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So different matches


Not only matcbox labels are different. Matches themself can also differ by the colors of the head and the stick:


Different heads and sticks colors
(From collection of George Savka)



Different heads and sticks colors
(Book matches - from collection of Michail Erpert)


By the size:


× Matches sizes variationsÚ
(From collection of George Savka)


1 - common match
2 - pipe/sigar matches
3, 4 - fireplace matches




Mini-match
"Kenwex" match factory (Czech Rep.)

By the number of heads:


Two-headed matches


Grill matches
(From collection of George Savka)


By material:




Supermatches
"Intaterm", Moscow, Russia
"Minifalsefire" - pulp base + aluminium pouder + fire stabilizer
Top image - with the protective cup on
Bottom image - without the protective cup and with the cup on the back
(Top - from collection of Stanislav Dmitriev, bottom - from collection of A. & A. Chekushins)



Matches for tourists
Cherepovets "FESKO" match factory, Russia
Candle-match
Made from soft pulp plates impregnated with paraffin and then slightly pressed
Burns about 5-7 minutes
(From collection of Stanislav Dmitriev)

Fire matches (Swedish Match)
Made from soft pulp plates impregnated with paraffin and then slightly pressed (a bit less than Russian ones - see above)
(From collection of Michail Erpert)



Tourist matches
Made in Shostka, Russia
(From collection of George Savka)



Hunters matches
Presented are matches of Cherepovets "FESKO" match factory, Russia
Burn even under water!
(From collection of Stanislav Dmitriev)



Tornado matches (Czech rep.)
(From collection of Martin Dohnal, image sent by Michail Erpert)



Plastic matches
(From collection of George Savka)

"Book" matches may be done from a single piece:


Wooden
(From collection of George Savka)

Or like combs:


Cardboard
(From collection of Victor Raldugin)

The shown is only a small example of the matches variety.

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