Send your razor out for honing. Keep up the practice and don't break your wife's heart.

Once you get that razor honed it should sing. Issard Razors are not slouches from what I hear.

Make sure you have a good strop, good soap/cream, and a good brush.

You may want to think about the fact your skin may be sensitive. In which case, dump the oil, and use a skin friendly soap/cream. Proraso/Bigelow or P160, or some unscented or almond based stuff.

What is your preshave prep aside from jumping out of the shower?

Take it slow.