Razor handle, razor and razor accessory

Abstract

The present application relates to razor handles and razor accessories, such as razor cartridges and razor holders, each including at least a first noctilucent region, which may be formed from a noctilucent coating or a noctilucent resin.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of razor handles, and more specifically, to handles that include one or more luminous areas. Background Technology

[0002] Razors typically consist of a handle and a head, with the head containing one or more razor blades. There is a risk of cutting the hand when a user reaches for the razor, especially when the razor is not fully visible, such as when it is in a travel bag or left next to a bathroom sink at night. Although many modern razors house the blades in a blade holder, there is still a risk of cutting the user's hand or fingers when reaching for items near the razor and the razor is partially or completely obscured. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application addresses the problem of users cutting their hands or fingers by providing a razor handle that is more clearly visible in low-light conditions, such as in a travel bag (e.g., on a nighttime airplane) or in a bathroom without lights (e.g., at night). By providing at least one luminous area on the razor handle, users can see the razor more clearly. Furthermore, when the razor handle includes two or more luminous areas, users can clearly identify which end of the razor handle contains the razor blade. Even if the blade is not clearly visible, this information helps users know which end of the razor handle is safe to touch. It is believed that the presence of distinct luminous areas may help to convey this information to the user more clearly than simply making the entire razor handle with luminescent resin.

[0004] Therefore, this application provides the following solution.

[0005] 1. A razor handle, comprising:

[0006] An elongated retaining portion having a first end and a second end; and

[0007] An attachment region, located at a first end of the elongated retaining portion, includes means for attaching a razor blade holder to the razor handle.

[0008] The elongated retaining portion includes a first luminous region, wherein the first luminous region includes:

[0009] (i) one or more layers of luminescent coating, said one or more layers of luminescent coating covering a portion of the elongated retaining portion; and / or

[0010] (ii) a gripping area formed of luminescent resin, wherein, compared to the remainder of the elongated retaining portion, the gripping area has:

[0011] Higher coefficient of friction; and / or

[0012] Lower hardness.

[0013] 2. The razor handle as described in Clause 1, wherein the attachment area includes a second luminous area.

[0014] 3. The razor handle as described in Clause 2, wherein:

[0015] (a) The second luminescent region comprises one or more layers of luminescent coating; or

[0016] (b) The second luminescent region is formed of luminescent resin.

[0017] 4. The razor handle as described in Clause 3, wherein the second luminescent area comprises a rotatable ball or disc formed of luminescent resin, the rotatable ball or disc being rotatably attached to the razor handle, and

[0018] When the attachment area is attached to the razor blade holder, the rotatable ball or disc allows the razor blade holder to rotate relative to the razor handle.

[0019] 5. The razor handle according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the first luminous area has a CIE LAB L* value greater than 50.

[0020] 6. The razor handle as described in Clause 5, wherein the first luminous region has a CIE LAB L* value greater than 70.

[0021] 7. The razor handle according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the first luminescent area comprises at least two layers of luminescent coating.

[0022] Optionally, it may include at least three layers of luminescent coating.

[0023] 8. The razor handle as described in Clause 7, wherein each layer of the luminescent coating has a thickness ranging from about 1 micrometer to about 100 micrometers.

[0024] 9. The razor handle according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the luminescent coating is white, yellow, or green.

[0025] 10. The razor handle according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the first luminous area includes:

[0026] One or more layers of ink, said one or more layers of ink having a CIE LAB L* value greater than 50 (e.g., white, yellow, green, blue, or pink ink); and

[0027] One or more layers of luminescent coating, said one or more layers of luminescent coating being on top of said one or more layers of ink, said luminescent coating being transparent or translucent.

[0028] 11. The razor handle according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein at least a portion of the first luminous area has a colorless, white, yellow, or green appearance.

[0029] 12. The razor handle as described in any of the preceding clauses, wherein the portion of the razor handle other than the first luminous area has a black, gray, blue, red, or brown appearance.

