Hey so I've been shaving a lot recently, now that it's becoming enjoyable again. It may be just something as simple as that your face isn't used to being shaved. My face has become used to an electric and now I'm back to using blade and my face is getting use to the blade again. Or it could be something else...you may want to try a pre-shave and a good post shave. What are u using to shave? Including your soap/cream, brush, blade, strope, etc??? The more experience dudes will ask for more info to help you better. Hope this helps!?!?!?