arko shave stick - plastic holder

[CUEBALL]

anyone know where to buy something like this in Australia? tried ebay but couldnt find anything suitable so looking for ideas. thanks

 

[SpeedyPC]

The twist-up shaving soap/stick container is only available in USA click here

 

[nsavage]

I wouldn't say only. I believe there are some vendors who sell similar products in Australia. A reasonable amount of googling would be required to locate them but I am positive I have seen them before.

 

[nsavage]

Here you go. I knew I had seen them somewhere. Only took me about 5 minutes to find as well.

https://www.escentialsofaustralia.com/products/productid960

If any more of the SA guys are keen on getting some of these I would be keen to grab one and save on shipping cost.

 

[RazorPlay]

YMMV and all but from experience, I find holders to be more trouble than they're worth. As long as I dry my hands before using, I find sticks are fine to use and store in their "native" state. I let the Arko stick roam free in my travel washbag so that fresh Arko scent can permeate all my travel gear and hotel room - and when I open my case in a business meeting, everyone gets to celebrate the goodness!

A case is just something else to buy and carry.

 

[SpeedyPC]

 

[CUEBALL]

YMMV and all but from experience, I find holders to be more trouble than they're worth. As long as I dry my hands before using, I find sticks are fine to use and store in their "native" state. I let the Arko stick roam free in my travel washbag so that fresh Arko scent can permeate all my travel gear and hotel room - and when I open my case in a business meeting, everyone gets to celebrate the goodness!

A case is just something else to buy and carry.

so leaving the top of the stick exposed doesnt have any negative effect on it?

 

[nsavage]

so leaving the top of the stick exposed doesnt have any negative effect on it?

No it would not, I leave all of my soaps with the lid off to dry for about 24 hours after using. It all comes down to personal preference I guess. If I was travelling and moving around a lot during my travels I would probably prefer a tube to keep the stick in. I wouldn't want a damp/wet stick of soap floating around in my toiletries bag. Other than that I can see no benefit for having one.

 

[RazorPlay]

so leaving the top of the stick exposed doesnt have any negative effect on it?

For me, it's dry by the end of the shave. And who would want to miss out on that Arko freshness?

 

[Bozley82]

Or you could squash it into a plastic tub from the reject shop for $1.50.

 

[Mark1966]

I have used UHU sticks or, more recently, these -

 

[Bucephalus]

For travel, I cut the stick in half & use a clear plastic 35mm film can and a 20 cent piece - cheap 'n easy! Later today, I'll post a photo or two.