{"title":"Stocking Stuffers!","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"atomic-travel-atomizer-includes-pipette-5ml-available-in-2-colors","title":"Atomic Travel Atomizer | Includes Pipette 5ml | Available in 3 Colors!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Available in Red, Silver \u0026amp; Blue. See Drop Down!]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet more mileage out of your colognes and aftershaves, Light years! Don't Leave Earth without It!!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally an affordable, manly atomizer for gents \u0026amp; shave cadets alike! The Atomic Travel Atomizer is perfect for vacation, the gym, office desk, bug out bag....\u003cem\u003epretty much anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e Super easy to fill, clean and small enough to conceal. Compare our 5 ml atomizer to Penhaligon's 4 ml Travel Atomizer (I dare you!), you get more bang for your buck here and at less bucks taboot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill with your favorite Phoenix Shaving Aftershave\/Cologne or mainstream colognes or splashes. Also great for witch hazel, truly the potential uses are endless!\u003cstrong\u003e See Photos on how to fill.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an Atomizer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftershave \u0026amp; Cologne atomizers make the application of modern splashes convenient and easy. Reducing mess and waste, they provide a light mist of fragrance to be applied where you want it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe atomizer of old is essentially a bulb syringe attached to plastic tubing that runs inside the perfume bottle. The atomizer delicately blends oxygen and cologne [or aftershave], creating a fine mist, which is evenly distributed onto the skin or into the air. \u003cspan\u003eModern atomizers create the same action without the bulb attachment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Keep this well hidden gents, women have been known to snatch these up and claim them as their own when left in plain site!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 0.6 oz when full \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3ml pipette included \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAprox Length: 3.30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox Width: .75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***** LISTING IS FOR ONE ATOMIZER ******\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":32266995105840,"sku":"","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":40618627956784,"sku":"","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":43063352229936,"sku":null,"price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/atomic-travel-atomizer-includes-pipette-5ml-available-in-3-colors-250594.jpg?v=1726346882"},{"product_id":"phoenix-artisan-accoutrements-4-brush-stand","title":"4 Prong Brush Stand by Phoenix Shaving","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally a brush stand for your growing collection (of our brushes)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis baby is solid and will last for years. Offering two 36mm hangers and two 31mm, giving you more options for different brushes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have also added a foam rubber padding to the base to protect counter tops and prevent any slipping or sliding. \u003cem\u003eHere's to shaving in style!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/phoenix-shaving-brushes\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #07548f;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: Brushes Not Included (sorry). 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In fact, I find most traditional shavers to be like-minded in this regard, so you will immediately understand why I needed to release this baby!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atomic Rocket is based on one of my favorite, somewhat rare vintage \u003cem\u003eEver-Ready\u003c\/em\u003e Shave Brush Handles...\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eON STEROIDS! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Just wanted to let you know I'm 69 years old and have been shaving since age 16. My dad got me started with a Gillette safety razor and even though I've tried other ways and methods and systems I've not found a better shave than with a brush and bowl. Over the decades I've tried boars hair, horse hair, badger and other brushes only to find the Atomic Rocket, a synthetic brush, is the best I've ever experienced for the perfect shave! I simply love it and will not ever need to search for anything better. You guys have done good!\"\u003c\/em\u003e ~ Donn Valky, Customer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's true, this bad boy is \u003cem\u003eBurley, w\u003c\/em\u003eeighing in at 4.40 oz, \u003cem\u003eit practically whips up a lather itself!\u003c\/em\u003e A solid, heavy resin design, a good weight, great balance and feels extremely comfortable in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Represent this most epic brush by sporting\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/atomic-rocket-unisex-short-sleeve-t-shirt\" title=\"Atomic Rocket Shirt\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e The Atomic Rocket T-shirt HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI also find the 26mm Synthetic Suave (Plisson style) knot to be the perfect size! The advantage of the synthetic knot means zero break in time and less to worry about in maintenance and care. \u003cem\u003eThis baby was built to last!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vintage look while possessing a modern wet shaving savviness and sensibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brick Red \u0026amp; Ivory = Sexy Beast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, you really can't beat the price. We took everything we learned from launching our first brush line and put it into the development of The Atomic Rocket. Needless to say, I believe we nailed it! I am SUPER EXCITED and honored to be able to bring this classic brush back to the masses. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou will absolutely love The Atomic Rocket!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: This listing is for one Atomic Rocket Shave Brush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Length: 5\" (127mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth at Widest point: 1.75\" (44.45 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 4.40 Oz (124.738 grams)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnot: 26mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoft Ht: 63.50 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1576835448858,"sku":"","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/atomic-rocket-26mm-synthetic-shaving-brush-suave-knot-250560.jpg?v=1732587821"},{"product_id":"galactic-beard-bib-keeps-you-your-sink-clean","title":"Galactic Beard Bib - Keeps You \u0026 Your Sink Clean!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis super simple design will not only keep your bathroom cleaner but will also save you from those dreaded clogged sinks! 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Now you can control the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecoarseness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e of the menthol crystals! Also updated the label art too! More Control, Same Great Price! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Screen_Shot_2019-05-29_at_1.55.47_PM_medium.png?v=1559163365\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes my friends, this really happened!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal originally was to create the worlds coldest shave soap, and all was going well but then it occurred to me, who really defines what the coldest soap is? After all, this is a hobby where the mantra is, \"your mileage may vary\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eSo\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow could I put the control into the customers hands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/organic-menthol-crystals-2-oz\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Menthol\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMenthol Crystal Refills ====\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI sat at my desk pondering this, mindlessly staring at a big bag of organic menthol crystals. In the middle of this conundrum I swiveled around to speak with Fran, who was sitting at her desk behind mine. At that very same moment, she pulled a salt grinder out of her top desk drawer and began to use it on her lunch...\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOM!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore she was done using it I grabbed it from her hand and turned back around to that bag of menthol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hey, I was....\" She began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chocolate and peanut butter Baby!\" I screamed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exclamation kinda stunned her in her tracks. She got up from behind her desk and made her way to mine. I broke my intense focus only for a second and gave her a cool, knowing nod. She reached over, grabbed the salt and went back to her desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo that my friends is the REAL, Honest to Goodness, True Origin story of how The Chill Mill came to be...\u003cem\u003eand man, does it deliver! \u003c\/em\u003e[whether Fran appreciates my genius or not.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo How Does This Work \u0026amp; Why Do I Need This?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, you can now turn \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of your favorite shave soaps into an instant cooling or face freezing adventure! Seriously, go as lite or as heavy on the menthol as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYOU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e want!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrank Up The Cool!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGranted, I have always offered something similar to this with my mentholated preshave soaps and jellies but this is that on steroids! That said, a little goes a long way so pace yourself with the sprinkles at first...\u003cem\u003eand thank me later!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you identify yourself as a true \u003cem\u003e\"Menth Head\"\u003c\/em\u003e, then this is truly the fix for you! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirections: Shake grinder to loosen up crystals. Wet soap and give 2 twists to the grinder sprinkling above the puck. wait 15 seconds. Load brush on puck as usual. Build lather in bowl or on face. If you are a \"scooper\" and use a bowl. Smoosh down the soap in the bowl covering as much surface area as possible. Wet then add menthol sprinkles. Whip up lather...\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOM!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJar: Glass; Grinder: Acrylic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir tight Resealable Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.6 Oz Menthol Crystals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: A little goes a long way so experiment with the amount of menthol dust that works for you! Note: Only Use As Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal Use Only;  Discontinue use if irritation occurs. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22880542982192,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/the-chill-mill-adjustable-menthol-grinder-control-how-cold-your-next-shave-is-701133.jpg?v=1726440847"},{"product_id":"the-solar-flare-24mm-nexus-hybrid-synth-brush-retro-shave-tech","title":"The Solar Flare | 24mm Nexus Hybrid Synth Brush | Retro Shave Tech!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/phoenix-shaving-brushes\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality ~ Value ~ Style...\u003cem\u003ea lifestyle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Erskine_Shaving_Brush_ad_medium.jpg?v=1556557360\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet The Solar Flare, our latest, retro, shave-tech, reboot \u0026amp; re-tweak release...and finally, one in classic butterscotch too! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Erskine K-250 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet another classic, vintage shave product with a history thinner than a whisker. Aside from a few 75 year old ads, there's not much out there in regards to the Erskine Company. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eErskine brushes bear the name of the company founder James Lowe Erskine (b. 1861, d. 1937).  The James Lowe Erskine Company was located in Brooklyn, NY and made brushes from 1888 to at least 1957. \u003c\/em\u003e[Old School Shaving Brushes]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/durable-plastic-travel-brush-case\" title=\"Travel Tube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrab a Travel Tube ===\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have also seen some dates on a certain shave forum, but no \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e history, no \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e story. It's so sad how much history we have lost...but i'm sure some folks out there can put some pieces into place for us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo once more, this time, in an attempt to build some awareness around Erskine brushes, I decided to reboot the Model K-250. I have always liked the shape of this handle but more than that, the color! Nothing screams \"old-tyme\" like the color butterscotch. It's smooth, masculine and just so darn classy looking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nexus Knot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'd be amazed at how fast synthetic fibers are evolving. With the market and demand for synthetic knots growing, the competition in quality \u0026amp; development will send your head spinning! This is also due to the fact that a lot of big shave giants, like Art of Shaving, are also making the switch to offering only synthetics...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is huge and forcing manufacturers to out do each other every other month! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans (pun intended), of our recent synthetic knots are going to love our latest Fan\/Bulb Hybrid, Albino Knot! Not only is The Nexus visually stunning mounted in that creamy, dreamy butterscotch handle, but the performance is exceptional. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something so natural \u0026amp; ergonomic about the gentle octagon shaped base of the handle. It really feels good and secure in the hand; substantial \u0026amp; comfortable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Solar Flare features super soft tips and a killer fiber density, providing you with some great backbone and more wispy than \u003cem\u003escritchy\u003c\/em\u003e lathers. \u003cem\u003eThe Nexus Knot is sure to impress.\u003c\/em\u003e Seriously, The Solar Flare is a beautiful brush my friends and man can she take on some of the best brushes out there! \u003cstrong\u003eIt might look like your grandpappy's shaving brush but trust me, \u003cem\u003ethis is on a whole other level!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you help me fill in the blanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you have any or discover anymore information on Erskine in your own research; ads, commercials, stories, etc, I'd really, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREALLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e love to know what you find...\u003cem\u003eand you can bet your sweet dupa I will be sure to archive it for posterity!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore any of our brushes are released they must pass a simple test aside from quality control and performance,\u003cem\u003e it needs to move me.\u003c\/em\u003e It has to appeal to something deep inside me that I really can't describe in words, \u003cem\u003ethat I should not need to describe in words.\u003c\/em\u003e It must evoke this same feeling in our customers too...\u003cem\u003eor what's the point? \u003c\/em\u003eQuality, Value and Style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's A Shave New World!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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It contains a mixture of 85-86 % aqueous witch hazel extract and 14% ethyl alcohol as a preservative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-none\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"showHiddenFeatureBullets\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e7-ounce bottle of Galactic Witch Hazel aftershave astringent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"showHiddenFeatureBullets\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eReduces post-shaving irritation and leaves skin supple to the touch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"showHiddenFeatureBullets\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eWitch hazel extract helps reduce the appearance of puffiness, tightens pores, and locks in moisture naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"showHiddenFeatureBullets\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eParaben-free; all natural ingredients; Certified Vegan \u0026amp; Kosher \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Frank_Sinatra_copy_medium.jpg?v=1556565940\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003eTo this day, there's a reason why Witch Hazel is still a shaving staple found in most medicine cabinets around the galaxy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Galactic Witch Hazel contains mild styptic and astringent properties that not only heal, but soothe. \u003cem\u003eEven Ol' Blue Eyes knew what was up!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, besides being used immediately after a shave, Witch Hazel can also be used as a toner or in place of a cleanser. 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(No excuses!) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixshaving.com\/collections\/cube\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The ENTIRE CUBE 2.0 Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eSeriously, we tested out soooo many delivery systems for TUBE during the development I wasn't sure if we'd ever settle on a design! Same EPIC Slick, Lather Boosting and Performance Enhancing Awesomeness of CUBE 2.0 but travel friendly...but that doesn't mean TUBE 2.0 can't be used as a daily driver too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UFICommentBody\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have to say, your \"\u003ca title=\"CUBE\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/cube-6oz-preshave-soap-contains-activated-bamboo-charcoal-prickly-pear-jojoba-oil-sweet-almond-oil-aloe-more\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCUBE\u003c\/a\u003e\" has helped my razor burn dramatically. That thing is amazing!\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e~ Bj Cundiff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUBE 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e your everyday preshave.\u003cstrong\u003e TUBE 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e takes your shave to another dimension adding \u003cstrong\u003eextra protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eslickness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eglide\u003c\/strong\u003e. A powerhouse of slick with a kick of \u003cstrong\u003eActivated Bamboo Charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Almond Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Jojoba Oil, \u0026amp; Safflower Oil = \u003cstrong\u003eSlick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNow Contains: \u003c\/strong\u003eBacuri Butter, Cupuacu Butter and Murumuru Butter =\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Slick and Moisturizing!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E \u0026amp; Aloe Vera = \u003cstrong\u003eSkin Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlycerin is a humectant = \u003cstrong\u003eDraws moisture into the hair, fattening it up \u0026amp; softening it!