Review (5/5): Thick lather, smooth shave!
My wife gave this to me for Christmas. I had never used a shaving soap stick, and was eager to give it a try. Holy cow, what a shave!
First of all, it's Turkish, and so for some might have that exotic from-lands-afar attraction. The price might be a little high when compared to other soaps (it is an import, after all), but you get a goodly amount: 75g, as opposed to 50g with Williams and 42.5g with Burma-Shave.
The soap is soft enough to crush between your fingers, with a pleasant, if not spectacular, smell. It goes on smoothly, and when used with a brush it makes a thick, rich lather that my straight razor just glided through. It rinsed off cleanly, and left my face smooth, clean, and without irritation.
I've been using other shaving soaps for years, and Arko just might become my new favorite! If you're serious about shaving, or are looking to try something new, this soap is worth a look.