Abstract: The invention is directed toward a shaving razor system. The razor system has a handle and a razor cartridge. The handle has at least one skin interconnect member in pivotal relation to a proximal end portion of the handle. The razor cartridge has a housing, at least one blade, and at least one opening which extends through the housing. The razor cartridge is engaged with the skin interconnect member when the skin interconnect member is disposed within the opening securing the razor cartridge to the proximal end portion of the handle. The razor cartridge is in a pivotal relation with the handle, but not with the skin interconnect member. A pivot point of the razor system is desirably disposed near the front blade of the cartridge. Axes of movement in the razor system can be provided by different physical order of connections of razor components.

Abstract: A shaving razor cartridge with a housing having a top surface and a bottom surface. A guard is at the front of the housing. A cap is at a rear of the housing. At least one blade is mounted to the housing between the guard and the cap. The housing has a wall defining an opening extending from the top surface to the bottom surface that is configured to receive a portion of a handle. The wall having a pair of arms each with a distal end extending toward each other defining a gap. The bridge is a thermo-plastic elastomer that is different than a polymeric material of the housing.

Abstract: The application is related to a handle, an adapter, and a razor assembly. The handle comprises a handle body having a distal end with a cavity opening therein; a pusher retained in the cavity and extending outwardly from the cavity; and a retaining element disposed on the distal end of the handle body. The adapter comprises an adapter body configured to connect with the handle, the adapter body having a channel therethrough, the channel being configured to receive a pusher of the handle, the adapter further comprising two arms extending distally from the adapter body, wherein one or more of the distal ends of the arms have a finger that is configured to engage a respective connecting region of a blade assembly. The razor assembly comprises the handle; the adapter; and a blade assembly.

Abstract: A handle for a shaving razor in which the handle comprises a frame and a movable member assembly operably coupled to the frame such that the frame is disposed between the movable member assembly and where the movable member assembly portions are configured to move both above and below the frame. The movement can be linear or rotational. The movable member assembly comprises one or more springs. A method of manufacturing a razor handle comprising the steps of providing an upper portion with one or more upper elements, providing a lower portion with one or more lower elements, securing the upper portion to the lower portion wherein a rigid member extends between the upper portion and the lower portion.

Abstract: A razor assembly includes a razor cartridge, a connecting head, a razor handle and a restoring force provider. The razor cartridge includes a blade housing for housing shaving blades in a first direction. The connecting head has one side detachably coupled to the razor cartridge. The razor handle includes a head adapter coupled to the connecting head to be rotatable about a rotational axis perpendicular to the first direction, and a grip extending from head adapter. The restoring force provider includes a first magnet disposed on another side of the connecting head which co-rotates with the connecting head about the rotational axis, and a second magnet disposed at a fixed position on the razor handle such that a magnetic force between the one or more first magnets and the one or more second magnets biases the connecting head toward a neutral rotation position with respect to the razor handle.

Abstract: A shaving razor cartridge with a housing having a top surface and a bottom surface. A guard is at the front of the housing. A cap is at a rear of the housing. At least one blade is mounted to the housing between the guard and the cap. The housing has a wall defining an opening extending from the top surface to the bottom surface that is configured to receive a portion of a handle. The wall having a pair of arms each with a distal end extending toward each other defining a gap. The bridge is a thermo-plastic elastomer that is different than a polymeric material of the housing.

Abstract: An adapter for coupling each of a razor handle and a razor cartridge together is provided. The adapter includes a cartridge engaging portion and a handle engaging portion. The handle engaging portion comprises at least one wall that defines a receptacle for receiving a razor handle and at least one handle protrusion extending from the at least one wall and configured to engage a central recess of a razor handle. The cartridge engaging portion is coupled with the handle engaging portion. The cartridge engaging portion comprises a stem that defines a first recess and a second recess for selectively engaging a first cartridge protrusion and a second cartridge protrusion and a tongue member slidably coupled with the stem and configured to contact a cartridge.

