Ariana & Evans Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap 5oz

Product Overview

Ariana & Evans Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap 5oz is a distinctive artisan shaving soap inspired by the unforgettable atmosphere of a tattoo shop in Bali, Indonesia. Featuring an unconventional fragrance built around ink, worn leather, incense, absinthe, tobacco, resins, oud, and sandalwood, Indo Ink captures the mysterious character of an old tattoo studio filled with history, conversation, and aromatic smoke.

Created from a personal experience in Bali in 2019, Indo Ink recreates the sensory details of a dimly lit tattoo shop, from its worn leather chairs and aged wooden floors to the scent of incense, old newspapers, tattoo ink, and absinthe. The fragrance combines dark, resinous notes with green herbal accents, warm woods, and subtle floral and citrus brightness.

At the heart of the fragrance are ink and leather, supported by incense, tobacco, resins, saffron, oud, and sandalwood. Absinthe and wormwood introduce a distinctive bitter green character, while tonka and coumarin add warmth. Mandarin and ylang ylang provide contrast, balancing the darker notes without taking away from the fragrance's atmospheric personality.

Formulated in Ariana & Evans' Ultima 2 shaving soap base, Indo Ink features a rich combination of beef tallow, vegetable glycerin, shea butter, kokum butter, cocoa butter, avocado oil, cupuaçu butter, emu oil, mango butter, jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid, and silk amino acids.

Presented in a custom embossed glass jar containing 5 ounces of Ultima 2 shaving soap, Indo Ink is packaged in a black tube-style presentation box featuring a hand-stamped wax seal.

Quick Take

Ariana & Evans Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap is a 5oz tallow-based artisan shaving soap featuring a dark, atmospheric fragrance inspired by a Bali tattoo shop. Ink, worn leather, incense, tobacco, resins, absinthe, wormwood, oud, and sandalwood combine with subtle mandarin, ylang ylang, saffron, and tonka for an unusual, complex scent. The Ultima 2 formula includes multiple botanical butters, emu oil, hyaluronic acid, and silk amino acids.

Scent Notes

Featured Notes: Mandarin, Ink, Resins, Absinthe, Ylang Ylang, Coumarin, Tonka, Leather, Incense, Saffron, Oud, Tobacco, Wormwood, Sandalwood.

Indo Ink features an unconventional fragrance composition that combines dark leather and ink accords with aromatic incense, earthy resins, bitter green notes, and warm woods.

• Mandarin: Introduces a subtle citrus brightness that provides contrast to the darker fragrance elements.
• Ink: A distinctive fragrance accord inspired by the recognizable atmosphere of a traditional tattoo shop.
• Resins: Contribute rich, warm, balsamic depth and reinforce the fragrance's atmospheric character.
• Absinthe: Adds an unusual green, herbal, and bitter aromatic impression.
• Ylang Ylang: Provides a soft floral accent that balances the heavier leather and resinous notes.
• Coumarin: Contributes warm, sweet, hay-like fragrance characteristics.
• Tonka: Introduces a smooth, warm sweetness that complements the darker composition.
• Leather: Evokes the worn leather chairs of the Bali tattoo shop that inspired the fragrance.
• Incense: Provides a smoky, aromatic quality reminiscent of incense burning in the background.
• Saffron: Adds a warm, distinctive spicy accent.
• Oud: Contributes rich, dark woody complexity.
• Tobacco: Introduces a warm, earthy aromatic quality.
• Wormwood: Reinforces the green, bitter herbal character associated with absinthe.
• Sandalwood: Provides a smooth woody foundation that balances the fragrance's darker elements.

The overall fragrance is dark, resinous, leathery, woody, herbal, slightly smoky, and subtly sweet, with an aged, dusty atmosphere that distinguishes it from conventional barbershop fragrances.

Best For

• Unique Fragrance Enthusiasts: Ideal for customers who appreciate unconventional scents with distinctive stories and atmospheric inspiration.
• Leather Fragrance Lovers: Worn leather is one of the defining elements of Indo Ink's composition.
• Fans of Incense and Resinous Fragrances: Incense, resins, oud, and sandalwood create a rich aromatic foundation.
• Dark and Woody Fragrance Enthusiasts: An appealing choice for those who enjoy tobacco, leather, oud, and earthy woods.
• Fans of Herbal Fragrances: Absinthe and wormwood introduce an unusual green, bitter character.
• Artisan Shaving Soap Collectors: A distinctive addition for customers seeking fragrances outside traditional citrus, aquatic, and barbershop profiles.
• Traditional Wet Shavers: Designed for building a shaving lather with a brush.
• Fans of Tallow-Based Shaving Soaps: Features beef tallow alongside multiple botanical butters, oils, and other ingredients.

