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Reddit mentions of Arko Shaving Soap Stick - 12+3 free pcs.
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 9
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- Durable
- Easily opens most standard sized bottle tops
- Dimensions: 3 1/8" high x 2 5/8" wide x 1 1/4" deep
- Mounting screws included
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Sure. I will offer up this as a super cheap example of a decent way to start. It will provide a decent shave at a very reasonable price and you can always upgrade later if you decide that you want to.
Razor. It is cheap as hell, but works surprisingly well.
Blades. Buying a sample pack is a great way to decide on a blade that suits you. Every blade is different for everyone. A blade that works wonders for me may leave you with razorburn or stubble and vice versa. Unlike most things cost is not indicitive of how good a blade is.
Brush. Some people prefer badger hair brushes, some people prefer boar bristle. I like both and I use both. This is a decent boar bristle brush for someone starting out. The more that boar is used, the softer it gets.
Soap. Believe it or not you can easily spend hundreds a year on soaps and creams alone if you decide you want to try everything out there. Proraso soap is a great one for a beginner though, easy to lather, slick, and protective. It gives a nice tingle to your face due to the menthol so that is something to be aware of though.
For under $45 you can get started with a full kit. For under $25 if you just want the razor and some blades.
Now here is my favorite setup
Razor. The Merkur 39c has a head that holds the blade at a slant, enabling it to cut more like a guillotine. This is good for someone like me that has very tough and wiry beard hair.
Blades. Astra Superior Platinum razor blades are my favorite. Each one will last me for 3-4 days of shaving. Remember, a blade that works for me may not work for you. Blades are a trial and error thing.
Brush. I have more expensive brushes, but this brush is my favorite. Very soft, yet has enough stiffness to easily whip up a lather and it holds tons of water.
Soap. This is a shave stick. You rub the soap on your face and then use your brush to build a lather. This listing is for 15 shave sticks. A single stick can easily last 6-9 months.
For about 130 bucks you can make a big jump in quality. The majority of costs involved are in the razor itself and a more expensive brush. If I wanted I could spend upwards of 200 dollars on a stainless steel razor and over 500 dollars on high end silvertip badger hair brush. As I have mentioned before, this hobby is as cheap or as expensive as you want it to be.
I hope this helps.
The combination of the IB Glycerin soap and the T&H Pre-Shave oil is just awesome. The IB Glycerin breaks down REALLY fast. I've used it maybe three times and I've taken a good half centimeter off it. I'm running out of my samples of both, either going to have to bite the bullet and buy some or get budget and try some new things.
First time with Arko. Traded for it, came pre-smushed so just formed it into one of my handy and lonely tins. Scent descriptions have ranged from floor cleaner to "barbershop fresh" but the most flowery one I've heard is "lemon urinal cake."
It's accurate.
The thing is, it's not a horrible scent, and could bring back some great memories like the time with that one chick from Spring Break Lauderdale '92.
Once you get past the scent it's a great product. Took a while for me to face lather. I started fairly dry, and the oil probably didn't help, but this soap seems to love water. Took about 5 tip dips to get it to the right consistency.
Very smooth shave. Got some IP Reds in a trade (like almost everything I use). These were my first blades when I started, so I didn't know what to expect. You look back on your first products either with fondness or fear and wonder what your new techniques will get out of them.
First pass was so good...it was one of those that you consider maybe stopping so you don't ruin it. Went for a cleanup XTG, then minor buffing, turned out great.
So the next time you can get some Arko in a trade, throw it in with an order, or you see that ridiculous $12 deal for 15 sticks, grab it.
Where to find the products I'm using for (what I think) is the best deal. Just because.
Two years after your first Baby Bottom Smooth, perfect shave, try the cheapest of the cheap soaps and creams: Williams mug shaving soap , Van der Haugen Deluxe soap , Col. Conk glycerine shave soap , 12-pack of Derby shave cream for $11 , Arko shave stick.
You will find that good prep, plus good technique with the razor, plus good technique with the brush, plus good choice of blade that's exactly right for you , will let you get BBS shaves with a huge variety of creams and soaps. Even the cheapest of the cheap.
You may also find that you enjoy one or two not-cheap soaps and creams enough, to allow yourself to pay up for the extra pleasure these little "luxuries" give you .
Tabac or Arko
I also like it. Plus the clove scent is nice. It works really well for me with an EJ 89bl in addition to the Arko stick, which I use whipped up in a bowl.
It's $1.38 each in a 15 pack on Amazon with free shipping, which is what I'm assuming this guy ordered.
http://www.amazon.com/Arko-Shaving-Soap-Stick-free/dp/B002UBOEW2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1342702878&sr=8-3&keywords=arko
His Brush. A lot of people on B&B rave about it.
Cella Shaving Soap
Speick shaving cream/stick and ASB.
Arko sticks
Canned shaving cream dries the hell out of your skin. That's the exact opposite of what it's supposed to do. A stick of Arko will last you over 70 shaves at $3.65 on Amazon right now. Buy it in bulk and it's even cheaper. You can get 15 sticks for $21
Man, I almost made a throwaway for this, but fuck it. I don't care.
Don't do it. It's not fucking worth it. I've been shaving my face with a DE safety razor for about 9 months and I love it. Absolutely love it. I tried shaving my head with it for about a week before I said "fuck this shit." On a lark I tried my girlfriend's lady razor and it works like a fucking charm. I use Arko and a brush in the shower and I cannot tell you how awesome and easy it is. It only takes a few minutes and it's great. Just, ya know, don't tell people. Especially not on here. For me it was free, because I'm not against using the same one as my girl. But, even if you have to buy it for yourself it's not expensive, because they last for-fucking-ever. The damn thing never leaves the shower and we both use it a lot and the blade gets changed like every three weeks. Seriously, bromine, the shit is legit.