Blue Samhain CUBE 2.0 Spooky Preshave Soap | Contains Rose Clay | A Phoenix Fall Classic!
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Scent Profile: Sandalwood, Burnt Sugar, Bourbon and Pumpkin, Oak Barrel Aged.
There’s something about fall, isn’t there? The way the air changes, crisp and sharp, like it’s been waiting all summer to remind you that things are about to get darker. And that’s when it creeps in. Blue Samhain. It’s back, folks, and this time, it’s better than ever. A scent that doesn’t just feel like fall--it is fall, bottled up and waiting to crack open that door between the world of the living and the world of...well, whatever's out there.
You know the smell of sandalwood, don’t you? Smooth, earthy, like the wood of an old cabin where the walls creak at night. Add to that burnt sugar--sweet but with a bitter edge, like caramel left just a little too long on the fire. Now throw in bourbon, rich and boozy, warming your bones from the inside out. And yeah, a hint of pumpkin. But let’s get this straight: this isn’t your grandma’s pumpkin pie. No cinnamon spice nonsense. This is pure October, freshly carved jack-o'-lanterns with their insides scraped out and left to grin in the dark.
Excerpt from earlier write up:
Now, last year--well, you know how these things go--I had this bright idea. Barrel-aging. The scent wasn’t just mixed and bottled. No, I wanted more. I wanted those ghost notes you only get from letting it sit in oak, letting the wood whisper its secrets into the blend. So, past me set this plan in motion, and present me? Well, present me is pretty damned pleased with how it turned out. Blue Samhain is richer, deeper, with that cask-aged magic you can’t fake. And “ghost notes”? Yeah, that’s what this scent needed all along. What’s more fitting for Samhain than the faint echoes of something…else?
Now, for you history buffs, the name Samhain--it’s an old one. Real old. Back when the Irish split the year in half: summer on one side, winter on the other. Samhain? It’s where they met. The doorway into winter, and the night before--October 31st--is when things got really interesting. The Celts believed that on Samhain Eve, the veil between our world and the Otherworld got thin. Real thin. Thin enough for things to come through--fairies, spirits, the dead. Not everyone was brave enough to step outside on a night like that. You never knew who--or what--you might meet out there.
And that label? Well, it’s got a story of its own. A couple glasses of Doc Herson’s Green Absinthe and suddenly you’ve got something a little...strange. Easter eggs, hidden symbols, little details that tell a tale. If you dig deep enough, you might just figure it out. But hey, it’s Samhain--some stories are better left unfinished, right?
So here it is. Blue Samhain. A scent that doesn’t just remind you of fall, but grips you by the throat and makes you remember. You’ll keep using it long after the last leaves have fallen, long after the jack-o’-lanterns have rotted and the cold has settled in. Some things linger. Some things stay with you. And Blue Samhain? It’s one of them. "Try Something Different This Fall, Phoenix Shaving!"
CUBE - 8 ounces and 6 sides of solid otherworldliness. CUBE is not your everyday preshave. CUBE takes your shave to another dimension adding extra protection, hydration, slickness and glide. A powerhouse of slick with a kick of Banana Oil!
Why is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?
Well first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why I think it's better, but in the end, do what works for you! First off, unlike using oil, a Preshave Soap will not gunk up your gear and rinses away easy.
I was seriously turned off by all the clean up involved when using oils. Plus I was always concerned about it getting into my favorite brushes undetected and going rancid. Also, applying oil with your hands then holding onto a blade is not the safest move in my book. [That said, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!
Why a Preshave Soap is More Effective.
A preshave soap really offers more bang for your buck; for one, it's more affordable and longer lasting. Use it first to clean the face before you shave, then rinse. Then reapply the soap prior to whipping up lather: First in a circular motion, then against the grain. The soap gets under the hairs, slightly propping them up, giving the blade more surface area to "bite" on to. The glycerin acts as a humectant pulling more water into the hair, prepping and softening it, thus making it a bigger target to mow down!

CUBE?
The release of CUBE has been a long time coming. For those who are privy to the PAA Universe, you may have seen CUBE hovering in the background on different labels and in ads...observing. I have read a few interpretations by folks in the forums who have noticed CUBE's appearances and have been flummoxed. What Does it Mean? [I super appreciate that folks are becoming more hip to the universe in our labels!]
What Strange Shave Tech is This?
It's great to finally bring CUBE to life for people to interface with! Holding it in your hand you can almost feel a force, an energy pulsating, drawing you in. However, all I can say at this time is, all shall be revealed in a future installment of the saga. Until then, embrace the mystery of CUBE and use it wisely!
8 oz [227 grams] Cube - Wrapped in biodegradable Plastic
Purified Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Rose Clay, Soybean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Wax, Cupuacu Butter, Murumuru Butter, Bacuri Butter, Prickly Pear Oil Organic Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, Fragrance, Orange Mica