When I first started with DE's I had the same problem. I previously used the cartridge razors. It took me a while to find the right blade. Once I found the right blade for my skin its great. I now have a large selection of blades that I don't use in my cabinet. Their cheap so grab a sampler pack an try several. Unfortunately for me the blades that I use are on the higher end of the price scale, but are still a fraction of cartridge blades. Good luck.