Things you don't see anymore

'Strike anywhere' matches. Such as Swan Vestas ('The Smoker's Match'), which could be ignited by rubbing against any rough surface (such as the back of someone's neck). They were banned in the EU in 2018.

Gillette blade cases were designed to serve as match holders when empty, and had a ridged base for striking the match on. Little adverts for the blades, carried around by smokers.

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