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Description Gillette shaving blade advertisement featuring Beau Brummel
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Source The typography of advertisements that pay by Gilbert Powderly Farrar
Author Gillette Safety Razor Company
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BEAV BRVMMEL

a Single hair annoyed him

THAT greatest dandy of all times, Beau Brummel, set great value on the smoothness of his face. After shaving, his custom was to go over his face with a pair of nippers. Hairs that survived the razor were pulled out by the roots.

Brummel was famous for his grooming at a time when good grooming was the exception and defects were covered with patches and paint.

Today in any gathering of business men you will see the freshness of face and ruddiness of skin that is due to the tonic effect of a daily Gillette shave.

Just lather briskly, rub in well: use the Gillette with an angle stroke: dip the face in cool water and pat dry with a soft towel.

A Gillette shave is quick and cool, safe and. sanitary. It is velvet-smooth, no matter how wiry the beard or tender the skin. Adjust the handle for a light or a close shave. A keen, fresh blade is always ready. No stropping—no honing. Prices $5 to $50. Blades 50c to $1. the packet. Dealers everywhere.

GILLETTE SAFETY RAZOR CO.

BOSTON, MASS.

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