Fragrance Profile

Ariana & Evans Indo Ink is built around the atmosphere of a traditional tattoo shop rather than a conventional fragrance category. Its composition combines leather, ink, incense, woods, herbal bitterness, and subtle warmth into a distinctive sensory experience.

• Dark and Atmospheric: Ink and worn leather establish the fragrance's unusual character.
• Smoky and Resinous: Incense and resins contribute aromatic depth and a sense of warmth.
• Green and Bitter: Absinthe and wormwood introduce a distinctive herbal quality.
• Warm and Spicy: Saffron adds complexity to the darker fragrance elements.
• Woody and Earthy: Oud, tobacco, and sandalwood create a rich foundation.
• Softly Sweet: Coumarin and tonka provide subtle warmth and sweetness.
• Bright and Floral: Mandarin and ylang ylang offer contrast to the heavier notes.
• Aged and Dusty: The overall composition evokes old newspapers, worn leather, and aged wooden floors.

The result is a fragrance that feels mysterious, unconventional, and deeply atmospheric, offering a distinctive interpretation of the sights and smells of a Bali tattoo studio.

The Inspiration Behind Indo Ink

Indo Ink was inspired by a personal experience Ariana & Evans' creator had while visiting Bali in 2019.

During the visit, he entered a local tattoo shop to have an ancient temple tattooed beside an existing Ganesh tattoo. The atmosphere of the shop made a lasting impression and eventually became the inspiration for Indo Ink.

The room was dark, illuminated primarily by bright lights positioned over the tattoo chairs. Incense burned in the background, while old wooden floors and worn leather chairs contributed to the studio's distinctive character.

Magazines and newspapers were scattered throughout the space, some new and others appearing to have been there for years. People gathered, talked, and drank absinthe, creating an atmosphere that was both unusual and memorable.

Rather than simply creating a leather or incense fragrance, the goal was to recreate the entire sensory experience of that room.

Ink and worn leather form the heart of the composition, while incense, tobacco, resins, and sandalwood evoke the darker aromatic elements of the shop. Absinthe and wormwood recall the green, bitter character associated with the drinks and atmosphere, while saffron, oud, and tonka introduce warmth and complexity.

Mandarin and ylang ylang add enough brightness to balance the heavier notes. An aged, almost dusty quality runs throughout the fragrance, recalling the old newspapers, wooden floors, and leather chairs that made the experience unforgettable.

Indo Ink is intended to capture not just a place, but a particular moment in time.

What Makes Indo Ink Different?

Unlike traditional shaving fragrances built around familiar combinations of citrus, lavender, sandalwood, or barbershop powder, Indo Ink focuses on recreating a specific environment.

The fragrance incorporates several unusual notes, including ink, absinthe, wormwood, and worn leather, to evoke the atmosphere of a Bali tattoo studio.

Its dark, resinous composition is balanced by mandarin, ylang ylang, coumarin, and tonka, creating contrast between the heavier fragrance elements and softer aromatic accents.

The addition of incense, tobacco, saffron, oud, and sandalwood reinforces its distinctive character, making Indo Ink an appealing choice for customers who enjoy fragrances with depth, complexity, and a memorable story.

Ultima 2 Shaving Soap Formula

Ariana & Evans Indo Ink features the brand's Ultima 2 shaving soap formulation, combining traditional soap-making ingredients with a broad selection of botanical butters, oils, and conditioning ingredients.

The formula includes stearic acid, beef tallow, vegetable glycerin, shea butter, kokum butter, cocoa butter, avocado oil, cupuaçu butter, emu oil, mango butter, palm fruit oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, hyaluronic acid, and silk amino acids.

Stearic acid and beef tallow provide traditional soap-making components, while vegetable glycerin acts as a humectant. The formulation also incorporates several plant-derived butters and oils commonly used for their emollient properties.

Hyaluronic acid is included as a moisture-binding ingredient, while silk amino acids are commonly incorporated into cosmetic formulations for their conditioning properties.

The Ultima 2 formula is designed for traditional wet shaving and can be worked into a lather with a shaving brush, either directly on the face or in a shaving bowl.

