ooh, I hope that's not the case. I can't stand facial hair, and neither can my wife. But in the few weeks since I've been trying to branch out and find more effective ways to shave, I've paid significantly more attention to my face and my beard. I know a lot of people say to have a hot shower to soften the stubble, and I can say that even after a long, hot soak the stubble feels just as prickly as it did when it was dry. I think the straight has the potential to get the job done, so here's hoping.