I've used the water only pass for the second or third pass, but I'm not a fan of it. I like to put a little oil (Art of Shaving) on, especially on my upper lip and along my jaw line then do the second or third pass. I noticed in the barber book in the info section, the instructor recommended a further stropping of the razor at this point. Does anyone strop mid shave? I always strop just before I shave but never during.