Whatcha need?

Safety Razor.
Badger Brush.
Quality shaving creams like this:

http://www.fendrihan.com/taylor-bond-street-shaving-cream-bowl-almond-p-1658.html?currency=USD&gclid=CMHxw5aHusMCFYI_aQodqqwAWA

(Don't scoff at the price tag, this lasts forever...it's cheaper then the gillete cans)

and some kind of astringent. I use this one because I am a dick, but you can use witch hazel.

http://www.kiehls.com/Blue-Astringent-Herbal-Lotion/3700194721602,default,pd.html?srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=44-27425300-2

1)Soak the brush in some hot water
2)Hop out of the shower (or use a hot towel method if you have a butler). The heat is to open your pores
3)Dab a small amount of cream on the brush, go to work on ya face
4)Safety razor. It takes a bit to get used to, but the idea is to give yourself a close shave but not 5 blade mega-close so it doesn't lead to ingrowns
5)Water and astringent to keep the pores clean and to lessen the change of ingrowns.

I did this for years and it was spectacular.