

Safety razor is prolly easier option for a rookie.
It is always cheaper than disposable long term
Good shaving cream and maybe pre shave if cream itself doesn’t work.
Its a bit pricey up front but it lasts as you need very small amount to get desired results. Then after shave. I just use cream and it is fine but when I started I used pre and after since I had similar issues to OP
Easy on the hatorade