Same here, although I try to shower beforehand but only because I like to have my head first with an electric and then shower to clear off any left over hair clippings.
My face air dries in seconds and I've tried to pre-soak my Tweezerman and even use a mug but I'm not getting much out of that. I just wet my brush under hot water, shake off excess, get a bit of soap (D.R. Harris Ltd, something from England), and onto the face it goes. If the lather starts to get too thick I put a touch of water onto the brush, shake off excess, and continue.
I don't need aftershave and have never in my life used it. I sometimes apply a bit of Oil of Olay to my face.