Ok so I'll start by saying I love this forum everyone is so helpful. I just completed my 4th (and best)SR shave yesterday.. I took a few days off to let my nicks heal from the first few mistakes.
This time I took a little extra time to check 1 thing very closely. I very slowly and carefully attempted to nick off 1 or 2 hairs on my chin to get a feel for pressure. I added mode wetter to my soap (because my lather would die on my face less than halfway through). Now Im still getting irritation on my neck but I see now its from too many strokes. at first it was more from too much pressure so I know Im getting there. Remember if your skin is irritated enough it will swell changing surface and texture. a break may be a great idea. Also I would still use my aftershave balm while I was letting my skin rest to help alleviate some of the dry burn.

Keep with it and it will all come around.
Remember light pressure and wet lather go slow and enjoy the experience.