Alright, I have a solid schedule of when to do what when DE shaving, but I have one concern that may not actually be a concern, maybe just some anal tendency I have. Once I apply a hot towel to my face and apply my Poraso pre shave cream, I then start to whip up my lather. This only takes a min or two at most, but my face feels as though the benefits of using a hot towel have been expired by the time I apply my lather and start shaving. The point of using the hot towel is to open the pores and soften the beard, but how long is that window once you take away the heat and steam?