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with Activated Bamboo Charcoal = \u003cstrong\u003eDeep cleansing with light exfoliation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a noticeable Boost to any lather! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why\u003cem\u003e I\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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. [\u003cem\u003eThat said\u003c\/em\u003e, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Preshave Soap is More Effective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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\" onto. 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Menthol option! With our mentholated preshave soap you can turn any shave into a cooling, mentholated shave despite what scent or brand of shave soap you choose to use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2 oz TUBE \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Purified Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Activated Bamboo Charcoal Powder, Soybean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCupuacu Butter, Murumuru Butter, Bacuri Butter\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrickly Pear Oil, Organic\u003c\/span\u003e Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Menthol Crystals (If Mentholated), Vitamin E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If mentholated option\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Menthol FREE","offer_id":39837870129200,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MENTHOLATED","offer_id":28730980958256,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/tube-20-travel-preshave-soap-activated-bamboo-charcoal-aloe-more-6345872.png?v=1768609209"},{"product_id":"cube-the-original-8oz-preshave-soap","title":"CUBE 2.0 | 8oz Preshave Soap | New \u0026 Improved! Now a 1\/2 Lb of EPIC SLICK! Expand Your Limits!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Add a Cube Dock to your Cube 2.0!  Check out the accessories options! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e] \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs good as The original Cube is, Cube 2.0 one is so much better. It’s slicker, adds more volume, and has a better post shave feel. It’s the Cube on steroids.\u003c\/span\u003e\" \u003cstrong\u003e~ Jeremy Tyler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixshaving.com\/collections\/cube\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The ENTIRE CUBE 2.0 Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/CUBE_Ad_Explorer_medium.jpg?v=1548120546\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UFICommentBody\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have to say, your \"CUBE\" has helped my razor burn dramatically. That thing is amazing!\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e~ Bj Cundiff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you believe the CUBE is now even better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBelieve it or not,\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e The newly re-formulated \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCUBE\u003c\/span\u003e actually shares some DNA with our ultra premium CK-6 Formula!\u003c\/span\u003e It's true, and like the original recipe, it too will add slickness, glide, silky post shave feel and a lather boost to your shave...\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ebut x10!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e it's also 3 ounces more weighing in at half a pound.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSize Matters.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"The post shave- soothing feeling lasted all night. Most important, my wife complimented my shave and that’s worth its weight in gold\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"42gvm-0-1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Ken Surfs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"42gvm-0-2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=CUBE*\u0026amp;type=product\" title=\"CUBE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur testers were unanimously in agreement on \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003epure \u003cstrong\u003eMYSTERIOUS\u003c\/strong\u003e shave gold.\u003c\/em\u003e They found it not only long lasting, but \u003cem\u003eSUPER\u003c\/em\u003e effective in adding additional slickness and shield to their shaves with a noticeably better post shave feel. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIN!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e I should also mention, one found it spooky and felt like it was watching him...\u003cem\u003etake from that what you will.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5 years of testing,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etweaking and listening to our customers, has given mankind The New CUBE! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O4AQTnXkAj8\" class=\"ui-droppable\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Just got the Cube in my last order. I thought gimmick at first but I am willing to try most new things. After using Cube the first time, I realized the only gimmicky thing is the wonderfully campy way Douglas Smythe presents this and other products.  It is great throughout the process but the post-shave feel is the best part. It is worth a shot, you won't be disappointed.\"  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~David Jones \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombine CUBE with a lackluster soap and achieve a killer shave! Hard-water got you down? CUBE takes care of that too! \u003cem\u003eAccept No Imitations! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e - 8 ounces and 6 sides of solid otherworldliness. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e your everyday preshave. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e takes your shave to another dimension adding \u003cstrong\u003eextra protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eslickness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eglide\u003c\/strong\u003e. A powerhouse of slick with a kick of \u003cstrong\u003eActivated Bamboo Charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Almond Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Jojoba Wax, \u0026amp; Safflower Oil = \u003cstrong\u003eSlick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNow Contains: \u003c\/strong\u003eBacuri Butter, Capuacu Butter and Murumuru Butter = \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Slick and Moisturizing!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E \u0026amp; Aloe Vera = \u003cstrong\u003eSkin Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlycerin is a humectant = \u003cstrong\u003eDraws moisture into the hair, fattening it up \u0026amp; softening it!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with Activated Bamboo Charcoal = \u003cstrong\u003eDeep cleansing with light exfoliation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpic Mentholated Option = All the same benefits of Scentless CUBE but converts any soap into a super cold, and cooling shave lather!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a noticeable Boost to any lather! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Directions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before shaving, wash face with CUBE. This “Degreases” the face. Immediately before applying lather, wet and rub CUBE against the grain, do not rinse off, apply lather or build lather on top. You need only apply CUBE before first pass...\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOM!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why\u003cem\u003e I\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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. [\u003cem\u003eThat said\u003c\/em\u003e, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFind \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Cube\" title=\"Cube Gear\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCUBE T-Shirt and Coffee Mugs HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Preshave Soap is More Effective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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\" onto. 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Menthol option! With our mentholated preshave soap you can turn any shave into a cooling, mentholated shave despite what scent or brand of shave soap you choose to use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/CUBE_Preshave_Soap_Activated_Charcoal_Phoenix_Shaving_large.jpg?v=1506271554\" alt=\"Cube Preshave Soap\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"419\" height=\"320\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release of \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a long time coming. For those who are privy to the PAA Universe, you may have seen \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e hovering in the background on different labels and in ads...\u003cem\u003eobserving. \u003c\/em\u003eI have read a few interpretations by folks in the forums who have noticed \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE'\u003c\/strong\u003es appearances and have been flummoxed. \u003cem\u003eWhat Does it Mean?\u003c\/em\u003e [I super appreciate that folks are becoming more hip to the universe in our labels!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Strange Shave Tech is This?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to finally bring \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e to life for people to interface with! Holding it in your hand you can almost feel a force, an energy pulsating, \u003cem\u003edrawing you in\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e and use it wisely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8 oz [227 grams] Cube - Wrapped in biodegradable Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurified Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Activated Bamboo Charcoal Powder, Soybean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Wax, Cupuacu Butter, Murumuru Butter, Bacuri Butter, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrickly Pear Oil,\u003c\/span\u003e Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Menthol Crystals (If Mentholated), Vitamin E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If mentholated option\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Mentholated","offer_id":29439507595312,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Menthol Free","offer_id":29439507628080,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/cube-20-8oz-preshave-soap-new-improved-now-a-12-lb-of-epic-slick-expand-your-limits-475065.jpg?v=1726347115"},{"product_id":"galactic-aloe-vera-gel-made-with-organic-aloe-vera-7-oz","title":"Galactic Aloe Vera Gel | Made with Organic Aloe Vera | 7 Oz","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAloe Vera Gel, every shaver's secret weapon! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGalactic Aloe Vera Gel is Clear, non-sticky, pH balanced, oil free, and glycerin enriched. It's no mistake that aloe vera made our Galactic Line of daily shave products! I mean, everyone should have this stuff in their den. Much like its sister product \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/galactic-witch-hazel-a-classic-distilled-astringent-antiseptic-toner-and-anti-inflammatory?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8a392f1cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Galactic Witch Hazel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGalactic Witch Hazel\u003c\/a\u003e, Galactic Aloe Vera has a million and one uses! But first and foremost,\u003cstrong\u003e it's natures aftershave...\u003cem\u003eduh.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan ~ Soy-Free ~ Gluten-Free ~ Alcohol-Free ~ Paraben Free ~ No Mineral Oil ~ Phthalate-Free ~ Formadehyde-Free ~ Propylene Glycol Free ~ Cruelty Free ~ No Added Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #08a711;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/span\u003e Aloe contains \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esalicylic acid, the #1 for ingrown hairs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeriously, I have kept a bottle of this stuff in the fridges since I was a teenager growing up on the beach. There was nothing like the instant cooling effect it had on my sun burnt skin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0ab40c;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Provides Toning \u0026amp; Firming Effect When Dry! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany years later I would take a tip from my younger self but rather than slosh it on after a day at the beach it now crossed over to treating, cooling and healing my freshly shave skin! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut What is Aloe Vera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aloe vera plant has been known and used for centuries for its health, beauty, and skin care properties. The name Aloe vera derives from the Arabic word “Alloeh” meaning “shining bitter substance,” while “vera” in Latin means “true.” 2000 years ago, the Greek scientists regarded Aloe vera as the universal panacea. The Egyptians called Aloe “the plant of immortality.” Today, the Aloe vera plant has been used for various purposes in dermatology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"sec2-1title\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"__p3\" class=\"p p-first-last\"\u003eAloe vera has been used for health \u0026amp; beauty purposes in several cultures for millennia: Greece, Egypt, India, Mexico, Japan and China.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.5px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEgyptian queens Nefertiti and Cleopatra used it as part of their regular beauty regimes. Alexander the Great, and Christopher Columbus used it to treat soldiers’ wounds. The first reference to Aloe vera in English was a translation by John Goodyew in A.D. 1655 of Dioscorides’ Medical treatise De Materia Medica.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy the early 1800s, Aloe vera was in use as a laxative in the United States, but in the mid-1930s, a turning point occurred when it was successfully used to treat chronic and severe radiation dermatitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"__p6\" class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive components with its properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAloe vera contains 75 potentially active constituents: vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, saponins, salicylic acids and amino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"enumerated\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"__p7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVitamins\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt contains vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and E, which are antioxidants. It also contains vitamin B12, folic acid, and choline. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"__p8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnzymes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: It contains 8 enzymes: aliiase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase, carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, lipase, and peroxidase. Bradykinase helps to sooth skin topically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"__p9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt provides calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium and zinc. They are essential for the proper functioning of various enzyme systems in different metabolic pathways and few are antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"__p10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSugars:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt provides monosaccharides (glucose and fructose) and polysaccharides: (glucomannans\/polymannose). These are derived from the mucilage layer of the plant and are known as mucopolysaccharides. The most prominent monosaccharide is mannose-6-phosphate, and the most common polysaccharides are called glucomannans [beta-(1,4)-acetylated mannan]. Acemannan, a prominent glucomannan has also been found. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"__p11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnthraquinones:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt provides 12 anthraquinones, which are phenolic compounds traditionally known as laxatives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"__p12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFatty acids:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt provides 4 plant steroids; cholesterol, campesterol, β-sisosterol and lupeol. All these have soothing properties to help soothe irritated skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"__p13\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHormones:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAuxins and gibberellins have soothing action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"__p14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOthers:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt provides 20 of the 22 human required\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eamino acids\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand 7 of the 8 essential amino acids. Lignin, an inert substance, when included in topical preparations, enhances moiturizing effect of the other ingredients into the skin. Saponins that are the soapy substances form about 3% of the gel and have cleansing properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're probably wondering why you don't already have some this on hand, right? Do yourself a favor and grab a bottle today...thank me later!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirections: \u003c\/b\u003eAs I mentioned above, I recommend keeping Aloe Vera Gel in the fridge which will make for a crisp, instant cooling aftershave balm! Apply immediately over freshly shaven skin. You may also want to slap some on your face before bed too as a nightly moisturizer. Also great for an itchy beard! To be honest, the uses for aloe are endless, get creative! I have even seen Aloe Vera Gel used as a styling hair gel!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deionized Water, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0 - 6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan\u003cbr\u003eSoy-Free\u003cbr\u003eGluten-Free\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol-Free\u003cbr\u003eParaben Free\u003cbr\u003eNo Mineral Oil\u003cbr\u003ePhthalate-Free\u003cbr\u003eFormadehyde-Free\u003cbr\u003ePropylene Glycol Free\u003cbr\u003eCruelty Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~ No Animal Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXTERNAL USE ONLY.  OUR Aloe Vera Gel is for topical use only to help moisturize.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29501680812080,"sku":"","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/galactic-aloe-vera-gel-made-with-organic-aloe-vera-7-oz-295261.jpg?v=1726347362"},{"product_id":"ice-cube-2-0-preshave-soap-8-ounces-of-slick-cooling-epicness-mentholated","title":"ICE CUBE 2.0 Preshave Soap | 8 Ounces of Slick Cooling Epicness | EPIC Menthol","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Add a Cube Dock Soap Dish from the Accessories Options!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e] \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs good as The original Cube is, Cube 2.0 one is so much better. It’s slicker, adds more volume, and has a better post shave feel. It’s the Cube on steroids.\u003c\/span\u003e.\" \u003cstrong\u003e~ Jeremy Tyler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixshaving.com\/collections\/cube\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The ENTIRE CUBE 2.0 Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew CUBE Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFans of our classic ICE Preshave puck will love this New \u0026amp; Improved take on it! The only real difference between our Original CUBE 2.0 \u0026amp; ICE CUBE 2.0 is that it contains zero charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The post shave- soothing feeling lasted all night. Most important, my wife complimented my shave and that’s worth its weight in gold\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"42gvm-0-1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Ken Surfs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA power pack of AWESOME \u0026amp; Visually Stunning Taboot! