I'm new to straight razors, but I have been shaving with single edge razors (1912 Gem, and a 1914 Eveready) for quite awhile.
I have two straights, one is a 5/8 Anchor Wester, and the other is an 11/16 Shumate Glide.
I am at the stage of getting a decent full shave with the straights, still not comfortable yet, but getting there.