Hiya,

This is a really personal decision, and there are pros/cons to using an electric vs a manual shaver.

Electric is generally “safer” but manual will give you a much closer/smoother feel typically.
We review these points in detail in this article, if you wanted to read more (although the focus is more about shaving your face, the same principles apply):
https://groomwithstyle.com/busting-myth-choice-manual-razor-vs-electric-shaver/

With electric you will be less prone to ingrown hairs than with a manual, but as our article explains if you shave with a manual razor carefully, and do the necessary preparation work you can minimise the chances of getting ingrown hairs with a manual razor.
This article goes into this in more detail.
http://groomwithstyle.com/how-to-remove-prevent-ingrown-hairs-fast-10-amazing-tips/

If you are new to the process, and have an electric shaver/body groomer handy maybe start with that and see how you like the shaved feel, and you can then make an informed decision from there.

If you don’t have an electric shaver and are keen to shave just follow the steps in the article carefully, make sure you have a new blade (or set of blades), start slowly and carefully, and see how you go – don’t feel you have to shave everything at once (or don’t even feel like you have to shave, it is not for everyone!).

Hope this helps, and do let us know if you have any follow up questions.

Kind Regards,
Lisa

Would it be a bad decision to shave with a non-electric razor?

Hi,

Thanks for the correction, updating where we can…

Kind Regards,
Lisa