How come none of yinz guys ever told me about Arko?

[penn1313]

Just got my first stick of Arko today. I made a sample order from Gary's shop and asked him to sell me a stick so I could see what all the fuss was about. I opened the paper and thought, better go get the cheese grater. I never used a stick before and thought there was no way I would be able to get a good lather just by rubbing it on my face and then hitting it with the brush. Man was I wrong. I wet the face, swirled the stick over my cheeks, and grabbed the brush. I honestly thought it was going to be a waste of time because it didn't look like there was much soap on my skin. Once that brush hit it though, it lathered up like magic. Still the skeptic, I reached for my big brush, a 30mm whipped dog. I thought the smaller knot I used the first time was the reason I got a good lather and the lather hog that is the whipped dog wouldn't do the same. Wrong again. Different brush, same result. Now my question is, have I missed the ball on shave sticks? Do they all lather up this easy or is t just an Arko thing? Thanks for any responses.

Penn

 

[The Dean]

"yinz"

Must be from the 'Burgh. My Mother is from Monessen.

Anyway, you have been here since October and haven't read the Arko-love posts? (Or the Arko hate posts--where does that come from?) Haven't tried it yet, but I make have to pull the trigger to see what the fuss is all about (from both camps).

Glad to hear you like it.

 

[blade08]

Arko is tallow based so I guess that helps to create a great lather. If you can stand the scent, it's a fantastic soap.

 

[Dantheman]

Someone from The Steel City. Nice! I'm just about to post a picture I asked WCS to put on the side of the box my order was shipped in. It's a photo with Jack Lambert. It is awesome. I meant to actually order some Arko to give it a try. Have to get some next time.

 

[penn1313]

Greensburg here bud. I try to throw a "yinz" in where I can. I have actually read about Arko on here....just an attempt at humor. I think it kind of smells like pine sol, but in a good way.

Penn

 

[Danny.]

I sliced my stick up and moulded it into a ramekin. Works really well for me. The first time I smelled it I hated it. Instantly reminded me of the urinal cake smell in my local pub toilets. A few days and a few shaves later the smell fades a little and your nose becomes accustomed to it.
For the price a stick costs there's no good reason not to own one.

 

[jzuzphreek]

Most sticks that are Tallow based, or otherwise of high repute (I'm thinking of Honeybee and Gentleman's Best, i think) should be pretty good or great latherers. If you're interested in trying sticks, why not poke your head into the Save Stick Pass-Around thread! You qualify to join in the pass, and you can join in the fun! Who knows, you could win a stick from Mike's Natural!!

 

[RobW]

Haven't met a shave stick I haven't liked yet (Speick, Arko, La Toja). Nearly all of them have that wonderful tallow, so performance is top-notch. Can't wait to try them all!

 

[The Dean]

Maybe not the best place to ask this question, but that hasn't stopped me in the past:

Tallow is animal fat, right? I've got no problem with that for the most part. But I have had some issues in the past with moisturizers containing lanolin. I assumed I had a mild allergic reaction to lanolin, but now that seems unlikely. I think it is more likely the allergic reaction is to the stuff used to processes lanolin--and present in cheaper lanolin products. Still, I'm not really sure what the deal is.

So, the question is,does Arko contain lanolin? It isn't on the ingredients. But I guess I still have some concern. Also, does anyone with an aversion to lanolin use Arko without issues?

Thanks in advance.

 

[SAMerritt]

haha "yinz" ....hear that all the time at Christmas when I visit family in the Mount Pleasant area. I was quite blown away by the lather I got from my Arko stick when I first used it. I ended up smashing mine into a bowl as I don't face lather often.

 

[striker6]

I recently got started trying shave sticks and so far I'm very impressed. I've got Palmolive, La Toja and recently received Arko. They are real gems in price, convenience and LATHER!

 

[Jimbob]

I'm glad "yunz" liked it n'at! I haven't tried it yet, but as soon as my VDH puck is gone, Arko is next on da list. I am curious, for those who have used Arko and Cremo...how similar are the scents?

 

[franz]

I spent a good part of my childhood in Pittsburgh..... you yinzers are all right by me (excepting the predilection for Arko of course....)

 

[Haggises]

Welcome to the cult.
As for lanolin it's a wax secreted by sheep on their little wooly jumpers. Most lanolin comes from squeezing out wool.
There is a known allergic reaction in some humans to it. Got nothing to do with tallow.

 

[AirForceMX]

Arko is a silent gaurdian...a watchful protector...it is...the White Knight! It will seek you out when you are ready, and ready you are! Enjoy!

 

[Mandina]

No lanolin in Arko.

 

[The Dean]

No lanolin in Arko.

Thanks. I will definitely give it a go sometime soon.

 

[SteveWY]

I bet you will "stick" around! It took me about 6 months to venture into sticks. Love 'em! You may also want to add Palmolive Classic and LaToja to your next order.

 

[2fast]

All shave sticks are awesome, you cant lose with them.

 

[chilliman64]

Arko is a fantastic soap stick, love the lather, love the scent - love it!