Gillette Techmatic

Manufacturer: Gillette

Dates in Production: 1965-1969

Type: Adjustable, Cartridge - Razor band

Description: Cartridge contained a spooled razor band. The user could 'dial in' a sharp section of band when needed. (until the cartridge ran out). Schick made a competing--but compatible--"cartridge" razor named the "Instamatic."

Notes of Interest: Issued to astronauts on Gemini & Apollo missions. (http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/apollo11/objects/apolloartifact.cfm?id=A19980010000)

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