Abstract: A razor blade holder including a longitudinal slot for receiving a razor blade, first and second offset finger gripping elements and a clamping element provided within the slot for clamping a razor blade in the slot of the holder. The holder grips the blade with the point ready to use. Further, the blade is tightly clamped in the blade receiving slot so that the likelihood of movement of the blade relative to the holder minimized. In addition, the offset relation of the finger gripping elements enables the holder to be balanced to fit ergonomically between two or three fingers and thus fits relatively naturally within the hand and grip of the user.