So for context, I started using a DE razor a while ago, but I occasionally go for stretches where I don't shave. I have been using the Wilkisons Metal handle, and have been trying to find a way to shave against the grain without completely ripping up my face. I tried switching blades a couple times, and creams, eventually found that Astra SP with Cremo did a solid job. Took a break from shaving for a while, and came back, and for some reason now everything is just awful again. Shaving against the grain ends up making me bleed like crazy conpared to just irritation as I used to get. I have been shaving my legs, and even with zero pressure, on a nice flat piece of stretched skin, it will cut me everywhere, sometimes leaving like a grid as though it's cutting under every hair too deep. Even with the feather it gets really tuggy at times.

The only thing I can think is that the handle is too aggresive for my skin/hair, and is consistently cutting too deep and tugging the skin. Just looking for recommendations for very mild handles. It doesn't have to be the absolute most flush shave, I just want a little bit more than going with the grain without ripping my face apart.

I have tried to go slow, gentle, adjust the angle, changes blades, lubricate my skin more, it just doesn't work.