Just be encouraged! This happens to everyone when they start a new shaving endeavor. I say that because I have trouble on my neck area getting the right angle with my straight. So I've been trying to learn the DE for my neck area only. Occasionally, I'll shave my whole face with the DE just for technique. I'm getting better but it get razor burn pretty bad and I get discouraged with the DE. Maybe if we switch places, we'll have the perfect shave! But don't worry too much. Just keep working on your angles and pressure. As I've noticed trying to go from straight to DE, these seem to be the hardest part to get. But you'll get it!