Abstract: A shaving device comprising a head assembly including a support member having at least one support member magnet and a blade cartridge having at least one face with at least one razor blade and configured to be rotatably coupled to the support member about a pivot axis. The blade cartridge includes at least one blade cartridge magnet having a pole aligned with a pole of the support member magnet to generate a magnetic force that urges the blade cartridge about the pivot axis towards an initial starting position (ISP), wherein the blade cartridge is further configured to rotate about the pivot axis away from the ISP upon application of an external force sufficient to overcome the magnetic force between the support member magnet and the blade cartridge magnet.

Abstract: A safety razor is provided having a blade head capable of having an adjustable angle relative to a grasping handle and an adjustability of tension of a pivot to the blade. The blade head is connected by an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the blade head that is substantially enclosed within a conduit formed within the grasping handle. The blade head is angularly adjustable between an angle >95° from a linear centerline of the handle to about 22° from the linear centerline of the handle. A blade head adapter may be further provided to allow for attachment and use of alternate existing blade head cartridges.

Abstract: A hair clipper configured for enhanced user visibility is provided, including a clipper housing defining a longitudinal axis and a cutting end, a clipper bladeset operationally connected to the cutting end and including a stationary blade and a moving blade configured for reciprocating laterally relative to the stationary blade, a drive system projecting from the cutting end and operationally connected to the bladeset for reciprocating the moving blade relative to the stationary blade, at least one bladeset pivot support projecting from the cutting end and connected to the bladeset; the pivot support defining a pivot axis extending transverse to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A back shaver includes a cutter head assembly and a handle. The handle is connected to the cutter head assembly. The cutter head assembly includes cutter heads, a cutter head frame, and a connecting member. The cutter heads are embedded in a front surface of the cutter head frame. A back surface of the cutter head frame is connected to the connecting member through a rotating shaft. Elastic components are disposed on one side, distal from the handle, of the connecting member. Sliding blocks are disposed on the back surface of the cutter head frame. When the handle is operated, a first force moment is applied to the cutter head frame through the connecting member, and a free end of each of the elastic components slides along a first end of a corresponding one of the sliding blocks to a second end of the corresponding one of the sliding blocks.

Abstract: A back shaver includes a cutter head assembly and a handle. The handle is connected to the cutter head assembly. The cutter head assembly includes a cutter head frame, cutter heads, and a connecting member. The cutter heads are embedded in a front surface of the cutter head frame. A back surface of the cutter head frame is connected to the connecting member through rotating shafts. An additional weight mechanism is disposed on the back surface of the cutter head frame, and the additional weight mechanism is further disposed close to an upper edge of the back surface of the cutter head frame. The present disclosure has advantages of simple design and structure, good hand feeling, effortless operation, which achieves good shaving effect.

Abstract: This disclosure is concerned with a personal care device with a treatment head being pivot-mounted around a pivot axis, the personal care device having a pin having a pin head, a cam element having a cam surface, a spring element biasing the pin head and the cam surface against each other, wherein the cam surface is shaped such that it defines a rest position at which the biasing spring force provided by the spring element with which the pin head and the cam surface are pushed against each other has a non-zero minimum value, and wherein a pivoting of the head around the pivot axis causes the pin head to move along the cam surface and the cam surface is further shaped such that the spring force pushing the pin head and the cam surface against each other increases with increasing pivoting angle.

Abstract: A safety syringe extension adapter and an applicator unit having at least one applicator is disclosed. More particularly, an applicator unit is connected to a syringe by a safety syringe extension adapter and including an applicator wherein the applicator unit comprises pivotal movement relative thereto about two separate pivot axes for following the skin contours of a user during certain skin related procedures such as applying Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to the skin; applying a chemical peel to the skin using Trichloracetic Acid (TCA), glycolic acid (GA), or any fluid for purposes of applying to the skin; applying antiseptics to sterilize the skin prior to or after a procedure; or applying analgesics to the skin surface or any other fluid to the skin surface.

