The product is a vintage condom vending machine, featuring the brand Ultra. This vending machine is a rare find, specifically designed for barbershops and other vending locations during the Mid-Century Modern era. The design and branding of the Ultra Shape Vintage Condom Vending Machine reflects a unique and immoral aspect of history, making it a valuable collectible for those interested in nostalgia and vintage artifacts. This item is unused - The plastic wrap has come off but the packaging is still bright and there are no rips or tears.  There is some slight damage consistent with age.  This 

 One (1) genuine vintage “Ultra Snug” condom matchbook, circa late 1970s–early 1980s, proudly distributed by Barnett’s, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina, a town apparently so polite they needed to remind everyone that this particular rubber “will not slip off.”

Picture the scene: It’s 1979. Disco is dying, gas is expensive, and somewhere in the greater Charlotte metro area a brave entrepreneur decided the world needed an ultra form-fitting, specially lubricated condom that hugs so tight it practically sends you a thank-you note afterward. And because nothing says “romance” like old-timey Gothic lettering, they slapped the Barnett’s, Inc. logo on the bottom like a wax seal on a love letter from your slightly creepy uncle.

Condition: The cardboard has the gentle patina of forty-five years spent rattling around in the glovebox of a Pontiac Firebird that smelled like Hai Karate and regret. Corners are soft, colors are sun-faded in the most nostalgic way possible, and the whole thing radiates “I was there when ‘Stairway to Heaven’ still got played at closing time.”

Perfect for:

- Collectors of vintage prophylaxis

- People who want to terrify their teenagers with actual history

- Anyone restoring a 1980 Camaro and needing that final authentic dashboard detail

- Framing next to your “No Ragrets” tattoo as a cautionary tale

Own a piece of American ingenuity: the condom so confident it bragged about not sliding off… in North Carolina.  Shipping is discreet, because even in 2025 we’re not animals. This item is for display purposes only though it is not used we would not recommend trying it out.