You have a Gillette Black tip razor/Super Speed, they are mild razors. The next step would be a RedTip which is the most aggressive of the Super Speed razor series.
Head shaving requires a slight learning curve, it is easy once you get it. I use a Slim set at one, or a Ed Jagger with an Astra blade.
These shavers at B&B are pros and have great tips...
I go with the grain, and slowly shave as i feel with my hand what areas need to shave, it is a feel as i go process. I usually load the shave cream on my guide hand and follow with the razor.
Try a 2 band silver tip brush, they have good backbone and are luxurious for your face. I have the Wet Shaving Products/ prince model .http://wetshavingproducts.com/
You move if the razor you have is not working for you. The difference in material and workmanship is a big difference in razor choice. The modern razor companies like Merkur, ATT, Ed Jagger, Muele...
Still looking better each session, hang in there with your domestic issues. In life we outgrow things including relationships, it's better to stay friends in the end.