{"product_id":"ariana-evans-indo-ink-ultima-2-shaving-soap-4oz","title":"Ariana \u0026 Evans Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap 5oz","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAriana \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormulated in Ariana \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAriana \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eScent Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin, Ink, Resins, Absinthe, Ylang Ylang, Coumarin, Tonka, Leather, Incense, Saffron, Oud, Tobacco, Wormwood, Sandalwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndo Ink features an unconventional fragrance composition that combines dark leather and ink accords with aromatic incense, earthy resins, bitter green notes, and warm woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMandarin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces a subtle citrus brightness that provides contrast to the darker fragrance elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInk:\u003c\/strong\u003e A distinctive fragrance accord inspired by the recognizable atmosphere of a traditional tattoo shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contribute rich, warm, balsamic depth and reinforce the fragrance's atmospheric character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsinthe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds an unusual green, herbal, and bitter aromatic impression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYlang Ylang:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a soft floral accent that balances the heavier leather and resinous notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoumarin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contributes warm, sweet, hay-like fragrance characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonka:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces a smooth, warm sweetness that complements the darker composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evokes the worn leather chairs of the Bali tattoo shop that inspired the fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncense:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a smoky, aromatic quality reminiscent of incense burning in the background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaffron:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a warm, distinctive spicy accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOud:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contributes rich, dark woody complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTobacco:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces a warm, earthy aromatic quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWormwood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforces the green, bitter herbal character associated with absinthe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandalwood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a smooth woody foundation that balances the fragrance's darker elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Fragrance Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for customers who appreciate unconventional scents with distinctive stories and atmospheric inspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather Fragrance Lovers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn leather is one of the defining elements of Indo Ink's composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFans of Incense and Resinous Fragrances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incense, resins, oud, and sandalwood create a rich aromatic foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark and Woody Fragrance Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e An appealing choice for those who enjoy tobacco, leather, oud, and earthy woods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFans of Herbal Fragrances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absinthe and wormwood introduce an unusual green, bitter character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Shaving Soap Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e A distinctive addition for customers seeking fragrances outside traditional citrus, aquatic, and barbershop profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Wet Shavers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for building a shaving lather with a brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFans of Tallow-Based Shaving Soaps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features beef tallow alongside multiple botanical butters, oils, and other ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAriana \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark and Atmospheric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ink and worn leather establish the fragrance's unusual character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky and Resinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incense and resins contribute aromatic depth and a sense of warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen and Bitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absinthe and wormwood introduce a distinctive herbal quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm and Spicy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saffron adds complexity to the darker fragrance elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoody and Earthy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oud, tobacco, and sandalwood create a rich foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftly Sweet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coumarin and tonka provide subtle warmth and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright and Floral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin and ylang ylang offer contrast to the heavier notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAged and Dusty:\u003c\/strong\u003e The overall composition evokes old newspapers, worn leather, and aged wooden floors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Inspiration Behind Indo Ink\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndo Ink was inspired by a personal experience Ariana \u0026amp; Evans' creator had while visiting Bali in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMagazines 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply creating a leather or incense fragrance, the goal was to recreate the entire sensory experience of that room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInk 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMandarin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndo Ink is intended to capture not just a place, but a particular moment in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Indo Ink Different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional shaving fragrances built around familiar combinations of citrus, lavender, sandalwood, or barbershop powder, Indo Ink focuses on recreating a specific environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance incorporates several unusual notes, including ink, absinthe, wormwood, and worn leather, to evoke the atmosphere of a Bali tattoo studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts dark, resinous composition is balanced by mandarin, ylang ylang, coumarin, and tonka, creating contrast between the heavier fragrance elements and softer aromatic accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUltima 2 Shaving Soap Formula\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAriana \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStearic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHyaluronic acid is included as a moisture-binding ingredient, while silk amino acids are commonly incorporated into cosmetic formulations for their conditioning properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStearic Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fatty acid commonly used in shaving soap formulations to support lather structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeef Tallow:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional animal-derived soap-making ingredient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Glycerin:\u003c\/strong\u003e A humectant that helps attract and retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShea Butter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant-derived butter commonly used in cosmetic products for its emollient properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKokum Butter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A botanical butter derived from Garcinia indica seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocoa Butter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich plant-derived butter commonly used in skin-conditioning formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvocado Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e A botanical oil frequently included in cosmetic and grooming products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCupuaçu Butter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant-derived butter commonly used for its emollient properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmu Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e