I bought my first straight razor set last week from Straightrazordesigns.
Dovo Bismarck Spike Point Bone 5/8
SRD 3" Red Latigo Strop and Webbed Fabric
Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes Shaving Cream Tube
SRD Black Shaving Bowl
Thater Series 4125/2 26mm Finest Badger Silver Tip
Styptic Pencil

I just had my second shave tonight and am VERY happy. I have prior experience using a Solingen Double Edge in traditional wet shaving.

I have so much more control with the straight razor. I used the same technique I use when using a DE. First, with the grain, second, across the grain, lastly, against the grain (~30,15,5, degrees). I also installed an extending mirror in my bathroom which really helps; instead of me leaning closer to the wall mirror. I can almost cut individual hairs if I wanted. It also has a magnified side. LOL.

I did prefer my Proraso cream vs the Truefitt and Hill. The other thing that I need to get a hang of is using the strop. I'm still shaky on it. Didn't cut it, but the edges do have a few 1mm nicks which don't look all that bad. I need to get the hang of not putting too much pressure, keeping the strop taught, flipping the blade, and keeping even pressure.