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Arko Shaving Soap Bowl 150g

Brand: Arko  |  SKU: PR119
Collection: Shaving Soaps
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Regular price $1699

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Highlights

  • New larger 150g size
  • Tallow based
  • Creates a rich, creamy lather for smooth shaving
  • Classic Arko scent

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New release of the Arko Shaving Bowl.

Now in the larger size of 150g (designed for easy loading with a shaving brush). Same formular and Arko’s well-known fragrance.

Almost everyone familiar with traditional wet shaving knows this gem. A classic wet shaving soap trusted by professional barbers and grooming enthusiasts worldwide.

Made in Turkey, this tallow based shaving soap creates a rich, creamy lather that softens facial hair and provides excellent razor glide for a close, smooth shave.

The distinctly Turkish barbershop scent is crisp, clean, fresh and a lightly citrus fragrance.

This soap lathers easily and quickly, it builds a very thick and lubricating lather. A true value and a whole lot of shaving Bang, which will last for months.


    About the Arko Scent: Arko products are renowned for their distinctive fresh and clean scent, often described as a soapy or laundry fragrance with light citrus notes. This reflects Arko’s heritage and the authentic Turkish classic barbershop fragrance.

    Key Features

    • Rating out of 5
      4.72
    • Size
      150g
    • Packaging
      Plastic No 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE), 5 (PP)
    • Made in
      Turkey

    Ingredients

    Potassium Tallowate, Potassium Stearate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Parfum, Potassium Liquidum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Etidronic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Distrylbiphenyl Disulfonate, Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb Oil, Isobornyl Acetate, Diphenyl Ether, Methyl Beta-Naphthyl Ether, Terpineol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Cl 77891.

    * (We try to keep the ingredients list accurate, but it is subject to vendor changes without notice)

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    Customers praised this shaving soap for creating a "rich and creamy" lather and delivering smooth, close shaves at exceptional value. Most enjoyed the pleasant botanical/barbershop fragrance, though some found the scent polarizing. Shoppers highlighted ease of use and lasting quality, noting it performs as well or better than premium alternatives.

    • The lather rich and creamy, the shave is close and smooth
    • Best shaving cream I've ever used. Face is smooth and fresh.
    • Shaves as good or better than soaps/creams costing 3-5x as much
    Value (positive)Foam (positive)Shave (positive)Lather (positive)Soap (positive)
    • 5 stars: 21 (84%)
    • 4 stars: 3 (12%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 1 (4%)
    K
    K.P. (Wellington Region, New Zealand)
    Do you recommend this Product?: Yes
    Ease of Lather?: Effortless
    Slickness & Glide?: Ultra-Slick
    Skin Type?: Normal
    An oldie but still the best

    I've brought this shaving soap in the stick form from pharmacies over the years and always rated it highly! Now that it's available again but in a bowl I won't be switching to more expensive but inferior shaving soaps again.

    A
    A. (Wellington Region, New Zealand)
    Do you recommend this Product?: Yes
    Ease of Lather?: Effortless
    Slickness & Glide?: Slick
    Skin Type?: Normal
    Fantastic lather and pleasant botanical

    Fantastic lather and pleasant botanical fragrance

    D
    D.C. (Canterbury, New Zealand)
    Do you recommend this Product?: Yes
    Awesome shave soap

    I highly recommend this product. It gives you a super close smooth shave.

    T
    T.N. (Auckland, New Zealand)
    Do you recommend this Product?: Yes

    Foams well, nice aroma

    T
    T.M. (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand)
    Do you recommend this Product?: Yes
    Good value soap

    Produces great foam at good to shave with.

    R
    R.W.
    Do you recommend this Product?: Yes

    Best shaving cream I've ever used. I bought it cos it was cheap but amazed by it. Face is smooth and fresh. Definitely will buy again.

    Fast delivery too.

    c
    c.v. (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

    great product and service

    G
    G.N. (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)
    Do you recommend this Product?: Yes
    Awesome

    Very soapy husband loved it

    L
    L.B. (Auckland, New Zealand)
    Do you recommend this Product?: Yes
    Unbeatable value

    Shaves as good or better than soaps/creams costing 3-5x as much, although I think I prefer the arko soap stick.

    P
    P.M. (Canterbury, New Zealand)
    Do you recommend this Product?: Yes
    ARKO shaving soap (Dish of soap)

    Easy to use, foams up well using town supply water. Lather lasts long enough for me to have my shave. Easy to whip up a lather. The razor glides over my face, so far with no snags, juddering and results in a good smooth shave. The aroma of the soap is reminiscent of an anti-septic, but not overpowering, and to me, quite pleasant. Easy to clean up, apres shave. This product has been made for around 60 years, and it's still around.......so it must be good.
    Functionality.... 10/10... does what it should do. And does it well.
    Price ......... 10/10... way cheaper then the others (that I could find) NOTE: If you prefer another aroma, sorry ARKO only comes with this Classic style one.

    G
    G.T. (Northland, New Zealand)

    Good lather - terrible smell

    G
    G.P. (Otago, New Zealand)

    I like to use different soaps and sticks. This is easy to use and lathers well. Good value and would recommend. I like the scent.

    J
    J.N. (Canterbury, New Zealand)
    Excelllent product

    Creates an nice lather with pleasant smell and gentle on sensitive skin.

    P
    P.F. (Auckland, New Zealand)
    Arko

    This is a first rate lathering soap,always a pleasure to use.

    R
    R.B. (Auckland, New Zealand)

    Great smell, really creamy and easy lather. Would definitely buy again!

    G
    G.W. (Auckland, New Zealand)
    Good Stuff

    Loads onto brush with minimal effort, rich lather, and pleasant fragrance - all for a very modest price.

    R
    R.G. (Nelson, New Zealand)

    Best value for money. Creamy lather, pleasant classic barbershop smell.

    B
    B.M. (Wellington, New Zealand)

    I haven’t started using as yet as I am using up another shaving soap. Will write a review when that is done.Going by other reviews I will not be disappointed

    W
    W.R. (Canterbury, New Zealand)
    Shaving Soap

    Excellent service

    S
    S. (Auckland, New Zealand)
    Arko shaving soap

    Great soap, scent is good and lathers well.

    S
    S.P. (Canterbury, New Zealand)
    New to Soap

    As I move into my 7th decade I have finally discovered Shaving Soap. What a revelation. The only problem is you use so little it is going to be months before I can justify trying another one. Meanwhile this Arko is brilliant, the lather rich and creamy, the shave is close and smooth and my partner loves the smell. What's not to like? (and the price)

    L
    L.W. (Auckland, New Zealand)
    Great soap, unique smell

    Soap lathers great, very compact container. Smell might be polarising to some, I don't mind! Lemony?? 4/5

    G
    G.M. (Wellington, New Zealand)
    Good cheap purchase

    Smells good, Lathers well. Doesn't clog razor. What more can I say. Excellent value for money.

    M
    M.T.O. (Wellington, New Zealand)

    Great soap

    F
    F.B. (Waikato, New Zealand)
    arko shave cream

    dont let the cheap price put you off , this stuff lathers like crazy