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. battle.munky

    battle.munky Has the menthol.munky on his back!

    I never noticed before, but is "COOLONG" a typo for cooling on The Veg? If it isn't supposed to be "COOLING", which The Veg ain't, what is coolong?
     
    battle.munky, Apr 3, 2017
    #81
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  2. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    The Veg feels warm on my face, not cool.
     
    crackstar, Apr 3, 2017
    #82
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  3. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Day 4, 3 April 2017

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    Bama Samurai, Apr 3, 2017
    #83
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  4. banks741938

    banks741938 Well-Known Member

    I'm gonna go with 87
     
    banks741938, Apr 3, 2017
    #84
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  5. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    I could totally stomach watching you chowing on some Arko, but since it's the Internet, we will need video. I hear Arko makes great s'mores.

    I get warm then slightly numb, but not cold.


    It's the Veg. There are no questions beyond....

    "Are you amongst the Chosen?"

    Carry on.
     
    Last edited: Apr 3, 2017
    Bama Samurai, Apr 3, 2017
    #85
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  6. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Arko: 62% love.

    Who knew? A lot of closet arkoholics, apparently.
     
    Bama Samurai, Apr 3, 2017
    #86
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  7. battle.munky

    battle.munky Has the menthol.munky on his back!

    I am! I do like Master's Veg better than Pinaud's but The Veg likes me.
     
    battle.munky, Apr 4, 2017
    #87
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  8. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Day 5, 4 April 2017 [​IMG]
     
    Bama Samurai, Apr 4, 2017
    #88
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  9. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Day 6, 5 April 2017

    [​IMG]
     
    Bama Samurai, Apr 5, 2017
    #89
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  10. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    @Bama Samurai - Nice pics. I have never used a shavette. Do you just snip the blades in half with a pair of scissors?
     
    PanChango, Apr 5, 2017
    #90
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  11. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Yes. Alternatively, you may fold the still-wrapped blade until it snaps. That's part of the appeal of shavette, they can use any DE blade. And thank you!
     
    Bama Samurai, Apr 5, 2017
    #91
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  12. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    And you didn't ask....but...the "Magic By Master Barber" from Sally at $12, and the Parker Stainless at $20 online are where to start. Really solid mounts, good blade feel. Magic is very light, Parker might be easier to control for a first time user. Skin stretch like a boss and you're all good!

    I will investigate, all things lilac and lavender interest me.
     
    Last edited: Apr 6, 2017
    Bama Samurai, Apr 6, 2017
    #92
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  13. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    It does not even look like you have opened the Arko yet?!?!
     
    Keithmax, Apr 6, 2017
    #93
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  14. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    He applies The Veg and the whiskers melt away. No need to lather or bring blade to face.
     
    Linuxguile, Apr 6, 2017
    #94
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  15. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    Yeah, that stuff just scares the whiskers off your face.
     
    RetLEO-07, Apr 6, 2017
    #95
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  16. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    I can't show the stick I am using until people are done guessing. It would be extra info.
     
    Bama Samurai, Apr 6, 2017
    #96
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  17. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    If only I could buy the Veg in Korea and experience this bladeless shave myself.
     
    Keithmax, Apr 6, 2017
    #97
  18. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    :signs107:
     
    Keithmax, Apr 6, 2017
    #98
  19. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    Thanks. Funny you mention that as I ordered the stainless Parker last night. I used a straight in the past, but I was not up for the maintenance. I am not very good at honing. I figured for $20 delivered it was worth a shot.
     
    PanChango, Apr 6, 2017
    #99
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  20. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Nice! I think you'll like it.
     
    Bama Samurai, Apr 6, 2017
    #100
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