If there is one thing Americans have clearly stated, it is that we the American people hate to shave. When JFK told our Country that we would be going to the moon, we bought into it, and our scientist poured their collective efforts into achieving this great goal. Today our greatest scientists have been taken by our latest moon race, the perfect shave. I would like for you to make a "T" chart and plot the greatest accomplishments in outer-space over the last twenty years on one side, and advances in razor technology on the other side. Here are some highlights from the 'heavy side' of my T-chart:1971 - Twin-Blade razors are heavily marketed... approximately 2 years after we landed on the moon.
1975- First razor-blade made especially for women (because it's pink?)... meanwhile NASA sends Viking 1 to Mars [point NASA]
1977 - At last a razor with a pivoting head... NASA still has Viking 1 taking pictures of Mars. [point Gillette - we are scoring on innovation here]
1986 - The level of comfortable shaving goes through the roof with the innovation of the (stupid) lubricating strip... Challenger explosion :( [point razor-blades]
1989-1992- Spring mounted blades and ergonomically designed handles... NASA takes these pictures , then later launches Hubble which actually yields some good images. [point NASA]
Some highlights following 1992... three blades, four blades, vibrating razors, comfort fins that lift the hair to get a closer shave, and razors with shave-gel bars that eliminate the need for soap or shaving cream.
Conclusion: With all these advances in shaving technology, you cannot tell me that our brightest minds cannot develop a razor that does not go dull. How does my facial hair dull a sharpened Titanium blade in a week? How long until we finally get diamond tipped razor-blades?
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