I found I nicked myself more when I first started using a properly sharpened blade. I was used to shaving with a dull razor in comparison and needed to use pressure to cut my whiskers. Once I eased up on the sharp razor, the cuts/nicks went away. It's really more like no pressure, a light hand.

It sounds to me like you just got caught with the wrong angle and the sharper edge dug in a little quicker than you're used to.

From what I've gathered from some of the more experienced shavers, is that people do end up with individual preferences as to how their blades are honed, if they shave long enough. So for some individuals a blade could be too sharp or too rough. But for us newbies, we need a lot more shaves before we can judge whether or not we prefer a particular hone on a razor.

If I were you, I'd just practice using your new sharper edge until you begin feeling comfortable with it.