When I first started shaving straight, I used a double edge for backup. Now the straight is the only thing that touches my face. I find shaving with a Straight makes me take the time to enjoy the shave and not just rush through it as I did when I was using the de or even the mach3. One thing, and I've never seen anyone else mention this, is the fact that I always wonder who bought my razor new, and who else may have used it.