Couldn't agree more with the two replies, so far.

I remember those days of pain very well. Those three blade jobs were more commonly referred to as...grab, yank, and pull, the three baddest dudes I knew.

A DE razor helped, but I still wasn't free from it all. But I did find relief, and still do to this day 30 some years later, with a straight razor.

Prep is a very important subject for wet shaving, as much is post skin care. Some have very sensitive skin, while others could shave with spit, and a broken beer bottle.

Finding the balance may take some time for you, but a straight razor should be warranted, in your case. A single shave, with the grain, is how I started. Once I became more proficient, I moved to more intricate passes, on my face. It just takes a bit of time to learn to shave with a straight, but its worth it in the long run.

Lots n lots of guys here to help you along, and willing to do so. Your problem, is why the majority of us here took up the old ways of, wet shaving.