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you believe the CUBE is now even better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBelieve it or not,\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e The newly re-formulated \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCUBE\u003c\/span\u003e actually shares some DNA with our ultra premium CK-6 Formula!\u003c\/span\u003e It's true, and like the original recipe, it too will add slickness, glide, silky post shave feel and a lather boost to your shave...\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ebut x10!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e it's also 3 ounces more weighing in at half a pound.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSize Matters.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur testers were unanimously in agreement on \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003epure \u003cstrong\u003eMYSTERIOUS\u003c\/strong\u003e shave gold.\u003c\/em\u003e They found it not only long lasting, but \u003cem\u003eSUPER\u003c\/em\u003e effective in adding additional slickness and shield to their shaves with a noticeably better post shave feel. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIN!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e I should also mention, one found it spooky and felt like it was watching him...\u003cem\u003etake from that what you will.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5 years of testing,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etweaking and listening to our customers, has given mankind The New CUBE! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"ui-droppable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O4AQTnXkAj8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Just got the Cube in my last order. I thought gimmick at first but I am willing to try most new things. After using Cube the first time, I realized the only gimmicky thing is the wonderfully campy way Douglas Smythe presents this and other products.  It is great throughout the process but the post-shave feel is the best part. It is worth a shot, you won't be disappointed.\"  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~David Jones \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombine CUBE with a lackluster soap and achieve a killer shave! Hard-water got you down? CUBE takes care of that too! \u003cem\u003eAccept No Imitations! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e - 8 ounces and 6 sides of solid otherworldliness. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e your everyday preshave. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e takes your shave to another dimension adding \u003cstrong\u003eextra protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eslickness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eglide\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Almond Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Jojoba Wax, \u0026amp; Safflower Oil = \u003cstrong\u003eSlick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNow Contains: \u003c\/strong\u003eBacuri Butter, Capuacu Butter and Murumuru Butter = \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Slick and Moisturizing!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E \u0026amp; Aloe Vera = \u003cstrong\u003eSkin Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlycerin is a humectant = \u003cstrong\u003eDraws moisture into the hair, fattening it up \u0026amp; softening it!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMentholated = All the same benefits of Scentless CUBE but converts any soap into a cold, cooling shave lather!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a noticeable Boost to any lather! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Directions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before shaving, wash face with CUBE. This “Degreases” the face. Immediately before applying lather, wet and rub CUBE against the grain, do not rinse off, apply lather on top. You need only apply CUBE before first pass...\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOM!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why\u003cem\u003e I\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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. [\u003cem\u003eThat said\u003c\/em\u003e, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFind \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" title=\"Cube Gear\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Cube\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCUBE T-Shirt and Coffee Mugs HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Preshave Soap is More Effective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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\" onto. 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Menthol option! With our mentholated preshave soap you can turn any shave into a cooling, mentholated shave despite what scent or brand of shave soap you choose to use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"320\" width=\"419\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Cube Preshave Soap\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/CUBE_Preshave_Soap_Activated_Charcoal_Phoenix_Shaving_large.jpg?v=1506271554\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release of \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a long time coming. For those who are privy to the PAA Universe, you may have seen \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e hovering in the background on different labels and in ads...\u003cem\u003eobserving. \u003c\/em\u003eI have read a few interpretations by folks in the forums who have noticed \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE'\u003c\/strong\u003es appearances and have been flummoxed. \u003cem\u003eWhat Does it Mean?\u003c\/em\u003e [I super appreciate that folks are becoming more hip to the universe in our labels!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Strange Shave Tech is This?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to finally bring \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e to life for people to interface with! Holding it in your hand you can almost feel a force, an energy pulsating, \u003cem\u003edrawing you in\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e and use it wisely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8 oz [227 grams] Cube - Wrapped in biodegradable Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurified Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Soybean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Wax, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCupuacu Butter, Murumuru Butter, Bacuri Butter\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrickly Pear Oil, Organic\u003c\/span\u003e Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Menthol Crystals, Vitamin E, Mica \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing is for one CUBE Soap.  Add on a Cube Dock for a form fitting soap dish!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32340378583088,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/ice-cube-20-preshave-soap-8-ounces-of-slick-cooling-epicness-epic-menthol-540307.jpg?v=1726347502"},{"product_id":"galactic-african-black-soap-5-oz","title":"Galactic African Black Soap | Raw Unrefined \u0026 Pure","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[These Soaps Especially Shine when combined with our All Natural Agave Soap Satchels!]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"productitem--title\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/body-soap\/products\/all-natural-galactic-agave-exfoliating-soap-sack\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOM!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e Straight from West Africa folks, African Black Soap...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003etruly magical stuff that deserves a home in your shave den! \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw \u0026amp; pure traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfrican black soap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is from western \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfrica\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The texture of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esoap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is soft and at times, it is a bit crumbly but never hard like regular bar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esoap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eraw black soap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e doesn't have artificial fragrance and has a natural earthy scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican black soap is made from the ashes of plantain skin, cocoa pod and palm leaves, and palm oil from leaves or kernels.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome additional ingredients, depending on the makers of the soap, could be honey to soften the appearance of dry, rough skin and shea butter or cocoa butter for extra moisturizing properties (some black soap is more potent than others and can be drying).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d79408;\"\u003eIn the case of our Galactic African Black soap, it goes above and beyond containing Honey, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, and Aloe Vera! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Black Soap is kind of a darling currently in skin care and has been reported to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-29\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt Improves the Appearance of Razor Bumps \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is often used by men during shaving because of the high shea butter content, which helps makes skin look better and smoother.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHas Deep Cleansing Action \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack soap is great for deep pore cleansing. It also is effective at removing makeup because of the oils and butters. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt's an Effective Exfoliant \u003c\/strong\u003eThe ashes in black soap provide exfoliating properties to improve the look of fine lines. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-36\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stuff just rocks!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-50\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing for one bar. Package is biodegradable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Nigeria \u0026amp; Packaged in Sunny Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated 8 0z, typically weighing in more due to being hand cut -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in Biodegradable Wrapper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eIngredients:  h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eoney, shea butter, cocoa butter, camwood, palm kernal oil, cocoa pod ash, palm bunch ash, aloe vera, lime juice, purified water\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-2\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32283937275952,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/galactic-african-black-soap-raw-unrefined-pure-5-oz-640651.jpg?v=1726347406"},{"product_id":"ice-tube-2-0-travel-preshave-soap-add-some-slick-cooling-epicness-mentholated","title":"ICE TUBE 2.0 Travel Preshave Soap |Super Slick \u0026 Mentholated","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Listing For One TUBE 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs good as The original Cube is, Cube 2.0 one is so much better. It’s slicker, adds more volume, and has a better post shave feel. It’s the Cube on steroids.\u003c\/span\u003e.\" \u003cstrong\u003e~ Jeremy Tyler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYup, this happened!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoom!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Now a\u003c\/span\u003e travel friendly version of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"CUBE\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/cube-6oz-preshave-soap-contains-activated-bamboo-charcoal-prickly-pear-jojoba-oil-sweet-almond-oil-aloe-more\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eICE CUBE\u003c\/a\u003e 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePreshave Soap, meet\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eICE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUBE 2.0!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSince TUBE 2.0 was unveiled at The Big Shave East it has been one hot potato!\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe sleek, lo-profile travel design really makes TUBE a worthy travel companion for sure...Now you can take ICE TUBE Everywhere too!\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(No excuses!) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixshaving.com\/collections\/cube\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The ENTIRE CUBE 2.0 Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew CUBE Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFans of our classic ICE Preshave puck and CUBE will love this New \u0026amp; Improved TRAVEL Version take on it! The only real difference between our Original CUBE 2.0 \u0026amp; ICE CUBE 2.0 is that it contains zero charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The post shave- soothing feeling lasted all night. Most important, my wife complimented my shave and that’s worth its weight in gold\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"42gvm-0-1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Ken Surfs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSeriously, we tested out soooo many delivery systems for TUBE during the development I wasn't sure if we'd ever settle on a design! Same EPIC Slick, Lather Boosting and Performance Enhancing Awesomeness of CUBE 2.0 but travel friendly...but that doesn't mean TUBE 2.0 can't be used as a daily driver too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UFICommentBody\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have to say, your \"\u003ca title=\"CUBE\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/cube-6oz-preshave-soap-contains-activated-bamboo-charcoal-prickly-pear-jojoba-oil-sweet-almond-oil-aloe-more\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCUBE\u003c\/a\u003e\" has helped my razor burn dramatically. That thing is amazing!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Bj Cundiff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUBE 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyour everyday preshave.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTUBE 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etakes your shave to another dimension adding\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eextra protection\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eslickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eglide\u003c\/strong\u003e. A powerhouse of slick with a kick of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivated Bamboo Charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Almond Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Jojoba Oil, \u0026amp; Safflower Oil =\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNow Contains: \u003c\/strong\u003eBacuri Butter, Capuacu Butter and Murumuru Butter =\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Slick and Moisturizing!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E \u0026amp; Aloe Vera =\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlycerin is a humectant =\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDraws moisture into the hair, fattening it up \u0026amp; softening it!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with Activated Bamboo Charcoal =\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep cleansing with light exfoliation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a noticeable Boost to any lather! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethink 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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. [\u003cem\u003eThat said\u003c\/em\u003e, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Preshave Soap is More Effective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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\" onto. 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the Menthol option! With our mentholated preshave soap you can turn any shave into a cooling, mentholated shave despite what scent or brand of shave soap you choose to use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2 oz TUBE \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur testers were unanimously in agreement on \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003epure \u003cstrong\u003eMYSTERIOUS\u003c\/strong\u003e shave gold.\u003c\/em\u003e They found it not only long lasting, but \u003cem\u003eSUPER\u003c\/em\u003e effective in adding additional slickness and shield to their shaves with a noticeably better post shave feel. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIN!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e I should also mention, one found it spooky and felt like it was watching him...\u003cem\u003etake from that what you will.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5 years of testing,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etweaking and listening to our customers, has given mankind The New CUBE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O4AQTnXkAj8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Just got the Cube in my last order. I thought gimmick at first but I am willing to try most new things. After using Cube the first time, I realized the only gimmicky thing is the wonderfully campy way Douglas Smythe presents this and other products.  It is great throughout the process but the post-shave feel is the best part. It is worth a shot, you won't be disappointed.\"  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~David Jones \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombine CUBE with a lackluster soap and achieve a killer shave! Hard-water got you down? CUBE takes care of that too! \u003cem\u003eAccept No Imitations! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e - 8 ounces and 6 sides of solid otherworldliness. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e your everyday preshave. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e takes your shave to another dimension adding \u003cstrong\u003eextra protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eslickness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eglide\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent free = No clashing odor!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Almond Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Jojoba Wax, \u0026amp; Safflower Oil = \u003cstrong\u003eSlick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNow Contains: \u003c\/strong\u003eBacuri Butter, Capuacu Butter and Murumuru Butter = \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Slick and Moisturizing!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E \u0026amp; Aloe Vera = \u003cstrong\u003eSkin Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlycerin is a humectant = \u003cstrong\u003eDraws moisture into the hair, fattening it up \u0026amp; softening it!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMentholated = All the same benefits of Scentless CUBE but converts any soap into a cold, cooling shave lather!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a noticeable Boost to any lather! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Directions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before shaving, wash face with CUBE. This “Degreases” the face. Immediately before applying lather, wet and rub CUBE against the grain, do not rinse off, apply lather on top. You need only apply CUBE before first pass...