Ive been lurking this forum for quite awhile, but I thought I should check in and let everyone I possibly could know about this. I've been an Arko soap fan since I began wet shaving (about 6 years ago), and was always fascinated with the company. I sent Evyap (Arkos parent company) an email awhile back asking about their products and never received a reply back for a very long time. Over a year pass, and yesterday I received an email back saying basicaly that the "CLASSIC ARKO" soap is now being "cleared out" of most places with a lower price to make room for a new product. I can't confirm what this means, but I believe they have intention of selling this soap cheaper, and of dropping it from their products. I know there was the scare awhile back with Williaims soap and the Palmolive stick, but I was never really a fan of either of those soaps to begin with. I do have a few sticks of Arko, but am planning to get a few more in the next few days, just as a precaution. If/when Evyap responds to my email, I will report back. Thank you, StraightShaver