History. Dollar Shave Club was founded by Mark Levine and Michael Dubin. The pair met at a party and spoke of their frustrations with the cost of razor blades. With their own money and investments from start-up incubator Science Inc., they began operations in January 2011 and launched their website in April 2011.

founder Michael Dubin Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin is very serious about his hilarious offbeat advertising. You expect Michael Dubin to be funny. After all, he wrote, produced, and starred in one of the funniest and most viral commercials that's ever been posted on YouTube, a 2012 ad for his company, Dollar Shave Club.

Includes two 6-blade razor cartridges, a handle, and three shave aid samples.

Dollar Shave Club spends much less on advertising and marketing. So Dollar Shave club can sell their blades for less. Dollar Shave Club doesn't manufacture anything. They buy their blades from suppliers outside the US.

This business model made it possible to provide cheaper razors for consumers, since competitors like Gillette had to deal with the higher costs of retail distribution. Offering a subscription model in their space was a smart strategy that allowed Dollar Shave Club to take over more than a third of the razor market.

I have paid more than quadruple for what came in the box and everything I used was great for the purpose it served. So, these shaving supplies aren't just “good for the price you pay”, they are just plain good. Exceptional Shaving Experience - Dollar Shave Club 4-Blade Razor Set Delivers Smooth Results!

UnileverDollar Shave Club / Parent organization When Unilever acquired Dollar Shave Club for $1bn, it was a move that had onlookers abuzz about the potential of the direct-to-consumer distribution model. Seven years on, the challenger razor brand continues to perform below Unilever's ”expectations”.

Once a private company, Dollar Shave was purchased by Unilever in 2016 for approximately $1 billion. Unilever kept the club intact and it has remained a key player in the shave-subscription space with an estimated 4 million members, according to the company.

This bundle will get you on your way to a smooooth shave, including four 6 blade razor cartridges, a weighty handle, and Shave Butter. No subscription required.

"I've been using these since the beginning, taking breaks to try other newer razor companies.... and I still always come back to Dollar Shave Club!" "Best blades bar none. The blades give you a close smooth shave even after many uses. Highly recommend."

Dollar Shave Club is an American company, founded in 2011 by Mark Levine and Michael Dubin. Five years later, the brand was acquired by Unilever for a reported $1 billion. Nowadays, the company has more than 4 million subscribers and a team of 600 employees.

Unilever waited too long to expand into brick-and-mortar stores, unsuccessfully attempted to stretch the brand beyond shaving products, and underestimated how Dollar Shave Club's high customer acquisition costs would make turning a profit difficult.