{"id":10298,"date":"2018-11-13T15:00:52","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T15:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=10298"},"modified":"2018-11-13T17:03:30","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T17:03:30","slug":"gillette-customizable-3d-printed-razor-131120185","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/gillette-customizable-3d-printed-razor-131120185\/","title":{"rendered":"Gillette has launched customizable 3D printed razor"},"content":{"rendered":"

What if you could personalize your disposable razor?\u00a0This is the latest idea coming out of \u200b\u200bthe American brand Gillette when they launched Razor Maker, a concept that allows for people to 3D print the handle of their razor.\u00a0An idea that offers users a unique product with a high level of customisation that could not have been achieved without 3D printing.\u00a0This 3D printed razor handle could embellish your bathroom well!<\/p>\n

The search for unique consumer goods is increasingly high: consumers want to customise what they buy and thus stand out.\u00a0It is observed in the market of clothing,\u00a0automobile<\/a>\u00a0as well as in the furniture industry.\u00a03D technologies have a card to play: it is a manufacturing method that allows the design of custom parts in small volumes, at attractive low costs while respecting high levels of quality and complexity.\u00a0A process that the brand Gillette wanted to try out to make razors with custom sleeves.\u00a0An initiative that joins the one taken by Philips who offered tailored electric shavers for men.<\/p>\n

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A 3D printed razor handle<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Razor Maker, a razor to personalise thanks to 3D printing<\/h3>\n

The Razor Maker is currently produced in limited quantities in the United States.\u00a0Each sleeve was 3D printed on an SLA machine from the\u00a0Formlabs range<\/a>.\u00a0The brand explains that consumers can create their own channel via their website.\u00a0They choose from a range of 48 models that can only be produced via 3D printing.\u00a0After selecting the sleeve template, consumers customise it further by choosing from seven colours (black, white, red, blue, green, grey and chrome) and adding text.\u00a0The sleeves are compatible with Gillette MACH3 or Fusion5 ProGlide blades.<\/p>

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“Gillette is in the business of helping men look, feel and be their best, and that means giving them access to grooming options that not only meet their shaving needs, but also match their lifestyle, look and budget,<\/em>“says Pankaj Bhalla, director of Gillette & Venus North America. “The Razor Maker\u2122 pilot furthers our commitment to place power in the hands of consumers and literally have them custom-make their razors exactly the way they want them \u2013 tailored to their grooming preference, budget, look, color and style.<\/em> This is one of the many ways we are fulfilling our commitment to being The Best A Man Can Get.”<\/p>\n

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3D printing at the service of mass customisation<\/h3>\n

The Razor Maker joins this range of everyday objects printable in 3D and customisable.\u00a0We also remember the\u00a03D printed toothbrush<\/a>\u00a0that completely changed the perception of this accessory of just being a practical item.\u00a0David Lakatos, Product Manager at Formlabs, confirms this idea: “Mass customization with 3D printing is finally becoming a reality for consumers to experience end-use printed products.” <\/em>He continues, “Historically, 3D printing has been involved in the development or manufacturing processes for most products people interact with every day, but consumers have had little interaction with 3D printing itself.<\/em> We\u2019re thrilled to be partnering with Gillette. These new custom razor handles are the next step towards changing that dynamic and getting 3D-printed products directly into the hands of consumers.”<\/p>\n

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The sleeves are printed on a Form 2 Formlabs<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Consumers should receive their custom 3D printed razor handle in 2-3 weeks after ordering.\u00a0It costs $19 for a partially printed 3D handle with black rubber and $25 for it to be fully 3D printed.\u00a0You can find more information on the\u00a0Formlabs website<\/a>\u00a0and order your printed 3D razor handle\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What do you think of this 3D printed razor handle?\u00a0Let us know in a comment below or on our\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0pages! And remember to sign up for our free weekly\u00a0Newsletter<\/a>, to get all the latest news in 3D printing send straight to your inbox!<\/p>\n

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