I do seem to recall a few posts stating a great shave with a single pass wtg. There are more that say simply: one pass.

Different growth patterns on the face "may" have a "best" direction of approach. You may have areas that will not get close without wtg or x or A. So you use that first rather than 1, 2, 3 series of directional passes.

A few times I have got my edge so good that I am fooled into believeing I have mastered the process, only to find the next day or two later that all is back to normal; pretty good, better than other methods I've tried but no magic.

When I first started I followed the advices best I could. Nervous starts learning to make the cuts, prep, prep and more prep. Then one day I nailed my hone/strop work and it seemed there was nothing to it. Sophisticated schemes to make just the right pass, diligent preparation of the beard are little plus 1's. Having the right razor with a right edge makes everything else easier.

First thing to do is make your blade sharper, and when you can try different ones