The Arko Challenge

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by Bama Samurai, Apr 1, 2017.

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On Arko: Love, hate or indifferent?

Poll closed Jul 30, 2017.

  1. Arko? Yo! Absolute Love!

    43 vote(s)
    59.7%

  2. Pretty much hate it. Urinal cakes, blah, blah, blah...

    3 vote(s)
    4.2%

  3. Meh, it doesn't move me.

    6 vote(s)
    8.3%

  4. What is the deal with Samurai and trolling us with cheap soap threads? ;-)

    7 vote(s)
    9.7%

  5. I've not yet tried the Turkish gift to shavers worldwide.

    11 vote(s)
    15.3%

  6. I am ordering a case as soon as I finish typing.

    2 vote(s)
    2.8%
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  1. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    It's about time to shave again..... Get a move on.
     
    wchnu, May 19, 2017
    #301
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  2. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    I work in a warehouse and other agri-facilities. I am a late afternoon shaver, no need to do it before work. My forklift doesn't care.
     
    Bama Samurai, May 19, 2017
    #302
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  3. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    My pick on how long that stick of soap last does care..
     
    wchnu, May 19, 2017
    #303
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  4. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Day 37

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    Bama Samurai, May 19, 2017
    #304
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  5. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Day 38

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    Bama Samurai, May 20, 2017
    #305
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  6. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    I now only have two new Arko sticks left in my personal stash. Today I gave away five of them to some friends of mine. I'll keep these two for myself.
     
    crackstar, May 20, 2017
    #306
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  7. GarnerPW

    GarnerPW Well-Known Member

    When you get yourself some more can I be your friend? I like Arko.

    Sent from my phone using some app
     
    GarnerPW, May 20, 2017
    #307
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  8. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    You can be my friend even if I don't get any more Arko! :)
     
    crackstar, May 20, 2017
    #308
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  9. GarnerPW

    GarnerPW Well-Known Member

    Now, I do feel special.

    Sent from my phone using some app
     
    GarnerPW, May 20, 2017
    #309
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  10. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Good man, Jeff! A case is the way to purchase, and every wet shaver should try a stick. :)
     
    Bama Samurai, May 21, 2017
    #310
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  11. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Days 39-40
    22-23 May

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    Bama Samurai, May 23, 2017
    #311
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  12. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Almost brought a tear to my eye!! Oh wait thsts a stye doing that..grrrrr.:cool:
     
    wchnu, May 24, 2017
    #312
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  13. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Day 41

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    Bama Samurai, May 26, 2017
    #313
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  14. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    My thoughts, just reading through the thread:

    Hard soap uses up considerably less than soft, and while Arko isn't killer, quad milled hard, it is far from croapy. I have never bothered to weigh it, but I know that gram for gram it will WAY outlast any of the tubbed artisan soaps we commonly use.

    "You pays your money you takes your chances." Some guys need four passes, some need two. Could be baby face, could be killer technique. Bet accordingly.

    I'm betting on Baby Face.
     
    PickledNorthern, May 27, 2017
    #314
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  15. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I think Chris is using some samurai trick and the soap is regenerating overnight.
     
    Keithmax, May 27, 2017
    #315
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  16. Lancre

    Lancre Well-Known Member

    That, or he's really using two sticks just to confuse the issue.
     
    Lancre, May 28, 2017
    #316
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  17. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Maybe it is a Jedi mind trick. The soap is all but gone, and we just see 2/3 of a stick.
     
    PickledNorthern, May 28, 2017
    #317
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  18. Bookworm

    Bookworm Well-Known Member

    "This is not the soap you were looking towards"
     
    Bookworm, May 28, 2017
    #318
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  19. Bookworm

    Bookworm Well-Known Member

    I figure this is the best place to ask a question, as I suspect the only difference between Arko and Derby is the scent. Is $7 a fair price for two sticks with free shipping?
     
    Bookworm, May 28, 2017
    #319
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  20. Erik Redd

    Erik Redd Lizabeth, baby, I'm comin' to join ya.

    Yeah, with shipping being worth more than the soaps. On amazon you can get get two sticks for slightly under 6, and 12 for slightly under 15. Tax may influence the final price, I can never predict tax on Amazon orders.
     
    Erik Redd, May 29, 2017
    #320
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