King C. Gillette, the Man and His Wonderful Shaving Device

by Russell B. Adams

Book Overview

King C. Gillette had thought he might be remembered as one of history's social and economic reformers. Instead he recalled as the inventor of the safety razor with its disposal blade and as the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316009377
• ISBN13: 9780316009379
• Release Date: January 1978
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 311 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.

Customer Reviews

King Gillette great historical book

If you want a good historical book on King Gillette and the company, this is it.

Fascinating Story About a True American Entreprenuer.

I am a "wetshaver" and collector of vintage Gillete razors and memorabillia. This is a fascinating look at the development of modern shaving courtesy of King C. Gillette. If not for this mans vision and perseverance in developing double edge razor technology, we would still be going to the barber for a straight razor shave or stropping and honing our "cutthroat" razors at home. Up until Gillette first marketed his three-piece razor handle and disposable double-edge razor blades, the only options available for a smooth, close shave were to visit the barber every day or to do it yourself with a straight razor which required constant stropping and honing to keep a sharp edge. With Gillette's razors, everybody could shave safely, quickly, and easily at home. Gillette was savvy enough to market different razor handles at different price points, from the very simple and inexpensive to rather ornate sets which cost quite a bit of money back in the early 20th century. Gillette was also the first to market razors that were designed just for women. King C. Gillette would never recognize his company today, which exists in name only after being bought by Proctor & Gamble a few years ago.