Re: Considering going back to cartridges from DE
I'll +1 trying a new blade. I have been using my de for over a year, now. It amazes me how some blades leave me raw, some don't give me a close shave, and some are just fantastic on my face. And, you really do have to find your own perfect blade. Get a sampler. For me, the Polsilver super iridium de blades were like a light being turned on in a dark room. Good luck.
Considering going back to cartridges from DE
I had trouble when I started and at the time was using a local barber for head shaves, he did a face shave without a hitch so I knew it was my technique.
With plenty prep and Merkur blades, believe it or not, I get good results.
Keep trying it will be worth it