Abstract: A hand held, oscillating razor for wet shaving which comprises an internally operated eccentric for forcibly, rapidly vibrating the cutting blades. Preferably the razor comprises an elongated, generally tubular housing adapted to receive a carriage which mechanically secures a rotatable eccentric, a motor for rotating the eccentric, and an associated angularly tilted battery which powers the motor. A receptacle integrally associated with the neck of the housing is adapted to removably receive a standard blade cartridge for shaving. The razor exhibits a characteristic resonant frequency, and its center of mass lies apart from its central axis, so that the razor characteristically displays a dynamic couple in operation. The motor rotates within a speed range of between 1.414 and two times the natural resonant frequency of the razor so as effectuate as comfortable a shave as possible. Within this range razor shaving characteristics are substantially unaffected by the mode or manner in which the unit is held.