Today was a real 'a ha' moment when I shaved.
I started by pulling out some hones:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8228/8...ddea2dd412.jpg
I honed then test shaved and WOW was it great.
Nice soak in a hot bath with a few wet/hot towels.
AOS pre shave oil
AOS lavender cream with a Gemstar silver tip brush
Three passes, no nicks and no irritation
Cold rinse and a healthy splash of Clubman.
Ahhhh! Best shave to date;)