[0030] 13. The razor handle according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the transparent or translucent luminescent coating comprises a luminescent additive, said luminescent additive being used in an amount of 0.5% to 80% by weight.

[0031] 14. The razor handle according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the luminescent resin includes a luminescent additive, said luminescent additive being used in an amount of 0.01% to 30% by weight.

[0032] 15. The razor handle according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the first luminous area forms a distinguishing portion of the razor handle, and when the razor handle is placed in a dark environment, the distinguishing portion provides a visual signal to the user, the visual signal allowing the user to distinguish between the first end and the second end.

[0033] 16. A razor comprising:

[0034] The razor handle as described in any of the foregoing clauses; and

[0035] A razor blade holder, the razor blade holder including one or more blades, the razor blade holder being attached to an attachment area.

[0036] 17. The razor as described in Clause 16, wherein the razor blade holder includes a luminous area.

[0037] 18. A razor accessory for holding a razor, the razor accessory including a luminous area, the luminous area including a luminous coating disposed on a substrate, the luminous coating providing razor alignment information to a user under light and dark conditions;

[0038] The razor alignment information informs the user the position of the razor when it is placed in the razor accessory;

[0039] The areas covered by the luminescent coating have different appearances than the areas not covered by the luminescent coating, such that under illumination, the razor alignment information is provided by the different appearances, and under dark conditions, the razor alignment information is provided by the brightness provided by the luminescent coating.

[0040] 19. The razor accessory described in Clause 18 is a razor stand.

[0041] 20. The razor accessory described in Clause 18 is a razor travel case. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Figure 1 A razor handle according to this application is shown. The razor handle includes a luminescent area comprising a luminescent coating.

[0043] Figure 2 A razor handle according to this application is shown. The razor handle includes a luminescent area comprising a gripping area formed of luminescent resin.

[0044] Figure 3 Two views of a razor including a razor handle according to this application are shown. The left view is a front perspective view, and the right view is a rear perspective view. The razor handle has a luminous area that includes three gripping areas on the back portion of the razor handle.

[0045] Figure 4 Two views of a razor including a razor handle according to this application are shown. The left view is a front perspective view, and the right view is a rear perspective view. The razor handle has a luminous area, which includes a coating on a region located on the back portion of the razor handle.

[0046] Figure 5 A razor including a handle according to this application is shown. The razor handle has a luminescent area, which includes a gripping area formed of luminescent resin.

[0047] Figure 6 A razor including a razor handle according to this application is shown. The razor handle has a luminous area comprising multiple layers of luminous coating.

[0048] Figure 7A , 7B Figures 7C and 7C show razor accessories according to this application, which include luminous areas. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The razor handle provided in this application includes:

[0050] An elongated retaining portion having a first end and a second end; and

[0051] An attachment region, located at a first end of the elongated retaining portion, includes means for attaching a razor blade holder to the razor handle.

[0052] The elongated retaining portion includes a first luminous region, wherein the first luminous region includes:

[0053] (i) one or more layers of luminescent coating, said one or more layers of luminescent coating covering a portion of the elongated retaining portion; and / or

[0054] (ii) a gripping area formed of luminescent resin, wherein, compared to the remainder of the elongated retaining portion, the gripping area has:

[0055] Higher coefficient of friction; and / or

[0056] Lower hardness.

[0057] By providing a razor handle that includes at least a first luminous area, the razor handle is more easily visible in low-light conditions, such as at night in the bathroom or in a travel bag. This reduces the risk of users cutting themselves in the dark, such as when trying to find items in their travel bag or washing their hands at night without turning on the bathroom light. This problem is particularly pronounced when users are traveling or staying in unfamiliar spaces such as hotels. When using the bathroom at night, users may not like to turn on the light. They may need to fumble for the sink in the dark to find the faucet and may cut themselves by the razor next to the sink. Preferably, the luminous area on the razor handle helps users determine the location of the razor blade, allowing them to easily avoid cutting themselves at night. For example, this can be achieved by providing two luminous areas of different shapes at different locations on the razor handle. Or, as... Figure 3 As shown, the glow-in-the-dark area can point to the razor blade.

