The illuminated safety razor has a substantially transparent handle and a razor
head adapted to hold a razor blade cartridge. A high-intensity LED disposed in
the razor head illuminates the area to be shaved. The LED may be molded within
the razor head in various orientations dependent upon the contour of the razor
head and the desired lighting effect. The handle open at the rear end, is adapted
to receive at least one battery. A threaded end cap engages the opening, abutting
the battery and contains a micro-pushbutton switch. Depressing a waterproof diaphragm
covering the rear of the end cap toggles the switch, supplying a voltage to the
LED, thereby illuminating the razor and the area to be shaved.
