Barbasol's sponsorship deal with the Columbus Crew made the public aware of a little-known fact: The parent company of the iconic men's shaving cream brand is based right here in Dublin, Ohio.
Invented in Indianapolis in 1919, Barbasol earned early endorsements from legendary sportsmen including Babe Ruth and Knute Rockne. Acquired by Pfizer in 1962, the brand was sold to Perio in 2001. Formerly Columbus Dental, Perio transitioned from dental hygiene products to hair removal lines...