Fully agree with above comments. I think I read it on the forum to think of pressure as using just enough to remove the lather. The edge ( properly honed and stropped) will do the work. Adding pressure gets you plenty of posts for the Cut of the Day thread!

Starting with a dull blade may have introduced bad habits. When you get it back from being honed, start over as a rookie and get the right skills down. Your face will thank you for it.