Using Both a Straight and DE Razor
I use a straight most days, followed by a DE for cleanup. My shave using the straight alone is not yet fully acceptable, but I find that my shave is closer and my skin smoother if I use the straight first followed by my DE rather than the DE alone. I also get less irritation from the DE when used after the straight based on the level of skin burn felt when applying AS. At some point, I expect that my straight shave will become good enough to dispense with the DE followup. In the mean time, I am learning a lot about using my straights, my beard growth, and stropping without feeling any frustration about not yet getting BBS or DFS using the straight alone.