I rarely have a shave that doesn't use witch hazel. My usual routine is:
cold rinse > alum > wait/putter around for a minute or two > cold rinse > witch hazel > balm du jour (usually Coral Skin Food or a QED balm/conditioner).

Once in a while I'll go straight for the Clubman or Proraso splash and will follow with an unscented balm or Proraso balm respectively. Even then, I'll often use witch hazel before the splash.

It's way overkill but it feels great on the skin.