Hi Adam: I cannot stress the importance of a great pre-shave prep by washing your face and dome well using simple facial wash by Nivea, Neutrogenia, and Noxzema. Garrett.... gave you some great advice.
I think you will benefit with a very sharp blade when using your EJ89. I would pair it with a Feather. Get some great shave soaps from Mike's Natural Soap, Mystic Water Soap, Cella, RazoRock, Cold Water Soap Works, TIKI Bar Soap. These soaps give great lather, protection, and glide. You don't need shaving oil when using these soaps. For me.... the shaving oils do not improve my shaves.
Keep us posted on your routine and ask more questions anytime. Enjoy your wet shaving journey doing it the traditional way. Be patient. It took me about a week to get comfortable with my face shaves and about a month to get comfortable with my head shaves.
WARHAWK