Men’s health is an excellent reason to grow facial hair – but, of course, there are others. One advantage is the provision of a built-in gadget – an essential accessory for the modern man, according to an Irish Times article published in March, 1954. The man with a beard to tug has no need for a pipe to pull or a cigarette to tap,” reads the piece. With that in mind, here is a brief history of shaving, as told in adverts in The Irish Times through the years. (December 7th, 1949)Give your chin a holiday (July 3rd, 1953)Mac's Smile Shaving Test!

Source: The Irish Times December 01, 2018 09:56 UTC