I've been shaving with a straight for a few weeks now. I can tell that it is starting to feel a lot more natural. I still have a few problem areas, none so much as my chin, but overall I'm doing pretty well. I have been doing one pass WTG, which is usually pretty easy and sometimes a second pass XTG.

I have to say that I am a little disappointed in the closeness I'm getting. When I use my DE (an Edwin Jagger DE89), I get a real close shave on my first pass WTG. I finish up with an XTG pass and it is very close and comfortable. So far, with the straight, I have to finish up with my DE to get close enough. Is this what I should expect from a straight razor shave? Does razor sharpness come into play here? Will I ever get a REALLY close shave with just one or two passes with my straight?

Info: I have a vintage JA Henckels 4/8, 1/4 hollow recently honed by one of the greats.