Danaid Foil 50 CUBE 2.0 Preshave Soap | Valentine Seasonal Release
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Danaid Foil 50 Homage to Tom Ford's Ombre Leather!
Happy VD People! hmmm, maybe I should rephrase that. Happy Valentine's Day People! Some of you in the Phoenix Fan Facebook Group may recall our poll a couple months back asking for what our next Doppelgänger scent should be. Well did we ever get flooded with requests! We will have enough ideas for the next ten years for sure! Out of all the scents however, Ombre Leather kept popping up! It wasn't number one, but it was up there!
So rather than make it a "Dopple" 3 years from now, we thought what better way to show our appreciation to the people that pay our bills than deliver them something they love! That said, we decided to shelf our past VD scent offerings in favor of Ombre!
Danaides? Really Doug? And you expect me to pronounce that?
Indeed I do, hee, hee, hee, as advertised, we have always been more than just shaving people! I mean what better way to express the theme of love than with a tip of the hat to Hypermnestra, the Danaid who chose to defy her father and not kill her husband, Lynceus on their wedding night...unlike her other 49 sisters! Thus foiling his plans. A classic greek myth from grade school.
So with that in mind I went to it creating the artwork and if I do say so myself, it came out rather epic! There's a lot going on in it for sure and some visual story telling or clues that relate back to other past & future releases! So keep a keen eye, especially if you score a holographic label! It's like staring into a stargate!
As for the scent, Ombre Leather is considered king of the modern leather fragrances! Think Tuscan Leather with bold and full supportive woody and tobacco colors supporting it. Definitely a scent to be worn all year but I particularly think it works the best in the cooler months...and is Perfect for Valentine's Day!
CUBE 2.0?
CUBE - 8 ounces and 6 sides of solid otherworldliness. CUBE is not your everyday preshave. CUBE takes your shave to another dimension adding extra protection, hydration, slickness and glide. A powerhouse of slick with a kick of Banana Oil!
Why is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?
Well first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why I think it's better, but in the end, do what works for you! First off, unlike using oil, a Preshave Soap will not gunk up your gear and rinses away easy.
I was seriously turned off by all the clean up involved when using oils. Plus I was always concerned about it getting into my favorite brushes undetected and going rancid. Also, applying oil with your hands then holding onto a blade is not the safest move in my book. [That said, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!
Why a Preshave Soap is More Effective
A preshave soap really offers more bang for your buck; for one, it's more affordable and longer lasting. Use it first to clean the face before you shave, then rinse. Then reapply the soap prior to whipping up lather: First in a circular motion, then against the grain. The soap gets under the hairs, slightly propping them up, giving the blade more surface area to "bite" on to. The glycerin acts as a humectant pulling more water into the hair, prepping and softening it, thus making it a bigger target to mow down!
CUBE?
The release of CUBE has been a long time coming. For those who are privy to the PAA Universe, you may have seen CUBE hovering in the background on different labels and in ads...observing. I have read a few interpretations by folks in the forums who have noticed CUBE's appearances and have been flummoxed. What Does it Mean? [I super appreciate that folks are becoming more hip to the universe in our labels!]
What Strange Shave Tech is This?
It's great to finally bring CUBE to life for people to interface with! Holding it in your hand you can almost feel a force, an energy pulsating, drawing you in. However, all I can say at this time is, all shall be revealed in a future installment of the saga. Until then, embrace the mystery of CUBE and use it wisely!
Approximately 8 oz [227 grams] Cube - Wrapped in biodegradable Plastic
Purified Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Rose Clay, Soybean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Jojoba Wax,
Cupuacu Butter, Murumuru Butter, Bacuri Butter, Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Vitamin E, Mica, Essential Oils & Fragrance