[0058] The razor handle includes an elongated retaining portion. This elongated retaining portion can be formed of any suitable material, typically a polymer material, but can also be formed of or contain metal (e.g., a metallic coating such as zinc plating). The elongated retaining portion can consist solely of a polymer material or a mixture of multiple materials, such as a polymer material and a metal (e.g., a metallic coating such as zinc plating). Suitable polymer materials include polypropylene and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS). In some configurations, metal may be plated on top of the polymer material; for example, the elongated retaining portion may include a polymer material (such as polypropylene or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) plated with metal (e.g., zinc).

[0059] As described herein, a "luminescent area" may include a single, uninterrupted luminescent area or multiple luminescent areas interrupted by areas that do not emit light in the dark. In this way, the luminescent areas can provide luminescent patterns or aesthetic features.

[0060] The first luminescent area can be provided by a luminescent coating that covers a portion of the elongated retaining portion. The luminescent coating can cover a single, uninterrupted luminescent area or multiple discontinuous luminescent areas, which are separated by areas that do not emit light in the dark, but together constitute the first luminescent area.

[0061] Alternatively or additionally, the first luminescent region may include a gripping area, which may be formed of luminescent resin. The gripping area may be formed by a single, uninterrupted gripping region, or it may include multiple gripping regions interrupted by non-grip areas, but which together form the gripping region. The gripping region has a higher coefficient of friction and / or lower hardness compared to the rest of the elongated retaining portion. A suitable material for the gripping region is a thermoplastic elastomer.

[0062] Therefore, the first luminous region may include:

[0063] (i) one or more layers of luminescent coating, said one or more layers of luminescent coating covering a portion of the elongated retaining portion; and / or

[0064] (ii) a gripping area formed of luminescent resin, wherein, compared to the remainder of the elongated retaining portion, the gripping area has:

[0065] Higher coefficient of friction; and / or

[0066] Lower hardness.

[0067] The razor handle may include a second luminous area, which may be located at the attachment area. The presence of this second luminous area clearly indicates to the user which end of the razor handle is adjacent to the razor blade. In contrast to the first luminous area, the second luminous area may include:

[0068] (a) One or more layers of luminescent coating; or

[0069] (b) A phosphorescent resin used to form at least a portion of the attachment area.

[0070] The attachment area may include a rotatable ball or disc that is rotatably attached to the razor handle. The rotatable ball or disc may be formed of luminescent resin. When the attachment area is attached to the razor blade holder, the rotatable ball or disc allows the razor blade holder to rotate relative to the razor handle.

[0071] When the luminescent area comprises or is formed of luminescent resin, the resin can have any suitable color / appearance. To maximize luminescence intensity in dark conditions, the luminescent resin can be transparent or translucent. However, for aesthetic purposes, the luminescent resin may contain ink or pigment, which provides a colored / opaque appearance. In this configuration, the luminescent resin can preferably be white, yellow, green, blue, or pink (e.g., white, yellow, or green).

[0072] To ensure the luminous effect provided by the luminous areas is bright, the first and / or second luminous areas can have a light color (under normal lighting conditions), such as a CIE LAB L* value of at least 50, for example at least 70, or at least 75. This ensures that the luminous effect in dark conditions is brighter than that of luminous areas formed by dark colors.

[0073] The first and / or second luminescent areas are preferably white, yellow, green, blue, or pink (e.g., white, yellow, or green), but other colors may also be used. As mentioned above, these colors are preferably light, for example, with a CIE LAB L* value of at least 50, at least 70, or at least 75. The CIE LAB L* value can be determined using any suitable spectrophotometer, such as the BYK spectro2guide d / 8 fine tolerance spectrophotometer with fluorometer (part number 7070).

