I always strop when I turn the shower on and let the hot water start up. Then out of the shower I lather up and then . . . . what do I do while I wait for the lather to soak? Oh, yea, I strop up some more!

Then I relather again before shaving. You know I think I probably do more strokes on the strop then I realize.

Even if I don't strop I let the first app of lather soak completely in and then lather again.