Grooming and Hygiene

[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.

[SKT]

AKT Amazon prime day deal $20 a tube. I picked up some orange just to try

[pechelman]

And now that's the better deal @Mizmazzle, if you haven't purchased it yet.

[Matt]

I’m going to take advantage of that.

[Mizmazzle]

@pechelman done! Going with the “After Thunder”

[Mizmazzle]

Yup! This AKT stuff is nice. Love the smell of the “After Thunder.” Cedar is probably my favorite aroma in general so this is lovely.

[Matt]

Glad you like it. It’s the most effective 24 hour deodorant I’ve ever used. With traditional deodorant I start smelling bad same day. Same with the common natural options. With this I’m good until day 2. I know I sound like a plant but after accepting my fate as a smelly guy this stuff has been a true revelation

[pechelman]

Still waiting for mine to get here, but cedar/hinoki is among my favorites too @Mizmazzle . Looking fwd to this even more now.

[SKT]

Alright I have both After Thunder and Orange Grove now and they both smell so good I want to wear ‘em as cologne. @Matt many thanks my friend for introducing me to this stuff. The forum always delivers