Colonel Jacob Schick (Historical Brand Founder)

Colonel Jacob Schick, a retired U.S. Army officer, invented the first dry razor and subsequently revolutionized the wet shaving market with his innovative magazine-fed repeating razor and the first double-edge injector blade, laying the foundation for the Schick brand that now drives 65% of Edgewell’s revenue.

Colonel Jacob Schick’s innovations in the 1920s fundamentally changed the shaving experience, introducing the concept of the injector blade that eliminated the need for dangerous straight razors and cumbersome safety razor blades. His patents and brand equity were eventually acquired by the American Safety Razor Company, which became the core asset of Energizer’s personal care division and ultimately the foundation of Edgewell Personal Care.