Sir Gillette… The best a man can get!

The humble razor

 

Oh, how far we have travelled! Once upon a time the humble razor was born; created by a Sir Gillette. No doubt a loved one of the inventor told him (I am assuming here it is a ‘he’) that it would be a creation that no-one would use; that it would be a dud and that he was far, far better off toiling his crops than this madness.

 

 

 

 And now where are we? When does the need, the drive for a closer shave end? Once there was but one blade, then the wondrous dual blade with aloe strip. And then the manly Mach3… three blades guaranteed to give YOU a closer shave. Rejoice! Oh how did the male species without the triple blade? Aahh, but Master Gillette; genius that he is, is never one to rest on his laurels – cue the M3 power Nitro… oh, how masculine the name! Promising to give its user a “totally new shaving experience” through its innovative battery-powered shaving system that will stimulate hair and provide…. “The best shave ever”

 But now I am beginning to think that this quest for a closer shave has harboured on obsessive compulsive – how many blades do you men really need? Forget 2, 3 is only going to last the typical Arab man until lunch – and who needs four when you can have 5… 5 blades… or 6… yes 6 (Mach Fusion)! Today in Australia; in an environment where we’re talking about saving this environment; about being economical and bringing our own shopping bags when doing the weekly shopping; about car-pooling, catching public transport and all that stuff the men are increasing landfill by buying razors with 5 or 6 blades????? Am I the only one who thinks this is totally laughable?

 In the mighty words of the Spartans; “this is madness!” (I’m sure the Spartans were more than happy with their humble little blade knife to do their shaving)

What’s next Gillette? A little Google search led me this….

Introducing…. The Mach Fusion… 15 Blades… One swipe and you’re outta there….

The best a man can get!

 

Imagine the agony of the possible razor cut? Ouch!

 

 

~ by daysofarabianlives on July 30, 2008.