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  1. 01-09-2012, 09:21 AM #1
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    Default ARKO report

    I got a stick of ARKO for free with my order from Shoebox Shaving.

    I've only used it once, but it was very good. I rubbed it on and it didn't seem like much. It seemed that I only got a small amount in the beard. But when I started working it with a boar brush, the lather really came up. After I got a good lather, the shave was very good; good cushioning.

    It also must have a moisturizer in it.

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  2. 01-09-2012, 09:35 AM #2
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    Arko works very well for me, great inexpensive shave soap!
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    "If you seek for El Dorado."
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  3. 01-09-2012, 10:51 AM #3
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    Arko is an amazing soft soap for the price, it is part of my regular rotation of soaps and most likely always will be.
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  4. 01-09-2012, 10:54 AM #4
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    Ok I've got to try this stuff. This, Speick, and Palmolive are constantly raved about.
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  5. 01-09-2012, 12:18 PM #5
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    Sounds like you've found a great soap for yourself.
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  6. 01-09-2012, 12:25 PM #6
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    I was PIfed a stick also. It's in my regular rotation. I think it's a terrific soap. I didn't care for the stick so I milled it into a bowl. To me it has the smell of ivory soap. Some think it smells like a citronella candle? Terrific performer. It will be replaced when it's gone.
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    Arko seems to get a lot of love on here. I still haven't picked up a stick.
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  8. 01-09-2012, 01:12 PM #8
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    good soap and incredibly cheap
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  9. 01-09-2012, 01:15 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Skyrider55 View Post
    I was PIfed a stick also. It's in my regular rotation. I think it's a terrific soap. I didn't care for the stick so I milled it into a bowl. To me it has the smell of ivory soap. Some think it smells like a citronella candle? Terrific performer. It will be replaced when it's gone.
    And others think it smells of urinal cakes.
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  10. 01-09-2012, 01:19 PM #10
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    Arko is one of the best (an inexpensive) shave soaps going around.
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    I love shaving with urinal cakes!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jsj_297 View Post
    I love shaving with urinal cakes!!
    Hahaha No need for aftershave with the sweet smell of urinal cakes!
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    I love Arko. So easy to get a great lather and no bowl needed. Guys, man up, the smell isn't that bad!
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    Many of the finer things in life have a funky smell that you must learn to appreciate. One of them is Arko.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Topgumby View Post
    Many of the finer things in life have a funky smell that you must learn to appreciate. One of them is Arko.
    That's a fact. There are quite a few great cheeses that smell a lot worse and are great!
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