I need to get in on this. I have plenty of soaps laying around that I have't gotten around to trying.
Looks good, Jason. You may consider adding some Clubman for the win. And when is your birthday? I'll send you a couple of sticks of Arko. I assume they'll make it through border control.
Arko? Awesome…my next birthday will be Jan 1, 2037 then. Unwrap it now, please. I have a fair number of inexpensive sticks in the den, but they all seem to say Palmolive on them…
Congratulations to the start of your 3017 journey @jtspartan and @ischiapp Randy, @Frijolero I hope you come along. I am late to the party as my stick of Arko is just being shipped. Therefore, I will up my ante and not only 3017 the Arko, but will shave exclusively with my Cobra Classic. And... I will 3017 my bottle of Sailor Jerry's Spiced Aftershave. Booyakasha
I find myself unable to fully comprehend this strange geographical phenomenon. @Primotenore and I live miles (some might even say worlds) apart; however, we're both located in the same time zone. AST. Arko Shaving Time.
Thanks Gary! You definitely get a lot of bang for your buck with Arko, and the fragrance goes right through you.
Not sure when ... In this decade or the next. I just need a little room in my den. BUT I'm going to try this (in)famous Arko.
Arko Shave and Aromatherapy Session # 1 November 16 Gillette New SC Gillette Silver Blue DE blade (3rd or 4th shave) 30 Day Crew LE Poculi handle w/28 mm APShaveCo SynBad flat top knot ARKO Alum, witch hazel, unrefined shea butter and Stirling Executive Man Before I commissioned my new Arko stick, I asked my Bride to perform the standardized olfactory test. It resulted in three pronounced nose wrinkles. As @Paul Turner will attest, Clubman results in four nose wrinkles on said test, so I figured I was safe to proceed. I carefully selected my razor and brush for the shave. In honor of @jtspartan, I used a Gillette New SC and a custom brush that I received from him. I correctly assumed the Arko lather would eradicate the 100-year-old Canadian oxidation from the razor while sealing the wood handle and strengthening the polymer bristles on the brush. Throwing caution (and Arko) to the wind, I rubbed an excess of soap onto my freshly washed, warmed and eagerly awaiting mug. (Mug means face here in the hills.) I enjoyed a wonderful two-passer with plenty of lather left over to sanitize/de-laminate the sink and clear out any clogs in the drain. I'm also happy to report that no flying insects or crawling bugs were present in the den once the shave was complete. I finished up with other sweet smelling facial accoutrements and called it a day. Let's put it this way: any baby I encounter today will be jealous of my mug. I left the partially unwrapped Arko stick on the counter for decoration and to air it out. I finished my shave by having my Bride perform another olfactory test. No nose wrinkles this time. I'm back in her good graces. I will provide occasional 3017 updates 'till the Arko stick has fulfilled its mission. I'm also 3017ing a nearly half-full bottle of Executive Man and the remaining (few) GSB blades in my stash. Seriously (and I know that's frowned upon here), the Arko whipped up a fantastic lather - rich, slick and protective. In fact, it performs as good or better than any soap I've ever used. Enjoy your shaves, and let's get with it, @Primotenore!
