Abstract: A wet shave razor is provided that includes (a) a handle having a hollow head; (b) a cartridge having a body, the body having a surface for engaging the skin of the user and having at least one blade mounted therein; (c) an interconnect member, joined to the cartridge, constructed to pivotably and removably mount the cartridge to a distal end of the handle; and (d) an ejecting mechanism operatively connected to the handle to allow a user to disengage the interconnect member from the distal end of the handle, the ejecting mechanism including an actuator. The razor provides a vibrating function, and thus further includes a vibrating mechanism. A resilient element is positioned between the actuator and the handle, to damp vibration of the actuator in response to the vibration signal.

Abstract: A head moving type electric razor includes an upper cap mounted on a housing and having holding protrusions formed at left and right inner surfaces thereof, a head support having left and right walls, pivot supporting recesses, lower coupling grips formed at outer surfaces of the respective walls, and hooks caught by the holding protrusions, a waterproof rubber plate mounted in the housing, a guide plate mounted in the upper cap and having an elongated center guide hole, a vibrator slidably coupled into the guide hole and having an upper coupling pin and a lower clevis recess, an eccentric shaft slidably coupled into the clevis recess, a swing head having pivots fitted into the pivot supporting recesses, upper coupling grips, and an arcuate trimmer drive slot, and a locking knob coupled to the upper cap and having a latch detachably coupled to the swing head.

Abstract: A wet shaving razor has a handle, a razor cartridge pivotally mounted to the handle and a protective cover. The handle may be a unitary molding or an assembly including a pivot frame. The handle has a biasing member and a creep control arm that controls creep in the biasing member. The creep control arm interacts with the protective cover to provide a first at-rest position for the cartridge. The biasing member interacts with the cartridge to provide a second at-rest position when the protective cover is removed from the razor. The first at-rest position may be generally identical to the second at-rest position or may be different.

Abstract: An apparatus for shaving a curved portion of the body, comprises an appliance body handle configured and dimensioned to be grasped by the hand of a user. Optionally, the support surface may define two planes with the shaving assembly lying in two planes and the planes being rotated with respect to each other with the rotation being along an axis extending in the direction of shaving. A support surface is disposed proximate to the appliance body handle, and it is secured to the appliance body handle. A first shaving member is floatingly mounted on the support surface at a first shaving member position and at a first shaving member angular orientation. A second shaving member is floatingly mounted on the support surface at a second shaving member position and at a second shaving member angular orientation.

Abstract: A shaving implement is provided that includes a replacement cartridge mounted to a handle. The replacement cartridge includes a shaving aid body and a razor cartridge. The shaving aid body can be erodible and the handle is provided with a self-leveling mechanism to relatively maintain a generally coplanar relation between the top surface of the shaving aid body and the shave plane of the razor cartridge during a normal shaving operation as the shaving aid body erodes during use. The shaving implement is provided with limited pivotal motion of the replacement cartridge relative to the handle about three generally mutually perpendicular axes and combinations of the three axes. Biasing force is provided to urge the replacement cartridge to a neutral position relative to the three axes.

Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a razor cartridge with one or more razor blades, a shaving aid body, a handle, and a linkage pivotally connected to the handle. The linkage is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body in a manner such that the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body are moveable relative to the handle. Movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction. As a result, the positions of the shaving aid body and the razor cartridge are continuously adjusted to maintain the contact surface of the shaving aid body approximately co-planar with the cutting edges of the razor blades within the razor cartridge.

Abstract: To allow a self-user to conveniently position a cutting area to effectively and efficiently cut the hard to reach hair surface areas, a hair-cutting device (1) with a handle (40) and a cutting head (20) connected to the handle (40) is proposed, the cutting head (20) having one cutting unit (21) rotatably displaceable around an axis (R) of rotation, wherein the cutting area (27) and a point (P) on the axis (R) of rotation span a cutting plane (CP), the cutting plane (CP) being substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation (R).

Abstract: A dry shaver includes a swingable shaving head which is provided with a pair of support points through which the shaving head is supported to a grip through a linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism includes a pair of cranks each connected at its one end to each one of the support points and connected at the other end to each one of the anchor points on the side of the grip. A frame projects on top of the grip in an overlapping relation with the shaving head to give the anchor points which are positioned upwardly of the support points with respect to a height axis of the grip for suspending the shaving head an top of the grip by the frame.

