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Hi Dan
Looking at the photos, I would say you have ingrown hairs - most likely caused by applying too much pressure to the razor.
Most cartridge razors are very smooth, and feel very safe, which gives the user the sense of security to apply more pressure than is required to get a good close shave.
You've likely noticed that online shaving forums are packed with photos of shiny razors of different styles etc - far be it from me to try to persuade you to change your cartridge razor to a double edge razor, but . . . . Your skin would thank you for it in the long run.
Firstly , try using much less pressure, and only shave in the direction of your beard growth for a few weeks to see if it helps. Whatever you do - do not try to shave with a straight razor, as mentioned by someone else - it takes skill to use a straight razor, and your skin isn't ready for that learning curve
Good luck
Thanks for the comments, in terms of ingrown hairs what should i do to treat? its around 4th day since i shaved and they are starting to get itchy again but im going to try and hold off shaving to let them go down hopefully!