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BIC vs Feather:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, BIC had more branded searches than Feather among razor blade brands worldwide. BIC had about 442,000 branded searches, while Feather had 16,500. BIC made up 31% of all razor blade brand searches we track, and Feather accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about razor blade brands, Feather appeared in all five answers and BIC in two. Feather was mentioned before BIC in every answer.

Among razor blade brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

BIC, about 27 searches for every 1 for Feather

BIC 442K searchesFeather 16.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Feather, mentioned in every answer we collected

Feather in 5 of 5BIC in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Feather, named ahead of BIC in every answer

Feather first in 4BIC never first

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Top razor blade brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Feather appeared in all five answers. BIC was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Feather was listed before BIC in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Gillette1st
  2. Feather2nd
  3. Schick3rd
  4. Personna4th
  5. Wilkinson Sword5th
  6. BIC6th
  7. Dollar Shave Club7th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Gillette5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Feather5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Schick4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • BIC2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Personna2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Dollar Shave Club1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Wilkinson Sword1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is BIC or Feather more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for BIC and Feather by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven razor blade brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

BIC and Feather among razor blade brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for BIC, Feather. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthGilletteBICDollar Shave ClubSchickWilkinson SwordFeatherPersonna
Oct 202554.8%29.9%6.3%6.2%1.5%0.94%0.38%
Nov 202554.9%28.9%7.4%5.9%1.5%1%0.36%
Dec 202555.8%29.5%6%5.4%1.5%1.5%0.29%
Jan 202652.1%30.5%7.6%6.4%1.5%1.5%0.37%
Feb 202651.4%28.7%8.7%7%1.8%2%0.43%
Mar 202653.4%29.9%6.3%6.5%1.5%2%0.38%
Apr 202654.4%29.9%6.3%5.8%1.6%1.7%0.31%
May 202656.2%26.5%6.6%6.9%2%1.4%0.32%
Jun 202654.3%25.6%6.4%10.2%1.9%1.2%0.31%
Jul 202657.8%26.1%6.5%6.2%2%1.1%0.32%
Aug 202654.4%29.3%7.3%5.8%1.8%1.2%0.29%
Sep 202653.7%31%6.3%5.8%1.6%1.2%0.38%

How has the BIC and Feather comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • BIC was ahead of Feather in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BIC’s share of searches among razor blade brands worldwide moved from 29.9% to 31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 429K to 442K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Feather’s share of searches among razor blade brands worldwide moved from 0.94% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 13.5K to 16.5K.

How did search popularity change for razor blade brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, BIC gained share of searches among razor blade brands worldwide, from 29.3% to 31%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Feather worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 13.5K to 16.5K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BIC’s and Feather’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

BIC

2 branded search terms

  • bic
  • bic lighter

Feather

2 branded search terms

  • feather razor
  • feather razor blades

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