Abstract: A wet shaving razor has a handle, a razor cartridge pivotally mounted to the handle and a protective cover. The handle may be a unitary molding or an assembly including a pivot frame. The handle has a biasing member and a creep control arm that controls creep in the biasing member. The creep control arm interacts with the protective cover to provide a first at-rest position for the cartridge. The biasing member interacts with the cartridge to provide a second at-rest position when the protective cover is removed from the razor. The first at-rest position may be generally identical to the second at-rest position or may be different.

Abstract: A multi type head moving shaver is disclosed. The multi type head moving shaver includes a housing provided with an ON/OFF switch and an inserting portion formed at a top of the housing, a connecting rod mounted inside the housing, the connecting rod being driven by a driving motor, a coupling member coupled to the inserting portion, the coupling member pivoting forward and backward, and a cutting head having a block coupled onto the coupling member, the cutting head pivoting together with the coupling member.

Abstract: A razor includes a handle attached at one end of a blade assembly to position the handle away from the shave path of the razor. The handle and the blade assembly define the razor generally with an L-shape, wherein the handle is positioned in an off set position relative to a center of the blade assembly or away from the shave path. The blade assembly is thereby disposed at a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the handle. The handle position provides a user of the razor with an unobstructed view of facial and body areas being shaven with the razor. The handle position provides such advantage for both left-handed and right-handed users. The blade assembly of the razor is constructed and arranged to mount one or two razor blade sets along either side of the assembly. In addition, the blade assembly is further constructed and arranged to pivot bi-directionally relative to the handle.

Abstract: A dual directional disposable razor that includes a razor head with two sets of inward slanted blades mounted transversely therein. The cutting tips of the blades extend through an opening formed on the top surface of the razor head. The razor head is pivotally mounted on the distal end of a handle which allows the razor head to maintain contact with the skin at all times and yet allow the handle to be rotated above or below the razor head. In the preferred embodiment, the top surface of razor head and the longitudinal axis of the handle are approximately 20 degrees apart. The two sets of blades are equally aligned on opposite sides of the head's center longitudinal axis and stop surfaces are provided between the head and the handle so that the blades are properly positioned. An optional flexible swipe blade is attached to the upper back edge of the razor head that allows the user to wipe away excess shaving cream or gel.

Abstract: A safety razor has a handle (1) and a head structure (5) mounted for pivotable movement relative to the handle during shaving. The head structure (5) includes a motor (18) housed in a sealed chamber (9) for driving a device in use of the razor, such as to reciprocate a guard component or a blade, to vibrate the head structure, to actuate a dispensing device for delivering a shaving enhancement fluid, or to oscillate a support platform (101) on which a blade unit (110) is mounted. The shaving cartridge can include a guard component (38) with projections (39) which are moved towards and away from the skin being shaved when the guard component is reciprocated by the motor (18).

Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a razor cartridge with one or more razor blades, a shaving aid body, a handle, and a linkage pivotally connected to the handle. The linkage is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body in a manner such that the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body are moveable relative to the handle. Movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction. As a result, the positions of the shaving aid body and the razor cartridge are continuously adjusted to maintain the contact surface of the shaving aid body approximately co-planar with the cutting edges of the razor blades within the razor cartridge.

Abstract: A safety razor is provided comprising a razor cartridge mounted on pivoting connecting structure of a handle. The razor cartridge has four or more razor blades. The pivot axis of the razor cartridge is rearward of the midpoint of the cartridge width and below a plane tangent to the guard and cap structures of the housing of the razor cartridge.

Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a razor cartridge with one or more razor blades, a shaving aid body, a handle, and a linkage pivotally connected to the handle. The linkage is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body in a manner such that the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body are moveable relative to the handle. Movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction. As a result, the positions of the shaving aid body and the razor cartridge are continuously adjusted to maintain the contact surface of the shaving aid body approximately co-planar with the cutting edges of the razor blades within the razor cartridge.

