First off I would like to point out that my straights are everyday razors. That said...

Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
6 blades jammed together is not nice. A DE razor really is a much better option, and it really is a lot cheaper.
I second this opinion. If more blades was better than 1 sharp blade, I would've jumped from 3 blades 6. More cartridge blades just means more (usually comparatively dull) razors making passes on your skin with each stroke, and that means compounded razor burn. Gillette lost my money when I found this site, and bought a Dovo. 1 shave ready blade is better than 2, 3, 6, or 12 dull ones on a cartridge razor.

With a double edge or a straight you'll make fewer passes, agitate the skin less, and get a closer shave.