Problems with shaving… :<

I’ve just switched from a razor with soap in it, to a razor and shaving cream, and it’s nice, except that I nick my ankle every time I shave. I also can’t seem to see the back of my thigh while shaving, which makes me think I’m missing some spots. I also seem to have the problem where after I shower and dry off, there’s still hair there, even if I shaved it as smooth as possible, and I use a decent amount of shaving cream… Is it too much? I’m not sure. Any advice is welcome. ^^