Abstract: A wet shave razor is provided that includes (a) a handle having a hollow head; (b) a cartridge having a body, the body having a surface for engaging the skin of the user and having at least one blade mounted therein; (c) an interconnect member, joined to the cartridge, constructed to pivotably and removably mount the cartridge to a distal end of the handle; and (d) an ejecting mechanism operatively connected to the handle to allow a user to disengage the interconnect member from the distal end of the handle, the ejecting mechanism including an actuator. The razor provides a vibrating function, and thus further includes a vibrating mechanism. A resilient element is positioned between the actuator and the handle, to damp vibration of the actuator in response to the vibration signal.

Abstract: A safety razor which features a pivot point that shifts from a center point pivot substantially on the shave plane, to a guard-bar pivot substantially on the shave plane, as shaving forces increase to help prevent nicks and cuts, and provide a smooth shave.

Abstract: Razor heads and shaving systems are disclosed which comprise multiple blades and/or multiple skin-engaging elements which are supported to provide those elements with composite motion in response to forces encountered during shaving, i.e. those elements move along non-parallel paths. In one embodiment, a razor head comprises a base, a guard element and a blade package movably supported for movement relative to said guard element. A movable support for the blade package comprises a first resilient portion extending generally forwardly from the base toward the guard element and a second resilient portion extending generally upwardly from a forward portion of the first resilient portion toward the blade package.

Abstract: A multiple blade razor cartridge is provided having a plurality of support members each having a plurality of blade seats spaced apart from one another and disposed along the support member. Each of the blade seats is separated from the next successive blade seat by a flexible hinge. A retaining member connects the support members such that the support members are spaced apart and approximately parallel to each other so that each of the blade seats is approximately aligned with a corresponding blade seat on the next successive support member, forming rows of approximately aligned blade seats. A razor blade is fixed to each row of blade seats. The hinges and thereby the support members are deformable in response to an externally applied force such that a relative angle between successive razor blades is variable. A razor assembly including a cartridge as described above coupled to a handle is provided.

Abstract: A shaving razor includes a cartridge having a cartridge housing and a handle. The cartridge housing has a front edge, a rear edge and two side edges extending from the front edge to the rear edge. One or more shaving blades are located on the housing and between the front edge and the rear edge. A connecting member is connected to the cartridge housing and includes a deflectable element defining at least a portion of an opening extending through the connecting member. The handle includes a handle interconnect member that includes a protrusion having an enlarged distal end and angled side surfaces extending from the distal end to a base.

Abstract: A linkage mechanism for a shaver or depilator has a head carrying at least one hair removal member mounted for rocking about a virtual axis that remains nearly static during pivoting. The linkage mechanism five links, which include a pair of spaced support arms pivoting on the head. A first transverse link member rotates about a third axis and pivots on each of the support arms. Second and third transverse link members pivot on the body and on respective ones of the support arms.

Abstract: A shaving system comprising a razor handle having a razor cartridge pivotally connected thereto, the normal shaving process causing the razor cartridge to be pivoted to a first, upwardly pivoted, position and a second, downwardly pivoted, position, the razor handle comprising flexible spring fingers extending toward each other having cam followers for engaging a cam surface on an underside of the razor cartridge, the cam followers providing a biasing force on the cam surface such that the pivoted cartridge is returned to a neutral position.

Abstract: In a shaving implement a handle is provided that includes a body section and an end portion projecting outwardly therefrom. An axle member is rotatably coupled to the end portion for selective angular movement relative thereto. A razor cartridge is coupled to the axle member and includes at least one razor blade that defines an at least partially exposed cutting edge. The razor cartridge is rotatably moveable with the axle member and the detent is provided for releasably retaining the axle member and thereby the razor cartridge in the user selected angular position relative to the handle.

Abstract: A linkage mechanism for a razor having a head (1) carrying at least one razor blade mounted for a large extent of rocking about a virtual axis while being packaged within a slender handle envelope. The virtual pivot axis remains nearly static during pivoting.

