{"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","url":"https:\/\/phoenixshaving.com\/products\/droid-black-cube-2-0-preshave-soap","provider":"Phoenix Shaving","version":"1.0","type":"link"}