Bad luck there. Like the others have said take your time study the forum everything improves with proper time and practice. My first shave I had a blade that was supposed to be shave ready and truly wasn't. Larry from whipped dog helped me to get it shave ready and with baby steps and time the shave improved immensely. Couldn't have gotten better without advice and pointers from this forum. Again take you time don't give up and better shaves are in your future!