Question:
Is there any issue with shaving on purim for a man
Answer:
According to a number of poskim it is preferred not to shave on Purim, others tough say that it is permitted. If one is shaving for a mitzva then it is permitted according to everyone.
Sources:
Ben Ish Chai Ttzaveh 21, Divrei Malkiel 5-235, Rivivos Efrayim 6- 397 Sherarim Metziyanim B’halahcha 142-13, NItei Gavriel ( Purim) 76-7, Yismach Yisroel 32-7. On the other hand see Kaf Hachayim 696- 11, Erech Hashulchan 696-1, Kovetz Halachos (Purim) 5-3.
