King C. Gillette
American businessman and inventor of the safety razor
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πBiography
King Camp Gillette was an American businessman who is popularly known as the inventor of the best-selling safety razor. He founded the Gillette Safety Razor Company and pioneered the business model of selling the razor handles cheaply to make profits on the disposable blades.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Invented the safety razor with disposable blades
- β¦Founded Gillette Company
- β¦Pioneered the razor and blades business model
- β¦Revolutionized shaving habits
π¬Famous Quotes
"If you can't make it better, stop making it
"I will invent something that must be thrown away after use
"Efficiency is the soul of business
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