Well, I never neglected my facial care and always liked the fresh feel of a shave. But to tweek my routine as I've done latley was a slow process. I started straight razor shaving at night so I had ample time to do it and do it right. I didn't want to rush it in the mornings and leave for work bleeding. As I get more skill the nicks are way down and I have picked up the speed, but who would want to rush such a pleasurable thing in life as a straight shave? These days I get into the shower after I soak my brush and scuttle in hot water. making my lather instead of pouring it out of a can. Some Strauss Jr. Chopin, or the almighty Beethoven welcome me into the day ahead as I strive for that BBS shave. I get into the shower earlier and leave the shave den later but the time I take out for my self is so much more than words can describe. I admit I will put off a shave for an extra day or three just so that when I finally do pick up my cut throat britva, the sensation is all that more sweeter.