I'm finding that using a straight is having an effect on how I use a DE. I'm much more aware of blade angle, and the shave is much easier. Anybody else notice this?
I can't say. I haven't used anything but a straight razor since the first time I used one. I imagine it would make you more conscious of what you are doing.
I've also started to stretch my skin while shaving with a DE, which has further enhanced the experience.
Absolutely. Shaving with a straight has made me much more aware of pressure and blade angle, resulting in much better shaves with my DE's. I've also started to stretch my skin while shaving with a DE, which has further enhanced the experience.
^^This. My DE shaves were about 9 out of 10 for quality. I have started using my SE and my DE for cleanup. Now my DE shaves are 10 out of 10. That could also be a combination of really cleaning up my skin well with the SE first though
I can't say. I haven't used anything but a straight razor since the first time I used one. I imagine it would make you more conscious of what you are doing.