I also go one with the grain and once against. Using the DE razor you end up with a very smooth shave. Oh I forgot to mention, I do use a shave balm after rinsing with cold water.
It's a great way to shave. My nephew has started doing the same and says he can't believe how much better his shaves are.
Rick
"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." Sigmund Freud