Gillette "Sensor for Women" Razor, 1992
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Industrial designer Jill Shurtleff studied how, where, and why women shaved before creating the Sensor for Women, the first razor designed specifically for women, in 1992. Instead of a traditional thin T-shaped body, the Sensor had a wide handle for users to maintain their grip, and the blade-head was at a 46-degree angle to prevent cuts in hard-to-see areas like underarms.
Industrial designer Jill Shurtleff studied how, where, and why women shaved before creating the Sensor for Women, the first razor designed specifically for women, in 1992. Instead of a traditional thin T-shaped body, the Sensor had a wide handle for users to maintain their grip, and the blade-head was at a 46-degree angle to prevent cuts in hard-to-see areas like underarms.
Artifact
Razor
Date Made
1992
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Creator Notes
Designed in 1992 by Jill Shurtleff. Manufactured by Gillette Company of Boston, Massachusetts.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.104.17
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of The Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection, acquired through the Dr. Michael Sze Fund, by exchange.
Material
Plastic
Stainless steel
Aluminum (Metal)
Color
Aqua (Color)
White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.75 in (in packaging)
Width: 3 in (in packaging)
Length: 0.875 in (in packaging)
Inscriptions
on side of outer packaging: Gillette(R) Sensor(R) / for Women Refillable Razor / THE RAZOR WORTH HOLDING ONTO / (c)1992 / The Gillette Copmpany (USA) / Box 61, Boston, Ma 02199 / (R) Registered Trademark / Made and Printed in the USA on front of inner packaging: Gillette(R) Sensor(R) / for Women / 1 Refillable / Razor / 1 / Cartridge with aloe / and moisturizers / NOT FOR RESALE on back of inner packaging: Gillette(R) Sensor(R) / for Women / Refillable / Razor / [...] on front of instructions: Congratulations! / You're about to use / the best razor ever / designed to meet / a woman's needs.
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