No mugs, no scuttles, and no hot water. Cold tap water splash, lather up, and shave is pretty much the extent of my prep. I find less razor burn with cool water than warm. But when I do treat myself to a warm water shave my prep is pretty much the same as Speedster minus the scuttle. I've got a ceramic shave bowl that floats in the sink, so I'll float that while I shower. Stays nice and warm when I build lather for my shave.