It sounds like you had a great first shave. Eventually the tugging will be lessened and the shave will be closer as you develop your technique. Careful pre-shave preparation will help and careful control of the angle (20 degrees or less) with a light touch will lead you to a close but comfortable shave.

It's great to hear of your very successful first shave. My first shave with a straight was disasterous. Let's just say there was lots of blood and some two-inch long slices in front of each of my ears.