Gentlemen, a week ago, I received a bar of Arko shaving soap from a lovely gentleman who lives in Europe, and this soap is one I always wanted to get, but to my chagrin, it doesn't seem to be available in Montreal where I live. Although it seems to be a soap stick, I use it like any other shaving soap, I put in a mug that I've got. Last Saturday morning was my first spin with it, I showered first, then splashed some hot water on my face, then applied a hot towel for 1 minute. Then, I wet my brush, and scrubbed it against the Arko bar for a bit, and within a second, rich, clean and soapy smelling lather billowed from my face. Normally, my weekday shaves are one pass N-S and no more than that, but every Saturday, I give myself the whole treatment. I decided to take my time, clue out, and enjoy a barbershop shave, Turkish style. I did the first pass with my trusty Dovo straight N-S, nice and slow, then rinsed my face, applied another hot towel for 2 minutes this time, then relathered with the soap, and enjoyed my second pass again N-S so thoroughly, that I didn't want it to end! When it finally did, I rinsed off again, and dried off, moisturised with some Lubriderm unscented lotion, and then finally some Swiss Pitralon aftershave which smells great! I swear guys, this Arko stuff, whether be it soap or cream, is to die for. All I can say is, it's magnificent, and I know that a lot of other guys give these creams and this soap a rave review which these products deserve.
Jeff
Jeff