Did Shaving & Razors products shrink?
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Updated 2026-10-27 (latest case added) · 5 sourced cases, each linked to its source
Do shaving & razors products shrink? Yes. We have 5 documented cases in Shaving & Razors from 2020 to 2026, in 3 countries. The median pack lost 16.7% (a 20.0% hidden price rise per unit at the same price); the biggest cut was Gillette Venus Pro Smooth Sensitive razor cartridges (Hungary), 4 cartridges → 3 cartridges (−25.0%). Brands caught most often: Gillette (5).
5 documented cases. Biggest cut: Gillette Venus Pro Smooth Sensitive razor cartridges (Hungary), 4 cartridges → 3 cartridges (−25.0%). See cases below.
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Each case links to its source. Compare with the worst offenders, or check any pack with the shrinkflation calculator.
Documented cases (5)
- Shaving & Razors · 2026
Gillette Venus Pro Smooth Sensitive razor cartridges (Hungary)
4 → 3 cartridges−25.0%
Hungary · Source: nkfh.gov.hu - Shaving & Razors · 2025
Gillette Venus Comfort Glide razor cartridges (Sugarberry, Coconut) (Hungary)
4 → 3 cartridges−25.0%
Hungary · Source: nkfh.gov.hu - Shaving & Razors · 2024
Gillette Custom Plus 3 disposable razors (Costco pack)
36 → 30 razors−16.7%
United States · Source: mouseprint.org - Shaving & Razors · 2026
Gillette Fusion ProGlide manual razor cartridges (Hungary)
14 → 12 cartridges−14.3%
Hungary · Source: nkfh.gov.hu - Shaving & Razors · 2020
Gillette Rasierklingen
20 → 18 pieces−10.0%
Germany · Source: vzhh.de
FAQ
Do shaving & razors products shrink?
Yes. ShrinkRadar has 5 documented shrinkflation cases in Shaving & Razors (2020–2026), from Hungary, Germany and the US. The biggest: Gillette Venus Pro Smooth Sensitive razor cartridges (Hungary), 4 cartridges → 3 cartridges (−25.0%).
What are recent examples of shaving & razors shrinkflation?
Most recently reported: Gillette Venus Pro Smooth Sensitive razor cartridges (Hungary): 4 cartridges → 3 cartridges (2026); Gillette Fusion ProGlide manual razor cartridges (Hungary): 14 cartridges → 12 cartridges (2026); Gillette Venus Comfort Glide razor cartridges (Sugarberry, Coconut) (Hungary): 4 cartridges → 3 cartridges (2025); Gillette Custom Plus 3 disposable razors (Costco pack): 36 razors → 30 razors (2024).
Which shaving & razors brands shrank most often?
In our library: Gillette (5). Big brands get more press coverage, so read this as “caught most often”, not a rate.
How much smaller do shaving & razors products get?
The median documented cut is 16.7%, a 20.0% hidden price rise per unit if the shelf price stays the same. Where the source recorded prices (2 cases), 2 got more expensive per unit.
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