Well, I am going to comment on a couple of things concerning doing 4 passes. First, if my edge was subpar on my straights I would get tugging and likely razor burn too from a non smooth edge but I don't. I also do 4 passes with some very aggressive DEs and a Feather blade so there are no sharpness issues there either. Same goes for SEs that I use.

Maybe I have a technique issue but you'd think that with that many passes my face would be hamburger but it isn't.

Everyone's skin sensitivity is different and some may not be able to tolerate numerous passes because of it. The logical solution is to not do more passes than you skin can handle or skill will allow. No need to be a masochist about shaving as it is supposed to be an enjoyable experience.

Everyone's whiskers seem different too in how fast they grow or at least I believe that. I can never understand how a single shave can get you up to 2 days worth of an acceptable look. That brings up the fact that what is acceptable to one may not be to others. Again each to their own. Whatever you are comfortable and happy with is what works.

I do daily shaves like this:

WTG
2 XTG, one chin to ears and then ears to chin
ATG
Lastly a touch up on the chin and below the chin on the neck

Post shave it is alum and AS.

Like cold water shaving the only way to find out if it works for you is to try it. You'll know right away if it isn't you. Either it will not be worth the effort or your skin can't handle it.

Bob