ARKO baby!

Yes, ARKO is definitely the best bang for the buck in shave soaps. It's a classic example of scale of production bringing the price down. Nothing used in it is very expensive either. It works great!

Some folks have a problem with the scent (I don't), but as Clayton wrote I find it to be quite drying. At the price it sells for the factory simply can't make it do everything. The money saved can buy the moisturizer that should be used anyway IMO.

Arko's ok, the scent reminds me of citronella. I grated my stick up and left it out on the counter to air out and it's scent has mellowed. It does dry my face out a bit so I use a balm after I use it.

Clayton

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I agree with you on the scent aspect...that's the exact scent I think of when I smell arko.

I was thinking about one of my absolute favorite TSE videos where he gives real talk about expensive shave soap and gear. In the spirit of that video I lathered up some Arko that I received as a PIF, it was infused with Rose scent.

The Plisson made short work of the ARKO. After I was satisfied with the consistence and look, I added more water.

Wow. What a great shave.

I know that TSE has expensive gear along with moderately priced hardware and software.  He does have a lot of shaving gear to last him a lifetime and more.

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he also gives away a lot of product too!!