Key Ingredients

• Stearic Acid: A fatty acid commonly used in shaving soap formulations to support lather structure.
• Beef Tallow: A traditional animal-derived soap-making ingredient.
• Vegetable Glycerin: A humectant that helps attract and retain moisture.
• Shea Butter: A plant-derived butter commonly used in cosmetic products for its emollient properties.
• Kokum Butter: A botanical butter derived from Garcinia indica seeds.
• Cocoa Butter: A rich plant-derived butter commonly used in skin-conditioning formulations.
• Avocado Oil: A botanical oil frequently included in cosmetic and grooming products.
• Cupuaçu Butter: A plant-derived butter commonly used for its emollient properties.
• Emu Oil: An animal-derived oil included in the Ultima 2 formulation.
• Mango Butter: A botanical butter derived from mango seeds.
• Palm Fruit Oil: A plant-derived oil used in soap-making formulations.
• Jojoba Oil: A botanical ingredient commonly incorporated into conditioning cosmetic products.
• Olive Oil: A traditional plant-derived oil used in soap and skincare formulations.
• Sorbitol: A humectant commonly used in cosmetic products.
• Sodium Lactate: A multifunctional ingredient used in soap and cosmetic formulations.
• Xanthan Gum: A thickening and stabilizing ingredient.
• Cetyl Alcohol: A fatty alcohol commonly used as an emollient and consistency-enhancing ingredient.
• Hydroxyethyl Cellulose: A thickening and stabilizing ingredient used in cosmetic formulations.
• Hyaluronic Acid: A humectant known for its ability to bind moisture.
• Silk Amino Acids: Silk-derived ingredients commonly used in conditioning cosmetic formulations.
• Beer: Included as part of the manufacturer's Ultima 2 shaving soap formulation.

Custom Glass Jar and Packaging

Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap is presented in a custom glass jar embossed with the Ariana & Evans logo.

Each jar contains 5 ounces of Ultima 2 shaving soap and is packaged in a custom black tube-style presentation box featuring a hand-stamped wax seal.

The distinctive packaging complements Indo Ink's artisan character and atmospheric fragrance inspiration.

A Word from the Manufacturer

Indo-Ink is one of those fragrances that's difficult to compare to anything else. It was inspired by an experience I had in Bali in 2019, when I visited a local tattoo shop to have an ancient temple tattooed beside my Ganesh.

I can still remember that room.

The shop was dark, except for the bright lights directed over the tattoo chairs. Incense was burning somewhere in the background. The floors were old wood, the chairs worn leather, and there were magazines and newspapers everywhere, some new and others looking like they had been sitting there for years.

People were hanging out, talking and drinking absinthe. The entire place had an atmosphere and a smell that stayed with me long after I left.

That's what I wanted to recreate with Indo-Ink.

Ink and worn leather are at the heart of the fragrance, surrounded by incense, tobacco, resins and sandalwood. Absinthe and wormwood bring a distinctive green, bitter character, while saffron, oud and tonka add warmth and depth.

Mandarin and ylang ylang provide just enough brightness to keep the darker notes from becoming too heavy.

There's also an aged, almost dusty quality running through the fragrance that reminds me of those old newspapers, magazines, wood floors and leather chairs.

I worked hard to recreate the room, the people and the atmosphere from my memory of that day in Bali. It's unusual, dark, resinous and a little exotic. Most importantly, it's unlike anything else I've created.

Directions for Use

Wet a shaving brush with warm water and load a small amount of Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap from the jar.

Build a lather directly on the face or in a separate shaving bowl, gradually adding water until the desired consistency is achieved.

Apply the lather evenly to the shaving area and shave using your preferred razor. Rinse thoroughly after shaving and complete your grooming routine with your preferred aftershave product.

For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Ingredients

Stearic Acid, Beef Tallow, (Vegetable) Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Garcinia Indica Seed (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter, Aqua (Water), Beer, Sodium Hydroxide, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Emu Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed (Mango) Butter, Elaeis Guinneensis (Palm Fruit) Oil, Sorbitol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Olea Europea (Olive) Oil, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acid

Product Details

• Brand: Ariana & Evans
• Product: Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap
• Product Type: Tallow-Based Artisan Shaving Soap
• Size: 5oz
• Shaving Soap Base: Ultima 2
• Fragrance Inspiration: A Tattoo Shop in Bali, Indonesia, in 2019
• Fragrance Profile: Dark, Leathery, Resinous, Woody, Herbal, Smoky, and Warm
• Featured Fragrance Notes: Mandarin, Ink, Resins, Absinthe, Ylang Ylang, Coumarin, Tonka, Leather, Incense, Saffron, Oud, Tobacco, Wormwood, Sandalwood
• Key Formula Ingredients: Beef Tallow, Vegetable Glycerin, Shea Butter, Kokum Butter, Cocoa Butter, Avocado Oil, Cupuaçu Butter, Emu Oil, Mango Butter, Jojoba Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acids
• Contains Tallow: Yes, Beef Tallow
• Contains Emu Oil: Yes
• Contains Silk-Derived Ingredients: Yes, Silk Amino Acid
• Vegan: No, Contains Animal-Derived Ingredients
• Packaging: Custom Embossed Glass Jar
• Presentation: Custom Black Tube-Style Box with Hand-Stamped Wax Seal
• Recommended Use: Traditional Wet Shaving with a Shaving Brush

