What is your routine?

1) lather first
2) strop
3) then shave

or do you prefer to

1) stop first
2) lather
3) then shave

For my money I lather first, strop, then shave. This way I get a little more beard softening time before I shave.

P.S. of course there might be a few who shave, lather, strop - but they need a good talking to.