Review (5/5): It's about the shave, dude.
If you're used to canned foam and found it satisfactory then don't bother with Arko. You actually need to swirl up a lather with your shaving brush, but when you do you'll be delighted by the density, creaminess and soothing nature of warm lather prepping your face for blade attack. Some people think the smell is off-putting but I liken it to the difference between Ivory and Irish Spring - a clean fragrance without cologne note. The delivery method (wet the bar and wipe-on not suggested) recommended is to mold the pliant bar into your shave mug and by use of hot water-soaked boar-brush, whip up a shave mousse and apply to pre-wetted skin. Occasional re-moisten is helpful. I have tried dozens of cake and bar shave soaps but will never switch again. Arko is the bomb.