June 10th, 2025: Art

• Brush: Zenith - 508A XL/Bristle (B35) (MOAR BOAR) 31mm Boar
• Razor: Joseph Rogers & Sons Near Wedge (6)
• Lather: Noble Otter - Logbook - Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Petrichor - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Auntie Anne’s Preztels 🥨 - Knead - EdP

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Theme justification: Noble Otter has always had great custom artwork for their tubs. Logbook is in the ‘new’ style, but it’s still great. The ‘old’ style of Noble Otter art, like seen on Hamam, is preferred by a lot of people but I don’t have any tubs like that anymore.

The tub art features an otter in a pilots uniform, and there are little things scattered around like a pair of aviator sunglasses, a headset, an E6B, a compass, etc.

Petrichor might be my favorite aftershave label. It captures the scent perfectly with its depiction of grass and trees lining the banks of a pond.

Knead just has a pretzel on the label.

I enjoyed this straight shave, but I’ve gotten better results in the past with this razor. Still, it remains a favorite as it’s incredibly gently. Zero harshness to it, and it’s nearly silent due to the near-wedge shape. I liken it to some of my favorite DE blades which tend to share the same “smoothness” and treat my skin nicely.