# Moore's Law for Razors: 14 Blades by 2100 By Walter Andri | Published 2006-03-21 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-utting-edge-14-blade-razors-by-2100 References: [gizmodo](http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/moores-law-for-razor-blades-14-blades-by-2100-161751.php) & [economist](http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=5624861) IT TOOK a leisurely 70 years after King [Gillette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilette-and-razer) invented the safety razor for someone to come up with the idea that [twin blades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schick-hydro-silk-mini-razor) might be—or, at least sell—better. Since then, the pace of change has accelerated, as blade after blade has been added to razors in an attempt to tech-up the “shaving experience”. For the most cynical shavers, this evolution is mere marketing. Twin blades seemed plausible. Three were a bit unlikely. Four, ridiculous. And five seems beyond the pale. Few people, though, seem willing to bet that [Gillette's five-bladed Fusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gillette-1) is the end of the road for razor-blade escalation. More blades may seem impossible for the moment—though strictly speaking the Fusion has six, because it has a single blade on its flip-side for tricky areas—but anyone of a gambling persuasion might want to examine the relationship between how many blades a razor has, and the date each new design was introduced. (The Economist) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Increasing Blade Count:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating razors with even higher blade counts. - **Enhanced Shaving Experience:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved by developing razors that offer a superior and more personalized shaving experience. - **Technology Integration:** There is potential for disruptive innovation by incorporating advanced technologies into razor designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Care Products:** The personal care products industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in developing next-generation razors. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation potential exists in the manufacturing industry by creating innovative methods and materials for razor-blade production. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating smart features into razors for improved functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blade Control Shaving Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-single-edge-pro.md) - [Pivoting Low-Cost Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harrys-plus.md) - [Anti-Clogging Technology Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyrinse-disposable.md) - [Two-in-One Shaving Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiglider.md) - [Mens Sensitive Skin Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-flex-5-sensitive-razor.md) - [Men's Safety Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supplys-max-razor.md) - [Palm-Sized Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-palm-shaver.md) - [Two-in-One Grooming Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-flex-5-trim-shave.md) - [Cyberpunk-Style Face Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorzero30.md)