Razor handle having a retractable razor head carrier and razor having such a handle

A razor handle comprising:

• a hollow elongated housing having a front end and a back end opposite to the front end, the housing further comprising an opening provided at the front end,
• a razor head carrier which is slidably mounted in the housing between:
• a first, non-shaving position in which the razor head carrier is retracted inside the housing, and
• a second, shaving position in which the razor head carrier is extended toward the opening of the housing,
• a sliding mechanism provided on the housing for moving the razor head carrier between the first position and the second position,
• a lock-and-release mechanism able to hold a removable razor head on the razor head carrier, the lock-and-release mechanism having at least one release member,
• wherein the lock-and-release mechanism is mounted on the razor head carrier,
• wherein, when the razor head carrier is in the first position, the release member is hidden inside the housing to prevent releasing of the razor head locked on the razor head carrier, and
• wherein, when the razor head carrier is in the second position, the release member is located outside of the housing and can be activated to release the razor head held on the razor head carrier.