Bad analogy.

Because you can see where you're going to cut yourself well ahead of time.

But I need to reassure you that the only thing holding you back is A COMPLETE, UTTER AND TOTAL LACK OF SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE TO SHAVE PROPERLY.

Firstly, do NOT go down the electric shave route. This will lead to many in-grown hairs, and doesn't do anything to help your acne.

It's actually highly unlikely you have "acne". This is a medical term, and sufferers are treated using some very powerful drugs. It's far more likely what you have is "plenty of pimples and blackheads" which is what 90% of teenage boys suffer from.

Here's a regime that will help you shave cleanly, and without cutting yourself too badly.

First is the hardware: I use Gillette Fusion razors, but they are no good for you - you will fuck yourself up with one of these. Go out and get yourself a Schick 4 bladed razor with the wire wrapped around the blades. These wires go a very long way towards preventing you cutting yourself. (They are designed for teenagers!) Once you've mastered this blade, and gotten some skills on, then you can migrate to a Fusion 5-bladed razor.

Secondly - preparation.

Preparation is the most important part of any shaving ritual. Remember that even that downy shit you take strange pride in, is actually as tough as copper of the same diameter!

It's probably a good idea to shave in the shower, so get yourself a magnifying shaving mirror.

Make sure shaving is the last thing you do in the shower. Make sure you get your face wet first thing, and keep wetting your face throughout the showering process.

Wash your face thoroughly - TWICE. This is key. Don't just do it once, do it FUCKING TWICE. Use whatever is recommended; I just use soap - but I have a post shaving ritual which means it doesn't matter what I wash with.

Simply washing so thoroughly is going to be great for your pimples and blackheads - plus the shaving action is exfoliating every day - so you should notice a marked improvement in your skin in just a few weeks.

Now- we finally get down to the actual shaving process: Store the head of your razor in Olive Oil. This stops the blades getting blunt quickly. About 80% of blade dulling is due to oxidisation of the blades when it dires out after use. Blades will last 3-5 times as long if stored in olive oil between shaves.

Apply a thin layer of shaving cream, or foam. I prefer cream, and foam is fucking expensive, and in my experience is an inferior product.

Begin shaving carefully.

AS WITH ALL SHARP TOOLS, LET THE TOOL DO THE WORK!

DO NOT push the blade against your face, simply place it on the surface and pull gently across the skin. Initially (at least) you should NEVER shave against the grain of your hair growth - not until you become more talented and your skin adjusts to shaving. And it will adjust, believe me.

DO NOT TRY FOR THE PERFECT SHAVE!

DO NOT SHAVE OVER AND OVER THE SAME PLACE!

This is very important. Until you are very skilled, trying for the perfect shave is going to fuck you five ways from sunday.

Make sure you keep rinsing the blade to keep it clear.

Once you have finished shaving, put the razor in the oil, and dry yourself. Now, splash the coldest water you can handle onto your face to close up the pores on the skin.

Use a STYPTIC PENCIL to stop any bleeds from cuts. They sting a bit, but you won't need it often.

Once your face is dry, apply a WATER-BASED after shave balm. Do not, under any circumstances place any oil-based products on your skin.

I use a Clarins Aftershave balm, and it is very good. DO NOT MISS THIS VITAL STEP.

Finally, DO NOT PUT AFTERSHAVE ON YOUR FACE.

If you want to smell nice for the ladies, put the aftershave at the base of your neck and the top of your chest.

If you really want to beat the blackheads and pimples, then have another shower at night, and wash your face twice then too.

Within 6 weeks your face will be looking much better, you won't be cutting yourself often, and you will feel good!