I always wet the face between passes but I understand that a lot of people don't so I guess you should choose what works best for you.
Well my birthday present to myself arrived . its so hard to pick which blade to start with in the sample pack! Arbitrary decision to go with a Dorco blade in my new Weishe gun metal finish razor. Shave was awesome! I mean, still working on the chin and that one spot below the jaw line, but I'm sure going to enjoy testing out the new blades and soaps Ooh, and of course I'll have to choose my 30 options! Can't wait for the morning shave....