Quote Originally Posted by nighthawk View Post
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��
I'm a beginner also, so I may not be so qualified to answer, but I really believe the time required to at least feel proficient will change from person to person. Someone with fairly good dexterity, eye hand coordination, good attention to detail, and analytical about every shave, will likely feel proficient fairly quickly. Someone lacking in some of those traits may take a bit longer. After 100 shaves or 1 year of using a straight razor you will at least know which camp you're in.