Goatee Shaping
I use an electrical shaver and find it works quite well to shape my goatee. I simply shave around my goatee when shaving my face each morning.
Using a manual razor can also work very well since it allows to quickly and cleanly shape your goatee. A manual razor is also good for hard to reach areas such as the areas beside each side of your nose.
A new manual razor I've seen advertised has a special trimming blade that looks like it could be very helpful for goatee shaping since it would enable you to shape your goatee cleanly and quickly.
If you can find a clear gel or shaving oil, it's probably better to use than a regular shaving foam cream. Once you've covered your skin with the foam, it's hard to see what you're shaving to ensure your goatee is symmetrical!
Goatee Trimming
My suggestion is to buy an electric trimmer for goatee trimming. I bought a $20 cordless goatee trimmer two years ago after spending way too much time trimming my goatee with scissors.
Using a goatee trimmer like the one I have ensures that your goatee is symmetrical and neat.
Also, the built in length selector enables me to select the length of the hair rather than guessing with a pair of scissors. My trimmer gives me three different length choices.
Bottom Line
The bottom line is that to avoid having to spend a lot of time and effort on goatee grooming, getting an electric trimmer is probably your best bet.
Remember to wash your goatee when you're washing your face, too.
Depending on how thick and how bushy your facial hair grows, goatees can take different shapes and forms. Your genes and your personal preference will largely determine how your goatee looks.
