Phrank, first of all, why even consider any instrument to shave with other then that insanely beautiful custom you just sold your sold for. Secondly, FDR said "the only thing to fear is fear itself" and that holds true for a DE. Deep breath, check angle, slide down face, admire smoothness of swath, repeat, a little more lather and a ATG, rinse and voila! done. Here is an heretical statement, use canned gel gunk to remember the shave you used to get with a DE or whip up an uber lather of MWF and Cella or Maca Root and enjoy the NEW sensation of a DE shave. Either way, it's great for lack of time or on the road.

Just remember that the DE has no soul, you are the soul of the razor.