So I think I may have found my enemy. The soap!
The soap came from the Van Der Hagen Men's Luxury, Shave Set so the soap is Van Der Hagen.
I tried shaving my cheek and not much luck on either cheek. So I finished up with my Gillette Fusion that normally does well with shave cream in a can. Ouch!!!! Even my Gillette nicked me a few times. Not a very close shave with either. Any thought?