\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOM!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why\u003cem\u003e I\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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. [\u003cem\u003eThat said\u003c\/em\u003e, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #cc0000;\" title=\"Cube Gear\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Cube\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCUBE T-Shirt and Coffee Mugs HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Preshave Soap is More Effective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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\" onto. 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Menthol option! With our mentholated preshave soap you can turn any shave into a cooling, mentholated shave despite what scent or brand of shave soap you choose to use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"320\" width=\"419\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Cube Preshave Soap\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/CUBE_Preshave_Soap_Activated_Charcoal_Phoenix_Shaving_large.jpg?v=1506271554\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release of \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a long time coming. For those who are privy to the PAA Universe, you may have seen \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e hovering in the background on different labels and in ads...\u003cem\u003eobserving. \u003c\/em\u003eI have read a few interpretations by folks in the forums who have noticed \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE'\u003c\/strong\u003es appearances and have been flummoxed. \u003cem\u003eWhat Does it Mean?\u003c\/em\u003e [I super appreciate that folks are becoming more hip to the universe in our labels!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Strange Shave Tech is This?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to finally bring \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e to life for people to interface with! Holding it in your hand you can almost feel a force, an energy pulsating, \u003cem\u003edrawing you in\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e and use it wisely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurified Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Soybean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Wax, Capuacu Oil, Murumuru Oil Bacuri Oil, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrickly Pear Oil,\u003c\/span\u003e Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Extract Menthol Crystals (If Mentholated), Vitamin E, Mica \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31619675979824,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/ice-tube-20-travel-preshave-soap-contains-ck-6-dna-super-slick-mentholated-3514613.png?v=1770952093"},{"product_id":"de-blade-sampler-pack-2-25-blades","title":"DE Blade Sampler Pack #2 (35 Blades)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind All of Our \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/de-se-blades\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlades Click HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to wet shaving shaving and trying to find the perfect blade for your face (or legs)? Rather than invest in cartons of different blades give or DE Blade Sampler Pack a go first. I recommend hanging at least 2 weeks with each new brand you try and taking brief notes. This is part of the beauty of DE shaving, you can actually fine tune the shave to your own unique face rather than rely on the \"one size fits all\" mentality of cartridge razors. Happy Shaving!!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31632444325936,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/de-blade-sampler-pack-2-35-blades-618446.png?v=1736378955"},{"product_id":"all-natural-galactic-agave-exfoliating-soap-sack","title":"All Natural Galactic Agave Exfoliating Soap Satchel","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtend the life of your Phoenix Shaving body soap bars with this most epic, exfoliating soap sack! Created from natural agave fiber, this pouch allows you to use up every last scrap of soap. In fact, I myself throw all my mixed soap ends in one and viola; Save soap, save money. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIN!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot only do these bad boys help produce an extra sudsy lather but also gently exfoliate your face or body. Use it in your shower and hang it to allow proper drainage of your body soap. They also make great travel pouches too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat For Your Skin \u0026amp; Great For The Planet!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou read right, when this baby has reached its end, the bag can be composted too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing a natural material, the bag needs to remain dry between uses in order to extend its life. Replace bag every 4-6 months \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e sanitize by washing in the washing machine, dipping in vinegar or boiling water. [I have kept mine alive by throwing it in with the wash with the rest of my clothes. I then hang to dry.]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoap not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31658735009840,"sku":"","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/all-natural-galactic-agave-exfoliating-soap-satchel-157413.jpg?v=1726346764"},{"product_id":"the-peregrino-24mm-roswell-grey-hybrid-synth-brush-retro-shave-tech","title":"The Peregrino - 24mm Roswell (grey) Hybrid Synth Brush - Retro Shave Tech!","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeregrino\u003c\/strong\u003e: a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The PAA Peregrino brush is a lather monster...\"\u003c\/em\u003e ~ \u003cstrong\u003eMantic 59, The Sharpologist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAhh The Peregrino, the 5th installment of our EPIC, Retro Brush shave line, a pilgrimage in itself that we began so many years back, now bears more fruit in this homage to the classic, vintage Ever-Ready 500E!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Peregrino is also our first attempt at a Celluloid Style handle, too! To be clear (pun kind of intended), it's not actually celluloid but is acrylic. Acrylic is pretty awesome and versatile like that!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vintage 500E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/500E_Photos_480x480.jpg?v=1586896038\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"228\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003eThere is something down right \"Oz\" about the 500E, and this all can't be explained away by the color. It's something else. To say it is visually stunning is an understatement...\u003cem\u003ebut it really, \u003cstrong\u003ereally\u003c\/strong\u003e is.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor that reason, this can be a tough vintage piece to track down in the wild and also for those very same reasons, we had to take a stab at it!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMuch in the same way we designed our Atomic Rocket, we took the same liberties with The Peregrino. Meaning, we beefed it up a little more than the original. It is actually bigger than the Atomic,\u003cem\u003e if you can believe that!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/phoenix-shaving-brushes\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #07548f;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, unlike the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/atomic-rocket-26mm-synthetic-shaving-brush-suave-knot\" title=\"Atomic Rocket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAtomic Rocket\u003c\/a\u003e's 26mm knot I opted for a 24mm hybrid (Fan\/Bulb), in the end and it wasn't a tough call, \u003cem\u003eit really just felt right. \u003c\/em\u003eThis was after experimenting with over 10 different synthetic makes, sizes and models! Seriously, there was a real harmony and balance to this combination. You will experience what I mean as soon as you give this baby a whirl I promise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs that the Roswell again Doug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eActually yes, it is! After the huge success \u0026amp; popularity of our Roswell 24mm Hybrid Knot used in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/the-starcraft-24mm-hybrid-roswell-grey-synthetic-brush-retro-shave-tech\" title=\"Starcraft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eStarcraft\u003c\/a\u003e, I thought it wise to revisit it. I felt like I was not done exploring this very smart, punchy, hybrid fan\/bulb. It truly is a great knot and works especially well with the weight, shape and size of The Peregrino. This brush \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efeels good in the hand and on the face! [lol, I can't stress that enough.]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre You A Face Latherer?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/phoenix-shaving-moonscape-brush-scuttle-a-classic-face-lathering-tool-ceramic\" title=\"Brush Scuttle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck Out Our Brush Scuttle Here for Hot Lather!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore any of our brushes are released they must pass a simple test aside from quality control and performance,\u003cem\u003e it needs to move me.\u003c\/em\u003e It has to appeal to something deep inside me that I really can't describe in words, that I should not need to describe in words. It must evoke this same feeling in our customers too...\u003cem\u003eor what's the point?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Synthetics?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'd be amazed at how fast synthetic fibers are evolving. With the market and demand for synthetic knots growing, the competition in quality \u0026amp; development will send your head spinning! This is also due to the fact that a lot of big shave giants, like Art of Shaving, are also making the switch to offering only synthetics...\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is huge and forcing manufacturers to out do each other every other month! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only that but you need not worry about \"babying\" these knots as one does with animal hair! That alone makes them great brushes to take anywhere with you! Tougher, softer and lightyears more affordable than their analog counterparts; animal hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo with those thoughts in mind, we came up with The Roswell (Grey) Hybrid Synth, something \u003cem\u003eREALLY\u003c\/em\u003e special. The feel is pretty much a combination of our \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/phoenix-shaving-brushes\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/phoenix-shaving-brushes\" title=\"Brush Line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSuave \u0026amp; Tribble\u003c\/a\u003e knots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Shave Peregrino\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLastly, we get to the name.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ePeregrino\u003c\/em\u003e is Spanish for Pilgrim. Many of you know by now we select our product names with much thought and care, The Peregrino sticks to the script in this regard truer than most. As I cryptically hinted at where this sales page began, I believe we are all Peregrinos or Pilgrims on this sacred, traditional wet shaving road, paved with lather and probably lined with aging Burma Shave signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like pilgrims on a holy trek it is always our own experience, no one else's and no one can take that away from us or define it in absolutes. This parallel is seen everyday in the many groups and forums we participate in by the constant mic drop phrase, \u003cem\u003eYour Mileage May Vary.\u003c\/em\u003e We often compare traditional shaving to ritual and ceremony, which no doubt it is in an obvious kind of way, but might I say it is even more;  a great, epic, daily journey or quest. And with every passing new day we get closer to somewhere that really doesn't matter. What really matters and where the real joy is found and felt, is the act of the journey itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design on the bottom of the handle is not only the sun rising or a scallop shell (symbol of the pilgrim), but also a visual representation of all the different paths one can take to get to the same destination. \u003cem\u003eEnjoy the journey my friends!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuen Camino to my fellow Peregrinos!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Length: 131 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth at Widest point: 45 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth and Shortest point: 30mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: \u003cmessagebody title=\"Today, 2:25:33 PM\" aria-label=\"122 grams or 4.3ounces\" role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cmessagetextcontainer text-direction=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e122 grams (4.3 ounces)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/messagetextcontainer\u003e\u003c\/messagebody\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnot: 24mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoft Ht:\u003cspan\u003e 56mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: Acrylic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31872945618992,"sku":"","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/the-peregrino-24mm-roswell-grey-hybrid-synth-brush-retro-shave-tech-194502.jpg?v=1726347920"},{"product_id":"galactic-body-soap-caddy-a-heavy-duty-storage-case-solution-by-phoenix-shaving","title":"Galactic Body Soap Caddy | A Heavy Duty Storage Case Solution | Available in 2 Colors","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFinally, the perfect travel or storage solution for all your favorite PAA Body Soaps! Meet our new Galactic Body Soap Caddy!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Black or Clear options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eSoap case snaps closed tight, compact with secure latch, ideal for hiking\/camping trips when you have to keep all toiletries to a minimum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eSize: Approx. 4.5\" x 3\" x 1.5\" (LxWxH).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eHeavy Duty to Keep soap neat \u0026amp; tidy! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eIncludes ridges on bottom tray to allow for proper drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003ePerfect for travel, tossing in your gym bag or daily storage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eKeeps your favorite Phoenix Shaving Body Soaps drier in between uses, also helps prolong its lifespan!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eAside from a soap dish, there's no better way to store away your body soap, Grab one of these most epic Galactic Body Soap Caddies Today! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eThis listing is for one Galactic Body Soap Caddy, Soap Not Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"CLEAR","offer_id":32342275555376,"sku":"","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK","offer_id":32342275588144,"sku":"","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/galactic-body-soap-caddy-a-heavy-duty-storage-case-solution-available-in-2-colors-887835.jpg?v=1726347408"},{"product_id":"amber-aerolite-24mm-stygian-synth-hybrid-brush-retro-shave-tech","title":"Amber Aerolite 24mm Stygian Synth Hybrid Brush | Retro Shave Tech!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5IWNJuLHj-g\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMeet The Amber Aerolite! \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is this brush a loose homage or reimagining to a mysterious brush from the past, it's also an homage to Autumn itself! The festive flecks \u0026amp; tones of amber in the handle truly do seem like a celebration of the harvest season come to life! \u003cem\u003e[I think Mr Brian Yost's vid above captures that perfectly! Thank Brian!]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The new PAA Stygian \u0026amp; Roswell synth fibers are *Amazing*. And I say this as someone who was previously a badger hair snob.\" ~ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMantic 59, The Sharpologist \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/phoenix-shaving-brushes\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #07548f;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this release we are also introducing our latest, NEW hybrid knot, The Stygian Synth! Fans of our knots, especially the Roswell Grey (Peregrino\/Starcraft Knot), will immediately recognize the similarity in feel and performance. In fact, the only real difference is the color!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...it has a very similar feel to a 2 band badger knot. What makes that special is since it is still a synth, you don't have to bother with soaking the brush prior to shaving. I have multiple 2 band badger brushes that I enjoy using. While it is not exactly the same feel, it is pretty close. There is a gel type feeling to the tips when wet, just like with a good badger brush. I find myself reaching for it more than my badgers because I just wet it and go.\"\u003c\/em\u003e ~ \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Ansley, Customer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf It Ain't Broke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI mean, why stray away from a knot design that really seemed to check off all the boxes when it came to a high quality knot that made soooo many rethink their take on synthetics? But we'll come back to that, now for a little, and I mean little, extremely vague history of the handle we did our best to reimagine! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[\u003ca title=\"Shaving Brushes\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/phoenix-shaving-brushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCheck Out Our Entire Brush Line====\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Amber_Aerolite_240x240.png?v=1600904710\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003eThe Itsy-bitsy Erskine B-200 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch an obscure little brush the B-200 is, and good luck finding one! If you do, good luck working with the size of it! This baby was tiny, but the shape held soooo much potential if you ask me. It was clear we needed to revive this one. Historically, it was a butterscotch number with a knot of about 15mm in diameter. To be a daily driver would be laughable by todays standards. Heck, even using this as a travel brush would be difficult...\u003cem\u003ebut that shape, it just called to me!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre You A Face Latherer? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/phoenix-shaving-moonscape-brush-scuttle-a-classic-face-lathering-tool-ceramic\" title=\"Brush Scuttle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck Out Our Brush Scuttle Here for Hot Lather!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Fran and I began to reinterpret it as a jazz musician may add a little color and swing to their rendition of \u003cem\u003eMy Favorite Things\u003c\/em\u003e (or any other standard at that). We also thought it might be interesting to get thematic. I mean, everyone and their mom is doing seasonal scents, but what about some \u003cem\u003ehardware \u003c\/em\u003ewith a seasonal motif? That thought greatly influenced the design. Granted, an amber handled brush can \u0026amp; will be used all year round but for the sake of the launch date we were aiming for, it seemed more than fitting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nI think that feature is what really draws me to this handle. I mean, Erskine were really ahead of their time whether they were aware of the benefits of their geometry or knot...um, not. Meaning; the octagonal shape collar and base really make for that perfect, locked in grip for the slipperiest and soapiest conditions! It also just feels really substantial in hand, not bulky but robust! But lets get back to the elusive Erskine shall we? \n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Erskine_Shaving_Brush_ad_0d80d2a5-0bb8-4404-816f-4110bb32ce9d_480x480.jpg?v=1600801715\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"233\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003eErskine Brushes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet another classic, vintage shave product with a history thinner than a whisker. Aside from a few 75 year old ads, there's not much out there in regards to the Erskine Company. