Thread: Williams Shaving Soap History

Originally Posted by HNSB

I once wrote to them requesting history as well as any pictures they may have of packaging through the years. The reply was essentially, "We're too busy to respond to those type of requests". IIRC, they also mentioned something about protected trade information regarding the packaging, though I don't see how that would apply.

Interesting response from the company, but further findings on trademark violation makes me understand their response, as early as 1857, the now famous "Genuine Yankee soap" was allready in a court battle with another company.