Gillette is an American brand specializing in safety razors and personal care products, including various shaving supplies. The brand is currently owned by the multi-national corporation Procter & Gamble (P&G).
The company was originally founded by King C. Gillette in 1901 as a manufacturer of safety razors. It operated as The Gillette Company until it merged into Procter & Gamble in 2005. The brand is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.