Thread: Ogallala Bay Rum, from Ogallala, Nebraska

I've only started an interest in straight razors since Feb 8, about 1 month ago. What I found interesting is that I grew up close by Ogallala, NE, in the town of Oshkosh, NE. I've gone to Ogallala countless times, been to Front Street, seen Boot Hill (cemetery) but until now, I never knew there was a company in Ogallala that was selling shaving products. Sometimes in your own back yard. I can't tell you I know what Bay Rum smells like, but it was one of the favorites of the cowboys of long ago and even recent I guess.
All the movies I went to see in Ogallala, the groceries I bought, the folks I know, and some are kin, I never even guessed that there wold be something in the shaving world that others, like you all, have heard and tried. It must be good, or I wouldn't see so many examples on the Shave Of The Day.

Ogallala bay rum is one of the best there is.

I have ordered multiple times and am never disappointed.

I have tried many brands of Bay Rum and if you are bay rum lover it is a must in not only you shave but life as well. I even have a bottle at work.

I use it in every shave, and as a pick-me-up mid day, a hair tonic, preshave etc. etc. It is a great and versitile product.

I'm also a Nebraska ex-pat (Omaha) and been to Ogallala many times, I have family out that way. I was pleasantly suprised when I learned of Ogallala Bay Rum. It's funny how sometimes things come from the most unexpected places.

I'm also about a 1 month newby, and I actually just got my sample pack from them this week. It has 4 2oz aftershave scents and 1 2oz of the cologne for about $15. The scents are amazing, and you really should give them a try. Really friendly customer service too. When these run low I will definitely be ordering more.

I've been wanting to try this Bay Rum for a while but it's rather expensive to have it shipped to Canada.

Originally Posted by Gibbs

I've only started an interest in straight razors since Feb 8, about 1 month ago. What I found interesting is that I grew up close by Ogallala, NE, in the town of Oshkosh, NE. I've gone to Ogallala countless times, been to Front Street, seen Boot Hill (cemetery) but until now, I never knew there was a company in Ogallala that was selling shaving products. Sometimes in your own back yard. I can't tell you I know what Bay Rum smells like, but it was one of the favorites of the cowboys of long ago and even recent I guess.
All the movies I went to see in Ogallala, the groceries I bought, the folks I know, and some are kin, I never even guessed that there wold be something in the shaving world that others, like you all, have heard and tried. It must be good, or I wouldn't see so many examples on the Shave Of The Day.

Gibbs,

Order some asap from their website. It's that good. The owner will even toss in some samples of the other scents of Ogallala for your shaving pleasure.

I second jhenry's suggestion. I recently purchased the Bonanza Pack, which contains 4 2oz bottles of various flavors of Bay Rum and 1 2oz bottle of Bay Rum cologne. John (owner of Ogallala) also threw in a cake of Bay Rum scented soap (not shaving soap, but soap for bathing) and a small bottle of Bay Rum scented air freshener.

Truly an excellent product line

Originally Posted by Vancouverdog

I've been wanting to try this Bay Rum for a while but it's rather expensive to have it shipped to Canada.

Go to fendrihan.com. They have it, and they're Canadian.

I am one of the rare ones that didnt care for the scent at all of this bay rum.. however if I were you I would find a sample somewhere and give it a try, just because I didnt like it doesnt mean it wont be one of your faves.

I wonder how it's made?

Originally Posted by Gibbs

I wonder how it's made?

The recipe is a secret, of cource, but there are many that attempted their own: Lookie here