Abstract: A method and apparatus for trimming solid stick deodorants to provide for a protruding rounded deodorant stick in the container in a continuous manner on subsequent deodorant sticks whereby the deodorant stick is brought into registration with a means for raising the solid deodorant stick to a predetermined height, the deodorant stick then being transported into registration with a rotating knife which trims the deodorant stick and imparts a rounded oval configuration to the top of the deodorant stick, the deodorant stick then being transported to a conveyor and released for further packaging. The apparatus and method accomplishes the trimming in a continuous and automatic manner.