Arkoholics anonymous

[matthewoli98]

By the powers invested in me, I hereby dedicate this topic on this fine forum to all things Arko, nothing is quite as good as a morning shave with a rediculously well performing value for money shave stick! Feel free to post your Arko shave of the days or any arko tips or technical questions here too. Enjoy!

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[gsurko]

There is a “Cult of Arko” in the clubs and brotherhoods already.

 

[matthewoli98]

SOTD:
Decided to use the Arko cool cream since its been a while since ive used any of my creams. What a beautiful shave, very very good stuff, but for me the original shave stick is still the best Arko product ive tried so far.

Razor: gillette 1948 aristocrat
Brush: Wilkinson sword classic shave
Blade: Gillette 7 o clock sharp edge(16)
Shaving cream: Arko cool
Aftershave Balm: prep

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[mrlandpirate]

Arkoholics anonymous would mean you took the pledge not to use Arko

 

[emwolf]

I've never used the Arko cream. Is the scent as in-your-face as the soap?

 

[Raven Koenes]

I've never used the Arko cream. Is the scent as in-your-face as the soap?

No, the scent of Arko creams is not in your face at all. The scents are down right normal. I have a couple and one of them is a lemon scent that reminds me of Godrej Lemon Fresh.

 

[oldtrout]

Huh? I thought this issue was settled science.

 

[Goatlips]

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I love the way Arko stays bug free in an open mug. I have to keep my other soaps/creams covered because the occasional gnat or mosquito that gets in the house will head straight for them, and often get trapped in the soap/cream. Not with Arko, bugs avoid it like the plague. My Arko is always bug free. I have often though about taking a couple Arko sticks out on the deck to chase the fly's away when BarBQing.

 

[Big Rick]

By the powers invested in me, I hereby dedicate this topic on this fine forum to all things Arko, nothing is quite as good as a morning shave with a rediculously well performing value for money shave stick! Feel free to post your Arko shave of the days or any arko tips or technical questions here too. Enjoy!

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A very nice thread Matthew!

Rick

 

[matthewoli98]

I've never used the Arko cream. Is the scent as in-your-face as the soap?

Depends on the cream. The cool has a nice fresh scent, completely unrelated to the shave stick scent wise. Both are great products, but the stick is and always will be better performing in my opinion.

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[matthewoli98]

SOTD:
The first shave with the fresh feather and what a fantastic blade. This is the second feather ive used, and if it wasnt for its high price it would be my main blade too. Perfect for speed shaves in a mild razor or a perfect BBS shave if you pair it with an agressive razor like a fatip piccolo. These blades have a reputation for "drawing blood" but as long as your technique is good and you use 0 pressure, you're highly unlikely to cut yourself. Its so sharp that i didnt even feel it shaving my whiskers and at first i thought it wasnt doing anything until i rinsed it off and realised how good these blades really are lol. BBS shave in 3 passes with 0 irritation.

Razor: Gillette super speed flare tip(UK)
BRUSH: OMEGA 49
Blade: feather hi-stainless(1)
Soap: Arko shave stick
Aftershave Balm: prep

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[preidy]

I luv the packaging, the lather is top notch but the aroma (well known) is a take it or leave it proposition.

 

[Klinker]

Arko all the way​

 

[noodles hovar]

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Arko all the way​

Hey that's my setup except I have a Razorock German slant!

 

[Klinker]

I have one too

 

[fast shaver]

Arko is in my rotation & will remain so forever.

 

[Klinker]

Arko is in my rotation & will remain so forever.

Forever Arko!!

 

[Wvbaldeagle]

Arko forever! I just pressed 2 sticks into a old caties bubbles container. I like it better in a bowl vs stick. I like to bloom it. Great stuff.

 

[King-Joe]

One arko stick is enough for me, foamed on the face, for a full 7 months!
There is nothing better !!!

kind regards King-Joe

 

[ClemsonTigerz]

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Arko all the way​

what brush is that??? I love that!