The pipe razor has nothing to do Dixie manufacturing. But that razor could be restored and you could shave your legs with it. There are ladies that use straights and I shave my wife's legs with a straight.

The letter and card from Dixie were part of their sales gimmick. You could request cards, put your name and address on the back of them, and then give the cards to your friends. If your friends purchased something from Dixie and included your card, then they got a discounted price and you got "points" that could be used toward your next purchase. Pretty much the same thing that cell phone and satellite TV companies do today - share with family friends.