Well, everyone says that the pre-shave routine is as important as the razor itself and I believe it. But the Beginner's FAQ has little to say on the subject.

Me, I wash my face in the shower using a mild cleanser, and then lather up and shave as soon as I'm out of the shower and toweled off. I'm sure that there's plenty of room for improvement and I'd love to hear what others do.

So, what's your routine? Maybe if we get enough responses to this, we can add a section to the beginner's FAQ.

Dave