advice form a new forum member but not new to DE
I have been shaving with a DE for almost 2 years and just started with a straight, after using cartridge razors for 21 years prior to that. I use the DE everday and am reserving the straight for a quite time when I can take the time ( Ihope to get better with the straight).
One thing I have noticed with the DE is that you need good lather/cream and a good blade. The junk you get at wallmart will not get me good results and may not for you either.
You can get a sample pack of different types of blades from westcoast shaving. If you are new to DE you may get a lot of nicks form the very sharp Feather brands. Merkur and crystal have been good for me. I also like swedish gillette blades. and am very anxious to try Swords from england.
So that was ong winded to tell you wht you already know from using straights. You need a good blade and a good lather or cream.
And if you want to be scared look at a Rolls razor, it is a cross between a straight and a Safety Razor. I am just now gettin gmy blade sharp enough to do a good job. It is very daunting and you use a blade angle similar to a straight based on my limited experience with both.
Happy shaving