Dorco

Dorco is a South Korean manufacturer of razors and blades, based in the Gangnam district of Seoul. The company traces its founding to 1955 [2] and describes itself as having manufactured and exported blades since that year. It develops shaving systems for both men and women and presents itself as Korea's leading brand for men's razors and blades [1].

Alongside its own-label products, Dorco works as a large original-equipment and private-label manufacturer, producing razors for other companies as well as its branded PACE and SLEEK lines. The company is active: it marked its 70th year in 2025 with a new building and a refreshed brand identity [2].

Dorco was founded in 1955 by Tak Si-Geun, initially as a light-metal business named Dongyang Light Metal Industries [2]. It moved into shaving early in the following decade, and in 1961 produced what the company records as Korea's first safety razor [2].

Much of Dorco's product history is defined by a steady rise in blade counts. In 1977 it introduced its first twin-bladed razor through a collaboration with Wilkinson [2], and in 1984 it added a women's range along with double-edge and pivoting-head razors. The company opened a United States office in 1995 and established factories in Mexico and China the same year. Its three-blade Win 3 razor followed in 2001.

From there Dorco pushed blade counts higher than most competitors. It launched the PACE 6 in 2007, which the company describes as the world's first six-blade razor [2], and in 2014 released the PACE 7, described as the world's first seven-bladed razor [2]. In 2024 it introduced DORCO SLEEK, built around what the company calls its thinnest and sharpest blade.

Dorco's catalogue centres on its PACE and SLEEK razor systems, supported by a broad range of cartridges and double-edge blades. The company says it handles more than 1,200 products, including private-label lines made for other brands [1]. This original-equipment and private-label work forms a significant part of its business, and its razors are exported worldwide.

The company markets several proprietary shaving technologies. Its Open-Flow, or open-backed, cartridge design is intended to make rinsing easier and to protect the blades from corrosion, while a Common Docking System lets different cartridges attach to a shared range of handles [4]. Dorco also emphasises its blade-grinding process and a thin-film coating applied for durability, and it lists a set of United States patents tied to the SLEEK product [6].

Dorco uses the tagline "The Science Behind The Perfect Shave" and frames its mission around the phrase "Elevate Every Moment" [5]. According to the company, its aim is to bring comfort, control and smooth results through proven quality and performance. Its 2025 identity update was presented as a more modern look while keeping the company's tradition and expertise.

Dorco manufactures in South Korea and Vietnam, with additional factories established earlier in Mexico and China. Its production sites hold a range of quality, environmental and workplace-safety management certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22716 and ISO 45001, as well as BRC CP and IFS HPC [6].

Dorco is an active manufacturer with a global footprint, operating regional websites across several markets and exporting to customers worldwide. Its most recent milestones include the 2024 launch of the SLEEK razor and the 2025 70th-anniversary rebrand [2].