1st SR Shave - No Pain No Gain?

So yesterday evening was my first attempt to shave with a SR. I have to say, it felt like I was getting a deep tissue massage by an angry orangutan using broken glass and diesel fuel. It was the most unpleasant shave I've ever had.

Some information about my SR and setup: a Lynn Abrams honed Dovo Spike Point, 2-Band Finest Badger Brush, and COB Shave Cream. I took a super-hot shower pre-shave, had a good lather with the cream, and did my darndest to maintain short WTG strokes.

With that being said, I have a few questions for you pros out there:

1) Applied pressure - how much is too much, and when do you know it's not enough?
2) Positioning - is there a tried and true way to hold the razor? I couldn't seem to find a sweet spot, and I felt very clumsy.
3) Angle - when it's right, how should it feel as I shave? Based on my first shave and how it felt, I'm thinking I'm not getting the angle right.

Also - any tips that you guys might have for me are most welcome. I appreciate your input!