Feel like I'm cheating...
I used my trusty DE safety for the past two days. A concatenation of circumstances led to a quick and hasty shave using the DE instead of my beloved straights. And I have to say, using the DE is much easier and faster. Probably get a better shave overall. (Jagger DE with a Feather blade and Truefitt & Hill cream.) I feel...unfaithful.
But I will not give up on the straights! They are just too much fun to use to slope back to the familiar DE's. Back in the saddle tomorrow. :D