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eErskine brushes bear the name of the company founder James Lowe Erskine (b. 1861, d. 1937).  The James Lowe Erskine Company was located in Brooklyn, NY and made brushes from 1888 to at least 1957. \u003c\/em\u003e[Old School Shaving Brushes]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have also seen some dates on a certain shave forum, but no \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e history, no \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e story. Again, it's so sad how much history we have lost...but i'm sure someone out there can put some pieces back into place for us! \u003cem\u003eBut I digress.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stygian Synth Hybrid Knot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'd be amazed at how fast synthetic fibers are evolving. With the market and demand for synthetic knots growing, the competition in quality \u0026amp; development will send your head a spinning! This is also due to the fact that a lot of big shave giants, like Art of Shaving, are also making the switch to offering only synthetics...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is huge and forcing manufacturers to out do each other every other month! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans (pun intended), of our modern synthetic knots are going to love our latest Fan\/Bulb Hybrid, Stygian Hybrid Knot! Not only is The Stygian visually stunning mounted on that moody, amber resin-type handle, but the performance is exceptional. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something so naturally ergonomic about the octagon shaped base of the handle. It really feels good and secure in the hand; substantial \u0026amp; comfortable. Traits we are always looking for in our designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stygian features super soft tips, \u003cem\u003ealmost\u003c\/em\u003e gel like when wet and a killer fiber density, providing you with some great backbone and more wispy than \u003cem\u003escritchy\u003c\/em\u003e face lathers. \u003cem\u003eThe Stygian Knot is sure to impress even the hardiest traditionalist out there still clinging to their badger, boar and horse hair counterparts.\u003c\/em\u003e Again, if you love our Peregrino, you \u003cem\u003eare pretty much guaranteed to LOVE\u003c\/em\u003e the Stygian!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you help me fill in the blanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you have any or discover anymore information on Erskine in your own research; ads, commercials, stories, etc, I'd really, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREALLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e love to know what you find...\u003cem\u003eand you can bet your sweet dupa I will be sure to archive it for posterity and give you full credit! It's up to us collectively in this hobby to shave, ahem, \u003cstrong\u003eSAVE\u003c\/strong\u003e our history!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore any of our brushes are released they must pass a simple test, aside from quality control and performance,\u003cem\u003e it needs to move me.\u003c\/em\u003e It has to appeal to something deep inside me that I really can't describe in words, \u003cem\u003ethat I should not need to describe in words.\u003c\/em\u003e It must evoke this same feeling in our customers too...\u003cem\u003eor what's the point? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality, Value and Style! \u003c\/strong\u003e(That's really what it's all about!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo with that my friends, it gives me GREAT PLEASURE to introduce you all to our latest, EPIC, Retro (\u0026amp; then some), Amber Aerolite Shave Brush!!!! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's A Shave New World!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Length: 120 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth at Widest point: 41 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth and Shortest point: 29mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 3.88 Oz (110 grams)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnot: 24 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoft Ht:\u003cspan\u003e 55 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: Acrylic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32392403222576,"sku":"","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/amber-aerolite-24mm-stygian-synth-hybrid-brush-retro-shave-tech-306557.jpg?v=1726346765"},{"product_id":"durable-plastic-travel-brush-case-large","title":"Durable Plastic Travel Brush Case | Large","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinally, A Travel Tube For Our Larger Brushes! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really heavy duty, durable plastic travel tube. Length of tube is adjustable and diameter is just a little over 2.2\". Fit's most larger brushes but note diameter before ordering. See Photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/atomic-rocket-26mm-synthetic-shaving-brush-suave-knot\" title=\"Atomic Rocket\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAtomic Rocket\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/the-peregrino-24mm-roswell-grey-hybrid-synth-brush-retro-shave-tech\" title=\"Peregrino\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeregrino\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/phantom-aerolite-26mm-spectral-synth-hybrid-brush-retro-shave-tech?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=bb5f7127d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Phantom Aerolite\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhantom Aerolite\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/amber-aerolite-24mm-stygian-synth-hybrid-brush-retro-shave-tech\" title=\"Amber Aerolite\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmber Aerolite\u003c\/a\u003e fit this tube perfectly!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/phoenix-shaving-brushes\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/the-green-ray-24mm-hybrid-tribble-synthetic-brush\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso, you may want to check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/do-it-yourself-travel-shave-soap-tube-2-5-oz\" title=\"Shave Soap Tube\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDIY Travel Shave Soap Tube ====\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e {Just add your favorite soap and Go!]\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Brush not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro Tip: Drill a few holes in top cap to allow brush to dry more efficiently and breathe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32453792956464,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/durable-plastic-travel-brush-case-large-647700.jpg?v=1726347266"},{"product_id":"phantom-aerolite-26mm-spectral-synth-hybrid-brush-retro-shave-tech","title":"Phantom Aerolite 26mm Spectral Synth Hybrid Brush | Retro Shave Tech!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet The 26mm Phantom Aerolite! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second brush in our translucent Aerolite Series! (AND, in 26mm!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/phoenix-shaving-brushes\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #07548f;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is this brush a loose homage or reimagining to a mysterious brush from the past, it's also an homage to Summer itself! Remember the color of chlorinated pools in the 80's? \u003cem\u003eThis is pretty much that. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut\u003c\/strong\u003e, inside that imaginary pool is a swirling, whirling phantom. I kid you knot...\u003cem\u003eahem\u003c\/em\u003e, not. (sorry.) Inside each handle is a genuine phantom. Well, at least that's what I see, \u003cstrong\u003eyou be the judge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Knot!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this release we are also introducing our latest, NEW hybrid knot, The Spectral Synth! Fans of our knots, especially the Roswell Grey (Peregrino\/Starcraft Knot), will immediately recognize the similarity in feel and performance. In fact, the only real difference is the color \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand The Size!  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf It Ain't Broke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI mean, why stray away from a knot design that really seemed to check off all the boxes when it came to a high quality knot that made soooo many rethink their take on synthetics? But we'll come back to that, now for a little, and I mean little, extremely vague history of the handle we did our best to reimagine! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"float: right;\" height=\"250\" width=\"250\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Phantom_Aerolite_Shave_Brush_Phoenix_Shaving_480x480.jpg?v=1618877621\"\u003eThe Itsy-bitsy Erskine B-200 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch an obscure little brush the B-200 is, and good luck finding one! If you do, good luck working with the size of it! This baby was tiny, but the shape held soooo much potential if you ask me. It was \u003cem\u003eclear\u003c\/em\u003e we needed to revive this one. Historically, it was a butterscotch number with a knot of about 15mm in diameter. To be a daily driver would be laughable by todays standards. Heck, even using this as a travel brush would be difficult...\u003cem\u003ebut that shape, it just called to me!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre You A Face Latherer? \u003ca title=\"Brush Scuttle\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/phoenix-shaving-moonscape-brush-scuttle-a-classic-face-lathering-tool-ceramic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck Out Our Brush Scuttle Here for Hot Lather!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Fran and I began to reinterpret it (yet again) as a jazz musician may add a little color and swing to their rendition of \u003cem\u003eMy Favorite Things\u003c\/em\u003e (or any other standard at that). We also thought it might be interesting to stick with our seasonal theme like the \u003ca title=\"Amber Aerolite\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/amber-aerolite-24mm-stygian-synth-hybrid-brush-retro-shave-tech?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=5e673c6e7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAmber Aerolite\u003c\/a\u003e.  As you've read at the top, those summer thoughts greatly influenced the design. Granted, a Chlorine themed handled brush can \u0026amp; will be used all year round but for the sake of the launch date we were aiming for, it seemed more than fitting, no? (I predict many a SOTD photo with a pool in the background.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nI think that feature is what really draws me to this handle. I mean, Erskine were really ahead of their time whether they were aware of the benefits of their geometry or knot...um, not. (sorry, again.) Meaning; the octagonal shape collar and base really make for that perfect, locked in grip for the slipperiest and soapiest conditions! It also just feels really substantial in hand, not bulky but robust! But let's get back to the elusive Erskine shall we? \n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"float: right;\" height=\"233\" width=\"228\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Erskine_Shaving_Brush_ad_0d80d2a5-0bb8-4404-816f-4110bb32ce9d_480x480.jpg?v=1600801715\"\u003eErskine Brushes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet another classic, vintage shave product with a history thinner than a whisker. Aside from a few 75 year old ads, there's not much out there in regards to the Erskine Company. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eErskine brushes bear the name of the company founder James Lowe Erskine (b. 1861, d. 1937).  The James Lowe Erskine Company was located in Brooklyn, NY and made brushes from 1888 to at least 1957. \u003c\/em\u003e[Old School Shaving Brushes]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have also seen some dates on a certain shave forum, but no \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e history, no \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e story. Again, it's so sad how much history we have lost...but i'm sure someone out there can put some pieces back into place for us! \u003cem\u003eBut I digress.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 26mm Spectral Synth Hybrid Knot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'd be amazed at how fast synthetic fibers are evolving. With the market and demand for synthetic knots growing, the competition in quality \u0026amp; development will send your head a spinning! This is also due to the fact that a lot of big shave giants, like Art of Shaving, are also making the switch to offering only synthetics...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is huge and forcing manufacturers to out do each other every other month! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans (pun intended), of our modern synthetic knots are going to love our latest Fan\/Bulb Hybrid, Spectral Hybrid Knot! Not only is The Spectral simply EPIC mounted on that moody, blue resin-type handle, but the performance is exceptional. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spectral features super soft tips, \u003cem\u003ealmost\u003c\/em\u003e gel like when wet and a killer fiber density, providing you with some great backbone and more wispy\/silky than \u003cem\u003escritchy\/scratchy\u003c\/em\u003e face lathers. \u003cem\u003eThe Spectral Knot is sure to impress even the hardiest traditionalist out there still clinging to their badger, boar and horse hair counterparts.\u003c\/em\u003e Again, if you love our brushes, you \u003cem\u003eare pretty much guaranteed to LOVE\u003c\/em\u003e the Spectral! This is especially true if you're in the market for a larger knot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you help me fill in the blanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you have any or discover anymore information on Erskine in your own research; ads, commercials, stories, etc, I'd really, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREALLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e love to know what you find...\u003cem\u003eand you can bet your sweet dupa I will be sure to archive it for posterity and give you full credit! It's up to us collectively in this hobby to shave, ahem, \u003cstrong\u003eSAVE\u003c\/strong\u003e our history!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore any of our brushes are released they must pass a simple test, aside from quality control and performance,\u003cem\u003e it needs to move me.\u003c\/em\u003e It has to appeal to something deep inside me that I really can't describe in words, \u003cem\u003ethat I should not need to describe in words.\u003c\/em\u003e It must evoke this same feeling in our customers too...\u003cem\u003eor what's the point? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality, Value and Style! \u003c\/strong\u003e(That's really what it's all about!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo with that my friends, it gives me GREAT PLEASURE to introduce you all to our latest, EPIC, Retro (\u0026amp; then some), 26mm Phantom Aerolite Shave Brush!!!! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's A Shave New World!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Listing for one Phantom Aerolite Shave Brush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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A real honest to goodness ghost to history! I find it both ironic and fitting that it is clear! This tribute is more in look than feel and material being that our handle is acrylic and our knot synthetic rather than boar like the original.\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Oh and as you can see in the photo, we took a little artistic license with the color too! \u003c\/strong\u003e(who doesn't like a nice purple?)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from describing\/showing to you what the one in my collection looks like, I really have no more info than that. That said, if you know anything at all about this past, elusive company please reach out and help me fill in this gap...\u003cem\u003eit's driving me nuts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The new PAA Stygian \u0026amp; Roswell synth fibers are *Amazing*. And I say this as someone who was previously a badger hair snob.\" ~ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMantic 59, The Sharpologist \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the HUGE popularity of our Stygian Synth Hybrid knot and it's Sci-Fi aesthetic, it seemed a 26mm version was in order. If this is your first time hearing about The Stygian, know that fans of our knots, especially the Roswell Grey (Peregrino\/Starcraft Knot), will immediately recognize the similarity in feel and performance. In fact, the only real difference is really the color!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...it has a very similar feel to a 2 band badger knot. What makes that special is since it is still a synth, you don't have to bother with soaking the brush prior to shaving. I have multiple 2 band badger brushes that I enjoy using. While it is not exactly the same feel, it is pretty close. There is a gel type feeling to the tips when wet, just like with a good badger brush. I find myself reaching for it more than my badgers because I just wet it and go.\"\u003c\/em\u003e ~ \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Ansley, Customer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf It Ain't Broke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI mean, why stray away from a knot design that really seemed to check off all the boxes when it came to a high quality knot that made soooo many rethink their first take on synthetics?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stygian Synth Hybrid Knot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'd be amazed at how fast synthetic fibers are evolving. With the market and demand for synthetic knots growing, the competition in quality \u0026amp; development will send your head a spinning! This is also due to the fact that a lot of big shave giants, like Art of Shaving, are also making the switch to offering only synthetics...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is huge and forcing manufacturers to out do each other every other month! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans (pun intended), of our modern synthetic knots are going to love our latest Fan\/Bulb Hybrid, Stygian Hybrid Knot! Not only is The Stygian visually stunning mounted on that moody, amber resin-type handle, but the performance is exceptional. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something so naturally ergonomic about the octagon shaped base of the handle. It really feels good and secure in the hand; substantial \u0026amp; comfortable. Traits we are always looking for in our designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stygian features super soft tips, \u003cem\u003ealmost\u003c\/em\u003e gel like when wet and a killer fiber density, providing you with some great backbone and more wispy than \u003cem\u003escritchy\u003c\/em\u003e face lathers. \u003cem\u003eThe Stygian Knot is sure to impress even the hardiest traditionalist out there still clinging to their badger, boar and horse hair counterparts.\u003c\/em\u003e Again, if you love our Peregrino, you \u003cem\u003eare pretty much guaranteed to LOVE\u003c\/em\u003e the Stygian!