Impossible to truly prefer one over the other. I guess (keeping in mind that 'better' is a subjective term, cats being better than dogs because they can care for themselves more, but dogs being better than cats because they interact more) I'd have to conclude that a shower is "better" for me because I use it more frequently to prepare. Or more accurately I use it to avoid preparing with the hot towel. Not that I dislike the hot towel prep. I quite enjoy it on those occasions when it has been employed. it is better than showering in that it gives a few moments of luxurious calm before the shave begins. I don't get hat in the shower while digging wax out of my ears. The main reason I use the shower to prep is that it happens while I'm washing. No extra effort. Conservation of motion.

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