[0074] Therefore, in some configurations, the CIE LAB L* value of the first luminous area can be at least 50, at least 70, or at least 75. When the razor handle includes a second luminous area, the CIE LAB L* value of the second luminous area can be at least 50, at least 70, or at least 75.

[0075] To avoid ambiguity, the CIE LAB L* value for the first or second luminescent zone refers to the value calculated under illumination for the area containing the luminescent coating or resin, excluding the CIE LAB L* value of non-luminescent areas that might interrupt the luminescence. Therefore, the CIE LAB L* value relates to the color of the corresponding area, not the color of the glow in the dark.

[0076] When the luminescent region includes a luminescent coating, there may be more than one luminescent coating layer. Any suitable number of layers can be present, and the total number of layers can depend on the thickness of each layer. For example, there may be many thin layers, with layer thicknesses ranging from approximately 1 micrometer to approximately 100 micrometers (e.g., approximately 2 micrometers to approximately 8 micrometers, measured using a microscope, for example, using the Nikon layer thickness software module in NIS-Elements). In this case, the luminescent region may include at least 2 layers, for example, at least 3 layers. For example, the luminescent region may include 2 to 10 layers, or more than 10 layers. Such a configuration can be prepared using stamp printing. In other configurations, the thickness of each coating layer can reach 1 millimeter, in which case fewer coating layers may be required (e.g., only one or two layers). Such a configuration can be prepared using silk printing.

[0077] The luminescent coating can have any suitable color. In some configurations, the luminescent coating can be white, yellow, green, blue, or pink (e.g., white, yellow, or green), and these colors can be provided by pigments in the coating. In other configurations, the luminescent coating can be colorless. The luminescent coating can be transparent or translucent.

[0078] When the luminescent coating is colored, it can be applied directly to the top of the appropriate area of ​​the elongated retaining portion. When the luminescent coating is transparent or translucent, it can be applied on top of a colored layer, which can be provided by colored ink. Therefore, in some configurations, the luminescent area includes:

[0079] One or more layers of ink (e.g., white, yellow, green, blue, or pink inks; e.g., white, yellow, or green inks) with a CIE LAB L* value greater than 50 may be located in the appropriate area of ​​the elongated retaining portion; and

[0080] One or more layers of luminescent coating are placed on top of the one or more layers of ink, wherein the luminescent coating is transparent or translucent, and wherein the luminescent coating may optionally be colorless.

[0081] In the above configuration, the area of ​​the elongated retaining portion covered by the luminescent coating (e.g., ink layer) has a CIE LAB L* value of at least 50, for example at least 70, or at least 75.

[0082] The first and / or second luminescent areas can include patterns formed from multiple colors. This provides a patterned effect under strong light conditions and a variable luminescent effect under low light conditions, ensuring that the pattern is clearly visible under any lighting conditions. This can be achieved by using different luminescent coatings / resins, or by using different inks / resins to form the underlying pattern, and then applying a transparent, colorless luminescent coating on top, allowing the underlying pattern to be seen through the luminescent coating.

[0083] The luminescent effect can be provided by any suitable luminescent additive, such as rare-earth long-lasting luminescent phosphors, such as strontium aluminate doped with dysprosium and europium. The luminescent additive can be present in any suitable amount, for example, in the coating at a content of 0.5% to 80% by weight (e.g., 1% to 70% by weight, 5% to 60% by weight, 10% to 50% by weight, or 20% to 40% by weight). In the resin, the luminescent additive can be present at a content of 0.01% to 30% by weight (e.g., 0.05% to 20% by weight, 0.1% to 10% by weight, 0.15% to 5% by weight, or 0.2% to 1% by weight).

[0084] This application also provides a razor, including a razor handle as described herein and a razor blade holder having one or more blades, the razor blade holder being attached to an attachment area of ​​the razor handle. In such a configuration, the razor blade holder may include a luminescent area, which may be formed of a luminescent coating or resin as described herein.

