I have pretty much been face lathering since I got back into DE shaving. Before, when I used the M3 and soap-and-brush, I would lather up in the bowl and apply the lather to my face (no nice long lathering process). I know that the use of the brush for awhile helps to prep the beard, so, my question is: how many of you spend as much time applying the bowl-prepared lather as you would if you face lathered?

Ken