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It mostly depends upon the hone. Hence: Waterstone, Oilstone. Some barbers hones say the can be used with water or dry and some of them work great when lubed with lather.

Rob has given some great advice. I just want to emphasize, many hones, though not all, can be ruined, or at least put out of commission from the clogging caused by using them dry. It's always best...