In a microreplicated shaving element the substrate includes a plurality of microshaving elements projecting outwardly from a surface defined by the substrate. Each microshaving element defines a cutting edge spaced away from the surface and a plurality of guard elements are attached to and also extend outwardly from the substrate. Each guard element is preferably positioned adjacent to at least one of the microshaving elements and includes a non-planar distal end for engaging a user skin during a shaving operation.
