Gillette razor and blades

Gillette is a world-renowned brand specializing in safety razors and other personal care products. The brand's history began in 1901 when King Camp Gillette founded the Gillette Safety Razor Company in Boston, Massachusetts. His invention of the disposable safety razor revolutionized the grooming industry, moving men away from the danger of straight razors and the frequent need for professional sharpening at barbershops. Over the decades, Gillette has been a pioneer in shaving technology, introducing innovations such as the twin-blade system in 1971, the pivoting head in 1977, and the breakthrough thin-blade technology of the MACH3 and Fusion series.

Today, Gillette is a core asset of the American multinational Procter & Gamble, which acquired the Gillette Company in 2005. While the brand originated in the United States, its manufacturing operations are global to meet international demand. Major production facilities are located in Poland (Łódź), Germany (Berlin), the United States (South Boston), and Brazil. As of 2026, the brand remains under the ultimate ownership of Procter & Gamble, maintaining its position as a market leader in the shaving and grooming category.