Abstract: Shaving razors and shaving assemblies for wet shaving are disclosed, which include a blade unit pivotably mounted on arms extending from an interface element. The arms have features that allow them to flex, in some cases in a differential manner depending on the direction of applied forces.

Abstract: A razor assembly includes a razor cartridge, a connecting head, a razor handle and a restoring force provider. The razor cartridge includes a blade housing for housing shaving blades in a first direction. The connecting head has one side detachably coupled to the razor cartridge. The razor handle includes a head adapter coupled to the connecting head to be rotatable about a rotational axis perpendicular to the first direction, and a grip extending from head adapter. The restoring force provider includes a first magnet disposed on another side of the connecting head which co-rotates with the connecting head about the rotational axis, and a second magnet disposed at a fixed position on the razor handle such that a magnetic force between the one or more first magnets and the one or more second magnets biases the connecting head toward a neutral rotation position with respect to the razor handle.

Abstract: A razor that facilitates a user's removal of shaving lubricant, cut hairs, and other shaving-related debris, from around, and between, the razor's blade(s). A barrier at the upper portion of the razor's blade assembly funnels water to the blade channel in which the blades are affixed, and at least a portion of that water flows around and/or over the blade(s). The barrier directs through the razor's blades, a greater volume of water per unit time than can be achieved with an unmodified blade assembly.

Abstract: A razor assembly includes at least one razor blade having a cutting edge, a blade housing configured to accommodate the at least one razor blade aligned along first direction, a connecting head configured to be detachably coupled to the blade housing, a razor handle configured to support the connecting head so that the connecting head is pivotable about a rotation axis, which is perpendicular to the first direction, and a torsion spring configured to be elastically deformed when the connecting head pivots about the rotation axis from a neutral position so that the torsion spring provides a restoring force for the connecting head to return to the neutral position.

Abstract: A razor cartridge and a method for assembling a razor cartridge are disclosed. A razor cartridge includes: a blade housing including a seat configured to receive at least one blade; a pair of side caps respectively disposed at opposite ends of the blade housing, wherein each side cap is configured to be engaged with a corresponding end of the blade housing; and a plurality of bridges, wherein one or more bridges are disposed at each end of the blade housing and configured to provide a moveable connection between the side cap and the corresponding end of the blade housing, wherein the blade housing, the pair of side caps, and the one or more bridges are integrally formed, and wherein each side cap is configured to secure the at least one blade to the blade housing when the side cap is engaged with the corresponding end of the blade housing.

Abstract: A razor handle assembly includes a connector which is detachably coupled to a razor cartridge; a razor handle which is elongated along a longitudinal axis and coupled to the connector such that the connector is capable of pivoting about a rotation axis perpendicular to both the longitudinal axis and a transverse axis along which the razor cartridge is elongated, the transverse axis being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and an elastic member having a first end engaged with a first fixing portion formed in the connector and a second end engaged with a second fixing portion formed in the razor handle. When the connector pivots about the rotation axis with respect to the razor handle, the elastic member is deformed to provide a restoring force that causes the connector to return to a neutral position at which the transverse axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A head converter includes a frame configured to be coupled with a blade unit and an interconnecting member pivotably coupled with the frame and configured to be coupled with a handle. The frame extends along a longitudinal axis and includes one or more supports. At least one of the supports of the frame has a camming surface configured to abut and interact with a biasing member.

Abstract: A shaving apparatus having a body including a central lumen and one or more rolling elements are rotatingly attached to the bottom surface of the shaving apparatus. The apparatus includes a shaving head assembly rotatably attachable within the central lumen. The shaving head assembly includes one or more shaving blades and a blade cartridge attachment arm for attachment of the blade cartridge to a mounting shaft having a bearing surface. The shaving head assembly, or a subunit thereof, rotates about an axis of rotation defined by the major axis of the mounting shaft. One or more engagement elements removably retain the shaving head assembly within the central lumen, and a mechanical release mechanism which includes an actuator, is provided to remove the shaving head assembly.

Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and a return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element serves as interface piece, connector and pivot all in one. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.

Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and a return element disposed on the interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.

Abstract: Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving.

Abstract: A shaving device comprising a head assembly having a support member and a blade cartridge. The support member is configured to be detachably coupled to a handle. The blade cartridge has a first and a second face wherein at least one of the first or second faces comprises at least one razor blade. The blade cartridge is configured to be rotatably coupled to the support member about a pivot axis such that the blade cartridge is pivotable by a user to select one of the first or second faces.

Abstract: A surgical apparatus includes an end effector having an ultrasonic blade, a clamp arm, and a clamp pad. The end effector applies ultrasonic energy at the blade. The clamp arm pivots relative to the blade. The clamp pad is positioned on the clamp arm adjacent to the blade. The clamp arm includes a latching feature to retain the clamp pad relative to the clamp arm to prevent the clamp pad from moving laterally, longitudinally, and perpendicularly relative to the clamp arm.

Abstract: A shaving device comprising a head assembly including a support member having at least one support member magnet and a blade cartridge having at least one face with at least one razor blade and configured to be rotatably coupled to the support member about a pivot axis. The blade cartridge includes at least one blade cartridge magnet having a pole aligned with a pole of the support member magnet to generate a magnetic force that urges the blade cartridge about the pivot axis towards an initial starting position (ISP), wherein the blade cartridge is further configured to rotate about the pivot axis away from the ISP upon application of an external force sufficient to overcome the magnetic force between the support member magnet and the blade cartridge magnet.

Abstract: A razor having a pivotable blade unit which is biased into a rest position by a biasing plunger. The razor includes a stabilizing bore in which a penetrating portion of the biasing plunger is configured to reciprocate. The largest cross-section of the penetrating portion has a shape which differs from the shape of the smallest cross-section of the stabilizing bore in order to lower the contact area between the penetrating portion of the biasing plunger and the stabilizing bore.

Abstract: A razor comprises a first component comprising a first indicia on a surface of the first component. The razor also comprises a second component configured to rotate relative to the first component about a first axis of rotation, the second component comprising at least one blade and a second indicia on a surface of the second component, the second component configured to rotate relative to the first component about a second axis of rotation, wherein the second axis of rotation and the first axis of rotation are non-coplanar. The second component is in a preloaded neutral position when at rest such that rotation about the second axis of rotation generates a return torque and wherein the first indicia and the second indicia are in alignment at rest and out of alignment when the second component has been rotated about the first axis of rotation.

Abstract: A rotary electric shaver generally includes a handle assembly including a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, a plurality of drive shafts operatively connected to the motor and extending at least in part exterior of the housing, and a head assembly mount separate from the plurality of drive shafts, wherein the head assembly mount has a longitudinal axis. A shaver head assembly is positionable on the handle assembly, and the shaver head assembly has a circumference and includes a plurality of inner cutters each operatively connectable to a respective one of the drive shafts for conjoint rotation therewith, and a plurality of outer cutters each corresponding to a respective one of the inner cutters. The shaver head assembly is configured for mounting on the head assembly mount such that the shaver head assembly is capable of pivoting movement relative to the handle housing about the entire circumference of the shaver head assembly.

Abstract: A razor having a pivotable blade unit which is biased into a rest position by a biasing plunger. The razor includes a stabilizing bore in which a penetrating portion of the biasing plunger is configured to reciprocate. The largest cross-section of the penetrating portion has a shape which differs from the shape of the smallest cross-section of the stabilizing bore in order to lower the contact area between the penetrating portion of the biasing plunger and the stabilizing bore.

