Arko August 2022
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August 15th
After face lathering ARKO with my Omega 49 boar, I shaved with a Shark Super Stainless (9) in my Fatip Open Comb Slant. This is another razor that I need to be mindful when shaving. Another good result tonight. DFS.
After face lathering ARKO with my Omega 49 boar, I shaved with a Shark Super Stainless (9) in my Fatip Open Comb Slant. This is another razor that I need to be mindful when shaving. Another good result tonight. DFS.
ARKO August -- mid-month check-in
Razor: Yates Precision Co. -- 921M
Brush: Omega 48
Soap: ARKO
A/S: Aqua Velva Musk
Razor: Yates Precision Co. -- 921M
Brush: Omega 48
Soap: ARKO
A/S: Aqua Velva Musk
15th Arko Shave this month
GEM Damaskeen/GEM Personna SS PTFE
Arko stick-in-a-bowl
Heritage Collection, Klenzo
TOBS, Eaton College
Such a sad day...
Finished off the last of the stick I had smashed into a bowl.
The blade finally gave up the ghost after 20+shaves.
Thankfully I have more of both. Happy Dance!!!
GEM Damaskeen/GEM Personna SS PTFE
Arko stick-in-a-bowl
Heritage Collection, Klenzo
TOBS, Eaton College
Such a sad day...
Finished off the last of the stick I had smashed into a bowl.
The blade finally gave up the ghost after 20+shaves.
Thankfully I have more of both. Happy Dance!!!
rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
ARKO - Boarko - Loko August 16
Still in.
Gold Dollar W59 finished on an Adaee #12000 Cnat. ARKO stick face lathered using a Proraso Pro boar brush. Three passes, WTG, XTG+CdM and another XTG in the opposite direction. All a perfect combination for one of my must comfortable shaves.
Still in.
Gold Dollar W59 finished on an Adaee #12000 Cnat. ARKO stick face lathered using a Proraso Pro boar brush. Three passes, WTG, XTG+CdM and another XTG in the opposite direction. All a perfect combination for one of my must comfortable shaves.
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Arko August Shave number sixteen for me. Another good shave with Arko with my Merkur 34C and a Treet Platinum on shave number 2. Nothing more to report.
Razor: Ever-Ready 1924 Shovelhead
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (10)
Soap: Arko stick
Brush: Omega 10065 Boar
AS: La Toja splash
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (10)
Soap: Arko stick
Brush: Omega 10065 Boar
AS: La Toja splash
Arko August 2022, #16
Razor: Yaqi TFC (4-2-2)
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Soap: Arko stick, Bowl Lathered
Brush: Omega Boar
AS: Clubman Pinaud Vanilla
Razor: Yaqi TFC (4-2-2)
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Soap: Arko stick, Bowl Lathered
Brush: Omega Boar
AS: Clubman Pinaud Vanilla
ARKO August 16
Razor: Schone OC
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum (3)
Brush: Omega 10081 beehive boar
P/S: Noxzema
Soap: ARKO stick + Mitchell's Wool Fat
A/S: DIY lemon witch hazel, Proraso Green splash
DFS+
Today's ARKO August mixology experiment is one of the best performing combos yet. MWF provides some lanolin to compensate for ARKO's drying effect. ARKO boosts MWF to make lathering effortless. With a ton of water, both soaps provide plenty of slickness.
Razor: Schone OC
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum (3)
Brush: Omega 10081 beehive boar
P/S: Noxzema
Soap: ARKO stick + Mitchell's Wool Fat
A/S: DIY lemon witch hazel, Proraso Green splash
DFS+
Today's ARKO August mixology experiment is one of the best performing combos yet. MWF provides some lanolin to compensate for ARKO's drying effect. ARKO boosts MWF to make lathering effortless. With a ton of water, both soaps provide plenty of slickness.
Happy Tuesday!
Lovely Tuesday morning Arko shave. 9.5/10!
Cheers!
- '38-45 Tech weighted w/birdshot and sealed with wax. Had forgotten how much I love shaving with this one. Plus, it's just such a handsome razor. Always reminds me of a P47 Thunderbolt or Checker taxi cab. Classic, tough, and dependable.
- Lab Blue (18). Personal record for a DE blade.
- Barburys Balm: 89¢ at Sallys. Has a menthol/sandlewood-ish scent. But was jonesing for some burn, so splashed on the VIBR. That's a great combo!
Cheers!
