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Thank you for your help. I only really have time to shave once a week but I'm trying to do it twice a week.Welcome to B&B.
You are using good tools for a good shave but I think your technique is off. You should not be getting cuts and razor burn so it is a matter of working on the technique. You certainly need a different technique with the DE against what you were using with the cartridge razor. Have a look at the Shave Wiki {link top left of page} which is very helpful. Try and focus on correct blade angle and let the blade do the work; don't force it. See here; Blade Angle | Badger & Blade
With the DE it is about gradual stubble reduction so a once a week shave is going to need a 3 or 4 pass shave to get a very close shave.
The video mentioned in post #4 is very helpful. A good lather is also important for a good shave so don't underestimate that factor.
Out of interest, why only shave once a week? Try 3 times a week working up to a daily shave.