1. A projection type headlamp, comprising: a substantially oval reflector; a light source disposed at a first focal point of said reflector; a projection lens disposed in front of said reflector; and shade means for cutting at a predetermined position a part of light beam emitted from said light source and reflected by said reflector, said shade means being provided between said reflector and said projection lens in the vicinity of a second focal point of said reflector and substantially at a focus point of said projection lens, said shade means rotating along a horizontal axis thereof for forming variable light distribution patterns, said shade means comprising: a first shade member rotatably supported on said horizontal axis; and a second shade member rotatably supported on said horizontal axis and rotating therealong independently from said first shade member.