Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

[fruityasu]

You joining in?

It wouldn’t be fair of me to join at this late stage of the journey....

 

[SpeedyPC]

I think it should extend into a ‘Last Man Standing’ Arko comp....

Only if I’m not going to fart half way through a whole box of Arko sticks, while I’m planning giving them away for free, trouble is, there’s about 9 Masons in my lodge never heard of Arko are interested.

 

[nav1]

Well, as others have indicated, there is always NEXT February but if you MUST sell them then maybe ...



You might have a ready buyer!



Well hater, let me just say that now I'm living in Canberra I appreciate Autumn and Spring much more because of the Canberra Winter in between.

Exactly!
Why ruin your beautiful autumn season with arko?!?

 

[nav1]

Rockwell 6S@R4 w/Polsilver
Yaqi heavy metal synthetic 24mm
DG/CL - Gratiot League Square
Gaia ASB

I traded with a forum buddy for a few samples of WK, GD and DG...
Let me say upfront that the over-hyped performance and post shave are just that...over hyped!

These "juggernauts" of the shaving world have performed no differently than any other soap in my den.

The scent was just OK...I'd prefer a nicely done single note than a complex mess.

 

[Mark1966]

It wouldn’t be fair of me to join at this late stage of the journey....

That is not a problem - just consider it a handicap race. We are off scratch and you, well, not soooooo much ...

 

[Keen edge]

Pre-shave - Shower and Proraso Red pre-shave.
Brush - Mühle K35-252 Synthetic.
Soap - ARKO !
Razor - Rockwell 6C, plate 5.
Blade - Feather. (2)
Post-shave - Alum block and Geo F. Trumper, Coral Skin food.
Fragrance - Nothing.

18 days down, 10 days to go with the Arko.

Getting towards the end of the challenge!

 

[Nico]

Pre: Warm water, Proraso Green
Razor: Timeless, S/S, 0.68 Scalloped base plate
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum Double Edge
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk2
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Proraso Green
Post: Proraso Green splash.

 

[Keen edge]

Pre-shave - Shower and Occam's pre-shave soap.
Brush - Mühle K35-252 Synthetic.
Soap - ARKO !
Razor - Rockwell 6C, plate 5.
Blade - Feather. (1)
Post-shave - Alum block and Geo F. Trumper, Sandalwood Skin food.
Fragrance - TOBS Sandalwood Aftershave Splash.

17 days down, 11 days to go with the Arko.

Getting towards the end of the challenge!

Nothing to stop you keeping going until the stick is finished

I could keep going until the stick is finished, but I have other soaps I like to use as well!
"Or" what would the challenge to keep going with the ARKO be worth at the end?

 

[SpeedyPC]

but I have other soaps I like to use as well!

Welcome to the club Rabbit, start smoking your carrots in peace without Arko

 

[astinus4]

I could keep going until the stick is finished, but I have other soaps I like to use as well!
"Or" what would the challenge to keep going with the ARKO be worth at the end?

I've assumed that we'll get a banner for surviving the one month challenge. Can't imagine anything that would make continuing worthwhile.

 

[Mark1966]

I could keep going until the stick is finished, but I have other soaps I like to use as well!
"Or" what would the challenge to keep going with the ARKO be worth at the end?

I've assumed that we'll get a banner for surviving the one month challenge. Can't imagine anything that would make continuing worthwhile.

Banners are above my pay grade I'm afraid guys.

You will get the satisfaction of knowing you stuck it out though!

 

[astinus4]

Banners are above my pay grade I'm afraid guys.

You will get the satisfaction of knowing you stuck it out though!

 

[Nightguard]

Brush: Vulfix 403 Pure Badger
Razor: Valet
Blade: Feather SE
Soap: Aussie Palmolive
A/S: Tabac

 

[bald as]

I thought I had better report on my ARKO shaves.
Great, I have realatively sensitive skin yet although ARKO is a bit drying I don't have any issues.
Glide is excellent and if enough soap is used like a real soap the lather is top.

Now will I see out the whole month - debatable, but not because of any problems.

The P&C box of goodies was at our local meet up and I have a sample I seriously want to try.

ARKO is a really good soap and works well with a straight so it must have enough glide. Glide with a straight is very important.

Steve

 

[gabba32]

It wouldn’t be fair of me to join at this late stage of the journey....

You could always make up for it going into march.

 

[gabba32]

I could keep going until the stick is finished, but I have other soaps I like to use as well!
"Or" what would the challenge to keep going with the ARKO be worth at the end?

A fresh stick of ARKO!
You would be able to post in the finished products sticky

 

[fruityasu]

You could always make up for it going into march.

Ummmm yeah nahhhhhh.....

 

[UKSteve]

Monday February 18th

My Soap - APR Les Santals
Antica Barbieria Colla Boar
King Pelican 32
ADP Collezione Barbiere Balm
Xerjoff Richwood

Sandalwood Heaven
Seriously, can it get better than this?
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[RustyBlade]

WAKE UP @tim33z - IT IS MONDAY!

Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: The one, the only, ARKO! shaving soap
Razor: Vintage NEW head (replated) on TSW Bren handle
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (1)
Post-shave: AoS Sandalwood Aftershave Gel
Fragrance: Penhaligons Halfeti

We are BACK! Got the team back together again for some more butterscotch (and ARKO!) goodness -

The Gingas going in for their annual February Akro scent removal.

@SpeedyPC you'll need this too

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: The one, the only, ARKO! shaving soap
Razor: Vintage NEW head (replated) on TSW Bren handle
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (2)
Post-shave: Pitralon 'Swiss'
Fragrance: N/A

Downhill run on ARKO! February now