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14/11/1904 Safety razor is patented

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History of Shaving: Science, Technology and Razor Innovations | Gillette

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Gillette History of Innovation by Procter & Gamble | Gillette India

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History of Safety razors

American businessman King C Gillette patented his new type of shaving razor. In the beginning, it was not a big commercial success. After the outbreak of World War I, soldiers needed a simple and practical shaving tool. Gillette suggested his razor blade. When the men came back home, they continued to use it.
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