Gave the straight razor a first try this afternoon. Went nice and slow as advised by Lynn. Did the right sideburn and cheek with the right hand and then did the left sideburn with the left hand. After that my angles got kind of funky so I finished up with my DE.
Have to say, it was a real blast using the straight. I think I'm hooked. Can't wait till I grow some more beard tomorrow and try again.