Life, 1924-12-04 · page 67 of 72
Life — December 4, 1924 — page 67: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **product advertisement**, not satire or political commentary. It's a full-page ad for Durham-Duplex safety razors, published in *Life* magazine (page 65). The image shows shaving products—razors and blade packages—arranged in a circular vignette against a dark background with a vintage mirror or shaving setup. The text pitches the Durham-Duplex as an ideal gift for men, emphasizing durability ("lifetime"), quality ("longest, strongest, keenest blades"), and affordability ($1.50 for a complete set with two blade packages). The marketing angle targets gift-givers: even if a man owns multiple razors, a new Durham-Duplex set is presented as uniquely welcome. The company lists factories and sales representatives globally, suggesting an established international brand. There is no cartoon, satire, or political reference here—merely vintage commercial advertising typical of early 20th-century *Life* magazine content.
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Ghe Gift for him © MATTER how many razors he owns, there is a warm welcome for the ultimate in shaving speed, comfort and elegance. And if he already uses the Durwam-Durtex, no gift would be more appreciated than a handsome, new, lifetime Durnam-Dup ex set. Hanvsome New Durnam-Durtex Sets, Either style razor. Each contains two soc packages of Duanam-Durtex Blades—the longest, strongest, keenest blades on earth. Complete $1.50. Interchangeable Blades soc for package of 5. (Same blades used in all Durham-Duplex Models) DURHAM-DUPLEX RAZOR CO., Jersey City, NJ Factories, Jersey City, Sheffield. Eng.; Paris, France, Toronto, Can. Sales Representatives in all Countries. “The Razor that Will Last a Lifetime comicbooks.com