INNOVATION

Innovation

For over 100 years, Wilkinson Sword have developed products to help give men and women beautiful skin. Our clever scientists have made us the first in the world to release exciting new product innovations.

Take a look through our heritage timeline and see for yourself.

TIMELINE

  • Heritage Timeline

  • For over 100 years, Wilkinson Sword have developed products to help give men and women beautiful skin. Our clever scientists have made us the first in the world to release exciting new product innovations.

    Take a look through our history and see for yourself.

  • 1898
After 100 years of sword and gun making, Wilkinson Sword diversify into the first of many razor innovations, producing the 'Pall Mall' safety razor.
  • 1929
The 'Empire' razor captures the market as men attach greater importance to a well groomed appearance.
  • 1962
The introduction of PTFE coated blades, a non-stick technology, makes shaving even safer, more comfortable and smoother.
  • 1971
The 'Bonded System T70' is the first safety blade whereby the blade is fixed in plastic housing.
  • 1978
'Wilkinson II' is launched and becomes the first twin blade system from Wilkinson Sword.
  • 1988
'Kompakt Design' is launched. Emphasis is on the aesthetics of the grip. and as a result wins the 'Design Council Award'.
  • 1992
Wilkinson Sword launches a totally new design of product: 'The Protector'. An ergonomic, elegant razor that becomes internationally renowned.
  • 1994
Wilkinson Sword introduces its first system razor for women: 'Lady Protector'. The design is specifically tailored to meet feminine requirements.
  • 1996
The 'FX Razor' is designed. High-tech manufacturing technology enables Wilkinson Sword to launch the twin blade designed for extraordinary comfort.
  • 2000
The Protector 3D Diamond is born.
  • 2003
The first 4 blade Men's razor on the market: Quattro.
  • 2004
The first 3 in 1 razor that lathers shaves and moisturises in one easy step for ultimate convenience: Intuition. Just add water.
  • 2007
The first 4 blade Men's razor with power right in the head where it matters: Quattro Titanium Energy. New Quattro Titanium with edging blade also developed to enable boys to design their own unique look.
  • 2008
The first 4 blade disposable razor: Quattro Titanium and Quattro For Women. Using the high performance technology of Wilkinson Sword systems, in a convenient disposable format.
  • 2008
The first all in one high performance system razor with trimmer launches: Precision

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