A thread that isn't really about "Opinions on Arko Scent"

[talibeard]

You'll never get to 1000 posts without the haters

So true and I whish I could be of assistance but I am afraid that I have too much love for both stick and tub.

The least I can do is helping this thread one small step closer to a thousand entrees.

 

[lancre]

You'll never get to 1000 posts without the haters

Some body call me?

 

[lancre]

You my friend are about 10 Arko shaves away from being a true Arkolyte.

Arkolyte? Arkoholic.

 

[haggis]

I'm just here for the foolishness.

 

[hairless wonder]

Arkolyte? Arkoholic.

There's a reason Batman's archvillains were held in Arkham Asylum. I propose we follow suit and keep the Arkonuts in the Arkoham Asylum!

 

[Owen Bawn]

I'm just here for the foolishness.

We take foolishness very seriously.

 

[Mike M]

People are desperate to open up on this topic, that has for too long been considered taboo. The loneliness and the sickly silence end here, my friend. This thread is a testimony to the need for communication, truth, and reconciliation.

The floodgates have opened and the opinions pour forth like the water that washes the Arko lather from your face. Never again will we have to hide our opinions on the scent of Arko

 

[Scaramouche]

You just cain't go messin' willy nilly with perfection my friend. When Zeus carried down the first Arko stick from Mt. McKinley he'd been werkin' on it for about two weeks. Or so the story was told to me.

I heard it was Moses from Kilimanjaro, and it took a week, but why quibble over minor articles of faith?

 

[Alum Ladd]

I have almost only ever used Arko since I started D/E shaving in August. I shave 4-5 times a week.

I bought 3 sticks off of Amazon for £2.49 with free postage. I am half way though the first stick.

I have a nice tub of Castle Forbes Lime shaving cream, part of a wonderful PIF, but I am scared to use it much as I am a very simple man.

I can attest to the usefulness of Arko when shaving outdoors, as it completely eliminated mosquito and gnat bites.

Mrs. Ladd has voiced no opposition or aversion to my use of Arko up to the time of writing. She did mention that it smelt a bit like artificial lemon extract as used in some cooking. I found this a very moving and supportive comment.

Also, Arko spelled backwards is Okra.

It is possible that Arko may be used as a word in Scrabble, but I have not checked that.

 

[old_school]

Is there a manufacturing relationship between Arko and Derby?

 

[Alum Ladd]

Is there a manufacturing relationship between Arko and Derby?

Indeed. Or are they local market competitors?

 

[McBlade]

When you're living in Europe you often have trouble with plagues of vampires. I myself was attacked recently while travelling to my village with a wagon load of Arko. Suddenly my horse reared as a dark, hooded figure approached, coiled and purposeful, like a snake about to strike.

It's strange how you react in a crisis, when you're facing some terrible danger and have to think on your feet. I'll never be able to explain it but I swear I heard a voice speak calmly and clearly inside my head: "although Arko is a hard soap it can readily be reformed by hand".

Quick as a flash I knew what I had to do. While the vampire threw back his hood and laughed demonically (really they're such awful drama queens..) I had time to make a cross out of holy Arko and thrust it in his face. The foul creature screamed and turned into a bat, I guess in order to escape, but after only a few yards the bat fell motionless to the ground.

Alas, this is not the end of the tale for he was only stunned. My ordeal was to continue through the night.

To pass the time between attacks I also made an Arko swan, a life-size nativity scene, and a tableua tabluea tableau of the Last Supper. Each form seemed to deter the vampire just as effectively as a cross due to some hitherto unknown property of this fine soap.

Now I now what you're thinking. What does this tale of bravery and flash-sculpting against impossible odds have to do with me? Well next time you're shaving look carefully in the mirror. Is there a vampire behind you? No? Are you certain? Remember these fiends from hell don't cast a reflection...

One of their favorite times to attack is when you're shaving. Normally, there is no defense but I can honestly say I've never been attacked by a vampire during an Arko shave.

 

[jpsowers]

This is another post

 

[old_school]

This is another post

Here for the ratio? lol! Me too.

 

[old_school]

If the pool was scented with Arko this lovely, neurotic, recovering parrot could finally relax and float with the owner.

 

[Alum Ladd]

This is another post

This is SPAM.

I enjoy SPAM sliced and baked in the oven. I have it with mashed potatoes and marrowfat peas, a canned delicacy that our colleagues from The United States may be unfamiliar with.

SPAM is arguably another 'controversial' product. It has it's devotees and detractors.

I enjoy SPAM, and I very happy with the consistently rich and slick lather that Arko produces. Both reliable products.

I say 'Yes' to Arko, in terms of economy, performance and it's inoffensive scent.

I say 'Yes' to SPAM, in terms of versatility and taste. Although SPAM is no longer as economical as it was.

SPAM spelled backwards is MAPS.

 

[jpsowers]

Arko flavored spam?

 

[shave/brush]

Arko is a great soap and I love the scent. I think it fades too soon.

 

[FarmerTan]

I have almost only ever used Arko since I started D/E shaving in August. I shave 4-5 times a week.

Mrs. Ladd has voiced no opposition or aversion to my use of Arko up to the time of writing. She did mention that it smelt a bit like artificial lemon extract as used in some cooking. I found this a very moving and supportive comment.

Hey! @Owen Bawn !!!

*Looks like we've got a live one!*

 

[tthoms]

Arko flavored spam?

How about Spam-scented Arko? Mmmm...now I could get behind that!