Whenever the topic of shaving comes up, I'm reminded of my dad telling me about when he was in boot camp during the Vietnam war, they were given 30 seconds to shave their face with a disposable razor and the only way you could do it in time was to not use cream and scrape yourself to bits. Ouch!
Shaving is a strange activity, TBH. I shave as little as possible, personally. :D But when I do, I always use a sharp new blade and plenty of lather.
I enjoy being scruffy, though-- although it makes me look older than I actually am. I always find it hilarious how I never have to show ID to buy beer when I don't shave, but being clean shaven will result in being carded every time. :D