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Post by InfernoOrangeSS on Jun 4, 2013 20:57:01 GMT -6
I received a tub of Arko in the mail today. I had bought it off eBay from a seller in Turkey. It was very cheap, and I wasn't in a hurry to get it. (It took about 3 weeks to arrive.). I went with this because it was highly recommended by a good friend online. Here is my impression, and I should say my expectations were sky high because of some people's reviews elsewhere. The first impression was the scent of this soap. It is a very soapy scent, but that is a huge bonus for me. I like my shave soaps to smell soapy. It's a very rich soapy scent. I would venture to say its one of my favorite soap-scents I have ever smelled. I used an Omega boar brush to lather it up. It lathered fantastically. Lots of foamy lather. It just exploded on me in my bowl. Once applied to my face it felt rich and creamy. It was one of the best soaps I have ever applied. When I went to shave with my ER Streamline, it felt very cushiony and slick. It made for a great shave. My shave ended with a nice BBS feel. I will most certainly be using this more and more often. I HiGHLY recommend this soap if you have not tried it before. It's a great soap. I don't know if the famous Arko shave stick is the same formulation, but I would assume it is. This soap not only met my high expectations, but surpassed them. If you haven't tried it, get some! If you have tried it, please share your experiences. If I have missed anything in my review, please let me know and I will answer it.
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Post by wchnu on Jun 4, 2013 23:50:50 GMT -6
Is this the same scent as the shave stick??? The Stick is awesome.
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Post by ShadowsDad on Jun 4, 2013 23:57:11 GMT -6
You wouldn't have a picture of the packaging would you? I never heard of a tub version and never heard the scent described as soapy.
FWIW, I shred the stick and press it into a tub. I far prefer it that way than as a stick, but of course it works great either way.
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Post by papabear on Jun 5, 2013 6:35:01 GMT -6
I would also like to see a picture. I have been using a Derby stick of late. Very similar to Arko, but I believe it is somewhat better in performance with a slightly less aromatic properties.
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Post by InfernoOrangeSS on Jun 5, 2013 7:05:06 GMT -6
I am on my phone, so I hope this works...
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Post by papabear on Jun 5, 2013 9:04:06 GMT -6
I am on my phone, so I hope this works... Well for goodness sakes. Now I need to find this. Thank you for the picture and review.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2013 16:26:06 GMT -6
I sure wish Arko would innovate with some subtler scents as well. I like the lather, but usually end up reaching for something else. Yes, I prefer lighter scents.
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Post by drumzalot on Jun 5, 2013 17:17:21 GMT -6
Just a heads up Amazon is now carrying the Arko shaving soap in a plastic cup (like the one you just got).
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Post by InfernoOrangeSS on Jun 5, 2013 19:58:04 GMT -6
Great to hear! Thanks. The reason I went with the Turkish seller on eBay is that it was ridiculously cheap and free shipping.
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Post by ShadowsDad on Jun 7, 2013 20:52:10 GMT -6
Interesting! I'm one that actually likes the citronella scented stick just fine.
Keep this thread updated please gents.
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Jul 9, 2014 17:53:29 GMT -6
Count me in as a new fan of Arko! I recently ordered two sticks from the bay for $3.91 plus free shipping. I really, really dislike the feeling of rubbing a stick on my face so I grated one into a Ziploc container and have used it three times now, and all I can say is wow! this stuff really works great and I love the scent. I will be ordering some more to stock up on this stuff before the prices go up on it.
Highly recommended.
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Post by wchnu on Jul 9, 2014 21:16:47 GMT -6
I love arco myself. I have a stick that is still packed away. It sounds as if the tub is just as good!!
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