Judge, 1931-08-15 · page 4 of 36
Judge — August 15, 1931 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising, not satire**. It's a Probak razor blade advertisement disguised as editorial content in Judge magazine. The ad uses a boxing match metaphor—"Men called it a Knockout"—comparing Probak blades' performance to a boxer's decisive victory. The photograph shows two men in conversation (likely meant to evoke boxing spectators or promoters) and a boxing match in the background. The copy emphasizes Probak's manufacturing superiority: "double-edge blade," "butterfly channeling," and "duo-tempered steel." It appeals to male vanity and shaving satisfaction, offering a money-back guarantee ($1 for 10 blades, 50¢ for 5). The "Judge" magazine placement lends credibility through the satirical publication's audience and brand association, though the content itself contains no political or social satire.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
THE SHOCK- —_____— ROBAK scored from the clang of the bell — Pe fans by the million—started men talking about this double-edge blade. Automatic manufacture plus butterfly channeling in duo- tempered steel makes Probak far better. Buy ey ABSORBING BLADE _—_—— en Hi) Men called it a“ Knockout’ | Probak on our guarantee of satisfaction. If every shave isn’t quicker, cleaner, cooler — far better than any you have ever experienced before—return the package to your dealer and he'll refund the price—S$1 for 10, 50c for 5. comicbooks.com