Gillette offers the Flexball, which pivots left and right on the handle to give an additional range of motion in shaving. Heads that move back and forth a little to go around the curves of your face have been around for a long time. Perhaps the most visible sign of advancement is in the pivoting in today’s blades. And the technology has moved well beyond just adding more blades to the razor head. Today’s razors are the most complex ever made, with more features than ever. Gillette’s Flexball versus Schick’s Shock Absorb If buying American is important to you, the Hydro 5 is one of the only options you have. (The Schick Quattro is made in Germany.) We’ve found that many of the Gillette razors we’ve tested are made in Mexico. The handle is made in China, but the actual razor cartridge is made in the United States. In fact, one of the only razors we’ve found that’s made in the United States comes on the Schick Hydro 5. Razors are made around the world, including Germany, Mexico, Poland, South Korea and more. On Razorist, we’ve reviewed dozens of blades, but very few are made in the United States. If you’re someone that enjoys lots of slickness in your shave, then you might appreciate the Hydro 5. As you shave (especially your first few shaves) the lubrication goes on heavy and the razor glides easily across your face. The Hydro 5 features seven “gel pools” across the top. In our experience, the Schick Hydro 5 (shown above) offers more - and thicker - lubrication than anything we’ve tested from Gillette. Others like lots of thick lubrication that provides a shave you don’t really feel. Some people appreciate lubrication that only adds a little slickness to help the razor move easier. It’s more of a matter of personal comfort. To be sure, no razor we’ve tested from either Gillette or Schick is lacking when it comes to lubrication. However, if you’re someone that likes you have lots of options, then Gillette is the clear leader in the field. In fact, one of our favorites comes from the brand. That’s not to say having fewer options means you won’t find a razor you like from Schick. This includes the Mach3, Fusion5, the Fusion ProGlide, SkinGuard, as well as a number of other variations, including handles with powered vibration.

Gillette offers considerably more options for you to choose. When it comes to refillable safety razors, Schick offers three options - Hydro 3, Quattro Titanium, and Hydro 5. Gillette Offers a Larger Lineup of Razors As of now, it’s still an independent company. Harry’s was set to be acquired by Edgewell before the deal was blocked by the Federal Trade Commission. Dollar Shave Club is now owned by Unilever. If you’re looking to support an independent razor manufacturer, they seem to be getting more rare. While Edgewell is not quite the household name of Procter & Gamble, it owns a number of famous names, including Hawaiian Tropic, Playtex, Wet Ones, and Banana Boat. Schick is part of the Edgewell Personal Care lineup. The razor brand was bought by P&G back in 2005.

Gillette is part of Procter & Gamble, the conglomerate that owns some of the world’s most famous household names like Downy, Tide, Charmin, and Head & Shoulders.

Gillette Is Owned By Procter & Gamble Schick Is Owned By EdgewellĪs with many brands these days, both Gillette and Schick are owned by much larger companies. More importantly, which is the better razor for your shave?īelow, we highlight some of the differences between each and give you our thoughts on which we like better. If you don’t pay as close attention to razors and shaving as we do, you might be wondering exactly what the difference is between these two major brands. But perhaps the two biggest names in razors are a couple of companies that have seemingly been around forever: Gillette and Schick.Ĭombined, these two brands have about 60% of the razor industry, with Gillette boasting about half the market and Schick coming in with about 10%, according to news reports. When it comes to shaving, there are plenty of companies out there that sell razors.

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