Abstract: The invention is directed toward a shaving razor system. The shaving razor system has a handle and a removable razor cartridge. The handle has a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and at least one magnetic handle element that is in pivotable relation to the proximal end portion. The removable razor cartridge has a housing, a guard, a cap, and at least one blade. The removable razor cartridge is releasably engaged with the at least one magnetic handle element to replaceably secure the removable razor cartridge to the proximal end portion of the handle.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a shaving razor system. The shaving razor system has a handle and a removable razor cartridge. The handle has a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and at least one magnetic handle element that is in pivotable relation to the proximal end portion. The removable razor cartridge has a housing, a guard, a cap, at least one blade, and at least one magnetic cartridge element. The at least one magnetic cartridge element is releasably engaged with the at least one magnetic handle element to replaceably secure the removable razor cartridge to the proximal end portion of the handle.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a shaving razor system. The shaving razor system has a handle and a removable razor cartridge. The handle has a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and at least one magnetic handle element integral to the proximal end portion. The removable razor cartridge has a housing, a guard, a cap, and at least one blade. The removable razor cartridge is releasably engaged with the at least one magnetic handle element to replaceably secure the removable razor cartridge in pivotable relation to the proximal end portion of the handle.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a shaving razor system. The shaving razor system has a handle and a removable razor cartridge. The handle has a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and at least one magnetic handle element integral to the proximal end portion. The removable razor cartridge has a housing, a guard, a cap, at least one blade, and at least one magnetic cartridge element. The at least one magnetic cartridge element is releasably engaged with the at least one magnetic handle element to replaceably secure the removable razor cartridge in pivotable relation to the proximal end portion of the handle.

Abstract: A razor blade cartridge which has a housing with a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and one or more blades mounted within the housing. An elongated resilient skin contacting element is joined to the proximal end portion of the housing. The elongated resilient skin contacting element has an alignment array of skin contacting members having a pattern of one or more flexible skin-engaging projections that are generally transverse to one or more of the blades and define a plurality of open channels that facilitate the generally unobstructed passage of hair to one or more of the blades during shaving. The elongated resilient skin contacting element also has at least one additional array of skin contacting members having a pattern that is different than the pattern of the alignment array of skin contacting members.

Abstract: A razor includes a cartridge having a blade, the cartridge configured to rotate about a first axis, and a handle coupled to the cartridge. The handle includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a rotatable portion coupled to the second end such that the rotatable portion is configured to rotate relative to the first end and about a second axis. The rotatable portion includes a base and a retention system. The retention system is configured to apply a resistance torque upon the rotatable portion when the rotatable portion is rotated from an at rest position.

Abstract: Blade cartridges and razors employing such blade cartridges are provided. The cartridges contain a guard situated primarily on its leading edge that includes an array of flexible fins that extend in multiple directions.

Abstract: A handle for a shaving razor, the handle has a frame and a flexible pod coupled to the frame. The flexible pod has a base with a first mounting member. The first mounting member corresponds in shape and mates with a second mounting member of the frame. The flexible pod is compressible and uncompressible to engage the first mounting member of the flexible pod with the second mounting member of the frame.

Abstract: A handle for a shaving razor in which the handle has a frame and a pod operably coupled to the frame such that the pod is configured to rotate about an axis substantially perpendicular to the frame. The pod has a base and a cantilever tail extending from the base. A distal end of the cantilever tail is loosely retained by the frame. The cantilever tail generates a return torque upon rotation of the pod about the axis.

Abstract: Blade cartridges and razors employing such blade cartridges are provided. The cartridges contain a guard situated primarily on its leading edge that includes an array of flexible fins that extend in multiple directions.

Abstract: A razor blade cartridge which has a housing with a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and one or more blades mounted within the housing. An elongated resilient skin contacting element is joined to the proximal end portion of the housing. The elongated resilient skin contacting element has an alignment array of skin contacting members having a pattern of one or more flexible skin-engaging projections that are generally transverse to one or more of the blades and define a plurality of open channels that facilitate the generally unobstructed passage of hair to one or more of the blades during shaving. The elongated resilient skin contacting element also has at least one additional array of skin contacting members having a pattern that is different than the pattern of the alignment array of skin contacting members.

Abstract: A razor blade cartridge which has a housing with a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and one or more blades mounted within the housing. An elongated resilient skin contacting element is joined to the proximal end portion of the housing. The elongated resilient skin contacting element has an alignment array of skin contacting members having a pattern of one or more flexible skin-engaging projections that are generally transverse to one or more of the blades and define a plurality of open channels that facilitate the generally unobstructed passage of hair to one or more of the blades during shaving. The elongated resilient skin contacting element also has at least one additional array of skin contacting members having a pattern that is different than the pattern of the alignment array of skin contacting members.

Abstract: Shaving cartridges intended for mounting on razor handles such that a shaving razors are formed. These cartridges include a frame on which a wing is disposed wherein a majority of the wing comprises elastomeric material.

Abstract: A razor comprises a cartridge comprising a blade, the cartridge configured to rotate about a first axis, and a handle coupled to the cartridge. The handle comprises a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a rotatable portion coupled to the second end such that the rotatable portion is configured to rotate relative to the first end and about a second axis. The rotatable portion comprises a base and a retention system. The retention system is configured to apply a resistance torque upon the rotatable portion when the rotatable portion is rotated from an at rest position.

Abstract: A handle for a shaving razor, the handle comprising a frame and a flexible pod coupled to the frame. The flexible pod comprises a base with a first mounting member. The first mounting member corresponds in shape and mates with a second mounting member of the frame. The flexible pod is compressible and uncompressible to engage the first mounting member of the flexible pod with the second mounting member of the frame.