Alright,

I've been DE shaving for about 4 years. I use feather blades exclusively along with a 38c, shaving cream of choice is Trumpers I use nothing else.
I do a 3 pass shave each day WTG XTG XTG. This provides me with a very nice shave, no cuts or irritation, and when in a rush I have no problem speeding up the shave.

Besides buying 20 brushes 10 DE razors and enough creams and soaps to last me a lifetime (I'm not into collecting, I have one brush one razor and two creams) I feel I've mastered DE shaving as it were. Not that this is a bad thing, but learning to use a straight razer (and actually be good at using it) is something I'd like to do.

The only problem with a DE is that ATG is something my beard doesn't really allow in most places. Would I have more luck with a straight? (given proper technique, etc) Or is it a case of simply trying?

I've been looking at this razor for the past few days. If it is actually a rare razor I'd like that as it would be the only straight I purchase. However any other options would be great. For example i would like a nice vintage razor this is one of the things I find very appealing about straight razor shaving. A 1920-30's razor or earlier if they are available still?

I'd want a carbon blade, simply because I know from DE's very sharp carbon blades (Treet black beauty) are smoother than coated stainless steel blades, this may or may not be the same for straights however I'm pretty much set on getting a carbon blade. Also a round point is something I'd rather have.

Scott.