Lab Below CUBE! 2.0 Preshave Soap | Formerly Known As Spice Trail North!

Formerly Known As: Spice Trail North

Deep below the sandalwood forest you will find one of Phoenix Shavings top secret satellite labs. This lab has one mission...sandalwood. Literally located at the root of this scent, Lab Below is nothing short of EPIC!

Scent Profile: Camphor, Citrus, Spicy, Floral, Powder, Lavender, Sandalwood, Patchouli

Sandalwood leads the charge on this one! 

Find The Lab Below Collection HERE!

So yeah, I decided to change the name of this fragrance! While Spice Trail North was perfect for an Advent Scent, we really needed a less seasonal name for this Super Juice! Meaning, Lab Below may be here for the long haul!

[There may have also been some subliminal influence of Outkast's Love Below at work too.]

This scent was voted one of the top scents of this past holiday advent calendar! And rather than make people wait for a release, as we have done in the past, we thought we'd deliver on the goods! (you're welcome!)

"Lab Below, a new, unique, original scent from Phoenix Shaving will easily become your new favorite Sandalwood...for real!"

Centuries ago, sandalwood was worth its weight in gold, literally traded along the fabled Spice Trails for gold, guarded by caravans and whispered about by monks. This original Sandalwood forward blend nods to that pilgrimage: camphor winds, citrus sparks, and the deep, resinous pull of patchouli and sandalwood.

In medieval perfumery, sandalwood was prized not just for scent but as a “carrier of memory.” Scholars believed it helped the mind hold onto knowledge. You’ll now be sure to remember that!

Enjoy This Truly Magical Scent, Shave Cadets!

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!

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

Purified 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 & Essential Oils