I'm with you guys about hating shaving, but I hate a scratchy beard also. I never found an electric razor worth a crap. Thought of trying a straight razor.
I "shave" my head to ( almost). I have this tool. A Wahl home haircutting kit ( $20 Wal-Mart). I use it with none of the guards.
I came up with a technique. I shave about once a week.
Put Remington Face Saver on your beard. Grab the Wahl thing. It cuts that beard off in about a minute flat, leaves that " Don Johnson" look. Take a hot shower, it opens up your pores. After shower finish the job with any cream and a Bic disposable for sensitive skin.
Works great, takes little time, avoids that scratchy phase.
That Wal-mart unit works better than anything else, it doesn't try to get too close, so no pulling.