I need to shave very often despite being fair-haired and fair-skinned. I find using a brand new blade together with a shaving gel (rather than a cream) works best for me. I first shave with the growth and then finish off against the growth. This seems to work OK.
I also use an electric shaver on my lower legs and arms. This doesn’t do away with the hair completely, but enough to remain male (when needs be) and enough also to become Donna. I also smooth my lower legs with aloe vera cream before wearing stockings. This helps the hairs lie flat!
I use skin moisturizer as my “shaving gel”. It’s slippery, plus, well, it’s moisturizer!
Also, shave immediately after showering. A prolonged soak in water softens all the “dead cell” types on your body: skin, nails, hair, etc.