Tried DE shaving but just ended up with razor burn. Tried the tips on shaving forums and different creams and whatnot, but still no success. I now use a 3 blade Dorco razor with Proraso cream and a badger brush in the shower. Preshave is coconut oil. Not as close as DE, but way less irritation and i can live with an unperfect shave.
Edit: I used feather blades and found them the sharpest.