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I went from an electric to a Gillette to a straight in just under two weeks and am still enjoying each new adventure (I mean shave) every morning. I can't speak from experience with regard to a DE, having never used one, but don't be shy about diving directly into straight shaving.
Ed
I think str8 shaving is like motorcycles--they are not for everyone and you know it when it is for you.
I went via the DE route but only for 1 month. I knew I wanted to be a str8 shaver as soon as I read about. Just took me a month get the razor.
I got more nicks and cuts with a DE first shave than my first str8 shave. One reason is overconfidence in the "safety" part of "safety razor". Straight has no such false advertizing. It is a "cut throat razor" so instills caution from the get go.
The DE is really an unnecessary cost if you are heading to a str8 anyway and the only reason I don't regret getting a DE is because I still need it to shave my head. (my avatar is really a self portrait caricature)