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I find when using soaps lathering on your face is just better at prepping your beard. Especially if you rub the lather into your face with your finger tips after lathering on your beard.

Above is a really good post on face lathering, which is my method. I don't like lathering in a bowl or mug because it just seems like a waste or time. Face lathering, to me, seems easier and quicker...