Abstract: A razor includes a handle and detachable blade cartridge. The end of the handle has a pivot sphere upon which the blade cartridge is rotatably mounted, with freedom to pivot around three axes of the handle, and otherwise holds its orientation relative to the handle. The blade cartridge is held to the pivot sphere by a clevis having recesses defined in at least the inner side surfaces of its legs. The recesses, together with the clevis, are sized to admit the pivot sphere between them and to hold the sphere therein once admitted. The clevis and/or the pivot sphere can be formed of a resilient injection molded plastic. The range of motion of the blade cartridge can be limited by forming one or more stops on the pivot sphere to interact with the clevis and thereby interrupt its free rotation.

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: A handle for a shaving razor is described in which the handle comprises a grip portion and a neck portion coupled to an end of the grip portion. The neck portion comprises a frame coupled to the end of the grip portion, the frame comprising a pin; a pod rotatably coupled to the frame, the pod defining an aperture to receive the pin of the frame, wherein the pod is configured to rotate about an axis substantially perpendicular to a length of the grip portion; and a spring coupled to the pod, wherein the spring generates a return torque when the pod is rotated.

Abstract: An electric shaver generally includes a handle assembly and a head assembly mounted on the handle assembly. The head assembly is pivotable between a first orientation and a second orientation. A biasing element is fixed to one of the head assembly and the handle assembly and is free from being fixed to the other of the head assembly and the handle assembly. The biasing element is configured such that when the head assembly is pivoted from the first orientation into the second orientation the biasing element contacts a surface of the other of the head assembly and the handle assembly and bends to apply a counteracting force that biases the head assembly back toward the first orientation when the head assembly is not held in the second orientation.

Abstract: A razor handle for a retractable shaving cartridge that includes an elongated body having a hollow housing provided with an opening at the front end of the body, and a shaving cartridge carrier movable between a shaving position and a non-shaving position. A release mechanism that includes an actuating member is provided to actuate the release mechanism so as to release a shaving cartridge. In addition, a control mechanism includes a control member for controlling the actuating member only when the shaving cartridge carrier is in the shaving position. The elongated body further includes a guide adapted for guiding the control member.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing hair removal device with a cartridge having at least one blade. The liquid dispensing hair removal device has a handle with a pair of opposing movable arms removably engaged to the cartridge. A dispensing unit is disposed within the handle. A cover is removably mounted to the handle. The cover has a closed position with a pair of cartridge retention members positioned between the pair of arms of the handle. The cartridge retention members contact the pair of arms preventing disengagement of the cartridge from the handle.

Abstract: A support arm that is rockably supported on one end of a grip portion and projects from the one end is provided. Both ends of a blade head are supported by the support arm such that the blade head can rock around an axis extending along a reciprocating direction of an inner blade, and an axial direction of the rocking motion of the support arm with respect to the grip portion is set in a direction intersecting with the reciprocating direction of the inner blade. This configuration achieves an electric shaver capable of increasing the movable range of the blade head while preventing a main body from increasing in size.

Abstract: A razor includes a handle and detachable blade cartridge. The end of the handle has a pivot sphere upon which the blade cartridge is rotatably mounted, with freedom to pivot around three axes of the handle, and otherwise holds its orientation relative to the handle. The blade cartridge is held to the pivot sphere by a clevis having recesses defined in at least the inner side surfaces of its legs. The recesses, together with the clevis, are sized to admit the pivot sphere between them and to hold the sphere therein once admitted. The clevis and/or the pivot sphere can be formed of a resilient injection molded plastic. The range of motion of the blade cartridge can be limited by forming one or more stops on the pivot sphere to interact with the clevis and thereby interrupt its free rotation.

Abstract: A razor with a relatively short or small handle comprising a substantially flat, disc shaped substrate which preferably includes an elastomeric material, retained in a substrate retaining member. The razor handle is compact and disc shaped in nature such that it allows for varying gripping positions by opposing fingers. The razor handle is small and versatile such that it can be easily stored in an enclosable case.

