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I too started lathering directly to my face...I'm not sure it saves me ton of time but I certainly enjoy the sensation.
I usually shave at night to ensure I can take it DEAD SLOW, it isn't perfect...

Congrats,
I'm pretty new myself and have just been adding some XTG and ATG in some areas. It's pretty satisfying to see progress in your technique (and much better shaves). Unfortunately, I had to...