I prefer to singe the hair off with a propane torch.
Blades for me. Use a Mach 1. Sucks they they are so friggin expensive.
Electrics never worked good for me. I have a beard like a caveman, very tough.
I tried a straight razor once almost slit my neck open. that was the first and last time! although I had a shave with one from an old barber and it was definately the best shave i ever had.