Originally Posted by
wayne394
What is an expert? How long do you have to do something before you or others would class you as an expert? No matter how much you know about any one particular subject, I can absolutely guarantee there is more information out there somewhere that you don't know. Maybe an expert is someone that knows a massive amount and is very proficient in a subject, but is always willing to accept that he/she does not know everything and still has a thirst to learn more?
If you used the same razor, strop, cream and brush for a few years, and you consistently get great shaves, then maybe, just maybe, you could call yourself an expert with that combination. Change anything in your setup and that expert status reverts to learner again. Don't worry yourself about being an expert. Just concentrate on shaving to a standard that you are happy with. For me, constantly changing razors, creams, brushes etc, keeps this shaving hobby exciting and new. I think I could call myself a very enthusiastic amateur.