Quote Originally Posted by petercp4e View Post
The benchmark for getting somewhat comfortable is 100 shaves. The truth is you will always be learning and tweaking something.
I've read this 100 shaves thing many time. I know we don't want to discourage the beginners, but I think it takes more to get reasonably comfortable, to lose the fear factor. For me it was closer to a year. Only now, 2+ years am I getting comfortable with left hand ATG right side up stroke. But, OP, stay with it. You'll only amaze yourself in a year or so.