[0085] This application also provides a razor accessory for holding a razor, the razor accessory including a luminous area, the luminous area including a luminous coating disposed on a substrate, the luminous coating providing razor alignment information to the user under light and dark conditions;

[0086] The razor alignment information informs the user the position of the razor when it is placed in the razor accessory;

[0087] The areas covered by the luminescent coating have different appearances than the areas not covered by the luminescent coating, such that under illumination, the razor alignment information is provided by the different appearances, and under dark conditions, the razor alignment information is provided by the brightness provided by the luminescent coating.

[0088] The glow-in-the-dark coating is present on a substrate that forms part of the razor accessory. The substrate is typically the outermost material / shell of the razor accessory, and is the outermost material other than the paint or coating. The substrate is typically a polymer material, but it can also be a metal substrate (e.g., a metal plating, such as a zinc plating, is applied on top of a polymer material).

[0089] This allows users to easily align the razor and place it in the accessory, regardless of lighting conditions. The luminescent coating and the uncoated areas have different appearances, providing alignment information for the user in different lighting conditions. In the dark, the luminescent effect provided by the coating corresponds to its appearance under illumination.

[0090] While different textures or patterns can also be used to provide different looks without using different colored coatings or resins, different looks can often be formed by color differences.

[0091] For example, razor alignment information can be provided by a luminous area surrounding all or part of the insertion point of the razor accessory, which enhances the visibility of the insertion point. Alternatively, the luminous area can highlight the insertion point, for example, by forming a (symmetrical) pattern around the insertion point, or otherwise pointing to the insertion point. In an alternative configuration, the luminous area can form all or part of the insertion point itself, allowing the insertion point to glow in the dark.

[0092] In some configurations, razor accessories can be selected from a set consisting of a razor travel case and a razor holder.

[0093] Various configurations will now be described to provide a general understanding of the structure, function, manufacture, and principles of use of the products disclosed herein. One or more examples of these configurations are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the products specifically described herein and shown in the drawings are non-limiting example configurations, and the scope of the various configurations of this disclosure is defined only by the claims. Features illustrated or described in connection with one example configuration may be combined with features of other example configurations. Such modifications and variations are all included within the scope of this disclosure.

[0094] Figure 1 A razor handle 100 is shown, having an elongated retaining portion 101 comprising a polymer material, the elongated retaining portion 101 having a first end 101a and a second end 101b. The razor handle 100 includes an attachment region 102 at the first end 101a, the attachment region including means 103 for attaching a razor blade holder to the razor handle. Figure 1The illustrated device 103 includes a plastic block that slides into a corresponding recess on the razor blade holder, thereby securing the razor blade holder to the razor handle. Such devices for attaching a razor blade holder to a razor handle are well known to those skilled in the art. The elongated retaining portion 101 includes a first luminescent region 104 comprising one or more layers of transparent or translucent luminescent coating on top of a polymer material. The attachment region 102 may optionally include a second luminescent region 105, shown as the neck portion of the attachment region 102, which may be formed of one or more layers of luminescent coating or may be formed of luminescent resin.

[0095] Figure 2 The razor handle 100 is shown, which is related to Figure 1 Corresponding to the razor handle, but the first luminous area 204 includes a gripping area formed of luminous resin.

[0096] Figure 3 Two views of a razor are shown, including a razor handle 300 and a razor blade holder C, shown in dashed lines. The razor handle 300 includes an elongated retaining portion 301 having a first end 301a and a second end 301b. The razor handle 300 includes an attachment region 302 at the first end 301a, which includes means for attaching the razor blade holder to the razor handle. Figure 3 In the diagram, attachment area 302 is shown as being attached to the razor blade holder C. Although Figure 3 The attachment method between the razor blade holder C and the razor handle 300 is not shown in the document, but suitable attachment methods are discussed in more detail in WO2020 / 190563. The elongated retaining portion 301 includes a first luminescent region 304 comprising three separate gripping areas formed of luminescent resin on the back side of the elongated retaining portion 301. The first luminescent region 304 may optionally include an additional gripping area 304a located on the front side of the elongated retaining portion 301. The attachment region 302 includes a rotatable ball 320 that allows the razor blade holder C to rotate relative to the razor handle 300, as discussed in more detail in WO2020 / 190563.

