For me, an efficient shave (7mins yesterday) is run the hot water, get an adequate amount of water in the sink whilst stropping. Get the brush warmed up/damp. rinse my face, shave stick, face lather. 1 WTG pass, rince face, 1 ATG pass, rince face. Alum block, shave balm.

I don't feel particularly rushed doing that, to be honest. I bought a shave stick to go on holiday with, brilliant things I think.