I enjoy almost all of the PAA soaps/aftershaves/Star Jellies. This presents a problem when selecting products. I know I can't afford them all, but I have no idea of what to get. I always seem to second guess myself when deciding which I want most, and I end up not purchasing anything. For me though, having too many choices is a good problem to have.
Took the plunge and purchased six PAA soaps!
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same with me.. I've spent nearly one hour on this order trying to decide which ones to get ..lol
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I wish I could try their aftershaves but due to US regulations and restrictions I think they won't ship alcohol based products to international destinations
+1, Crown King base!
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I did try the sample jar and liked it and figured that all the rest will have the same quality but with different scents..
Cheers!
And what's more due to shipping cost it's better to buy more than one
Congratulations!! 
Do they still make stuff or offer scents in both bases? The CK-6 base is a top notch performer, great slickness, cushion, glide and post shave feel, but I'm not sure how much I like using it (I feel the same way about the B&M reserve base). I face lather and I find that loading Tricolor with a wetter brush helps the experience for me.
I'm not sure the samples are a good idea. I bought a bunch and now I want everything I sampled.
I just recently purchased 3 PAA soaps and aftershaves for the first time. I went with Cold Spices, Awesome Sauce and Good Vibrations. May end up getting The Beach for summer use. Like you, I got the sample soap from getting the travel mug. Tried it and liked it a lot. Scent was not my thing, but performance was top notch. All my soaps are the new CK-6 base and it's great....easy to lather, super slick and protective. Scents are great as well.. So far PAA ranks right up there with my other top performers....WSP, A&E, and B&M....maybe better.
I have considered Beach, but I think it's a scent I'd like to whiff first before purchasing. I may have to break down and get a sample. Growing up in AZ I've had plenty of sunscreen slathered on, so the notion of inhaling tanning oil is something that dampens my SAD, which is actually a good thing as I have an embarrassment of soap riches as it is.
See . . . now, as I sit here and ponder the question I can feel the Inner Enabler grinning, scheming. I have zero concerns about performance as the two PAA soaps I have are top notch. I know, I know, we don't shave with scent (per se), but for many of us the scent is part of the overall enjoyment of the experience. If Beach is slightly more aquatic, salty, dare I say 'beach-y' than beach-goer-y (follow that?) then I may--may (yeah, I'm looking at you Enabler)--have to reconsider my reluctance. A quick trip into my den should be enough to discourage further purchases. . . . he told himself not all too reassuringly.
See . . . now, as I sit here and ponder the question I can feel the Inner Enabler grinning, scheming. I have zero concerns about performance as the two PAA soaps I have are top notch. I know, I know, we don't shave with scent (per se), but for many of us the scent is part of the overall enjoyment of the experience. If Beach is slightly more aquatic, salty, dare I say 'beach-y' than beach-goer-y (follow that?) then I may--may (yeah, I'm looking at you Enabler)--have to reconsider my reluctance. A quick trip into my den should be enough to discourage further purchases. . . . he told himself not all too reassuringly.
To my nose Beach smells a little like Hawaiian Tropic suntan oil but with a little less coconut smell. It's definitely a summer scent. I have a sample of it and used it once so far. All day I felt like I was vacationing at the beach.
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Till recently I was a Proraso red fanboy. Loved the scent (still do) and the slickness BUT then I tried Arko which has better slickness but not a likeable scent (not repulsive by any means ,just not the kind of smell you crave for)
AND THEN.. came PAA which has both worlds: scent and slickness.
and Also I liked the fact that it's tallow-free, vegan friendly..
Just had a great shave with PAA Atmotic.
Though their "The Cube" is awesome, you don't even need it with their already excellent soaps! It helps lame ones that are worth using for their scent...
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Though their "The Cube" is awesome, you don't even need it with their already excellent soaps!
It helps lame ones that are worth using for their scent... AA
Ive seen videos on YouTube of guys shaving with just the lather from the cube. It looks like it makes a better lather than some soaps.
Just had a great shave with PAA Atmotic.
Though their "The Cube" is awesome, you don't even need it with their already excellent soaps!
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Just had a great shave with PAA Atmotic.
Though their "The Cube" is awesome, you don't even need it with their already excellent soaps!
AA
I used to use Proraso Pre-shave cream but I figured that if you're using an EXCELLENT soap then you don't need one.
I think it's mostly a chunk of CK-6 and bamboo charcoal... It's a fun accessory for sure. AA
I'll go out on a limb and say no preshave is necessary with either PAA base, yes. I've got to keep my visits to that website down!
Did you see the new bug preventing soap and aftershave? Think it's a regular seasonal. AA
All this fan talk and I'm more excited to take delivery of my order next week. I've used up a couple of tubs of Gondolier and Sangre De Drago, both awesome soaps, so I'm looking forward to some new flavors.
I'm not sure the samples are a good idea. I bought a bunch and now I want everything I sampled.
ahaha, that's def an issue. I've got lucky with them I guess, have sampled most of the current scents and really only loved a few, rest were just ok to my nose, so saved myself a lot of spending.
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