Gillette — The Inventor of the Safety Razor Since 1901
Gillette is an American razor and grooming brand founded in 1901 in Boston by King Camp Gillette. He invented the disposable razor blade — an innovation that changed shaving worldwide. Now owned by Procter & Gamble, Gillette holds approximately 70% of the global razor market and sells in over 200 countries.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gillette
What is the history of Gillette?
King Camp Gillette, a Boston salesman, had the idea for a disposable razor blade in 1895. With engineer William Nickerson (MIT) he founded the American Safety Razor Company in 1901. First year: 51 razors sold. Second year: over 90,000. WWI catapulted sales to 3.5 million as every US soldier received a Gillette kit.
What are Gillette's most important innovations?
Gillette introduced: Trac II (first twin-blade, 1971), Atra (pivoting head, 1977), Sensor (spring-mounted blades, 1990), Mach3 (first 3-blade, 1998), Fusion5 (5 blades, 2006), SkinGuard (sensitive skin) and GilletteLabs Heated Razor (warming technology).
What Gillette DE blades are available?
Gillette produces many double edge blades: Nacet (PTFE, smooth), Silver Blue (classic, balanced), Platinum (affordable, reliable), 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (sharp, India), 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (stainless), Rubie (mild, for beginners), Super Blue (PTFE, precision) and Minora (platinum-coated, sensitive skin).
Which Gillette blades are best for sensitive skin?
Gillette Rubie blades are exceptionally mild — ideal for beginners. Nacet (PTFE) and Minora (platinum) offer smooth glide without irritation. 7 O'Clock Super Platinum are barber favourites for sensitive skin. Generally, a double edge safety razor with a single blade irritates less than multi-blade cartridges.
How did World War I help Gillette?
In 1918, the US military began issuing Gillette shaving kits to every soldier. Over 3.5 million razors and 32 million blades were sold that year. Millions of servicemen became accustomed to daily shaving and remained loyal Gillette customers after the war.
What Gillette products are available at TheTwoBarbers.com?
TheTwoBarbers.com stocks Gillette double edge blades for safety razors — the same blades trusted by millions of wet shavers worldwide. Over 120 years of shaving innovation, from Boston to over 200 countries.
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