A pivotal neck type razor includes a holder having a top end, and a razor head attached to the holder. The razor head includes a blade assembly, an elastic support body, and a connection unit that is continuous with the top end of the holder. The elastic support body includes a support portion that supports the blade assembly and a flexible portion located between the support portion and the connection unit. The blade assembly is urged by the flexible portion of the elastic support body to be stationary at a neutral position. The blade assembly is movable to at least one movement position from the neutral position against an urging force of the flexible portion.