Abstract: A safety razor blade unit is provided including at least one blade with a sharp cutting edge extending lengthwise of the blade unit, the blade being carried by a blade assembly, a support structure to which the blade assembly is pivotally joined by a hinge running the length of the blade, the support structure including first spring elements, disposed along the length of the blade assembly, configured to resiliently oppose local deformation of the blade unit under shaving forces encountered in regions where the first spring elements act, and second spring elements, interposed between the support structure and blade assembly, configured to resiliently bias the blade assembly toward a normal position with respect to the support structure.

Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a razor cartridge with one or more razor blades, a shaving aid body, a handle, and a linkage pivotally connected to the handle. The linkage is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body in a manner such that the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body are moveable relative to the handle. Movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction. As a result, the positions of the shaving aid body and the razor cartridge are continuously adjusted to maintain the contact surface of the shaving aid body approximately co-planar with the cutting edges of the razor blades within the razor cartridge.

Abstract: A razor head has blade members with straight front cutting edges which are mutually parallel and lie in a cutting plane. Imaginary median surfaces of the blade members are continuously curved from the cutting plane, from the cutting edges toward the rear edges. The razor has a handle with a pair of fork arms, the distal ends of which are connected to the head at positions adjacent the respective ends of the head. Each fork arm has a groove allowing pivoting of the distal end about a pivot axis parallel to the head axis. Each groove is filled with a resiliently deformable material which is deformed when a pivoting force is applied to the razor head during shaving and which restores the razor head to a normal position when the force is removed.

Abstract: In a razor cartridge, a platform portion has a first cartridge section that includes at least one first pair of razor blades position therein. Each of the first pair or razor blades has an at least partially exposed cutting edge. A second cartridge section is also provided and is coupled to the platform portion. The second cartridge section includes at least one pair of second razor blades positioned therein, each of the second pair of razor blades also has an at least partially exposed cutting edge. The razor cartridge can be mounted either temporarily or permanently to a handle and the cutting edges of each of the first and second pair of razor blades face one another so that during a shaving operation, the razor cartridge can cut hair when drawn over a user's skin in either of two generally opposite directions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cost-saving and space-saving combination of a low-waste peeler and an auxiliary tool. The low-waste peeler comprises an elongate grip and a fork-like mounting pivotally and movably connected to the grip. The mounting is provided with two prongs, and a swinging blade is attached between the prongs. The mounting is pivotally and movably connected to the auxiliary tool as one piece, while the grip is a separate part. The mounting and the auxiliary tool are pivotally and movably attached to the grip. In the peeling position, the auxiliary tool is accommodated in the grip of the peeler.

Abstract: A safety razor blade unit is provided including at least one blade with a sharp cutting edge extending lengthwise of the blade unit, the blade being carried by a blade assembly, a support structure to which the blade assembly is pivotally joined by a hinge running the length of the blade, the support structure including first spring elements, disposed along the length of the blade assembly, configured to resiliently oppose local deformation of the blade unit under shaving forces encountered in regions where the first spring elements act, and second spring elements, interposed between the support structure and blade assembly, configured to resiliently bias the blade assembly toward a normal position with respect to the support structure.

Abstract: A reciprocating electric shaver (1) is provided. This reciprocating electric shaver (1) includes a main body block (8) and a head block (10), the head block (10) having four rotary connecting portions (32) at the front and the rear positions on the upper left and the upper right ends, the main body block (8) having four head support members (37), each of which can move up and down independently, and head floating springs (44) biasing upward each of the head support members (37) for floating, each of the head support members (37) of the main body block (8) being connected at the upper ends with each of the four rotary connecting portions (32) in a manner such that the head block (10) can rotate back and forth about the transverse direction of the shaver, thus allowing the head block (10) to rock back and forth relative to the main body block (8).

Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a reusable handle and a replaceable cartridge. The reusable handle includes a grip portion pivotally attached to a cartridge seat. The replaceable cartridge includes a frame and one or more razor blades. The replaceable cartridge is fixedly attached to the cartridge seat of the reusable handle. The replaceable cartridge is selectively separable from the cartridge seat to permit removal of the replaceable cartridge from the reusable handle.

