Well today was the day...
After showering, soaked my brush in hot water in the bowl for a few minutes, whipped up some foam with my Taylor's lavender soap, and did a pass pretty much all around WTG with the Crown & Sword, using both hands. I told myself I'd just do a cheek, but oh well.
No nicks, except in my finger, which I didn't even feel (just saw the blood), and the only razor burn was on my upper lip. I just did WTG all around, plus some XTG on the sides of my face. Finished off with my DE.
Overall, a very different experience, and I'm definitely need to get used to the various grips in both hands, but I think I had a pretty good result for the first time!
PS, for guys that have heavy, black whiskers, is it possible to ever shave down to where it's not visible? The closest DE shaves I've done still look a bit shadow-y even when they feel smooth.