Thread: New Appreciation for Arko

Originally Posted by AndrewJM

In SEQ, where do you buy Arko?

I buy it direct from Turkey, where it is made. I get it on ebay, he has a website, but I just like ebay and paypal. Delivery is real quick.

I buy it in packs of 5 usually but there are other options.

His ebay user is maveraeuropeemail

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That's a good price, .................another option is from "Best Shave" in Turkey

https://www.bestshave.net/arko-shavi...se75v7rb97m9i6

Gentlemen,
Arko stick is a good soap. It makes good lather and provide cushion and glide. Some like the hearty fragrance and some don't. I do. Indeed, the best way to use the soap is, as noted, to rub it on a wet face and then use a brush to lather. By the way, Arko soap now comes in a tub, too.

Note: Here is a link to the Arko tub:

http://www.bullgooseshaving.com/arko...in-a-bowl-90g/

What's it smell like? Someone here alluded to the fact that many don't like the smell and in its description at Bullgoose it states that the smell may be polarizing to some. Just curious.

John

Originally Posted by kerryman71

What's it smell like? Someone here alluded to the fact that many don't like the smell and in its description at Bullgoose it states that the smell may be polarizing to some. Just curious.

John

To me its a very "clean smell" almost lemony… I really like it. Some people don't like strong scents and Arko is quite scented but it doesn't linger following the shave.

Originally Posted by kerryman71

What's it smell like? Someone here alluded to the fact that many don't like the smell and in its description at Bullgoose it states that the smell may be polarizing to some. Just curious.

John

It reminds me of old-timey foot powder smell. It is pungent but not long lasting; I can see where some would find it a little off-putting. I used it for the first time last week as well (face lathering with brush - yes, excellent). After it sat open on the counter for a week I moved it into a sealed container to restrain the aroma in the bathroom.

Originally Posted by kevinred

To me its a very "clean smell" almost lemony… I really like it. Some people don't like strong scents and Arko is quite scented but it doesn't linger following the shave.

Yea, like a detergent lemony clean scent which I too like and doesn't linger long. A bit on the strong side.

Bob

Originally Posted by MisterMoo

It reminds me of old-timey foot powder smell. It is pungent but not long lasting; I can see where some would find it a little off-putting. I used it for the first time last week as well (face lathering with brush - yes, excellent). After it sat open on the counter for a week I moved it into a sealed container to restrain the aroma in the bathroom.

It is one of the only soaps to scent the bath room subtly , but I find it only does that when new. My wife loves it, so i'm happy

Arko performs well and is cheap. I always keep some in my stock. Love that stuff!

I have used Arko creams for a few years now. Last year I got the soap puck and stick. I never knew I make a great lather from rubbing a soap stick against my face.

OK...you guys got me again. I just said to myself this morning that I had enough soaps and creams, and needed to use at least 1/2 up before I bought anymore. Then I hit this thread. By the way, they're available on Amazon in the US with free shipping from one vendor @ $3.85 (which I assume includes the mark-up for postage).