Abstract: A hair clipping device includes a housing, a bladeset engageable upon the housing and including at least one stationary blade and at least one moving blade configured for reciprocal movement relative to the at least one stationary blade. The stationary blade has a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge, the at least one moving blade including a first moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the first cutting edge, and a second moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the second cutting edge. The housing defines a cutting location for the blades and the bladeset is rotatably engageable on the housing between a first position in which the first edges are employed, and a second position in which the second edges are employed. The housing encloses an apparatus for creating a vacuum, and defines a vacuum intake.

Abstract: A razor includes a handle, a flexible neck extending from the top of the handle and a blade-carrying razor head pivotally fitted on the distal end portion of the neck. A lower portion of the handle functions as an actuator for dispensing shaving material contained within the handle and is operable between a stop position and a dispensing position. The neck is structured to flex and/or twist in a yielding action in response to external forces as the blade-carrying razor head travels over irregular or varying contours of the skin surface. The flexible neck may be formed to include a scoop for directing a stream of water through the blade-carrying razor head in a fanned array, providing an enhanced flushing action to remove debris and residue which accumulates on the blades.

Abstract: A water and dust-proof electric shaver head support structure that provides a wide range of movement to the floating shaver head to closely follow the contours of the skin. The floating shaver head, which contains the motor and shaving blades, freely pivots in the lateral plane and telescopically floats in relation to the shaver grip. A box-like space is formed in the shaver grip below the lower surface of the shaver head, and front and rear support walls extend upward from the shaver grip to support the shaver head in the forward/rearward direction.

Abstract: A shaving razor having a handle that defines a longitudinal axis, a shaving head that defines a transverse axis, a connector assembly, and a biasing element. The connector assembly couples the handle and the head so that the head can pivot upward and downward about its transverse axis and can also move toward and away from the handle with the transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis or oblique thereto. Preferably, the biasing element is separate and spaced apart from the connector assembly and biases the head into a rest position.

Abstract: A razor handle head is provided having a one-piece spring extending between and molded integrally with a pair of opposed arms that carry connectors to which a razor cartridge movably (e.g., pivotally) mounts. The single-piece spring has a pair of outer spring sections extending from the arms and a center portion with a cam follower which bears against a cam surface on the cartridge to bias the cartridge as it moves relative to the handle head. The one-piece spring also flexes with the arms during assembly of the cartridge to the handle head.

Abstract: In a razor cartridge, a platform portion has a first cartridge section that includes at least one first pair of razor blades position therein. Each of the first pair or razor blades has an at least partially exposed cutting edge. A second cartridge section is also provided and is coupled to the platform portion. The second cartridge section includes at least one pair of second razor blades positioned therein, each of the second pair of razor blades also has an at least partially exposed cutting edge. The razor cartridge can be mounted either temporarily or permanently to a handle and the cutting edges of each of the first and second pair of razor blades face one another so that during a shaving operation, the razor cartridge can cut hair when drawn over a user's skin in either of two generally opposite directions.

Abstract: An ergonomic handle for a shaving implement includes a head section and a body portion. The body portion has a width and height with the ratio of the width to the height being approximately 1.1 to approximately 1.4 along a length defined by the body portion.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a razor assembly is provided that includes a handle, a pivot member, and a cartridge. The pivot member is attached to the handle, and includes an exterior contact surface that extends along the length of the cartridge. The cartridge and the pivot member are preferably pivotal relative to one another. The cartridge includes a frame, and one or more razor blades. Each of the one or more razor blades includes a cutting edge, and the cutting edges are positioned contiguous with a shave plane. The pivot member is positioned forward of the one or more razor blades, and positioned such that at least a portion of the exterior contact surface of the pivot member is disposed contiguous with the shave plane.

Abstract: In a shaving implement a handle includes a shaving head that defines an interior area. An actuator is coupled to the shaving head for movement between a neutral position, and a cartridge ejecting position. The cartridge retainer includes a portion projecting outwardly from the shaving head defining at least one cartridge engaging surface adapted to slidably engage a complimentarily shaped slot that extends longitudinally of a rear surface defined by a razor cartridge mounted to the shaving implement. The razor cartridge is releasably coupled to the cartridge retainer so that it is movable between a non-rotated and a rotated position with the cartridge being urged toward the non-rotated position in response to an externally applied force.

