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King R Emporium CUBE 2.0 Preshave Soap | Old School, Dialed In, Epic!

$14.95 USD

[Choose to include a CUBE Dock Soap Dish from the Accessories Menu!] 

Sadly, we cannot make it to this year's meet-up in Phoenix...But instead, we'll drop, for the first time ever, a FULL collection of our longest running collabs; King R. Emporium in solidarity! (you're welcome!)

I also re-tweaked the aftershave/cologne! I removed the menthol note and played with some new ingredients: Orange Hydrosol, Vegan Liquid Silk, Bayberry Extract, White Willow Extract. The mint still adds a lite cooling effect but without the menthol note of the original formula. Consider this am alternate version! 

Scent Profile: almond, lemon, bergamot, cool mint, lavender, green accord, sandalwood, cedar wood, amber, musk & West Indian Bay.

 

Find The King R Emporium Collection HERE!


12 Years Of This Classic Throwback!

King R Emporium exists for one simple reason. It smells like shaving used to smell before anyone tried to reinvent it. 

This scent didn’t start as a concept or a trend forecast. It started with a challenge and an old, antique Gillette shave stick that had already outlived most modern fragrances by several decades. Eighty plus years old. Dry as a bone. Still quietly doing its job. That alone told me everything I needed to know.

King R Emporium is as different as it is EPIC!

The opening is familiar but not obvious. Almond gives a soft, almost powdery warmth. Lemon and bergamot add brightness without turning sharp or sour. It smells clean in a way that feels deliberate, like someone knew exactly when to stop.

Then comes the lite cooling kiss. A hit of mint wakes up the skin, not candy mint, not menthol. Just enough to feel refreshed. Lavender follows, calm and steady, while a green accord keeps the scent rooted in that unmistakable vintage shave stick territory. 

The dry down is where the personality lives. Sandalwood and cedarwood form a solid, woody frame. Amber adds warmth without sweetness. Musk adds presence without funk. West Indian Bay finishes the composition with a quiet, old school spice that reminds you this scent was never meant to be flashy.

The King R Emporium Collab scent has been part of Phoenix Shaving for well over a decade now (Since 2014) because it works. Not because it chases attention. Not because it tries to be clever. It simply delivers a complete shaving experience that feels grounded, balanced, humble and familiar in the best possible way.

This is the scent you reach for when you want your shave to feel solid, dependable and undoubtedly dialed in!

King R is simply a good ol' fashioned, proper shave scent, built the way they used to build things.
CUBE 2.0?
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 Preshave Soap

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!

Approximately 8 oz [227 grams] Cube - Wrapped in biodegradable Plastic

Purified Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Rose Clay, Soybean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Jojoba Wax, 

Cupuacu Butter, Murumuru Butter, Bacuri Butter, Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Vitamin E, Mica, Essential Oils & Fragrance