It definately sounds like too much pressure and not enough beard prep, the beard needs to be soaked in warm water or use the hot towel routine. Shaving right out of the shower is the best(for safety's sake wrap in a towel
). Use hot steamy towels or even a good face washing as warm as you can take it. lather up, strop the blade, relather. As was mentioned earlier the hair will soften, the pores will open and the shave will go a lot smoother.You are no longer using a can of spray goo and a cheap razor, you will have to upgrade your methods to match the madness! Enjoy!