Oh boy you guys are not going to like my answer.....

Yes, I start with an ATG pass on my neck (the most sensative spot on my face) every single time I test shave a razor, before sending it back to the owner... I consider it the hardest part of the test shaves, if the razor hangs up, sticks, skips, stutters or even hiccups, on that pass it is NOT sharp enough....
Now on my everyday shaves with my personal razor, heck no I do the normal WTG, XTG, and then if I really want a close shave ATG but rarely...