My beard is drawn on with crayons.
In all seriousness...
My hair is just too rough and curly for electric shavers. My brother likes them, because they do not cause bumps.
I trim my beard with a cheap Norelco beard trimmer, and edge it with a Mach3 but I am getting a single straight razor for it for Chanukah (my old one broke - angry ex girlfriend)... Generally you work a lot of cream into a lather on to the wet hair. Let it set for 2-3 minutes. Shave in even, single strokes trying to keep the blade at the same angle. Rinse the blade and your face with cold water to prevent bumps and irritation. The Mach3 does cause more bumps because the multiple blades but is easier and safer for most men (because when a single blade cuts you, it really cuts you).
I would cite regulation, but I know you will simply ignore it.
