schick

Schick is a surname of German origin. The word schick means stylish or chic in German, and Schick commonly appears in English as a surname or brand name.

Schick is also known for its razor brand. The Schick razor brand was founded by American inventor Jacob Schick and helped pioneer the modern electric razor. Today the brand is part of Edgewell Personal Care and markets a range of razors and blades, including disposable and cartridge systems for men and women.

The Schick test is a historical medical diagnostic named after Bela Schick. It involved an intradermal injection of diphtheria toxin to determine susceptibility to diphtheria. A positive reaction indicated susceptibility, and the test guided vaccination strategies in the pre-vaccine era. The Schick test was largely superseded by routine diphtheria vaccination and modern immunodiagnostic methods.

Notable individuals with the surname include Jacob Schick, the American inventor who founded the Schick razor company, and Bela Schick, a physician who developed the Schick test for diphtheria.