I know Mt Gravatt, I lived in Eight Mile Plains from mid '05-'06. Nice area!

I personally find that the thicker, stiffer blades of a straight do give a better shave. I also reckon that the steel is better quality in a straight, further adding to the shave. A feather blade is designed to be thrown away so the maker would, I guess, use a lower quality steel to keep costs down.

I've not shaved myself with a shavette, I've only ever experienced them at barber shops, but I understand you shave in the same way as a straight.

I do think you would notice the difference between a straight razor and a shavette, they are different beasts..!