A Mach 3 razor and this stuff
applied with a brush. It is the absolute best shaving cream I have ever used. One 8oz tub costs $20 and lasts me 6 months, shaving at least once/day.
Wet my face with the hottest water I can stand, lather up, let it sit for a bit. First shave is with the grain; once I'm done, I may go back a second time against the grain.
I have that Mediterranean blood in me. Shaving's a pain in the ass, but if I don't do it I'll pretty much have a full beard in a week.