Repeat after me: NO pressure!
The Single Edge uses a very sharp blade that is effective at mowing down the thickest beard out there. There's no need to press on the razor while using it. Think of shaving as sweeping or slicing the hair off your face - allow the weight of the razor to do the work for you!
Take a look at Patrick's #1 tip in this quick, 60-second video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEhAryfiU4I
Check out the following help articles below for more in depth tutorials: