arko shave soap.

[jonwilson]

is a better performer than some of their more expensive shave soaps? I've only used it a few times, but the scent for me has died down considerably. I am actually starting to enjoy it more. The scent that is.

 

[gitira6]

I feel the same

 

[Legion]

Yep, Arko is one of the only two soaps I use now, and the other one (Euro Palmolive) is equally inexpensive.

 

[adamchur]

Arko was the 1st soap I bought when I got into DE shaving more than 18 months ago - I still use it as part of my rotation
I gave a puck of Arko to my 84 year old Dad on Father's Day - he liked it

 

[BSAGuy]

Si.

 

[erikrotsten]

Great soap, I had the pleasure of receiving my first stick a while ago and I've already ordered 3 more.

 

[gsurko]

I loved Arko until I started using Williams and found that it works better, way better. I'm kinda bummed because I have a lot of Arko.

 

[matwho]

Great soap, great price.

 

[RobsForge]

I get awesome shaves with it but it's really not that great in my hands. I get a better lather from Palmolive but more slickness from Arko. It's a cheap soap that does what it's made to do...nothing more...nothing less. I wouldn't trade Arko for Cella, Razorock or even Proraso in 1,000,000 years though. Arko is actually more expensive/ounce that a lot of better soap makers. But hey, the guy on the wrapper looks cool

 

[jonwilson]

do people find that you get better results with arko when you rub it on your face against the grain rather than just rubbing down?

 

[BobLH]

I could have saved a ton of money if I had of not bothered trying more expensive soaps/creams and stuck with ARKO. So, yes I think it performs well above it's price point might indicate for me.

Bob

 

[Kreator82]

It's good stuff. I've been using it exclusively for the past 2 weeks or so.

 

[Mick]

I've been an Arko "fan boy" so much that I've been called out for it.

HEY.... what can I say.... ARKO ROCKS

 

[Luc]

Arko is a good soap in my books but not enough to call it great. If you are strictly looking at it from a price point of view, yep, that one is amazing. If you look at the lather+scent, then no, it's not on top of my list.

 

[EazyE73]

I have not tried Arko yet to chime in on my thoughts. Yes the guy on the wrapper does look cool.

 

[ciderguy]

I adore Arko. It is dirt cheep in bulk, and can generally be found for under $13/900g (12 sticks) shipped. I think it is a solid 7.5 on the performance scale. Inexpensive, gives a good shave, and smells clean. I do occasionally find it a touch drying.

It also performs well as the soap part of an uberlather. My current favorite is Arko + Proraso Green (tube) + few drops of glycerin. Great scent and performance.

 

[Dog Whiskerer]

I loved Arko until I started using Williams and found that it works better, way better. I'm kinda bummed because I have a lot of Arko.

I've not experienced the performance that others here rave about. I'm a long-time Williams user. When I got around to trying Arko, I was unable to get the same slick lather from it that I got from Williams. Not giving up. My first half stick was grated into a soap mug. I will use the remaining half stick as intended, by rubbing the soap on my face.

 

[Radium]

Indeed!

 

[LabGuy]

Arko is a good soap in my books but not enough to call it great. If you are strictly looking at it from a price point of view, yep, that one is amazing. If you look at the lather+scent, then no, it's not on top of my list.

Agreed. I only use Arko when I travel since I stuck it in a plastic tube for that purpose. There are just too many great soaps for just a bit more money and plus I like some variety in my daily shave.

 

[OldSaw]

Best cheap soap on the planet!

I sometimes wonder if my premium soaps are really 10-20+ times better.