ARKO Report Day 16
PAA Menthol Cube, pre-shave
Leaf razor
half of Nacet blade
Semogue 830
TOBS Grapefruit
Arko stick
Good Day Gents
Today I spent a lot of time prepping my face. After a hot shower, I applied the PAA menthol cube and thin sudsy grapefruit lather. Then I rinsed most of it off after a couple minutes. On top of the "pre-shave" treatment I applied a good lather with Arko. I have read some discussion on B&B about applying a conditioning lather for a minute or two and then rinsing some of it off before applying the actual shaving lather. The plan worked good.
The Leaf has a very slim profile, using half of a DE blade. It maneuvers very well.
I am really enjoying Boar-ing shaves. Notice the rubber band around the boar brush-it is to keep the stray hairs at bay but open enough to dry out. I have a Semogue SOC brush coming in the mail...my last shaving product of the month.
My next step will be in the September GRUME.
PAA Menthol Cube, pre-shave
Leaf razor
half of Nacet blade
Semogue 830
TOBS Grapefruit
Arko stick
Good Day Gents
Today I spent a lot of time prepping my face. After a hot shower, I applied the PAA menthol cube and thin sudsy grapefruit lather. Then I rinsed most of it off after a couple minutes. On top of the "pre-shave" treatment I applied a good lather with Arko. I have read some discussion on B&B about applying a conditioning lather for a minute or two and then rinsing some of it off before applying the actual shaving lather. The plan worked good.
The Leaf has a very slim profile, using half of a DE blade. It maneuvers very well.
I am really enjoying Boar-ing shaves. Notice the rubber band around the boar brush-it is to keep the stray hairs at bay but open enough to dry out. I have a Semogue SOC brush coming in the mail...my last shaving product of the month.
My next step will be in the September GRUME.
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Tuesday, August 16th an ARKO/Boarko/Down Low (shave #7)- two and 1/2 passes resulted in an easy, stress free, and most lovely shave; BBS-, 10-/10, very close, almost totally smooth, and trouble free:
Razor: Supply 2.0 injector w/ SE plate- IMO this SE plate delivers what is advertised, making the Supply 2.0 retrofitted into a very easy, nearly error proof, fine shaver
Blade: Supply Black label injector (5)- still good
Soap: ARKO stick in a plastic tube
Brush: Omega boar
Post: rinse, then some Floid Vigoroso AS splash, and I finished my coffee
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Razor: Supply 2.0 injector w/ SE plate- IMO this SE plate delivers what is advertised, making the Supply 2.0 retrofitted into a very easy, nearly error proof, fine shaver
Blade: Supply Black label injector (5)- still good
Soap: ARKO stick in a plastic tube
Brush: Omega boar
Post: rinse, then some Floid Vigoroso AS splash, and I finished my coffee
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Arko August #16
Drew Dick, Ottoman
Arko stick
Mojo Handcrafts
Pinaud, Clubman
Ah! No better way to start the day than with a new stick of Arko.
Drew Dick, Ottoman
Arko stick
Mojo Handcrafts
Pinaud, Clubman
Ah! No better way to start the day than with a new stick of Arko.
August 16th
7 O'Clock Super Stainless blade in a 7 O'Clock razor; ARKO face lathered with a Yaqi Sagrada Familia. The razor looks a lot like a Gillette raised flat bottom tech. A fairly light razor with noticeable blade feel. Apart from one weeper, a fine shave.
7 O'Clock Super Stainless blade in a 7 O'Clock razor; ARKO face lathered with a Yaqi Sagrada Familia. The razor looks a lot like a Gillette raised flat bottom tech. A fairly light razor with noticeable blade feel. Apart from one weeper, a fine shave.
I really like the break-in on your Omega brush.
Arko August 2022 # 8
This was my first time using this Pearl Flexi of a razor. Good result.
Growth: 48 hours
Pass: WTG /ATG
Razor: Pearl Flexi (4-3)
Blade: Bic Astor Stainless (4)
Brush: old no name China (painted panda)
Lather: Arko Men sensitive cream
Aftershave: Barbasol Brisk
Have some wonderful shaves!
This was my first time using this Pearl Flexi of a razor. Good result.
Growth: 48 hours
Pass: WTG /ATG
Razor: Pearl Flexi (4-3)
Blade: Bic Astor Stainless (4)
Brush: old no name China (painted panda)
Lather: Arko Men sensitive cream
Aftershave: Barbasol Brisk
Have some wonderful shaves!
Arko August Shave number seventeen today. Arko with my Merkur 34C and a Treet Platinum on shave number 3. A good shave again today, maybe on the mild side for some but I much prefer milder razors then aggressive ones.
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