Windshield wiper

Windshield wiper comprising an oscillating arm and a frame connected thereto for receiving a wiper blade, wherein the wiper blade comprises a body portion and a downwardly extending wiping lip for wiping the upper surface of a windshield, said wiping lip being connected to said body portion through two connecting pieces at least partially surrounding a hollow space, seen in cross-section, characterized in that said connecting pieces are at least substantially straight.