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Feather blades are the sharpest but least forgiving blade out there. Good move trying a different blade at least for now.

If you haven't already, watch some of Mantics shave videos. They are excellent

http://youtu.be/ufG1dPmVo8Q

It should be tight (but not so tight that it's hard to get a part)

That should be a great setup. If you are 6 shaves in you probably should have changed blades at about shave 4, if not, that could be an issue as well. My best guess is still to much pressure or...

Also try less pressure, basically don't press down at all and let the blade do the work. If you have been using a cartridge razor you probably are in the habit of using pressure. Check your angle as...