An animal-derived oil included in the Ultima 2 formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMango Butter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A botanical butter derived from mango seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalm Fruit Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant-derived oil used in soap-making formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJojoba Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e A botanical ingredient commonly incorporated into conditioning cosmetic products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlive Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional plant-derived oil used in soap and skincare formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSorbitol:\u003c\/strong\u003e A humectant commonly used in cosmetic products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Lactate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A multifunctional ingredient used in soap and cosmetic formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXanthan Gum:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thickening and stabilizing ingredient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCetyl Alcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fatty alcohol commonly used as an emollient and consistency-enhancing ingredient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydroxyethyl Cellulose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thickening and stabilizing ingredient used in cosmetic formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyaluronic Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e A humectant known for its ability to bind moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilk Amino Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silk-derived ingredients commonly used in conditioning cosmetic formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included as part of the manufacturer's Ultima 2 shaving soap formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustom Glass Jar and Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap is presented in a custom glass jar embossed with the Ariana \u0026amp; Evans logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive packaging complements Indo Ink's artisan character and atmospheric fragrance inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Word from the Manufacturer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndo-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI can still remember that room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeople were hanging out, talking and drinking absinthe. The entire place had an atmosphere and a smell that stayed with me long after I left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what I wanted to recreate with Indo-Ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInk 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMandarin and ylang ylang provide just enough brightness to keep the darker notes from becoming too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also an aged, almost dusty quality running through the fragrance that reminds me of those old newspapers, magazines, wood floors and leather chairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet a shaving brush with warm water and load a small amount of Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap from the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a lather directly on the face or in a separate shaving bowl, gradually adding water until the desired consistency is achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApply 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStearic 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ariana \u0026amp; Evans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tallow-Based Artisan Shaving Soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaving Soap Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultima 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Inspiration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Tattoo Shop in Bali, Indonesia, in 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, Leathery, Resinous, Woody, Herbal, Smoky, and Warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured Fragrance Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin, Ink, Resins, Absinthe, Ylang Ylang, Coumarin, Tonka, Leather, Incense, Saffron, Oud, Tobacco, Wormwood, Sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Formula Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains Tallow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Beef Tallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains Emu Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains Silk-Derived Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Silk Amino Acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, Contains Animal-Derived Ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Embossed Glass Jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Black Tube-Style Box with Hand-Stamped Wax Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Wet Shaving with a Shaving Brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From The Razor Company?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop a curated selection of authentic artisan wet shaving and grooming products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore distinctive shaving soaps, aftershaves, razors, brushes, and traditional wet shaving accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive knowledgeable customer service from fellow traditional wet shaving enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen building lather with the Ultima 2 shaving soap, begin with a damp shaving brush and gradually add water until the desired consistency is achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Ariana \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA quality shaving brush and lather bowl can also help complete the traditional wet shaving experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Ariana \u0026amp; Evans Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat inspired the Indo Ink fragrance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Indo Ink a leather fragrance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Worn leather is one of the central fragrance notes, complemented by ink, incense, tobacco, resins, and woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Indo Ink smell like tattoo ink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInk 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does absinthe add to Indo Ink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsinthe contributes a distinctive green, herbal, and bitter aromatic impression that contrasts with the darker leather, incense, and resinous notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Indo Ink contain wormwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWormwood is included as a fragrance note. The supplied ingredient declaration does not separately identify wormwood extract or essential oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Indo Ink a sweet fragrance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Indo Ink contain oud and sandalwood notes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Oud and sandalwood are both included in the fragrance composition, contributing woody depth and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ariana \u0026amp; Evans Ultima 2 shaving soap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltima 2 is Ariana \u0026amp; Evans' shaving soap formulation featuring traditional soap-making ingredients alongside multiple botanical butters, oils, hyaluronic acid, and silk amino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Indo Ink Ultima 2 contain beef tallow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Beef tallow is explicitly included in the ingredient declaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Indo Ink contain emu oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Emu oil is included in the Ultima 2 shaving soap ingredient list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Indo Ink contain hyaluronic acid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hyaluronic acid is included in the formula and is commonly used in cosmetic products for its moisture-binding properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ariana \u0026amp; Evans Indo Ink vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The formula contains animal-derived ingredients, including beef tallow, emu oil, and silk amino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much shaving soap is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach jar contains 5 ounces of Ariana \u0026amp; Evans Indo Ink Ultima 2 Shaving Soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Indo Ink come in a glass jar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The manufacturer describes a custom glass jar embossed with the Ariana \u0026amp; Evans logo and packaged in a black tube-style presentation box with a hand-stamped wax seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Indo Ink Ultima 2 be used with a shaving brush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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