Description:
„Kim Slim Size Mild is one of the first slim cigarettes produced for the US market. Brand Kim was created as a milder, more feminine alternative to traditional cigarettes, competing at the time with Virginia Slims and Eve.
The design is minimalist, typical of the 1960s and 1970s: clean white background, passing below orange, gold and burgundy waves, symbolizing tenderness and feminine elegance. At the top is the inscription Class A Cigarettes, and the series tag is highlighted in red on the side Slim Size. The name "Kim" is presented in lowercase, which was considered an aesthetic of modernity and gentleness at the time.
The package states that the cigarettes are mild (mild), i.e. with lower tar and nicotine content, intended for lovers of a lighter taste.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: medium-high. The Kim brand existed for a limited time, so these packs are rare today. They are of particular interest to collectors interested in the development of the slim segment and the aesthetic evolution of American cigarettes in the 1970s and 1980s.
– Condition assessment: good. The package is kept in its original cellophane, the sides are slightly compressed from time, but the colors and graphics have survived perfectly.
– Historical data: Brown & Williamson was the third largest tobacco manufacturer in the United States, known for its experimental and design-driven brands (e.g. Kim, Viceroy, Belair).
