On this day November 15th, 1904, King C. Gillette patents the Gillette razor blade.
Razors are one of humanity’s oldest grooming tools — and today, they’re a $14+ billion global industries. The Razor dates back to 3000 BCE where the ancient Egyptians used copper and gold blades to shave.
The Quiz
a) What is currently the best-selling Cartridge razor?
b) What is currently the best-selling Disposable razor?
The Answer
a) The Gillette Mach3 (particularly the Mach3 Turbo variant) is currently the best-selling cartridge razor globally as of November 2025. This 3-blade system, introduced in 1998, continues to dominate due to its affordability, reliability, and widespread appeal for everyday shaving. While Gillette’s premium 5-blade Fusion5 ProGlide leads in revenue and innovation, the Mach3 outperforms it in unit volume
b) The BIC Flex 5 (particularly the Titanium variant) is currently the best-selling disposable razor globally as of November 2025. This 5-blade model leads in unit volume due to its ultra-affordable pricing ($0.20–$0.50 per unit)
The Winners
KE4SKA/Troy – had the correct answer to both part a and part b. Congrats!
Folks had the correct answer for part a : NA3P, W0PC, KB4FHA
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-Ron