SOTD by u/gcgallant

u/gcgallant posted on 2023-07-24 10:23:09-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

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.

Detected Items:

This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Lather Games 2023
**[July 24, 2023](https://imgur.com/kc0wmOn)**

* **Brush:** Munnin Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
* **Razor:** [Koraat 6/8" Full Hollow](https://imgur.com/a/SJ8w06S) (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._

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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.