Many vintage razors (and even some newer ones) have scratches, dings, plate loss, etc which I like to consider as "character". The tools were used and not displayed. That character means something to a lot of people.
I never thought a soap could have "character". But as I looked at my tin of Mike's Bay Rum this morning, the non-waterproof label and dings in the tin sure seemed like they gave this soap character. This soap is nearing completion. I know Mike's has already switched to plastic tubs but I have a feeling a refill soap will be ordered rather than a new tub. Personally, I like the character of this tin