Feather straight- good for learning how to shave with a straight?
I just ordered a Feather SS folding razor. I've had a few traditional straights laying around for a year or so, but I've yet to get the hang of them. I'm always really paranoid that I've dulled them by stropping them incorrectly. I don't know anyone else who using or attempts shaving with a straight, so I don't have any local experts to trade notes with in person. I know a lot of my issues are that I just don't consistently try to use it; I'll do it on a day when I have plenty of time to experiment, but then don't pick it up again for a month or even more before trying again. I was thinking that maybe using the Feather with the disposable blades would at least ensure that I'm starting with a proper sharp and shave ready blade every time. Is the technique much different that with a traditional straight? Do you think its a good idea for me to try to get down some good shaves with the Feather before going back and attempting with the traditional straight again?