Edit: This amazing AS has been reformulated for sale across state lines and is currently available to all. I now have purchased 3 8+ bottles of Krampert's Finest post reformulation and all of my comments below still stand except the ones regarding purchasing & shipping obviously.
This is a review for Krampert's Finest Bay Rum. The only reason I haven't posted this review sooner is that it cannot yet be purchased outside of Maine. It is my understanding that Mr. Krampert is receiving more and more positive pressure to reformulate in a way that he can easily sell outside of Maine without sacrificing all of the wonderful aspects of this splash that you are about to read. My bottle was a gift but other than that I have no financial ties to Krampert's Finest. You can see more about this Bay Rum on his website, but keep in mind that the order button doesn't work...
http://www.krampertsfinest.com
Price: I don't live in Maine so I can't purchase this product but I had some gifted to me. Thanks so much Brian! So price, even if I had paid the retail would certainly be worth every cent and still receive a "10" from me.
Edit: $10.99 each is an excellent value for a single bottle. However, the best deal is the Hip Flask combo. For $34.99 you get 2 bottles of Krampert's Finest Bay Rum along with the Stainless Steel Hip Flask and a stainless steel funnel to make it easy to transfer the juice.
Quality: Simply superb. I've not used another product that worked so brilliantly. Mr. Krampert has a market changer on his hands here.
Fights Razor Burn: I have nothing in my post-shave arsenal that works as well as this bay rum for repairing my skin after a harsh shave.
Cooling Sensation: N/A
Scent: To put it nicely I have only ever tolerated bay rum scents and my wife has vetoed each bay rum I've let her sniff. Krampert's Finest is the only bay rum that I thoroughly enjoy the scent of and even my wife likes it. She still doesn't like the smell of it in the bottle, but something magic happens when it interacts with my skin and then it get's a two thumbs up and even a wink!
Efficacy: This stuff is the epitome of efficacy for an aftershave product. It removes any irritation and repairs the skin from a rough or harsh shave. It doesn't require a horrible alcohol burning sensation to do it either. It does not dry out your skin, in fact it has better moisturizing capability than many balms I've tried. It leaves my face/neck feeling refreshed, smooth, and soft after each use. Bottom line is that Krampert's Finest actually accomplishes what all other aftershave products set out to do.
Moisturizing: This is the reason that Mr. Krampert shared his product with me. I have pretty dehydrated skin which causes my face to overproduce oil and gives me an oily complexion. Most splashes leave me way too dry and tight while most balms leave me greasy and sticky. This bay rum hydrates my skin amazingly. If I need more moisturizing, then I just use more product. It never leaves my face with that Sahara desert dry and tight feeling that so many other alcohol based splashes do. It's quite amazing what Mr. Krampert has accomplished with a splash type aftershave since it moisturizes better than many thick balms.
No Alcohol Burn: Being a bay rum I was kind of expecting a decent burn when applied after a rough shave. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised at the lack of this. The most I could say that I've noticed is a gentle warming sensation that just feels comforting. Maybe that's all those quality ingredients going to work helping to repair my skin.
I said it before and I'll say it again... Krampert's Finest Bay Rum is a market changer. He's put together the best aspects of a splash, with the best aspects of a moisturizing balm and delivers it all in a classically masculine scent that makes you feel confident and wise. You won't come across as some punk kid who you can smell coming around the corner. You also won't be wondering where this amazing scent disappeared to just minutes after application. It's there subtly all day if you really look for it. This is surely the bay rum of gentlemen!
Thank you for a wonderful product!
This is a review for Krampert's Finest Bay Rum. The only reason I haven't posted this review sooner is that it cannot yet be purchased outside of Maine. It is my understanding that Mr. Krampert is receiving more and more positive pressure to reformulate in a way that he can easily sell outside of Maine without sacrificing all of the wonderful aspects of this splash that you are about to read. My bottle was a gift but other than that I have no financial ties to Krampert's Finest. You can see more about this Bay Rum on his website, but keep in mind that the order button doesn't work...
http://www.krampertsfinest.com
Price: I don't live in Maine so I can't purchase this product but I had some gifted to me. Thanks so much Brian! So price, even if I had paid the retail would certainly be worth every cent and still receive a "10" from me.
Edit: $10.99 each is an excellent value for a single bottle. However, the best deal is the Hip Flask combo. For $34.99 you get 2 bottles of Krampert's Finest Bay Rum along with the Stainless Steel Hip Flask and a stainless steel funnel to make it easy to transfer the juice.
Quality: Simply superb. I've not used another product that worked so brilliantly. Mr. Krampert has a market changer on his hands here.
Fights Razor Burn: I have nothing in my post-shave arsenal that works as well as this bay rum for repairing my skin after a harsh shave.
Cooling Sensation: N/A
Scent: To put it nicely I have only ever tolerated bay rum scents and my wife has vetoed each bay rum I've let her sniff. Krampert's Finest is the only bay rum that I thoroughly enjoy the scent of and even my wife likes it. She still doesn't like the smell of it in the bottle, but something magic happens when it interacts with my skin and then it get's a two thumbs up and even a wink!
Efficacy: This stuff is the epitome of efficacy for an aftershave product. It removes any irritation and repairs the skin from a rough or harsh shave. It doesn't require a horrible alcohol burning sensation to do it either. It does not dry out your skin, in fact it has better moisturizing capability than many balms I've tried. It leaves my face/neck feeling refreshed, smooth, and soft after each use. Bottom line is that Krampert's Finest actually accomplishes what all other aftershave products set out to do.
Moisturizing: This is the reason that Mr. Krampert shared his product with me. I have pretty dehydrated skin which causes my face to overproduce oil and gives me an oily complexion. Most splashes leave me way too dry and tight while most balms leave me greasy and sticky. This bay rum hydrates my skin amazingly. If I need more moisturizing, then I just use more product. It never leaves my face with that Sahara desert dry and tight feeling that so many other alcohol based splashes do. It's quite amazing what Mr. Krampert has accomplished with a splash type aftershave since it moisturizes better than many thick balms.
No Alcohol Burn: Being a bay rum I was kind of expecting a decent burn when applied after a rough shave. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised at the lack of this. The most I could say that I've noticed is a gentle warming sensation that just feels comforting. Maybe that's all those quality ingredients going to work helping to repair my skin.
I said it before and I'll say it again... Krampert's Finest Bay Rum is a market changer. He's put together the best aspects of a splash, with the best aspects of a moisturizing balm and delivers it all in a classically masculine scent that makes you feel confident and wise. You won't come across as some punk kid who you can smell coming around the corner. You also won't be wondering where this amazing scent disappeared to just minutes after application. It's there subtly all day if you really look for it. This is surely the bay rum of gentlemen!
Thank you for a wonderful product!