Abstract: In a shaving implement a razor cartridge is pivotally coupled to a handle for rotational movement about a pivot axis. The razor cartridge includes a leading surface and a trailing surface and at least one blade positioned between the leading and trailing surfaces, the blade defining a cutting edge that is at least partially exposed. The pivot axis is located adjacent to the leading surface so that during a shaving operation, externally applied forces generated by drawing the razor cartridge and thereby the exposed portion of the cutting edge over a hirsute surface, causes the razor cartridge and the cutting edge to rotate into the hirsute surface.

Abstract: A razor includes a handle, a flexible neck extending from the top of the handle and a blade-carrying razor head pivotally fitted on the distal end portion of the neck. A lower portion of the handle functions as an actuator for dispensing shaving material contained within the handle and is operable between a stop position and a dispensing position. The neck is structured to flex and/or twist in a yielding action in response to external forces as the blade-carrying razor head travels over irregular or varying contours of the skin surface. The flexible neck may be formed to include a scoop for directing a stream of water through the blade-carrying razor head in a fanned array, providing an enhanced flushing action to remove debris and residue which accumulates on the blades.

Abstract: A pivotable and/or flexible razor cartridge is provided. The cartridge may be adapted to flex through a neutral plane which extends through a shaving aid thereof. In an alternate embodiment, the cartridge may be both flexible and pivotable.

Abstract: A blade cartridge for a wet shaving device comprises a housing including a lower housing member and an upper housing member cooperating to define a cavity. First and second blade assemblies are disposed within the cavity. Each of the first and second blade assemblies includes at least one blade defining a cutting edge, wherein the cutting edge of the blade of the first blade assembly generally faces the cutting edge of the blade of the second blade assembly to permit bidirectional shaving.

Abstract: A hair clipping device includes a housing, a bladeset engageable upon the housing and including at least one stationary blade and at least one moving blade configured for reciprocal movement relative to the at least one stationary blade. The stationary blade has a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge, the at least one moving blade including a first moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the first cutting edge, and a second moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the second cutting edge. The housing defines a cutting location for the blades and the bladeset is rotatably engageable on the housing between a first position in which the first edges are employed, and a second position in which the second edges are employed. The housing encloses an apparatus for creating a vacuum, and defines a vacuum intake.

Abstract: A safety razor including a housing having a connecting structure for making a removable connection to a handle and a pivoting structure providing pivoting about a pivot axis, a guard at the front of the housing, a lubricating strip at the rear of the housing, and first, second, and third blades carried by the housing between the guard and the lubricating strip, such that a user's beard is engaged sequentially by the guard, the first blade, the second blade, the third blade, and the lubricating strip during a shaving stroke, wherein the pivot axis is in front of the blades and below a plane that is tangent to the guard and the lubricating strip.

Abstract: A blade unit (2) of a safety razor has a flexible blade assembly (5) comprising plurality of blades (16) with parallel cutting edges (17), mounted on a resiliently compliant support structure (4) that includes several spring elements (12) disposed along the blade unit (2) to oppose local deformation of the blade unit (2) under shaving forces imposed in the regions where the spring elements (12) act. The blade unit is able to conform closely to skin undulations due to varying deformation of the support structure (4) along the blade unit being permitted. In an embodiment the support structure (4) is a one piece moulding of resiliently flexible material and includes an upper frame (6) on which the blade assembly (5) is carried, a sub-frame (7) and a base (8), the upper frame (6) and the sub-frame (7) being connected together by a living hinge (9) and the sub-frame (7) and base (8) being connected by another living hinge (10) so that the support structure is Z-shaped in cross-section.

Abstract: A hair clipping device includes a housing, a bladeset engageable upon the housing and including at least one stationary blade and at least one moving blade configured for reciprocal movement relative to the at least one stationary blade. The stationary blade has a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge, the at least one moving blade including a first moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the first cutting edge, and a second moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the second cutting edge. The housing defines a cutting location for the blades and the bladeset is rotatably engageable on the housing between a first position in which the first edges are employed, and a second position in which the second edges are employed. The housing encloses an apparatus for creating a vacuum, and defines a vacuum intake.