Abstract: A razor which actively flexes at least one, and preferably a plurality of skin-engaging elements during shaving to follow the contours of a skin surface. One preferred razor comprises a support and a pair of rotating pivots movably connected to the support. Each rotating pivot contacts separate portions of a razor head. Shaving forces exerted on a first razor head portion in a first direction will cause the rotating pivot to move a second razor head portion in a second direction which is different from the first direction. The razor also comprises means for biasing the rotating pivots to a neutral position. In one embodiment, the support comprises a pivot assembly to which the rotating pivots are connected thereby providing another degree of movement to the rotating pivots relative to the support.

Abstract: A flexible razor head which can flex convexly and concavely during shaving to follow the contours of a skin surface. A blade support comprises a rubber-like material which is compressible and preferably allows the blades to angularly and vertically deflect.