One other thing to take into consideration is the length of the stroke. If you're trying to use a straight like a DE or some other form of shaving implement ..... and you're new at it .... chances are you won't be happy with the performance. Taut skin, correct blade angle and short strokes. So a half inch to an inch at a time. Trying to glide the length of your cheek at a newcomer's level of expertise is not good ..... assuming that is what you're doing.