So what do you know.. In a way, it DID turn out that my technique was partly at fault. Right before I sent it off to get honed, I decided to try a different angle in shaving, ie making the razor almost completely flat on my face and to my surprise it cut better.

Something to do with wedges or bigger razors I guess. I didn't know that bug I'm excited to try out again.

That being said, thanks to all your advice I sent my razor to Gary Haywood (separate post full of gratitude to soon follow) to get honed. Can't wait to see the difference.