I'm new to straight razors. I've used electric razors to get most of the stubble off and then cartridge or disposable razors for the final close shave.

The electric razor is good for getting really close in the sensitive areas since you know you aren't going to cut yourself. So upper lip and adam apple areas are a good place to use them.

How many of you can get your closest ever shave with just a straight edge (or with just a DE for that matter)?

Or do you just adjust your definition of what a close shave is for the strengths of whatever kind of shaving system you are using?