Burma-Shave signs were a unique form of advertising that became iconic along highways in the United States, including Route 66. These signs were used by the Burma-Vita Company, a shaving cream manufacturer, to promote their products. The signs consisted of a series of small red and white signs, typically placed along the side of the road, each containing one line of a rhyming jingle. Motorists would read the signs in sequence as they drove by, creating a sort of mini-story or poem.

The signs were most popular from the 1920s through the 1960s, reaching their peak during the heyday of Route 66. They often featured witty or humorous messages, and they became a memorable part of American roadside culture. However, as highways expanded and speed limits increased, the effectiveness of these signs waned, and they eventually fell out of use.

Although Burma-Shave signs are no longer a common sight along American highways, they remain a nostalgic symbol of a bygone era, and efforts have been made to preserve and recreate them as a reminder of the golden age of road travel. Some stretches of historic highways, including portions of Route 66, feature replica Burma-Shave signs as part of preservation efforts and to evoke the spirit of the past.

This website displays "Burma Shave" signs that can currently be seen as you drive west along Historic Route 66 between Seligman and Kingman, Arizona.