[0097] Figure 4 A razor was shown, which is related to Figure 3 Corresponding to the razor, but the first luminous area 404 is located in a different area and is formed by one or more layers of luminous coating. Furthermore, the rotatable ball 320 may optionally be formed of luminous resin, thereby providing a second luminous area as part of the attachment area 302.

[0098] Figure 5A type of razor disclosed in WO2019 / 190961 is shown. The razor includes a razor handle 500 and a razor blade holder C. The razor handle 500 includes an elongated retaining portion 501 having a first end 501a and a second end 501b. The razor handle 500 includes an attachment region 502 at the first end 501a, the attachment region 502 including means for attaching the razor blade holder C to the razor handle. Figure 5 In the diagram, attachment area 502 is shown as being attached to the razor blade holder C. Although Figure 5 The attachment method between the razor blade holder C and the razor handle 500 is not shown in the original document, but suitable attachment methods are discussed in more detail in WO2019 / 190961. The elongated retaining portion 501 includes a first luminescent region 504, which comprises a gripping area formed of luminescent resin on the back side of the elongated retaining portion 501. The first luminescent region 504 may optionally include an additional gripping area 504a located on the front side of the elongated retaining portion 501. The attachment region 502 includes a rotatable disk 525 that allows the razor blade holder C to rotate relative to the razor handle 500 about axis R. The razor blade holder C is also capable of rotating about axis S. The rotation of the razor blade holder C is discussed in more detail in WO2019 / 190961.

[0099] Figure 6 A razor was shown, which is related to Figure 5 Corresponding to the razor, but the first luminous area 604 is located in a different area and is formed by one or more layers of luminous coating. Furthermore, the rotatable disc 525 may optionally be formed of luminous resin, thereby providing a second luminous area as part of the attachment area 502.

[0100] Figure 7A A razor accessory 700a is shown, which includes a luminous area 701a surrounding a peripheral portion of an insertion position 702a of the razor accessory 700a. The insertion position 702a is configured to receive a portion of a razor, such as the second end of an elongated retaining portion as described herein. Figure 7B Another razor accessory 700b is shown, wherein the luminous area 701b forms substantially the entire top surface of the razor accessory 700b and surrounds the insertion position 702b. Figure 7C Another razor accessory 700c is shown, wherein the luminescent area 701c corresponds to the surface of the insertion position, causing the insertion position to glow in the dark. The luminescent areas 701a, 701b, and 701c include a luminescent coating that differs in appearance from the uncoated portions of the razor accessories 700a, 700b, and 700c. Figures 7A to 7CThe razor accessories 700a, 700b, and 700c shown are razor holders, but a suitable razor travel case can also be provided by increasing the depth of the insertion positions 702a, 702b, and 702c so that they can essentially receive all the slender retaining parts and providing a cap to close the top of the razor accessory.

[0101] The dimensions and values ​​disclosed herein should not be construed as strictly limited to the precise numerical values ​​cited. Rather, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to represent the stated value and a range around which it is functionally equivalent. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to represent “approximately 40 mm”.

[0102] Unless expressly excluded or otherwise limited, every reference cited herein, including any cross-references or related patents or applications, and any patent application or patent claiming priority or benefit thereof, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Reference to any reference is not an endorsement of its existence as prior art in relation to any disclosed or protected art herein, nor is it an endorsement of any such application made, suggested, or disclosed in combination with any other references. Furthermore, where any meaning or definition of a term in this application conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in referenced documents, the meaning or definition given to that term in this application shall prevail.

