technique is very important but having a great razor is more important. I kept cutting up my face and after asking males buds I found it was the razor. Also they don't last very long and the moment it feels different toss it. I have some aftershave cream that I use to calm my skin. If you shave in the shower it feels better to run the hot water on your whiskers to soften them up. Just my thoughts on some trial and error.
