Muhle R41

“Hard to know how to help with minimal detail, but this is almost certainly technique. Safety razors do need more of it than carts. Couple of things you don't mention that might help (on the assumption that's what you want): - Shave only after a hot shower (or put a cloth soaked in hot water against your face for a few mins prior to the shave). This really helps soften the beard. Mine is also like copper wire, so I know how this feels. - Skin stretching. Cartridge razors usually have a rubber thing to stretch your skin as the blade moves. Safety razors don't. You need to move your head and probably use your other hand to keep the skin tight. Most cuts in get are from not doing this quite right. - Don't go against the grain (as far as possible, anyway). Stick to with and across at first. If you get cuts or irritation then shave again the next day, it can escalate. Better to have a merely OK shave and happy skin the next day. Then your technique will improve over time. - Use only short strokes until technique improves. Like about 1-2 inches. Long strokes give the skin a chance to get caught in the razor. - Stick to one razor for a while, ideally a mild one like probably your Mühle (R89 is perfect, but not the R41 open comb, that bad boy is for later). This will help keep technique consistent. - Not sure what blade you're using but that is one of the biggest variables. Stay away from ultra sharp blades like Feather or ultra mild ones like Derby. Astra blue/green, Lord, Shark or the common Gillette blades are a good starting point. But just look for a blade that kinda works, you'll spend years trying to find the perfect blade. If none of that works - you could try a straight razor. But that will take a lot of learning! Good luck.”