I have been shaving straights exclusively for nearly a year. I just recently received a DE as a gift, and I have used it 4 times. For me, a shave with a DE takes just as long, if not longer, than a shave with a straight. I do shave pretty quick with a straight, and a shave can go really fast if I am in a hurry.

The 4th DE shave was yesterday, and after the shave I was noticing shaves with a straight are closer and smoother for me. My face feels better when I use a straight.

I travel quite a bit at times for work, and I have always taken a straight when it's an overnighter. For me, there's no difference between packing a straight and any other razor. I just grab one and toss it in my bag. When I fly, I do check in my bag. It's not that big of a deal for me.