Pre-shave routine is a MAJOR factor in a good shave! Congrats!

I would definitely recommend ordering the free samples by Art of Shaving. You can get them by sending an email through their website. They'll send you a couple packets including Pre-shave Oil, Shave Cream, and Aftershave Balm (all unscented). When I used these, I had the smoothest shave of my life.

Also, I used the shave cream with my TGQ soap and some glycerin for an uberlather!