Arko August 2021

[ewk]

In honor of the last day, I forced myself to shave two days in a row with the same soap. As with most things I take on, I started the month strong and quickly dropped to the down-low category. Congrats to those who can use the same product every day. I enjoyed the brotherhood all month though. See ya here next year. For those without a boar brush, treat yourself right and make sure you get one

Winning Razor made by the genius razor master Jake Yates
Gillette 7 O'Clock yellow blade
ARKO
Pinaud Clubman for the win

 

[InkStainedWretch]

August 31

To commemorate the end of ARKO-sharko, I loaded my favorite blade, Shark Super Stainless, into my favorite razor, a Gillette Fat Boy, then face lathered an ARKO stick (my favorite soap) with my favorite brush, Yaqi Moka Express (synthetic). Finished with a dash of witch hazel and CeraVe. DFS!

 

[ksblazer]

Last day of Arko August. Kinda sad as I've enjoyed reading about everyone's shaves here. But it will be back next year.

Brush: Semougue 830
Razor: Gillette Black Beauty
Blade: Astra SP
Soap: Arko stick
Aftershave: Epsilon Mediterranean Blue
Post: Gillette aftershave gel with hyaluronic acid


Made for a great last shave for this event

 

[steveclarkus]

I had a disaster today when it came time to put a new stick of Arko into my years old plastic shave stick holder. The screw broke at the bottom and I had already unwrapped the stick. I immediately ran to my phone and ordered a new one from Amazon. Relief should arrive on the 12th.

 

[FarmerTan]

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Razor: Razorock Lupo 72
Blade: Nacet (4)
Brush: Omega 10066
Soap: Arko
Aftershave: Stirling Bay Rum

Arko August SOTD

Good morning! What a nice shave. Arko’s performance was excellent as always. Face lathered with the 10066, and then a quick 2 passes with the Lupo. The Lupo / Nacet combo has really been working great this time around. BBS, no mishaps or irritation. Finished with Stirling Bay Rum. I will be getting more when the sample runs out.

10/10

Love the art on the soap container!

Final ARKO shave this morning. Time to revisit my more fragrant rotation.

Final tally: 29 Arko shaves / 29 total shaves this month. 100% ARKO!

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ARKO
Heritage Collection Klenzo
Old Spice Classic

Is that Arkoman in the Can the only one you used, and did it first get used in this month of August? Just curious, as he looks like he is about half as tall in the Plastic Twist Up Can you have him in as he does straight from the factory in Arkoland....

Today's finishline has me contemplating a joyful month of learning Arko. As a stick, its the perfect travel soap. The razor glides on its Ivory soap-like lather, which leaves my face feeling clean. It's ridiculously inexpensive (less than $2.50 US). Wish I would have taken to heart the Arko musings from @FarmerTan long ago. Coincidentally, he also gives doggone stellar marital advice (e.g., go to church and watch Hallmark movies together).

The Tanned Farmer don't get near the wreck-oh-nition he deserves. I've got wisdom literally OOZING out of my body, from the love inflicted on me by the War Department. I was just reminding her earlier just how blessed she was to have me as I was watching "Heartland" with her!

 

[FarmerTan]

I shaved every time I shaved in August with Arko, but I'll bet I only shaved a dozen times.
Arko is the "Everyman's" shave stick, kind of a proudly blue collar, bring yer lunch, werk hard all day and go home and get on B and B and chill soap.

 

[FarmerTan]

Did anyone notice my new avatar picture? And the significance, lol? I'm sure @KeenDogg gets the reference! Poor 'Dawg. Everyone has a cross to bear, and I'm his!

 

[Ted A]

Did anyone notice my new avatar picture? And the significance, lol? I'm sure @KeenDogg gets the reference! Poor 'Dawg. Everyone has a cross to bear, and I'm his!

We noticed but didn’t want to mention it in case it was a spousal suggestion and you hadn’t caught the significance

 

[SpannerX]

I didn't keep track, but yes, this month it was all Arko for shaving with my last one yesterday. Still one of my two 5 soaps, but I'm not overly picky, just as long as it's got a good lather, I'm happy. So Arko and old Tabac (haven't tried the new one yet) are great for me.

 

[MrBeez]

Also major props to @FoolishMortal for managing and tracking the madness that is Arko August. Thank you sir! Very much enjoyed it. Great to see all the Arko love out there! You know it’s good

 

[MrBeez]

I shaved every time I shaved in August with Arko, but I'll bet I only shaved a dozen times.
Arko is the "Everyman's" shave stick, kind of a proudly blue collar, bring yer lunch, werk hard all day and go home and get on B and B and chill soap.

I like to think of it as unpretentious luxury for that slickness and cushion and performance is a lovely thing

 

[ajkel64]

Arko August Shave number 32. Oh, hang on August only has 31 days. I couldn’t help myself today. I did another Arko day.

 

[HarryAU570]

Thank goodness the Arko urinate smell August is OVER!!!. Finally, I can breathe fresh air again.

 

[KeenDogg]

Did anyone notice my new avatar picture? And the significance, lol? I'm sure @KeenDogg gets the reference! Poor 'Dawg. Everyone has a cross to bear, and I'm his!

Are you asking me for a piggy back ride?

 

[Alohawyatt]

Arko-Sharko Whole-Hog (all Arko with a side of Shark and Straight)

Shave: 31
8/31/2021
Soap: ARKO stick smashed into an Old Spice Mug.
Razors: Gold Dollar named Ida. New to me ball end Tech
Blade: Shark platinum super stainless (40)
Brush: Stirling Finest Badger 24mm fan knot.
Aftershave: Old Spice

I was able to shave with my new method edge. Very pleasant. I enjoyed it very much. I did use the shark a tiny bit at the end just so I could say that I finished Arko August 2021 with an Arko-Sharko shave.

Arko remains my go to soap. It’s the one soap that I compare all other lathers to.​

 

[Jmp63]

Forgot to post yesterday. But finished out the month with Arko for the Win!
Razor: Gillette Mach3 Turbo vs RR GC.68-P
Blade: Gillette Mach3 Turbo vs Wizamet
Brush: Sagrada Familia
Bowl: Timeless
Soap: Arko
A/S: AV
Post: NSCB
Two pass shave left me clean and ready for the workday. Shave was nearly identical on both sides as far as closeness goes. The GC/Wiz combo was vastly smoother though, with no post shave irritation, the same cannot be said for the Mach3. I did this test to decide what I wanted to shave with over camping. I think I found a winner! It was a great month, thanks to everyone here for making it so enjoyable! Take care y’all!

 

[RumpleBearskin]

Is that Arkoman in the Can the only one you used, and did it first get used in this month of August?

Yup, started with a fresh stick on August 1 (I think) and went through about half a stick over 29 shaves. That means I'd get about two years out of a 12 pack. I apply the sick on the first two passes, but use what's in the brush for the third pass.

 

[FarmerTan]

Are you asking me for a piggy back ride?

I'm DEFINITELY not gonna ask @Alohawyatt ! I'm afraid he'd "forget" to give me a parachute!

 

[Alohawyatt]

Parachute?? What’s that?? How about a Pair of shoes??

 

[Alohawyatt]

That’s what I tell my passengers when they ask me if I brought the parachute.