Shaving the Mustache with a Razor

Hairstyle and shaving

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Question

Hello, is it permitted to shave the mustache with a razor or a non-kosher electric shaver?

Answer

Hello,

It is forbidden to shave the sides of the mustache, but it is permitted in the middle of the mustache.

However, in practice, one should not shave even the middle of the mustache with a razor or a non-kosher electric shaver, because no one shaves the middle of the mustache while leaving hair on the sides.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 181, Sif 11, to consider the opinion of R"Ch that it is considered pe'ot.

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