[0103] Although specific embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, it is intended that all such changes and modifications be covered within the scope of this application in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A razor handle characterized by, The handle comprises: an elongated holding portion having a first end and a second end; and an attachment region at the first end of the elongated holding portion, the attachment region comprising means for attaching a razor cartridge to the razor handle, wherein the elongated holding portion comprises a first luminescent region, wherein the first luminescent region comprises: i. one or more layers of a luminescent coating covering a portion of the elongated holding portion; and / or ii. a grip region formed from a luminescent resin, wherein the grip region has: a higher coefficient of friction; and / or a lower hardness compared to the rest of the elongated holding portion.

2. The razor handle of claim 1, wherein The attachment region comprises a second luminescent region.

3. The razor handle of claim 2, wherein: a. the second luminescent region comprises one or more layers of a luminescent coating; or b. the second luminescent region is formed from a luminescent resin.

4. A razor handle according to claim 3, wherein The second luminescent region comprises a rotatable ball or disc formed from a luminescent resin, the rotatable ball or disc being rotatably attached to the razor handle, and wherein the rotatable ball or disc allows the razor cartridge to rotate relative to the razor handle when the attachment region is attached to the razor cartridge.

5. The razor handle of claim 1, wherein The first luminescent region has a CIE LAB L* value greater than 50.

6. A razor handle according to claim 5, wherein, The first luminescent region has a CIE LAB L* value greater than 70.

7. The razor handle of claim 1, wherein The first luminescent region comprises at least two layers of a luminescent coating, optionally comprising at least three layers of a luminescent coating.

8. A razor handle according to claim 7, wherein, Each layer of the luminescent coating has a thickness from about 1 micrometer to about 100 micrometers.

9. The razor handle of claim 1, wherein The luminescent coating is white, yellow, or green.

10. The razor handle of claim 1, wherein The first luminescent region comprises: one or more layers of ink having a CIE LAB L* value greater than 50; and one or more layers of a luminescent coating on top of the one or more layers of ink, wherein the luminescent coating is transparent or translucent.

11. The razor handle of claim 1, wherein At least a portion of the first luminescent region has an achromatic, white, yellow, or green appearance.

12. The razor handle of claim 1, wherein A portion of the razor handle other than the first luminescent region has a black, grey, blue, red, or brown appearance.

13. The razor handle of claim 1, wherein The transparent or translucent luminescent coating comprises a luminescent additive in an amount of 0.5% to 80% by weight.

14. The razor handle of claim 1, wherein The luminescent resin comprises a luminescent additive in an amount of 0.01% to 30% by weight.

15. The razor handle of claim 1, wherein The first luminescent region forms a distinguishing portion of the razor handle that provides a visual signal to a user when the razor handle is placed in a dark environment, the visual signal allowing the user to distinguish the first end and the second end.

16. The razor handle of claim 1, wherein The one or more layers of ink are white, yellow, green, blue, or pink ink.

17. A razor characterized by, The razor comprises: the razor handle of claim 1; and a razor cartridge comprising one or more blades, the razor cartridge being attached to the attachment region.

18. The razor of claim 17, wherein, The razor cartridge comprises a luminescent region.

19. A razor accessory for holding a razor, characterized by The razor accessory includes a luminous area including a luminous coating disposed on a substrate that provides razor alignment information to a user under lighted conditions and dark conditions; wherein the razor alignment information informs a user of a position to which a razor is aligned when the razor is placed into the razor accessory; wherein the area covered by the luminous coating has a different appearance than the area not covered by the luminous coating such that under lighted conditions, the razor alignment information is provided by the different appearance, and wherein under dark conditions, the razor alignment information is provided by the glow provided by the luminous coating.

20. The razor blade assembly of claim 19, wherein, The razor accessory is a razor stand.

21. The razor blade assembly of claim 19, wherein, The razor accessory is a razor travel case.

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