I honestly don't care either way. I can go on for months with a either a full beard, a goatee or completely shaven. The only thing that influences this is either boredom or job requirements.
When I do shave, I use one of these [http://www.shaverware.com/images/3080.jpg], then follow it up with one of these [http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AXqwpYFQnjA/R-EGnGbm1EI/AAAAAAAAAYU/TUOX12LwH_o/s400/461550GI.jpg].
No soap. No water. Fox only. Final Destination.