder what their product testing consists of?

Its still in my rotation, though... as a drawer freshner!:w00t:

[gundog]

Honeybee Bay Rum is da' bomb in my book! :thumbup: I love this stuff...it makes a great lather, leaves your skin feeling nice and is my favorite Bay Rum scent. I may get some extra for hand wash soap. :biggrin:

Ron,

I wholeheartedly agree with you. The Honeybee is fantatstic is all aspects. I don't care at all for the Col. Conk Bay Rum, and never thought I would care for a bay rum but the Honeybee is another story I just love this fragrance.

Bud

[Gatorade]

Total agreement. Burt's Bees Bay Rum is without question the worst shaving soap I've ever used performance wise: great smell, but no lather to speak of whatsoever... you've got to wonder what their product testing consists of?

Its still in my rotation, though... as a drawer freshner!:w00t:

RVG is that Easy-E in your Avitar?

[crackstar]

Another bay rum soap comes to my mind, the one from www.olivia-seife.de that one also is wonderful scent-wise, handmade, no artificial crap to screw up a tender skin, but it involves practice and patience to produce a good lather. The cream version of it on the other hand, lathers real easily.

Jeff

[PottyDoctor]

Another bay rum soap comes to my mind, the one from www.olivia-seife.de that one also is wonderful scent-wise, handmade, no artificial crap to screw up a tender skin, but it involves practice and patience to produce a good lather. The cream version of it on the other hand, lathers real easily.

Jeff

PottyDoctor adds Olivia Bay Rum to his ever lengthening wish list! :wink:

[crackstar]

Ron, it's excellent stuff, I think you'd enjoy it. Just remember to add a little more water to your brush, then swirl it again in the soap, then re-wet your brush, swirl it again in the soap, then you should have a good lather, and enjoy that great bay rum scent!

Jeff

[reginald-van-gleason]

RVG is that Easy-E in your Avitar?

You are correct sir ... gotta represent the west coast! :wink:

Maybe I'll do a whole "old school" series and put in Too Short or MC Eight next...:thumbup:
:a33:

[Suzuki]

The only bay rum soap I have is QED (stick) - very old school, spicy and masculine.

[moses]

I just received the Honeybees Bay Rum today. Looking forward to shaving with it tonight. Will report back. The scent though, I can already report to be great. But then, I have no other Bay Rums to compare to. Kinda want the QED. Although the truth is that overall I prefer a woodier scent.

[Hyrum]

I've always liked the bay rum shave soaps. Conk's worked great for me. I never could get a lather w/ Burt's Bees though.

[javyn]

I have some Will G Bay Rum Shea butter soap and aftershave balm. It smells very nice to me, but I've never smelled another Bay Rum, so I don't really have a basis for comparison. If I could eat it, it would probably be some kind of spicy dessert. I've been saving it because it is definately more a Winter time scent. In this Texas heat it's Proraso, Musgo Real, Old Spice cream, and Lime soap all the way.

[Mama Bear]

There is something that absolutely hits me right in the heart in regards to the loyalty that you all have to Will G. He made a good product and he took care of you... and I have been told he is battling cancer and I wish he knew how much you guys love his soaps and swear by them. It is almost a little bit a life breathed his way everytime I read something about their regard for him and his soaps.

Does anyone know how he is? We obviously need him back and healthy and I am saying my prayers for this.

Sue

[javyn]

Last I heard it was terminal and he wouldn't last long Sue. This was several months ago. I just happened to buy quite a lot from him days before this news. Joel's raving reviews convinced me to buy them heh, and I have definately been more than pleased with what I got.

[Mama Bear]

That is so rough. Really, really rough. I think in his case it can be easily said that terminal does not mean forgotten. I hope to God he knows how much he is appreciated.

[1 st class mail]

I like bay rum, but I only have Classic brand bay rum soap, and it doesn't lather well for me. Col. Conk soap in the amber and almond works great for me, but I don't care for their bay rum aftershave at $19.50 I find it pricey when Dominican can be found for about $13 for 10 onces to Conk's 4. I would like to try Mama Bear's bay rum soap, I have heard so much about her soap that I am very curious to try it out. I live only 15 minutes from Bear Heaven, so I should support the local business when posible. At least that is what I will tell my wife, when I order it!:001_smile :001_smile !

[moses]

I sort of overlooked that I promised to report back here on the Honeybee Bay Rum. Basically, I found it fantastic. The smell is great. I love woody scents the most, but this is a great alternative when I'm feeling the need for something a little spicier. Very warm and spicy aroma.

The shave was amazing. I don't have anything that shaves nicer and easier. So very very slick, and whips up lather like mad. Love the stuff.

I really want to try some other Bay Rums though. Seems like it varies so much. I guess I have to get a Mama Bear, a QED, a SCS, an Olivia, and the Classic Conk to compare them all.

[Quagmire]

well I just got the QED Bay Rum over the weekend and I love it. Great lather, slick and very spicy. It will always be in my rotation. But from what I understand if you have sensitive skin then stay away from the qed bay rum. At least that's what I've read around the board and what charles told me.

[boboakalfb]

I sort of overlooked that I promised to report back here on the Honeybee Bay Rum. Basically, I found it fantastic. The smell is great. I love woody scents the most, but this is a great alternative when I'm feeling the need for something a little spicier. Very warm and spicy aroma.

The shave was amazing. I don't have anything that shaves nicer and easier. So very very slick, and whips up lather like mad. Love the stuff.

I really want to try some other Bay Rums though. Seems like it varies so much. I guess I have to get a Mama Bear, a QED, a SCS, an Olivia, and the Classic Conk to compare them all.
I agree...I used it for the first time this weekend and loved it. Great scent with a slick lather...what more could you ask for...