Funny post I recall when I first started 5 years ago, the first 5 or 6 shaves would always end up with a nick or two. Slow and easy to see what works and the skill just happens. In 5 years now I can say I have only nicked myself once and I have an excuse. My kid barged in being late for school and bumped me while the blade was at my neck. I was speechless (not from cut jugular mind you) after my kid darted out the door, I remember staring at the mirror with blade in hand imagining my throat gushing like a banshee.. But, luckily self preservation instincts that everyone has, (I hope) made my hand jerk away from disaster, and I only had a chin knick. Needless to say strategy now plays part in my ritual. LOCK THE DOOR!

Hope this helps appease you