well
holli4pirating PIF'd me a DE and a couple of blades and I gave it a shot.
First impression of DE's was not good. Razor burn like a thousand angry bumble bee souls were imparted directly into my face. You people aren't kidding when you say use NO pressure.
A few shaves in now and I've got the hang of it. Smoother than a disposable and no more irritation. Definitely different than a straight but very handy when in more of a hurry. I think I'm going to get the old man one for fathers day. It's all together pleasant and much easier but I still like the effort and skill I have to put in to get a good shave from a straight.