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Title: Another new guy...
Post by: BigJinTX on October 31, 2016, 12:16:16 PM
Hello all.  So last week I couldn't stand it anymore.  The bald spot was getting bigger, the thinning was getting thinner, and the grey was getting  grey-er.  I used to say that "I'd rather my hair turn grey than turn loose", but lately both have been happening far too fast...

So... I began getting it cut shorter and shorter... #3, then #2, then #1, then no guard, etc.  Finally, I shaved it.  That was last week.  Still getting used to it, but giving it the 30-day commitment before reconsidering.  (I'm a wetshaver (DE blade) anyway, so that makes it much easier in the mornings.)

I guess I'm looking for someone to tell me I did the right/wrong thing, and any suggestions.

Good group here.  Thanks.
(https://s18.postimg.org/4dshn0jpl/2016_10_30_08_45_49_2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/o8ej94yx1/)
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: Dragon on October 31, 2016, 12:32:07 PM
Looks great BigJinTX, thats a keeper.  I hada  similar story to you.  I recently saw a photo of myself, taken a while back and it was quite a shock, the grey and the bald spot, it made me really glad i have been shaving my head since April.  NO hair is a statement of control.
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: nuts on October 31, 2016, 01:00:20 PM
You made the right decision.  Keep to the 30 day rule.  Looks great.
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: reddog on October 31, 2016, 01:01:01 PM
Welcome, and your bald head looks great!

Yep, one of the main reasons I keep shaving my head is to eliminate the white hair. Mine was beyond grey, snow white. I think it takes off at least 10 years! And another plus for us with grey hair is no shadow. Looks great with a good tan.
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: Wicked_Ripper on October 31, 2016, 01:32:31 PM
welcome,
if i wouldn't have  read the story, i could have said that you've been bald for way more than a week
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: Gosh_the_Second on October 31, 2016, 03:31:10 PM
I do realize shaved head doesn't add wisdom but at least one starts looking wise  ;D
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: mrzed on October 31, 2016, 05:27:25 PM
Whether you needed to shave your head or not, the result turned out very fine. 

Looks very natural.

Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: BigKen on October 31, 2016, 06:47:18 PM
Whether you needed to shave your head or not, the result turned out very fine. 

Looks very natural.

I'm with mrzed; the bald look really suits you.
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: Sir Harry on October 31, 2016, 08:36:01 PM
Welcome to the group! I say you made the right decision.
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: Cave Dweller on November 01, 2016, 06:18:35 AM
That is an excellent look for you, sir!

Welcome to the board!
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: dshupe on November 01, 2016, 06:20:56 AM
Welcome!!  Your bald head looks great!  I think you made the right decision!

Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: ThePangolin on November 01, 2016, 07:30:21 AM
Welcome, from one new guy to another.

Some people just dont have the right head for being bald. The Occipital bone at the rear top of the head is the largest factor in whether someone looks good bald or not. Some men have a rather protruding or long occipital bone, and this gives an alien or E.T. Effect which im pretty sure no one likes, unless someone somewhere has a fetish for alien heads.

This is not a problem for you sir! You look great, and as mentioned already it looks as though you've been shaving for a lot long than you have. It suits you well. Not to be odd about it, but when someone chooses bald, onlookers' attention will be drawn to the eyes as the main feature, where as men and women with hair drawn attention primarily to the hair. You have great eyes for the bald look, and it really gives you a sincere but experienced look. The kind of look i see an executive or ex marine putting out.

Good for you, dont be discouraged, you look great!
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: tobler1 on November 01, 2016, 09:38:51 AM
You definitely did NOT make a bad decision!
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: BigJinTX on November 01, 2016, 10:14:04 AM
Thanks for all the kind words of support guys.  I don't regret my decision.  It's been only 5 days since I took the plunge, and I'm glad I did.  I lost 40 pounds before doing it, and I'm glad I did.   

I believe that removing hair from the head can remove years from one's appearance.  I'm curious as to how old I appear to be in my picture above.  Just throw a number out there.  It's ok.  I can handle it.  Hell, I can handle anything.

Thanks again.
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: ThePangolin on November 01, 2016, 10:33:03 AM
Lets see how good i am at my job.

54
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: dshupe on November 01, 2016, 10:34:34 AM
Great job on the weight loss!  I would guess early to mid 50's
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: Gosh_the_Second on November 01, 2016, 11:42:45 AM
55 +/- (rather - ) a couple of years

BTW, I like the game - Guess my age :)
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: ThePangolin on November 01, 2016, 12:32:15 PM
55 +/- (rather - ) a couple of years

BTW, I like the game - Guess my age :)

You sir are 51. Lol
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: Gosh_the_Second on November 01, 2016, 01:12:45 PM
Not there yet. 49 this month.
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: ThePangolin on November 01, 2016, 01:23:19 PM
Whoops. 2 years off isn't horrible but i wish it had been under rather than over cause that makes me sound like a punk kid making you feel old, haha  :-X
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: BigJinTX on November 02, 2016, 07:26:15 AM
Thanks for the reply's.  I will be 58 next month.  At least no one guessed on the high side! 

So tomorrow will be one week bald.  Some thoughts:
-- Found yesterday that, like the face, I get a much closer shave on my head when I skip a day.  -- Still getting used to the feel of the bare scalp. 
-- Bald guys are everywhere if you look around!
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: ThePangolin on November 02, 2016, 07:31:21 AM
Excellent! You look a mighty healthy and happy 58. 

Good thoughts... are you committing to the 30 days?
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: zetaeffe on November 02, 2016, 09:16:28 AM
Looking great! you did the right thing! O0
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: BigJinTX on November 02, 2016, 09:53:46 AM
Excellent! You look a mighty healthy and happy 58. 

Good thoughts... are you committing to the 30 days?

Definitely!
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: HappyGoSly on November 02, 2016, 11:47:40 AM
Good Choice!
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: bennett11 on November 03, 2016, 05:34:42 AM
You look great shaven - stay with it.  I did similar to you buzz shorter and shorter until I shaved it all.  that was years ago.   I am in TX - perhaps you are also.
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: BigJinTX on November 03, 2016, 05:47:08 AM
Yeah.  DFW here.
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: Vince on December 27, 2016, 02:30:07 AM
You definitely made the right decision!  You look awesome bald!

Yeah, I started noticing bald guys everywhere after I started shaving my head too.  Funny how I never really noticed them (us) before. :)
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: Tyler on December 28, 2016, 01:14:04 AM
Looks great! Welcome to Sly Bald Guys!
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: bud on December 28, 2016, 02:19:24 AM
    Welcome BigJinTX,
you look great with the bald,shold keep it:)

Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: BigKen on January 13, 2017, 10:34:17 AM
    Welcome BigJinTX,
you look great with the bald,shold keep it:)

Great shine, bud!
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: bud on January 16, 2017, 06:44:05 AM
thank you BigKen
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: BigKen on January 16, 2017, 04:42:51 PM
thank you BigKen

O0
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: Conservator on January 19, 2017, 12:45:21 PM
Thanks for the reply's.  I will be 58 next month.  At least no one guessed on the high side! 

So tomorrow will be one week bald.  Some thoughts:
-- Found yesterday that, like the face, I get a much closer shave on my head when I skip a day.  -- Still getting used to the feel of the bare scalp. 
-- Bald guys are everywhere if you look around!

Looking good.  Yes, there are many of us out there.  A few days ago my wife was trying to find me in the gym.  She said there were so many baldies out there.   ;)
Title: Re: Another new guy...
Post by: chrisphilly123 on January 22, 2017, 06:47:39 AM
Looks great. Confident as hell. Be proud.