First of Arko August.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Arko
Brush: Men-U boar
Razor: GC.68 SB, Astra SP #4
Post-shave: Nivea Balm.
The shave with Arko is like MWF (my current gold standard), as it lathers up as easily, and performs well. Got a BBS face, acceptably smooth neck, and no user error.
Where it loses marks is post-shave, as it's drying and leaves a bit of sting. It pairs up better with a balm than an alcohol aftershave.
My home-made puck was aired-out for 2 weeks. The scent is like a laundry product, "clean" but nothing fancy.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Arko
Brush: Men-U boar
Razor: GC.68 SB, Astra SP #4
Post-shave: Nivea Balm.
The shave with Arko is like MWF (my current gold standard), as it lathers up as easily, and performs well. Got a BBS face, acceptably smooth neck, and no user error.
Where it loses marks is post-shave, as it's drying and leaves a bit of sting. It pairs up better with a balm than an alcohol aftershave.
My home-made puck was aired-out for 2 weeks. The scent is like a laundry product, "clean" but nothing fancy.