Shipping Information

Due to the increased weight of the custom glass jar and presentation packaging, shipping costs may be slightly higher than those associated with previous packaging. Available shipping options and costs will be calculated during checkout.

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Pro Tip

Indo Ink features a complex fragrance built around ink, leather, incense, tobacco, absinthe, and woods. Pair it with an unscented aftershave to allow the shaving soap's distinctive fragrance to remain the focus, or choose a complementary leather, incense, tobacco, or woody aftershave for a coordinated grooming experience.

When building lather with the Ultima 2 shaving soap, begin with a damp shaving brush and gradually add water until the desired consistency is achieved.

Related Products

Explore Ariana & Evans aftershaves and complementary wet shaving products to complete your traditional grooming routine. Leather, incense, tobacco, oud, and woody fragrance profiles can complement Indo Ink's atmospheric scent.

A quality shaving brush and lather bowl can also help complete the traditional wet shaving experience.

FAQ

What does Ariana & Evans Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap smell like?

Indo Ink features a dark, atmospheric fragrance combining ink, worn leather, incense, tobacco, resins, absinthe, wormwood, saffron, oud, sandalwood, tonka, coumarin, mandarin, and ylang ylang. The overall character is leathery, resinous, woody, herbal, and subtly smoky.

What inspired the Indo Ink fragrance?

Indo Ink was inspired by a visit to a tattoo shop in Bali in 2019. The fragrance was created to recreate the atmosphere of the studio, including tattoo ink, worn leather chairs, burning incense, old newspapers, wooden floors, and the distinctive herbal character associated with absinthe.

Is Indo Ink a leather fragrance?

Yes. Worn leather is one of the central fragrance notes, complemented by ink, incense, tobacco, resins, and woods.

Does Indo Ink smell like tattoo ink?

Ink is a featured fragrance accord inspired by the atmosphere of a tattoo studio. It contributes to the fragrance's unusual character, although individual perceptions of fragrance notes may vary.

What does absinthe add to Indo Ink?

Absinthe contributes a distinctive green, herbal, and bitter aromatic impression that contrasts with the darker leather, incense, and resinous notes.

Does Indo Ink contain wormwood?

Wormwood is included as a fragrance note. The supplied ingredient declaration does not separately identify wormwood extract or essential oil.

Is Indo Ink a sweet fragrance?

Indo Ink contains warm, subtly sweet notes from tonka and coumarin, but its overall character emphasizes ink, leather, incense, resins, tobacco, and woods rather than gourmand sweetness.

Does Indo Ink contain oud and sandalwood notes?

Yes. Oud and sandalwood are both included in the fragrance composition, contributing woody depth and warmth.

What is Ariana & Evans Ultima 2 shaving soap?

Ultima 2 is Ariana & Evans' shaving soap formulation featuring traditional soap-making ingredients alongside multiple botanical butters, oils, hyaluronic acid, and silk amino acids.

Does Indo Ink Ultima 2 contain beef tallow?

Yes. Beef tallow is explicitly included in the ingredient declaration.

Does Indo Ink contain emu oil?

Yes. Emu oil is included in the Ultima 2 shaving soap ingredient list.

Does Indo Ink contain hyaluronic acid?

Yes. Hyaluronic acid is included in the formula and is commonly used in cosmetic products for its moisture-binding properties.

Is Ariana & Evans Indo Ink vegan?

No. The formula contains animal-derived ingredients, including beef tallow, emu oil, and silk amino acids.

How much shaving soap is included?

Each jar contains 5 ounces of Ariana & Evans Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap.

Does Indo Ink come in a glass jar?

Yes. The manufacturer describes a custom glass jar embossed with the Ariana & Evans logo and packaged in a black tube-style presentation box with a hand-stamped wax seal.

Can Indo Ink Ultima 2 be used with a shaving brush?

Yes. Indo Ink Ultima 2 is designed for traditional wet shaving and can be lathered with a shaving brush directly on the face or in a shaving bowl.

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