Schick: 3 Speed Electric Razor, 1960s

Genre: Commercial

Year Published: 1960s

Creator: Schick D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles (DMB&B)

Format: 16mm

Description: Transcription: Announcer Listen. 0:00 (machine buzzes) 0:01 (machine buzzes) 0:04 - That's the sound of the most remarkable invention 0:06 since Schick introduced electric shaving. 0:08 The sound of the new Schick 3 Speed razor. 0:11 Hear it. 0:13 (machine buzzes) 0:15 (machine buzzes) 0:17 Three speed! 0:18 You pick the speed that shaves you best. 0:20 That's right. 0:22 New Schick 3 Speed is the first and only razor 0:23 that lets you shift the speed. 0:26 Shift the speed and adjust the shaving head, 0:28 to shave as close as fast as you like. 0:32 Why is speed control so important? 0:34 Now you can shift to high, 0:37 for the stepped-up expert rival wiry beard need. 0:39 Or shift to low for say a thick heavy beard 0:42 and get real low gear husky power. 0:45 Three speed! 0:48 You pick the speed that shave you closest. 0:49 And only new Schick 3 Speed 0:51 lets you adjust the shaping head itself. 0:53 Here, it's in the high position for a smoother, 0:55 more comfortable shave, no matter how tender your skin. 0:57 A simple click and into the medium or low 1:01 position to go after tougher, thicker, growing whiskers. 1:03 New Schick 3 Speed; speed control plus head control. 1:07 Actually, a combination of controls 1:11 to shave as close as fast as you like. 1:14 New Schick 3 Speed! 1:16 Set the speed, set the head, 1:18 set the shave to fit your face. 1:20 See this remarkable new Schick 3 Speed for yourself. 1:23 Most stores will gladly give you a free demonstration. 1:26