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I can't say for "correct way", but I can tell you that when I use lather, I use a runny lather that is much the same way as I use it on my face. I haven't had much problem with the blade riding up...

Personally with my sets of Arkansas stones, I have used water, water with detergent, Olive Oil, Canola Oil, Smith's Honing Oil, 3-in-1 Oil, Gun Oil, Motor Oil, Coconut Oil, Kerosene, and Lather on...