Abstract: A shaving razor adapter used to attach a disposable shaving razor cartridge of a first shaving razor configuration to a shaving razor handle of a second shaving razor configuration. The shaving razor adapter includes a first attachment portion which resembles the connecting end of the shaving razor handle of the first shaving razor configuration. The first attachment portion attaches the adapter to the shaving razor cartridge of the first shaving razor configuration. The second attachment portion of the adapter resembles the connecting member of a shaving razor cartridge of a second shaving razor configuration that interfaces with the connecting end of the handle of the second shaving razor configuration. The second attachment portion of the adapter releasably attaches the adapter to the connecting end of the shaving razor handle of the second shaving razor configuration.

Abstract: A razor treatment system includes a razor having a head, and a razor treatment device including a drum rotationally supported within the razor treatment device, at least two cam members supported within the razor treatment device, at least two guide members configured to cooperate with the cam members to expose the blade, and a first actuating member configured to effect rotation of the drum. The head includes a cover for housing a blade. The cover is configured to expose the blade. The razor interfaces with the razor treatment device to move the cover of the razor to expose the blade. Each cam member may define a cam track that guides linear retraction of the blade, rotational movement of the blade and cover, and linear extension of the blade into a position between the drums.

Abstract: A safety razor includes a handle assembly elongated along a longitudinal axis, a blade head assembly pivotably connected to the handle assembly and having a first blade set thereon, the first blade set extending generally in parallel with the longitudinal axis. The blade head assembly can be releasably connected to the handle assembly to facilitate replacement. The blade head assembly can include a second blade set, the second blade set extending generally in parallel with the longitudinal axis, the first and second blade sets arranged facing away from each other such that the shaving direction of the blade head assembly can be altered by rotating the safety razor about the longitudinal axis. The safety razor can further include a biasing element for resisting pivotal motion of the blade assembly about the longitudinal axis and a control mechanism operable to selectively limit the pivotal motion of the blade head assembly.

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: A shaving razor that offers a closer shave is provided. The shaving razor can include a biasing member producing a progressively increasing return torque on the razor cartridge that forces the cartridge into flat contact with the skin as the cartridge pivots, thus improving glide and shaving closeness. In addition, the shaving razor can include a razor handle configuration that reduces the propensity for the shaving razor to roll in a user's hand and improves the maneuverability of the razor cartridge during shaving.

Abstract: A razor handle including an elongated handle body integral with a flexible yoke for receiving and releasably retaining a shaving cartridge. The razor handle also includes a slide element cooperating with the yoke and connected to the handle body, the slide element being movable relative to the handle body between a rest position, in which the yoke is open and can releasably retain a shaving cartridge received in the yoke, and a release position, in which the yoke is flexed and can receive a shaving cartridge or release a shaving cartridge received in the yoke. The razor handle further includes a spring member to return the slide element from the release position to the rest position, where a stop element prevents the yoke from inadvertently flexing when the slide element is in the rest position.

Abstract: A razor includes a handle and detachable blade cartridge. The end of the handle has a pivot sphere upon which the blade cartridge is rotatably mounted, with freedom to pivot around three axes of the handle, and otherwise holds its orientation relative to the handle. The blade cartridge is held to the pivot sphere by a clevis having recesses defined in at least the inner side surfaces of its legs. The recesses, together with the clevis, are sized to admit the pivot sphere between them and to hold the sphere therein once admitted. The clevis and/or the pivot sphere can be formed of a resilient injection molded plastic. The range of motion of the blade cartridge can be limited by forming one or more stops on the pivot sphere to interact with the clevis and thereby interrupt its free rotation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shaving device that includes a handle for better control, and a stand that has a pad with sufficient surface area to comfortably compress and frictionally grip to tighten skin in relation to the working plane of one or more blades of the shaving device for smoother shave. The stand tightens the skin for closer shave, and compresses it below a level of existing hair growth, causing the hair follicles to protrude for even a better and closer shave. The stand further pushes the skin away from in-between the razor heads to diminish cuts and nicks, all for a closer shave.