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you help me fill in the blanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you have any or discover anymore information on BAJA in your own research; ads, commercials, stories, etc, I'd really, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREALLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e love to know what you find...\u003cem\u003eand you can bet your sweet dupa I will be sure to archive it for posterity and give you full credit! It's up to us collectively in this hobby to shave, ahem, \u003cstrong\u003eSAVE\u003c\/strong\u003e our history!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore any of our brushes are released they must pass a simple test, aside from quality control and performance,\u003cem\u003e it needs to move me.\u003c\/em\u003e It has to appeal to something deep inside me that I really can't describe in words, \u003cem\u003ethat I should not need to describe in words.\u003c\/em\u003e It must evoke this same feeling in our customers too...\u003cem\u003eor what's the point? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality, Value and Style! \u003c\/strong\u003e(That's really what it's all about!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo with that my friends, it gives me GREAT PLEASURE to introduce you all to our latest, EPIC, Retro (\u0026amp; then some), The Star Wisp Shave Brush!!!! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's A Shave New World! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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Fans of Oud looking for something of this vein with a unique twist will love this blend! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInviting and Mysterious all at once!\u003c\/strong\u003e An\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\"angel in white and the daughter of the devil himself\" to paraphrase Don Henley. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is Enigma Machine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCUBE 2.0?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e - 8 ounces and 6 sides of solid otherworldliness. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e your everyday preshave. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e takes your shave to another dimension adding \u003cstrong\u003eextra protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eslickness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eglide\u003c\/strong\u003e. A powerhouse of slick with a kick of \u003cstrong\u003eBanana Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why\u003cem\u003e I\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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. [\u003cem\u003eThat said\u003c\/em\u003e, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Preshave Soap is More Effective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA 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!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/CUBE_Preshave_Soap_Activated_Charcoal_Phoenix_Shaving_large.jpg?v=1506271554\" alt=\"Cube Preshave Soap\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"419\" height=\"320\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release of \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a long time coming. For those who are privy to the PAA Universe, you may have seen \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e hovering in the background on different labels and in ads...\u003cem\u003eobserving. \u003c\/em\u003eI have read a few interpretations by folks in the forums who have noticed \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE'\u003c\/strong\u003es appearances and have been flummoxed. \u003cem\u003eWhat Does it Mean?\u003c\/em\u003e [I super appreciate that folks are becoming more hip to the universe in our labels!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Strange Shave Tech is This?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to finally bring \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e to life for people to interface with! Holding it in your hand you can almost feel a force, an energy pulsating, \u003cem\u003edrawing you in\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e and use it wisely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8 oz [227 grams] Cube - Wrapped in biodegradable Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurified Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Soybean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Jojoba Wax, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCupuacu Butter, Murumuru Butter, Bacuri Butter\u003c\/span\u003e, Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Extract Menthol Crystals (If Mentholated), Vitamin E, Mica, Rose Clay and Fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40149140111408,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/enigma-machine-cube-20-preshave-soap-contains-rose-clay-prickly-pear-jojoba-oil-sweet-almond-oil-aloe-more-seasonal-442185.jpg?v=1726347273"},{"product_id":"the-doppler-26mm-perihelion-hybrid-synth-brush-new-retro-shave-tech","title":"The Doppler | 26mm Perihelion Hybrid Synth Brush | New\/Retro Shave Tech!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/phoenix-shaving-brushes\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality ~ Value ~ Style...\u003cem\u003ea lifestyle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet The Doppler(!) our latest, retro, shave-tech, reboot \u0026amp; re-tweak release...and yeah, kinda had to go with Butterscotch again! \u003cem\u003eThere really is something about this color and Erskine that really go \u003cstrong\u003esooo\u003c\/strong\u003e well together! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Erskine_A-500_Vintage_Shave_Brush_480x480.jpg?v=1650833418\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"233\" height=\"233\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Erskine A-500 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI frig'n love the look and shape of this classic design! Though inanimate as it sits beside my sink, I can swear I see energy coming off of it! Visually appealing, steadfast, sleek and just sexy. \u003cem\u003eCan I even call a shave brush sexy? You half expect the handle to be telescopic in its teasing shape!\u003c\/em\u003e I feel like we really got it right with the size of this model in relation to its vintage counterpart! It possesses such a simple, yet sophisticated harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMight You Hold A Piece Of The Puzzle?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErskine, another classic vintage shave company with a history thinner than a whisker. Aside from a few 75 year old ads, there's not much out there in regards to the Erskine Company. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eErskine brushes bear the name of the company founder James Lowe Erskine (b. 1861, d. 1937).  The James Lowe Erskine Company was located in Brooklyn, NY and made brushes from 1888 to at least 1957. \u003c\/em\u003e[Old School Shaving Brushes]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Travel Tube\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/durable-plastic-travel-brush-case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrab a Travel Tube ===\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have also seen some dates on a certain shave forum, but no \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e history, no \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e story. It's so sad how much history we have lost...but i'm sure some folks out there can put some pieces into place for us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo once more, in an attempt to build more awareness around vintage Erskine brushes, I decided to reboot the Model A-500 this time. Much like in the case of the Solar Flare, I have also always been a fan of the shape of this handle! And again, nothing screams \"Vintage\" like the color butterscotch. This may or may not have a lot to do with my grandpappy's pocket full of Werther's. (I'll keep you posted on what comes out of therapy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 26mm Perihelion Hybrid Synth Knot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'd be amazed at how fast synthetic fibers are evolving. With the market and demand for synthetic knots growing, the competition in quality \u0026amp; development will send your head spinning! This is also due to the fact that a lot of big shave giants, like Art of Shaving, are also making the switch to offering only synthetics...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is huge and forcing manufacturers to out do each other every other month! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans (pun intended), of our recent synthetic knots are going to love our latest Fan\/Bulb Hybrid, Perihelion Knot! Not only is it as visually stunning as our other knots, but mounted in that creamy, dreamy butterscotch handle, the performance too is exceptional. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all our handle options, The Doppler feels real natural and secure in the hand; substantial, durable \u0026amp; comfortable. (just like you, no?)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Doppler features super soft tips and a killer fiber density, providing you with some great backbone and more wispy than \u003cem\u003escritchy\u003c\/em\u003e lathers. \u003ci\u003eI  bet the performance takes you by surprise! \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIt might look like your grandpappy's shaving brush but trust me, \u003cem\u003ethis is on a whole other level! If you enjoyed the 24mm Solar Flare, you will love it's 26mm cousin!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Again, Can you help me fill in some of the blanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you have any or discover anymore information on Erskine in your own research; ads, commercials, stories, etc, I'd really, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREALLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e love to know what you find...\u003cem\u003eand you can bet your sweet dupa I will be sure to archive it for posterity!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Brush Aesthetics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore any of our brushes are released they must pass a simple test aside from quality control and performance,\u003cem\u003e it needs to move me.\u003c\/em\u003e It has to appeal to something deep inside me that I really can't describe in words, \u003cem\u003ethat I should not need to describe in words.\u003c\/em\u003e It must evoke this same feeling in our customers too...\u003cem\u003eor what's the point?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eQuality, Value and Style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's A Shave New World!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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What 1940's Tom n Jerry episodes are to bakelite, 1960's Tom n Jerry episodes are to Lucite. I think psychedelics may have been responsible for both if I'm being honest. One has to admit there is some lava lamp quality to this particular handle, \u003cem\u003eno?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI should also mention it's 22mm! Since we began our Phoenix Series of brushes there have always been requests for a 22mm. The requests were small but in time have begun to grow so we thought we'd throw you fine folks a bone, ahem...a brush! And what a brush it is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro Super Future Hybrid Knot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of you would be amazed at how fast synthetic fibers are evolving. With the market and demand for synthetic knots growing, the competition in quality \u0026amp; development will send your head spinning! This is also due to the fact that a lot of big shave giants, like Art of Shaving, are also making the switch to offering only synthetics. This is huge and forcing manufacturers to try and out do each other every other month it seems! Don't panic, we are watching close! That brings us to the Micro Super future!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides the visually mesmerizing quality of the handle there's that most mysterious hybrid Micro Super Future knot! Don't confuse this with anything you've seen before, this hybrid is its own special beast made from the latest fiber technology! Super soft, almost gel tipped, punchy with a little more backbone than our other brushes and some nice push back. It really is a sweet piece of shave tech, with a sophisticated futuristic look for certain! Also being smaller in stature than the majority of our other brushes, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eit travels really well!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade Rite Shaving Brushes, NYC (Bronx)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadly Made Rite, like so many other vintage brush business is no longer with us. Being a small US company there is little history to be found on them. From what I could piece together however they opened their doors in the early 40's and stuck it out till the 1980's (TM expired in 91). Their brushes would compete with all the others from that time; ever ready, erskin, etc...but it wasn't until the 60's that we see them start to stand out from the rest introducing some more bold and experimental lucite handles. The 116 model is the pinnacle of this new playfulness to me; simple, elegant and very zen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan You Help Solve A Shave Mystery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease reach out with any info on Made Rite that you have! Our reboots are done in an effort to put the pieces back together and flesh out a lot of these lost, ghost businesses of shaving past! Traditional shaving is my passion, but more so is learning about the history of what got us here. So please, let me know if I'm getting some of this wrong or you know even more! Shave On!\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore any of our brushes are released they must pass a simple test aside from quality control and performance,\u003cem\u003e it needs to move me.\u003c\/em\u003e It has to appeal to something deep inside me that I really can't describe in words, \u003cem\u003ethat I should not need to describe in words.\u003c\/em\u003e It must evoke this same feeling in our customers as well...\u003cem\u003eor what's the point? \u003c\/em\u003eQuality, Value and Style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's A Shave New World!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*LISTING FOR 1 Astraeus Shave Brush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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(and beyond!!!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Cyclotrode X, possibly, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eno definitely\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, your NEW Favorite Shaving Brush! \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's just frigg'n cool!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce more we tip our hat to the classic, Ever-Ready Lucite brushes of years past with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Cyclotrode X.\u003c\/strong\u003e We also once again tip our hat to the iconic American film serial of the 1940's, The Crimson Ghost! *Bonus points to you if you caught the reference! If you didn't, no big deal but please check out the reruns on youtube for a real throwback treat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/CyclotrodeXEver-readyN500BrushPhoenixShaving_0dc15dd0-deef-45fc-a60a-16ea1f6f9846_480x480.jpg?v=1698160236\" alt=\"\" width=\"159\" height=\"182\" style=\"float: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou see both of these classics come from the same decade and by this time you know how I roll when it comes to themes and piling up not only the value but also the related themes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: The Original N500 was one of the industry's early nylon brush models also! Possibly the grandfather of the modern synth knots we know and love...but truly pale in comparison. That is unless you like the feel of bundled up nylon fishing line across your face! So a real fitting tribute if you ask me!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe also felt it high time to deliver a Glow in the Dark shave brush to pair with our other Glow in the Dark releases; shave soaps, CUBE, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/el-fantasma-classic-open-comb-double-slant-safety-razor-its-twisted-fall-release\" title=\"El Fanatasma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEl Fantasma Slant Razors\u003c\/a\u003e, etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Cyclotrode X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e will really complete your next thematic SOTD I promise!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut apart from the sheer novelty of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Cyclotrode X\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's also a damn fine piece of shave tech! It feels great in the hand; substantial and durable. Oh and the 24mm Perihelion Hybrid Synth Brush is truly something special and the cherry on top! This is the same synthetic fiber knot we introduced the world to with our Doppler brush, and the same knot that inspired many a request for a 24mm version! Well Shave Cadets, HERE IT IS! (More on this below!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Homage to the N 500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have been following us for any length of time you know rebooting\/reimagining classics is where we shine, um...\u003cem\u003eglow\u003c\/em\u003e. And this release is no different, but rather than go entirely Lucite looking we decided to have some fun using some Glow in the Dark effects too! I really thought it would be cool to backlight the logo. It's a really cool visual result I think fans of the brand will appreciate! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink a revolver cylinder and an hourglass melded together in some sort of radioactive lab experiment gone awry and you get the idea. In short, I \u003cem\u003ewuzzled\u003c\/em\u003e* this one. (*my generation will catch this other obscure reference me thinks too.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cyclotrode X\u003c\/strong\u003e really is a badass brush and I swear I came up with the name and logo long before the recent Twitter name change I promise! Just been waiting for October to drop it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Travel Tube\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/durable-plastic-travel-brush-case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrab a Travel\/Storage Tube ===\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 24mm Perihelion Hybrid Synth Knot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'd be amazed at how fast synthetic fibers are evolving. With the market and demand for synthetic knots growing, the competition in quality \u0026amp; development will send your head spinning! This is also due to the fact that a lot of big shave giants, like Art of Shaving, are also making the switch to offering only synthetics...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is huge and forcing manufacturers to outdo each other every other month! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans (pun intended), of our recent synthetic knots are going to love our latest Fan\/Bulb Hybrid, Perihelion Knot! Not only is it visually stunning on its own, mounted in this chunky, beefy handle of awesome, it also comes off even more visually calibrated! (yes that's a thing.)Such a cool, collectible and bitch'n piece of shave tech you are gonna absolutely LOVE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing super soft tips and a killer fiber density, providing you with some great backbone and more wispy than \u003cem\u003escritchy\u003c\/em\u003e lathers. \u003ci\u003eI  know the performance will really take you by surprise! \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is \u003cem\u003eNOT\u003c\/em\u003e your grandpappy's shave brush!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Brush Aesthetics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore any of our brushes are released they must pass a simple test aside from quality control and performance,\u003cem\u003e it needs to move me.