I get more nicks or outright irritation from milder razors trying to get a close shave. The R41 is not the smoothest shave while it's happening. There is a lot of blade feel, but the post shave is excellent in closeness and face feel.
So true...
I rarely get nicks. When I do it's clearly because of my carelessness.
But overstating with a mild razor, attempting to get a close shave has given me razorburn. I find that with the R41, I end up with an exceptionally close shave where my skin feels like glass and that is without really making an effort. And then, there is no irritation hours later.