hey guys, this is my first time posting on a forum, so forgive me if this is the wrong place to post, or a violation of some other etiquette. I have been wet shaving for about a week. I'm young, and could easily get away with shaving every other day. I have been using col conk shaving soap, a merkur 23c, a no name badger hair brush of some kind, and initially, preshave oil and balm from art of shaving. I have a couple of questions for you guys. I microwave a towel and put it on my face before i shave... is that good enough instead of a shower? I want something kinder for my adolescent complexion than preshave oil. do you guys know of any alternatives that have the same effect? and finally, i have no clue about aftershave. i like to take a cold shower after i shave, and i wanna know if i should use a balm? alum? if i should do it before or after i shave?