I do the hot and wet washclothes, lather (thin layer), more hot/wet washclothes, re-lather (thick layer), shave, hot washcloth face rinse, ice cold water soaked washclothes, alum block on the wet face, dry up, rub in a little skin food, splash on some aftershave and I'm good to go!! The whole process takes me about 45 minutes...but it's worth every second!!!

Of course, all this is performed standing up. However, I'd much prefer being seated in the barber's chair.

Jeff