I can't imagine starting the day fresh without a proper wet shave: Mug, brush and I use a 3 blade gillette now. By the time you've washed, it's quicker than any electric.
I've never done the brush thing, but this King of Shaves menthol-based goop is jolly good. You know that chilly feeling you get in your mouth when you've just eaten an Extra Strong Mint and you breathe in? This is like that, only all over your face. Marvellous.

Peter