Straight shaving for about 6-7 weeks now. so the difference is very fresh to me.

Even my initial shaves, (not yet practiced in good method), I noted the difference in the quality of the shave...my skin felt smoother and I judged the shave as noticably closer. As well, the shave lasted longer, which, of course attested to a closer shave, so it wasn't a result I was hoping for and therefore imagining, (the excited new convert thing).

I know that the prep. required for a good straight shave is better for my skin and I believe the best advantage to me is, I take the time and therefore, something that used to be a hurried necessity is a relaxing and enjoyable routine...it healthier...man we hurry enough with everything else we do, don't we.

Granted, there is the occassional knick, weeper, etc., and my second shave, I gave myself a grand case of razor-burn, but, now, that isn't an issue and I do not experience any of the irritation that I used to get with a 3-blade in that area on both side of the Adam's Apple.

Just me and a fresh memory of the difference between the two types of shave.