Well, I lathered up and tried the straight for the first time today. I got impatient, felt like the razor was "close enough", ie, wouldn't pass the hanging hair test, but would pop hairs off my arm with a little resistance. All in all, not so bad. My face is a little irritated, and the shave's not super close, but I didn't cut myself either, so that's a plus. I was most surprised by how tired my arm got. I'm not the least bit ambidexterous, so it was right hand all the way. I was taking it very slowly and by the time I was finishing my chin I was starting to get a little shaky. It was both easier and harder than I thought it'd be. I hope my second razor comes soon so I can get a honemeister sharpened blade and try that!

Paul