July 24, 2023
- Brush: Munnin Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
- Razor: Koraat 6/8" Full Hollow (Straight Shave 277)
- Lather: Noble Otter - Joker - Soap
- Post Shave: Combe Inc. - Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
The first scent note of Joker is citronella. Though I was interested in buying another Noble Otter soap, I passed on this one because I did not want to smell like mosquito repellant. This was a mistake on two fronts. First, I actually pick up very little citronella from this scent which IMHO is beautifully blended, and second, having a bit of citronella on my skin could do me no harm in the humid, mosquito-infested environment in back of my house. The Noble Otter soap base is great. My only criticism of the scent is that it is mild. I have Jack which is also mild, but that scent strength seems fitting somehow. With Joker, I would enjoy the scent being more forward I think.
This sample of Noble Otter Joker was given to me by u/whosgotthepudding. Unrelated to the Lather Games, we've been exchanging straight razors and soap samples for a short while. And we've chatted a bit. We share similar tastes in soap bases and scents and have a shared enthusiasm for straight razors.
In terms of today's challenge, I only have nice things to say about whosgotthepudding. I've tried a razor that he has refurbished and I purchased the Munnin Woodworks brush from him. I also have an item that he made on request that I will unveil on August 1. I always enjoy our conversations online and I'm very impressed by his sincerity and talent.