Grooming and Hygiene

[Matt]

@indigostiff it’s not so bad. After the first few times. Katie waxes my back sometimes. I’m into it.

[ZackB]

@Mizmazzle what Matt said. It leaves no mess and it smells great. Don’t think I’ll ever buy anything else. The little samples seem to be lasting a long time too.

@Matt whats your favorite scent out of the sample pack?

[SKT]

I’ve got some AKT coming my way this week whatever the gray flavor is. Looking forward to trying it out. @Matt how does AKT compensate you again?

[ZackB]

@SKT that might be favorite. I like that one and the lighter purple one they have.

[SKT]

@ZackB that’s good to hear. Can’t wait to try it out.

[Mizmazzle]

Yeah I’ve been looking for a better deodorant for awhile. Been using Tom’s for the last couple years. It does an ok job. I’d like something that smells good and has a subtle fragrance that lingers a good part of the day.

[goosehd]

I’ve been using the orange one and love it. Subtle fragrance that works very well. Can’t thank @Matt enough.

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

AKT is All Kinds of Tremendous!

Purple/grey/orange - love all three I have. Switch ‘em up depending on how I feel on a particular day. Can’t imagine bothering to look for anything else. Ever.

Thanks @Matt

[Mizmazzle]

Are you guys noticing any difference or benefit (politics aside) from ordering directly from AKT or using Amazon?

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

I paid duty/customs/fees when ordering direct from AKT. But I’m Canadian, that won’t help you much….

[goosehd]

I ordered directly from them as it was easier for UK to Canada. Amazon might work better for you.

[goosehd]

…adding to @Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot post:

Our de minimis is $20CAD and we pay duty on just about everything outside of the country. We do get breaks from retailers once in a while and are very grateful when we do! Ironheart being one of them

[SKT]

@Mizmazzle i hate Amazon…but I ordered through them ugh

[Matt]

Last time I ordered directly from AKT I got the tube turn key as a free gift. I think Amazon might be easier though and if you have Prime the shipping is free. The Orange is probably my favorite but they’re all good.

[ZackB]

Yeah I went through Amazon also but I might try for the free gift next time I need some.

[Mizmazzle]

Thanks fellas. Good info. Gonna need that key thing. Get every last bit out of the tube and have that cool analogue feeling!!

[ddtrash]

Just purchased some new shaving soap, trying the Martin De Candre Fougeres soap this time round. Will report back once I have my hands on it.

[pechelman]

@Mizmazzle I've been tempted by the AKT stuff a few times because of this thread. I finally ordered some through their website directly since they have a pretty decent deal for the "principals set" that include 3 fullsize versions of the ones i wanted to try most, including the key, and after tax & frees shipping was still less than what amazon had them listed for sale before tax.

[Mizmazzle]

@pechelman you digging the product?

[pechelman]

ill let you know when it arrives! I just ordered it yesterday.

Honestly, I've been on the fence here for a while. Mostly I was scared away by some amazon reviews, but reading them closer the other day I realized it was more related to the screw cap than the product. I'm also really intrigued by the tube packaging for travel purposes rather than a bulky cylinder or metal tin. There were a few other brands I'm interested to try too (no pong, routine, and maybe one or two others) but figure I'd trust the handful of forum guys over a bunch of randos on amazon.