\u003c\/em\u003e It has to appeal to something deep inside me that I really can't describe in words, \u003cem\u003ethat I should not need to describe in words.\u003c\/em\u003e It must evoke this same feeling in our customers too...\u003cem\u003eor what's the point?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eQuality, Value and Epic Style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHave A Safe \u0026amp; Happy Halloween!!!! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListing For 1 Shaving Brush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cb2828;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Novelty Glow Effect Charge Under Bulb For 1 Minute!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING: DO NOT SHAVE IN THE DARK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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That said, GUBE or Bubble GUBE will only be available for a LIMITED TIME!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/GUBEAd_480x480.jpg?v=1708178985\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"320\" style=\"float: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/GUBEAd_480x480.jpg?v=1708178985\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCUBE 2.0?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e - 8 ounces and 6 sides of solid otherworldliness. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e your everyday preshave. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e takes your shave to another dimension adding \u003cstrong\u003eextra protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eslickness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eglide\u003c\/strong\u003e. A powerhouse of slick with a kick of \u003cstrong\u003eBanana Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why\u003cem\u003e I\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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. [\u003cem\u003eThat said\u003c\/em\u003e, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Preshave Soap is More Effective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/CUBE_Preshave_Soap_Activated_Charcoal_Phoenix_Shaving_large.jpg?v=1506271554\" alt=\"Cube Preshave Soap\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"419\" height=\"320\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release of \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a long time coming. For those who are privy to the PAA Universe, you may have seen \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e hovering in the background on different labels and in ads...\u003cem\u003eobserving. \u003c\/em\u003eI have read a few interpretations by folks in the forums who have noticed \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE'\u003c\/strong\u003es appearances and have been flummoxed. \u003cem\u003eWhat Does it Mean?\u003c\/em\u003e [I super appreciate that folks are becoming more hip to the universe in our labels!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Strange Shave Tech is This?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to finally bring \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e to life for people to interface with! Holding it in your hand you can almost feel a force, an energy pulsating, \u003cem\u003edrawing you in\u003c\/em\u003e. However, all I can say at this time is, all shall be revealed in a future installment of the saga. 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It's true, this was such a huge hit that even those who had yet to get their noses on it were demanding a release! Not wanting to limit this to a holiday scent we decided to hold off on the temptation of releasing it sooner. Again, there is just soooo much more going on with this accord than your typical winter, holiday release!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCUBE 2.0?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e - 8 ounces and 6 sides of solid otherworldliness. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e your everyday preshave. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e takes your shave to another dimension adding \u003cstrong\u003eextra protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eslickness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eglide\u003c\/strong\u003e. A powerhouse of slick with a kick of \u003cstrong\u003eBanana Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why\u003cem\u003e I\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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. [\u003cem\u003eThat said\u003c\/em\u003e, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Preshave Soap is More Effective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"320\" width=\"419\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Cube Preshave Soap\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/CUBE_Preshave_Soap_Activated_Charcoal_Phoenix_Shaving_large.jpg?v=1506271554\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release of \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a long time coming. For those who are privy to the PAA Universe, you may have seen \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e hovering in the background on different labels and in ads...\u003cem\u003eobserving. \u003c\/em\u003eI have read a few interpretations by folks in the forums who have noticed \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE'\u003c\/strong\u003es appearances and have been flummoxed. \u003cem\u003eWhat Does it Mean?\u003c\/em\u003e [I super appreciate that folks are becoming more hip to the universe in our labels!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Strange Shave Tech is This?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to finally bring \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e to life for people to interface with! Holding it in your hand you can almost feel a force, an energy pulsating, \u003cem\u003edrawing you in\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e and use it wisely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8 oz [227 grams] Cube - Wrapped in biodegradable Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurified Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Soybean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Jojoba Wax, Capuacu Oil, Murumuru Oil Bacuri Oil, Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Vitamin E, Mica, Rose Clay, Fragrance \u0026amp; Essential Oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41181906731056,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/hinoki-sage-cube-20-preshave-soap-contains-rose-clay-prickly-pear-oil-sweet-almond-oil-aloe-more-limited-974229.jpg?v=1726347466"},{"product_id":"greenwitch-envy-cube-2-0-preshave-soap-a-truly-haunting-homage-limited","title":"Greenwitch Envy CUBE! 2.0  Preshave Soap | A Truly Haunting Homage!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Choose to include a CUBE Dock Soap Dish from the Accessories Menu!]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop notes: Ginger, Cardamom, Pepper, Orange \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle notes: Sandalwood, Cedar, Carnation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom notes:  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIncense,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTobacco,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVanilla, Vetiver\u003cspan\u003e \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003ePatchouli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find the ENTIRE Greenwitch Envy Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/greenwich-envy-collection-1\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #07548f;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Greenwitch Envy Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere’s something about October. Something in the air, just as the leaves curl and wither, and the nights stretch out, long and dark. You feel it, don’t you? That prickling along the back of your neck, like the season itself is witching... ahem,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ewatching\u003c\/i\u003e. Waiting. It’s a time, as you know, when the boundaries thin here in the PAA Universe, when what’s been forgotten sometimes claws its way back into our lives, stitch by stitch. ['tis the season, no?] \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis October, Greenwitch Envy is coming for you. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you were around in 1998, you remember the scent. Gucci Envy for Men—something green, something shiny, something smooth, something you couldn’t quite put your finger on, but you couldn’t shake it either. A scent that stayed with you. It got inside your head. It got on your skin, hell, it got under your skin too. Like a cold wind that carried the essence of spring into a ghost city, its architecture was modern, a minimalist statement that resisted gaudiness. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe composition started with fresh, green notes and a cool metallic accord that froze the senses in time. Then, it gradually warmed up with woody notes and musk. And just like that, it disappeared. Gone. No warning, no explanation. One day it was on the shelves, and the next, just a memory, a phantom. But scent ghosts have a way of returning sometimes, especially when PAA is involved, no? \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Resurrection of Envy \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreenwitch Envy isn’t just a fragrance. It’s a summoning. You think you’ve forgotten that scent, but the moment it hits you-- top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Pepper, with a whisper of Mandarin Orange--it’s like flipping a switch. Memories flood back. The ones that have been hiding in the remote corners of your mind, waiting for a scent like this to draw them out. The regenerating heart of the fragrance beats with Sandalwood, Cedar, and a touch of Carnation—that unexpected floral note you never saw coming, but somehow makes perfect sense. It’s like walking into a room and feeling a presence that shouldn’t be there. But still, you’re drawn in. And then there’s the base: Incense, Tobacco, Vanilla, with a lingering edge of Vetiver and Patchouli. These are the smells of forgotten places. Old leather-bound books gathering dust, a smoldering fire that’s almost gone out but still carries the faintest trace of warmth. It’s rich, it’s dark, but lite and it clings to you long after the bottle is closed. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Witching Hour \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eWhy Greenwitch?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere’s a story there, one most people don’t know. Greenwitch is part of The Dark Is Rising book series by Susan Cooper. Long before Harry what’s-his-name, there was Simon, Jane, and Barnabas Drew! As a child, I was captivated by these books, pulled into a mysterious magical world that will forever haunt me…in a good way! So with this classic tale in mind I made this release a dual homage! Greenwitch Envy is now part of two stories. A feeling of old magic and a scent born of the earth, of roots that go deep into the ground, of autumn nights where the air turns cold and sharp, and you can almost hear the ancient and recent past whispering from beyond. It’s for those who understand that some things never really die—they just wait...in the shadows! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Season Of The Greenwitch! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou think you can handle her? This release isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s for the ones who remember, the Old Ones. For the ones who crave that rush of nostalgia mixed with a hint of the haunt. This is the scent you wear when you want to be noticed. When you want to be remembered. When you want to linger in their thoughts. Greenwitch Envy: a haunting homage to the iconic Gucci Envy for Men. One of our more mysterious Doppelgängers, here for a short time, just for the season. But something tells me it’ll stay with you long after October’s come and gone. Greenwitch Envy—Because some things will never let us go. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Try Something Different This Fall Season, Phoenix Shaving!\" \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCUBE 2.0?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e - 8 ounces and 6 sides of solid otherworldliness. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e your everyday preshave. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e takes your shave to another dimension adding \u003cstrong\u003eextra protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eslickness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eglide\u003c\/strong\u003e. A powerhouse of slick with a kick of \u003cstrong\u003eBanana Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why\u003cem\u003e I\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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. [\u003cem\u003eThat said\u003c\/em\u003e, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Preshave Soap is More Effective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"320\" width=\"419\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Cube Preshave Soap\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/CUBE_Preshave_Soap_Activated_Charcoal_Phoenix_Shaving_large.jpg?v=1506271554\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release of \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a long time coming. For those who are privy to the PAA Universe, you may have seen \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e hovering in the background on different labels and in ads...\u003cem\u003eobserving. \u003c\/em\u003eI have read a few interpretations by folks in the forums who have noticed \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE'\u003c\/strong\u003es appearances and have been flummoxed. \u003cem\u003eWhat Does it Mean?\u003c\/em\u003e [I super appreciate that folks are becoming more hip to the universe in our labels!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Strange Shave Tech is This?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to finally bring \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e to life for people to interface with! Holding it in your hand you can almost feel a force, an energy pulsating, \u003cem\u003edrawing you in\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e and use it wisely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8 oz [227 grams] Cube - Wrapped in biodegradable Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurified Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Soybean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Jojoba Wax, Capuacu Oil, Murumuru Oil Bacuri Oil, Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Vitamin E, Mica, Rose Clay, Fragrance \u0026amp; Essential Oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41689386418224,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/greenwitch-envy-cube-20-preshave-soap-a-truly-haunting-homage-4511728.png?v=1761969428"},{"product_id":"doppelganger-continuum-no-4-cube-2-0-preshave-soap","title":"Doppelgänger Continuum No 4 CUBE! 2.0  Preshave Soap | A Bona Fide, Fall Olfactory Unicorn!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Choose to include a CUBE Dock Soap Dish from the Accessories Menu!]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWelcome to our latest Doppelgänger, Shave Cadets!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eScent Profile: Top Notes: Bergamot, Violet Leaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eHeart Notes: Black Tea, Cinnamon, Pimento\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eBase Notes: Tobacco Leaf, Olive Wood, Myrrh, Musk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/doppelganger-continuum-no-4\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Doppelgänger Continuum No 4 Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Continuum 004, homage to that classic, Gucci Pour Homme II, and note...THIS one is for the Millennials and late Gen Xers among us! You folks will almost definitely remember this one! Also note, the time of this release is not accidental. Continuum 004 is about as Autumn as a fine fragrance can get;  A bona fide, fall olfactory unicorn!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe fact that this scent was discontinued truly confounds me. So let's get into it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOver the last few months we passed out hundreds of sample vials of this stuff...and since then, the PMs and Emails began pinging. I must be a glutton for punishment, really. But I digress. The feedback has been all positive! People frig'n love this stuff! One guy told me it actually brought tears to his eyes for it immediately transported him back to his youth! He shall remain nameless here...but you probably know him. :) #WeDoTimeTravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat said, older shave cadets will also appreciate this one I believe. Especially if you enjoy our Tea Party 508. Similar DNA but nothing too much the same. A \"Tea Type\" scent...but oh so much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA silky, refined blend of cool tea and warm spice, Doppelgänger Continuum 004 opens with fresh bergamot and green violet leaf before unfolding into a sophisticated swirl of black tea, a kiss of cinnamon, and pimento. The dry-down rests on soft tobacco leaf, smooth olive wood, and resinous myrrh, creating an elegant, meditative fragrance that just feels special. I personally get an infectious, effervescent note in this blend that keeps me returning to the bottle throughout the work day...or taking a whiff of my wrist when no one is looking (not that I care). So note again, it's more than just a tea forward scent, it's addictive. (and VERY wearable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoppelgänger Continuum No. 004: A Tea-Spiced, Time Traveling, Super Spy Scent (trust me)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere was a moment, somewhere between the rise of designer minimalism and the death of the department store fragrance counter, when Gucci still dared to be poetic. 2007, A quieter era. Fewer influencer unboxings, and far more mystery. A time when a men’s fragrance could whisper instead of shout, and still leave a room feeling charged. (Maybe I should have waited to drop this as \"007\"?)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat’s where Gucci Pour Homme II entered the scene (referred to as \"2007\" by those who know). A specter haunting a modern-day library or tea house; refined, reflective, and yes, long gone. But as you know, the Doppelgänger Continuum Series isn’t about letting great scents fade away. It’s about calling them back to the land of the living! (even if I have to head into Hades myself to retrieve them!) - When Fran ever held this one under my schnoz I immediately knew we had to bring this stuff back!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is this scent important?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBefore “fresh” meant “sporty,” before “warm” meant “sweet,” there was a scent that redefined balance. Pour Homme II was never about loud dominance, it was about quiet presence. A fresh cup of black tea steeped in bergamot light, infused with cinnamon and pimento, unfolding into the meditative calm of tobacco leaf, olive wood, and myrrh. Where its predecessor (Gucci Pour Homme, 2003) was smoke and swagger, this one was pure silk and stillness. There was a confident, intelligence to this stuff. