Originally Posted by
400E
I also started doing 2-3 passes pretty early in the game, and kept nicking myself. I have since gone back to just doing a single WTG pass, so I could concentrate on technique (light touch, skin stretching, correct angle). While I would really like to be able to do at least a 2nd pass and get a closer shave, I have decided (with a lot of encouragement from folks on this site) to just be patient, work on one thing at a time, not try to advance too fast.
While watching one of Lynn's videos, he says he usually does a single pass most days himself. I think if you have really good technique, you can get a decent shave with a single pass. You can do some "buffing", try a scything motion, etc.
I would recommend doing a single pass for a good long while and experiment with basic "stuff" -- including lathering, maybe trying cold water, etc.