Arko Men Face Shaving Soap Stick, Sensitive skin shave cream, White, ( Pack Of 12 )

I've tried two of Proraso's soaps, Trumpers' Avacado shave cream, Williams, and Van Der Hagen's soaps. Arko eclipses each of these in feel under a blade and the quality of lather. It's also moister on one's skin than those I've mentioned. The menthol in Proraso irritated my skin, even the company's soap for sensitive skin irritated my skin. I had gone back to Williams and was using a preshave cream, which worked OK. However, I can use Arko with no preshave cream and it feels great: smooth, moist, and comfortable when gliding a stainless-steel blade across my face. It is easy to whip up a luxurious lather with an Edwin Jagger Best Badger Brush Edwin Jagger 1ej947sds Traditional English Best Badger Hair Shaving Brush Faux Ivory Medium With Drip Stand, Ivory, Medium and an Edwin Jagger Mug Edwin Jagger Rn47 Traditional Ivory Coloured Porcelain Shaving Soap Bowl With Handle, Ivory. The soap doesn't dry out one's skin and enables one to go over a section more than one pass without re-lathering. Because my beard grows in many directions, I will make two to three passes to cut my 24-hour stubble. I shave seven days a week, and this is my shave soap of choice. I had gotten a 12-pack of this soap for a family member and he, too, had the same take on this soap. This soap is softer than, e.g., Williams and Van Der Hagen soaps It's formed in a cylinder, but is easily heated under a desk lamp and 'pushed' into a shave mug. You can cut it in half and it will heat a bit faster and simply pushed into the base of your mug. It is an excellent shave soap with a subtle lemon fragrance that is more fragrant in the mug than after one has used it. It does leave a hint of lemon on one's face that soon dissipates. I use Crystal blades 100 Crystal "SUPER +" Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades A.K.A Israeli Personnas in a Feather AS-D1, All-Stainless Razor AS-D1 All-Stainless Steel Safety Razor 3.5inch by Feather. My brother uses the same set-up save his choice of blades, he uses Feather's DE blades Feather Hi-Stainless Platimum Double Edge Razor Blades 50 Ct .After decades of shaving and looking for double-edge shaving's Holy Grail, the above gear and soap is it for me. Many folks I've heard from in the UK love this soap, now I know their rationale: it's inexpensive and it works beyond one's expectations,even at 20 times the cost.Update: Now using a Merkur Progress razor (far more effective for me than the Feather razor) and Astra blades (Astra blades are the best I've used thus far); and Arko soap, about a 1/4" slice of the stick in a bowl Wooden Rice Miso Soup Bowl #5251 and the lather is even better than when whipped in a mug.

After exploring a plethora of shaving products, I found myself inevitably drawn back to the comforting embrace of the Arko Men Face Shaving Soap Stick – and let me tell you, it felt like returning to a familiar haven. This traditional soap, often associated with barbershops abroad, may lack the flashy packaging of its modern counterparts, but its performance is nothing short of remarkable.The lather produced by this stick is truly exceptional. When paired with a shaving brush, it transforms into a luxurious, creamy foam that prepares your beard for a smooth, close shave. I even experimented with the "old-school" method of squishing it directly into my shaving cup, and to my delight, it yielded fantastic results – lasting me an entire year! Talk about value for money!While Arko offers more elaborate, consumer-friendly creams, this stick harks back to simpler times and excels in its primary function: delivering an exceptional shave. Forget about gimmicks; this soap prioritizes pure performance, and it excels in doing just that.Now, let's address the elephant in the room: the packaging may not win any design awards. However, before you let that deter you, consider this: you're essentially getting a wholesale product at a fraction of the cost. Each stick retails for mere pennies, and while the online price might seem inflated, remember that it's shipped from Turkey and involves multiple distributors. Put it into perspective: you're acquiring a product that could potentially last you a decade for the price of a single shave at a high-end salon!Some critics have raised concerns about the scent in 1-star reviews, but fragrance preferences are highly subjective. The Arko stick boasts a clean, classic soap aroma reminiscent of old-school Ivory. And fear not, if you leave it uncapped, the scent naturally dissipates over time.In summary, if you're seeking exceptional value, unparalleled performance, and a return to the fundamentals of shaving, the Arko Men Face Shaving Soap Stick is a true hidden gem. Don't let the modest packaging deter you – this traditional soap delivers an outstanding shave at an unbeatable price. And always remember, while scent preferences may vary, the quality and longevity of this soap speak volumes for themselves.