Cult of Arko

**Ferannia** · 08-03-2012, 03:01 AM

I'd like to see Arko shaving soap in a shape of a puck which fits in an Old Spice shaving mug. Or any other shaving mug. This is an excelent soap which I love to use, but I am sick of squashing it down and molding it in my mug. Yes I know it's a stick which we rub against our whiskers, but I prefer a classic brush swirling in a mug.

**JoshuaNY** · 08-03-2012, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by Chicago

The first time I used Arko, I superlathered with Prorasa red. I thought Arko's "signature scent" mixed really nicely with the earthy, woodsy, sandalwood of the Prorasa.

Arko Man kinda shook his head, scoffed a little, and said "rookie". But he had a smile on his face & a sly look in his eyes the whole time, so I think he was ultimately cool with it and was just giving me a hard time.

Originally Posted by eizan70

I love the arko, but I also like variety with my shaving fragrances, so I often superlather it with whatever cream fragrance I am craving. Lately, I must admit I have been using it with various arko creams and getting some amazing lather and fragrances.

Good to know, thanks gents. I wouldnt want to offend the man.

**brother cavefish** · 08-03-2012, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by cb91710

My work is done

LOL, thanks

**json** · 08-03-2012, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by OkieStubble

Two words... Aqua Velva.

Not a big fan of AV. I do love Brut. Maybe ill see if my BB&B has the Veg today.

**SteveWY** · 08-03-2012, 08:17 AM

OK Gents, I have to come clean! I have NEVER tried Arko! Perhaps all the talk about the scent has chased me off. I only recently started to use sticks. So far that has been Palmolive and La Toja and I like them both. I probably should try all the other popular brands sometime. Maybe I will have to add an Arko stick to some future order.

**cryhavoc** · 08-03-2012, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by json

Not a big fan of AV. I do love Brut. Maybe ill see if my BB&B has the Veg today.

Ah, a man's man, first the Arko now The Veg challange! You may be worthy since the Arko Man has embraced you but remember The Veg chooses you, you do not choose The Veg!

**Haggises** · 08-03-2012, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Der_Kaiser

I think it's fair to say I'm Arko addicted. Do I have to do any initiation rituals or does the cult already have me?

Just talk to the smiling man on the wrapper. He'll let you in.

**danimal** · 08-03-2012, 11:49 AM

this is my travel companions: arko smooshed into a travel soap container:

**demaro** · 08-03-2012, 12:23 PM

Looks Great !!!

Originally Posted by danimal

this is my travel companions: arko smooshed into a travel soap container:

**json** · 08-03-2012, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by cryhavoc

Ah, a man's man, first the Arko now The Veg challange! You may be worthy since the Arko Man has embraced you but remember The Veg chooses you, you do not choose The Veg!

well i chose the veg and it is perfect. a nice year round scent (other than musgo) that i enjoy. amen to the arko + veg combo.

**gwav64** · 08-03-2012, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by cryhavoc

I am enjoying my week of Arko so much I'm going to try the Arko August challenge. I am such a soap whore I don't know if I can stay faithful to one for a month

Haha! Fellow soap whore here!

**OldGreyGuy** · 08-03-2012, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by danimal

this is my travel companions: arko smooshed into a travel soap container:

I do something similar, I have my travel soap in a plastic container I picked up in the local supermarket but mine has some secure clips on the side so the container doesn't open in my bag.

http://www.sistemaplastics.com/pages...gular/1520.htm

Cheers
OGG

**AirForceMX** · 08-04-2012, 04:20 AM

Arko should be here within the hour! Already shaved my head for today though :(. Test lather anyone!?

**Dr Roadrash** · 08-04-2012, 09:29 AM

Has anyone found a way to intensify the smell. Its just not strong enough for me.

Seriously I agree with you guys its good stuff and getting more use now that its smashed, I'm just not as much of a stick fan but now that its in a container I reach for it more and more.
Funny I know this is blasphemy but my favorite soaps are Arko, Martin de Candre, and Pre de Provence. Opposite ends of the price spectrum!!
Aaron

**eizan70** · 08-04-2012, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Dr Roadrash

Has anyone found a way to intensify the smell. Its just not strong enough for me.

Seriously I agree with you guys its good stuff and getting more use now that its smashed, I'm just not as much of a stick fan but now that its in a container I reach for it more and more.
Funny I know this is blasphemy but my favorite soaps are Arko, Martin de Candre, and Pre de Provence. Opposite ends of the price spectrum!!
Aaron

I haven't tried it yet but there is a classic scented arko shave cream. If it has the same scent as the stick, maybe a superlather with the two might kick up the scent a notch. I have an unopened tube, I'll have to give it a try. The citrus arko cream is definitely not the same scent though, nice but more orange like.

edit: I just looked and found that there is an original scent and a classic scent. Not sure which may be closer to the stick. I don't have original.

**json** · 08-04-2012, 10:59 AM

I just got rid of the original scent NIB but i have a max-protection one (supposed to be the same as original with more ingredients, i think) *shrugs* might have to open and smell one of these days.

**Johan** · 08-05-2012, 08:16 AM

A incredible soap imo! Lather like theres no end of it and it didnt take long before i enjoyed its smell. I mash it in a plastic bowl.
But now i´m kind of out of Arko soon. Only 5 sticks left so i have ordered 12 more + 8 gzd berber sticks (just for varition).

**j_fro** · 08-06-2012, 10:26 AM

Okay, I am obviously super new to B&B, and my google-fu seems to be garbage today- can some one shoot me a link to where one can buy a stick? I am not new to wet shaving, but new to wet shaving as a hobby (never used a stick before, just AoS) Sticks intrigued me and I was thinking about getting several to test out (no shops besides drug stores in my area, amazingly) but neither of the vendors I am buying from seem to stock it...

/edit - I am a dippidy do today. I skipped the thread "Arko on Ebay" because I do not "do" ebay, but the first response was to go on Amazon. I shall.

**vferdman** · 08-06-2012, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by j_fro

Okay, I am obviously super new to B&B, and my google-fu seems to be garbage today- can some one shoot me a link to where one can buy a stick? I am not new to wet shaving, but new to wet shaving as a hobby (never used a stick before, just AoS) Sticks intrigued me and I was thinking about getting several to test out (no shops besides drug stores in my area, amazingly) but neither of the vendors I am buying from seem to stock it...

In US, Arko is best gotten online. Here is a link to a single stick at Amazon. Here is a link of 15 stick on Amazon. There are also B&B vendors who sell single sticks such as Shoeboxshaving. You can also post a WTB thread on Buy/Sell/Trade (BST) forum and ask to buy a stick. Many guys have bought a 15 stick deal and will more than likely sell you one or more of their stash.

Good luck.

**j_fro** · 08-06-2012, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by vferdman

In US, Arko is best gotten online. Here is a link to a single stick at Amazon. Here is a link of 15 stick on Amazon. There are also B&B vendors who sell single sticks such as Shoeboxshaving. You can also post a WTB thread on Buy/Sell/Trade (BST) forum and ask to buy a stick. Many guys have bought a 15 stick deal and will more than likely sell you one or more of their stash.

Good luck.

Thanks! I did some re-reading and found that info. This forum is set up JUST different enough from another that uses the same base coding that I am scrambling!