A better alternative in electric razors [SEP] I got this razor for my son, who has been using an electric razor on his face without any shaving cream.  He reports that he appreciates the convenience of being able to put the shaving cream directly into the shaver and of being able to use it in the shower.  What he doesn't like is that if his beard gets a little too long, he feels that the hair is being pulled from his face rather than being shaved off.