If you have too steep of an angle, the shave will feel rough, no matter how keen the edge.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again right here & now:
KEEP THE RAZOR SPINE CLOSE TO YOUR FACE!
Don't try and triangulate the mystical "30 degree" angle often refered to in beginner guides, more likely than not that will get you too steep. Trust me, I've been down that road.....
Instead, keep it simple--keep the razor's spine off of your face by only the width of the spine, no more. Really, keep it pretty flat against your face.
The shave will feel much nicer, it will reduce the chance of cuts, and your edge will last much longer as well.
I did get improvement the first few shaves, the tugging wasn't as bad when I had the spine about 1/8" off my face. Thanks for reminding me about that, since I honed it myself I have been maintaining that 30 degree angle. I just got done shaving this morning with a DE but I'll be sure to try that tomorrow.