Irish Coffee CUBE 2.0 Preshave Soap | An Obscure Phoenix Seasonal Classic!
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☘️ PAA's Irish Coffee | A March Seasonal Release! ☕
Who's Ready For A Drink?
Scent Profile: Coffee, Cream Liquor, Vanilla, Benzoin, A dash of Butterscotch & Irish Whiskey! Available through the month of March!
A Toast to Tradition, A Shave to Savor!
There are few things in this world as soul-warming as a properly made Irish Coffee; a perfect alchemy of bold coffee, rich cream liqueur, velvety vanilla, and the smooth embrace of Irish whiskey. It’s a drink born from ingenuity, meant to comfort weary travelers and delight the senses in a way that only the Irish can.
And now, that timeless indulgence returns to your shave den! Back by overwhelming demand and originally launched in 2014, PAA’s Irish Coffee is the St. Paddy’s Day scent you didn’t know you needed, but once you experience it, you’ll wonder how you ever went without. This isn’t just a fragrance; it’s a perfectly poured mug of nostalgia, decadence, and pure shaving bliss.
The Legend of Irish Coffee 🍀Let’s take a step back in time…
Picture this: It’s a blustery evening in 1942 at Foynes Airbase, Ireland’s gateway to the skies. A group of tired passengers step off a long, cold flight, desperate for warmth. Seeing their shivers, Chef Joe Sheridan does something brilliant, he fortifies their coffee with Irish whiskey, adds a touch of sugar, and crowns it with fresh cream.
One traveler, taken aback by the unexpected luxury, asks: “Is this Brazilian coffee?”
Sheridan grins and replies: “No, it’s Irish Coffee.”
And thus, a legend was born! A drink designed for comfort, celebration, and the Irish way of life, one that we at PAA proudly translate into the realm of traditional wet shaving!
The Scent That Pours a Perfect Shave ☕🥃
Imagine the steaming aroma of freshly brewed coffee, swirling with the creamy sweetness of Baileys, infused with a dash of butterscotch, kissed by smooth Irish whiskey, and rounded off with a comforting touch of vanilla and benzoin.
It’s a morning ritual in a mug, transformed into the most indulgent shaving experience possible. This scent lingers like a fireside chat in an old Irish pub, wrapping you in warmth, sophistication, and just the right amount of rebellion.
This is your chance to get your hands on a lost classic that shave cadets have been begging us to resurrect again for 2025. Consider this your gold at the end of the rainbow, but don’t wait too long, because just like a perfectly poured Irish Coffee, it won’t last forever.
So, raise your mug, lather and all, and toast to a most festive shave and the coming spring!
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