I like what's being said about 2 spine widths that's a good sounding rule. I've noticed about me when I'm shaving if I feel like it's skipping I put it closer to my face. Also when my face is too dry it skips. This type of shaving causes a person to really focus on what they're doing. Okay a silly question I suppose but I would like to ask it. I've heard it takes 100 shaves to get proficient and I've heard it takes a year too. Is there a time limit or does each person "become" at their own pace? I believe this may have been answered before but was wanting to be sure I understood it. Thank you all��