I, like Matt, wonder what your pre-shave preparation was. It is not clear from the description of your shave. You need to prep your beard, either with a hot shower and/or hair conditioner or a hot towel to soften the whiskers prior to shaving.

You may also want to recheck your blade angle, perhaps reducing it a bit from the 30 degree angle you are holding the blade at. Perhaps 20-25 degrees?

Just my 2 cents