First, this ex USN Hospital Corpsman would like to say, "thank you for your service." When I was in boot, our company commander had us shave with water alone so there would be no soap residue when inspections came around. That was in 1976. I shaved this way up until about a year ago when I started using a straight. I have a full beard and mustache that my wife is loathe to let me shave, so I only have to deal with my neck and cheeks. I am a retired RN, and now only shave on Tuesday and Saturday evenings for church on Wednesday and Sunday. Works for me... :)