Way to go on the first shave

As to the soap, in the beginning, as said, we all went through that as we're taking our time to get it right and not cut ourselves up.
Try just lathering 1/2 your fave at a time. No point in hurrying, or trying to shave with a less than perfect lather.
When the lather is wet, your shave is much more smooth and enjoyable.

Keep at it, it only gets better