This thread didn't go at all like I expected. You usually hear some variant of "in time your straight shaves will far exceed a DE shave". Unless you have the skills to use aggressive techniques with a straight, I don't think you'll see what they are capable of. Many straight users have trouble going ATG, blade buffing and using a scything stroke. I find straights easier on the skin, but it does take a lot of skill and work to achieve a BBS shave. I can get BBS quicker with a DE, but usually accompanied by irritation.