Well, I have no problems with shaving with the grain.This happened after shaving against the grain.When I shaved agaisnt the grain, I first shaved with, then go against.
I am a sink shaver.No i do not use exfloriator, even do not know what it is.
My shaving routine:
I wet my head for 4-5 with warm water.Then apply shaving cream with a brush (for 1-2 minutes) and use normal gilette for a single time shave.First I shave up pete, then do the sides, and finally the backside of my head.Then apply again shaving cream, go against the grain and finally wash with cold water.