Life, 1929-05-17 · page 2 of 52
Life — May 17, 1929 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily an advertisement**, not satirical content. It promotes "The New Improved Gillette Safety Razor" manufactured by Gillette Safety Razor Co. in Boston. The ad emphasizes the razor's larger size ("Big Fellow") compared to standard models, claiming the extra heft and spacious case provide shaving comfort and convenience. It notes the product comes in silver or gold plating, includes twenty double-edged blades, and costs $5.00, with other models ranging from $5 to $75. There is **no political satire or cartoon** on this page—it is straightforward commercial marketing using a product photograph to showcase the razor's design and packaging appeal to potential male consumers.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Ir you wonder why Gillette makes a razor as big as the Big Fellow — well, try it. The extra heft in handle and head contributes ap- preciably to the comfort of your shave; the roomy case permits you to throw your out- fit together in a hurry, if you have to. Razor and box may be had in either silver or gold plate, and both will last a lifetime. The price $5.00. Twenty shaving edges (10 double- edged Gillette Blades) included. Other models from $5.00 to $75.00. Gillette Safety Razor Co., Boston, U. S. A. THE NEW IMPROVED Gillette SAFETY RAZOR comicbooks.com