Abstract: Articulating or convertible handheld razor tools include an articulating handle portion, a razor body portion, and a blade mounting bracket. The articulating handle portion includes an arm section and an extender element movably coupled to the arm section. The razor body portion includes a recess for positioning of the articulating handle portion and a mounting area. The mounting area is configured to hold one or more razor cartridges for shaving. In one configuration, the articulating handheld razor tool incorporates a skid plate and a level, or alternatively a roller, into the razor body portion to better facilitate shaving various body surface profiles, e.g., the face and/or scalp, by a single user.