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat you get is cozy sophistication, the rare fragrance that feels introspective, stoic and yet still magnetic. Again, absolutely perfect for this time of YEAR! The black tea accord is airy yet grounded, the cinnamon plays like an ember rather than a blaze, and the olive wood\/myrrh drydown evokes worn leather chairs and pages curled from time. If calm itself had a scent this just might be it! Seriously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContinuum 004 isn’t imitation; it’s continuation. It’s the same contemplative quiet, newly brewed with modern precision and care. For those who prefer a well-placed comma over an exclamation point. In the current state we on planet Earth find ourselves in, this scent may be especially relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Fragrance Collector’s Reality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGucci discontinued Pour Homme II nearly a decade ago, and in doing so, created a cult following (as tends to happen). Today, original bottles fetch $300-$500 on the gray market, if you can even find one. But like every entry in the Doppelgänger Continuum, this release isn’t about chasing hype, it’s about preserving artistry and history. Now we invite you to partake once again in the continuing history of this masterly-crafted scent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCUBE 2.0?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e - 8 ounces and 6 sides of solid otherworldliness. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e your everyday preshave. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e takes your shave to another dimension adding \u003cstrong\u003eextra protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eslickness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eglide\u003c\/strong\u003e. A powerhouse of slick with a kick of \u003cstrong\u003eBanana Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why\u003cem\u003e I\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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. [\u003cem\u003eThat said\u003c\/em\u003e, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Preshave Soap is More Effective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/CUBE_Preshave_Soap_Activated_Charcoal_Phoenix_Shaving_large.jpg?v=1506271554\" alt=\"Cube Preshave Soap\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"419\" height=\"320\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release of \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a long time coming. For those who are privy to the PAA Universe, you may have seen \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e hovering in the background on different labels and in ads...\u003cem\u003eobserving. \u003c\/em\u003eI have read a few interpretations by folks in the forums who have noticed \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE'\u003c\/strong\u003es appearances and have been flummoxed. \u003cem\u003eWhat Does it Mean?\u003c\/em\u003e [I super appreciate that folks are becoming more hip to the universe in our labels!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Strange Shave Tech is This?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to finally bring \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e to life for people to interface with! Holding it in your hand you can almost feel a force, an energy pulsating, \u003cem\u003edrawing you in\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e and use it wisely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8 oz [227 grams] Cube - Wrapped in biodegradable Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurified Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Soybean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Jojoba Wax, Capuacu Oil, Murumuru Oil Bacuri Oil, Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Vitamin E, Mica, Rose Clay, Fragrance \u0026amp; Essential Oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42542747254832,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppelganger-continuum-no-4-cube-20-preshave-soap-a-bona-fide-fall-olfactory-unicorn-5544777.png?v=1762576926"},{"product_id":"droid-black-cube-2-0-preshave-soap","title":"Droid Black CUBE! 2.0  Preshave Soap | Homage to Floïd Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Choose to include a CUBE Dock Soap Dish from the Accessories Menu!]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eYou Can't Keep A Good Scent Down!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTop notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of citrus, fruity, floral - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMiddle notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of patchouli, caramel, vanilla - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBase notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of woody, musk, amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMy friends, I would like to introduce you to Droid Black, our latest fragrance in a long line of homages to the classics! If you have not already guessed or overheard, this is a tip of the hat to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e Black! \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA traditional wet shaving classic!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e That is to say, a recent classic, not one that spans decades and generations as other releases in this series have done in the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/droid-black-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Droid Black Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou see \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e Black, now discontinued, had a short life that definitely coincides with the rise in popularity of traditional shaving over the last 15 years! This is both sad and kinda cool. I mean, after its release in Autumn of 2012 it rose in popularity within the various shaving forums of the time...and for good reason, it was good. \u003ci\u003eDamn good. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn my research I noticed \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e Black every now and then being compared to Creed Aventus. I mean, I guess I understand the comparison...\u003ci\u003ebut barely\u003c\/i\u003e. It does share some similar characteristics but at the end of the day (especially during dry down), \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e Black was\/is its own scent and what a scent it is\/was; Masculine, dark, floral, musky, talcy, futuristic nostalgia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnlike \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFloïd's\u003c\/span\u003e other long running Spanish Barbershop classics dating back almost 80 years, Black was different.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt had none of those classic barbershop trappings off the top. Which was kind of refreshing. Black is warmer and richer, something for the new generation of gents interested in returning to the traditional grooming practices of yore. Masculine, modern, and accessible as an accord but not in a cheap drugstore, pedestrian kinda way. I personally find \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e Black to possess a rugged elegance that is quite unique in the world of traditional, low cost aftershaves; A balancing act often tough to truly pull off. I say this with confidence too after all the feedback and support we’ve received from the many, many sample vials we sent out to our customers this past spring and summer. You fine folks \"Get It,” and we thank you. I also have to echo popular sentiment, \u003ci\u003ewhy would they ever stop making this? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSo, it is with great honor and humbleness we dedicate Droid Black to you, our loyal customers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCUBE 2.0?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e - 8 ounces and 6 sides of solid otherworldliness. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e your everyday preshave. \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e takes your shave to another dimension adding \u003cstrong\u003eextra protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eslickness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eglide\u003c\/strong\u003e. A powerhouse of slick with a kick of \u003cstrong\u003eBanana Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why\u003cem\u003e I\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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. [\u003cem\u003eThat said\u003c\/em\u003e, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Preshave Soap is More Effective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"320\" width=\"419\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Cube Preshave Soap\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/CUBE_Preshave_Soap_Activated_Charcoal_Phoenix_Shaving_large.jpg?v=1506271554\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUBE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release of \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a long time coming. For those who are privy to the PAA Universe, you may have seen \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e hovering in the background on different labels and in ads...\u003cem\u003eobserving. \u003c\/em\u003eI have read a few interpretations by folks in the forums who have noticed \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE'\u003c\/strong\u003es appearances and have been flummoxed. \u003cem\u003eWhat Does it Mean?\u003c\/em\u003e [I super appreciate that folks are becoming more hip to the universe in our labels!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Strange Shave Tech is This?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to finally bring \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e to life for people to interface with! Holding it in your hand you can almost feel a force, an energy pulsating, \u003cem\u003edrawing you in\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCUBE\u003c\/strong\u003e and use it wisely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8 oz [227 grams] Cube - Wrapped in biodegradable Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurified Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Soybean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Jojoba Wax, Capuacu Oil, Murumuru Oil Bacuri Oil, Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Vitamin E, Mica, Rose Clay, Fragrance \u0026amp; Essential Oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42590240505904,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/droid-black-cube-20-preshave-soap-homage-to-floid-black-4507631.png?v=1778764327"},{"product_id":"astraeus-22mm-shaving-brush-micro-super-future-hybrid-synth-knot-vintages-style-handle-retro-shave-tech","title":"Astraeus 22mm Shaving Brush | Micro Super Future Hybrid Synth Knot | *Vintage Edition* Style Handle | Retro Shave Tech!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/phoenix-shaving-brushes\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality ~ Value ~ Style...\u003cem\u003ea lifestyle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet The Astraeus 22mm Shave Brush, homage to the vintage 1960's Made Rite Lucite 116!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial \"Vintage\" handles have a slight aged yellow cast to them.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach one is unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/s-l1600_8_480x480.jpg?v=1673902146\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"194\" style=\"float: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWho doesn't enjoy those classic Lucite shaving brushes?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Lord knows I have more than a few in my personal collection, but out of them all it's my Vintage Made Rite 116 that truly captures the imagination! What 1940's Tom n Jerry episodes are to bakelite, 1960's Tom n Jerry episodes are to Lucite. I think psychedelics may have been responsible for both if I'm being honest. One has to admit there is some lava lamp quality to this particular handle, \u003cem\u003eno?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI should also mention it's 22mm! Since we began our Phoenix Series of brushes there have always been requests for a 22mm. The requests were small but in time have begun to grow so we thought we'd throw you fine folks a bone, ahem...a brush! And what a brush it is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro Super Future Hybrid Knot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of you would be amazed at how fast synthetic fibers are evolving. With the market and demand for synthetic knots growing, the competition in quality \u0026amp; development will send your head spinning! This is also due to the fact that a lot of big shave giants, like Art of Shaving, are also making the switch to offering only synthetics. This is huge and forcing manufacturers to try and out do each other every other month it seems! Don't panic, we are watching close! That brings us to the Micro Super future!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides the visually mesmerizing quality of the handle there's that most mysterious hybrid Micro Super Future knot! Don't confuse this with anything you've seen before, this hybrid is its own special beast made from the latest fiber technology! Super soft, almost gel tipped, punchy with a little more backbone than our other brushes and some nice push back. It really is a sweet piece of shave tech, with a sophisticated futuristic look for certain! Also being smaller in stature than the majority of our other brushes, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eit travels really well!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade Rite Shaving Brushes, NYC (Bronx)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadly Made Rite, like so many other vintage brush business is no longer with us. Being a small US company there is little history to be found on them. From what I could piece together however they opened their doors in the early 40's and stuck it out till the 1980's (TM expired in 91). Their brushes would compete with all the others from that time; ever ready, erskin, etc...but it wasn't until the 60's that we see them start to stand out from the rest introducing some more bold and experimental lucite handles. The 116 model is the pinnacle of this new playfulness to me; simple, elegant and very zen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan You Help Solve A Shave Mystery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease reach out with any info on Made Rite that you have! Our reboots are done in an effort to put the pieces back together and flesh out a lot of these lost, ghost businesses of shaving past! Traditional shaving is my passion, but more so is learning about the history of what got us here. So please, let me know if I'm getting some of this wrong or you know even more! Shave On!\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore any of our brushes are released they must pass a simple test aside from quality control and performance,\u003cem\u003e it needs to move me.\u003c\/em\u003e It has to appeal to something deep inside me that I really can't describe in words, \u003cem\u003ethat I should not need to describe in words.\u003c\/em\u003e It must evoke this same feeling in our customers as well...\u003cem\u003eor what's the point? \u003c\/em\u003eQuality, Value and Style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's A Shave New World!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*LISTING FOR 1 Astraeus Shave Brush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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(Copy)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eMeet The Star Wisp!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eSpecial \"Vintage Edition\" Handles will have a slight yellow cast to them.  Each one is unique!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Star_Wisp_and_Baja_Vintage_Shave_Brush_Phoenix_Shaving_480x480.jpg?v=1637626499\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/phoenix-shaving-brushes\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAhh the history and mystery of our latest homage, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Star Wisp!\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis bad boy is based on a very rare, lucite brush called the BAJA 300. A real honest to goodness ghost to history! I find it both ironic and fitting that it is clear! This tribute is more in look than feel and material being that our handle is acrylic and our knot synthetic rather than boar like the original.\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Oh and as you can see in the photo, we took a little artistic license with the color too! \u003c\/strong\u003e(who doesn't like a nice purple?)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from describing\/showing to you what the one in my collection looks like, I really have no more info than that. That said, if you know anything at all about this past, elusive company please reach out and help me fill in this gap...\u003cem\u003eit's driving me nuts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The new PAA Stygian \u0026amp; Roswell synth fibers are *Amazing*. And I say this as someone who was previously a badger hair snob.\" ~ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMantic 59, The Sharpologist \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the HUGE popularity of our Stygian Synth Hybrid knot and it's Sci-Fi aesthetic, it seemed a 26mm version was in order. If this is your first time hearing about The Stygian, know that fans of our knots, especially the Roswell Grey (Peregrino\/Starcraft Knot), will immediately recognize the similarity in feel and performance. In fact, the only real difference is really the color!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...it has a very similar feel to a 2 band badger knot. What makes that special is since it is still a synth, you don't have to bother with soaking the brush prior to shaving. I have multiple 2 band badger brushes that I enjoy using. While it is not exactly the same feel, it is pretty close. There is a gel type feeling to the tips when wet, just like with a good badger brush. I find myself reaching for it more than my badgers because I just wet it and go.\"\u003c\/em\u003e ~ \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Ansley, Customer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf It Ain't Broke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI mean, why stray away from a knot design that really seemed to check off all the boxes when it came to a high quality knot that made soooo many rethink their first take on synthetics?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stygian Synth Hybrid Knot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'd be amazed at how fast synthetic fibers are evolving. With the market and demand for synthetic knots growing, the competition in quality \u0026amp; development will send your head a spinning! This is also due to the fact that a lot of big shave giants, like Art of Shaving, are also making the switch to offering only synthetics...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is huge and forcing manufacturers to out do each other every other month! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans (pun intended), of our modern synthetic knots are going to love our latest Fan\/Bulb Hybrid, Stygian Hybrid Knot! Not only is The Stygian visually stunning mounted on that moody, amber resin-type handle, but the performance is exceptional. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something so naturally ergonomic about the octagon shaped base of the handle. It really feels good and secure in the hand; substantial \u0026amp; comfortable. Traits we are always looking for in our designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stygian features super soft tips, \u003cem\u003ealmost\u003c\/em\u003e gel like when wet and a killer fiber density, providing you with some great backbone and more wispy than \u003cem\u003escritchy\u003c\/em\u003e face lathers. \u003cem\u003eThe Stygian Knot is sure to impress even the hardiest traditionalist out there still clinging to their badger, boar and horse hair counterparts.\u003c\/em\u003e Again, if you love our Peregrino, you \u003cem\u003eare pretty much guaranteed to LOVE\u003c\/em\u003e the Stygian!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you help me fill in the blanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you have any or discover anymore information on BAJA in your own research; ads, commercials, stories, etc, I'd really, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREALLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e love to know what you find...\u003cem\u003eand you can bet your sweet dupa I will be sure to archive it for posterity and give you full credit! 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