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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Beards => Topic started by: Beardman on August 09, 2012, 10:57:39 PM

Title: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on August 09, 2012, 10:57:39 PM
I can't believe there isn't a thread on this already!

I will kick it off, I took this picture today when I was trying to gage how long my bead has actually got. I think this is an epic shot of my beard!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg819.imageshack.us%2Fimg819%2F815%2Fimag0392y.jpg&hash=228546684157ad784f80d9e5f580b1eed13df7a3)

Now it's your turn, show us your beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: wonderer on August 10, 2012, 01:12:54 AM
I for one bow to your beard  :o  !!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: wonderer on August 10, 2012, 01:21:55 AM
You are from now on ALWAYS right i believe you beardman  :o   www.uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Beards ,and i won't lie to you any more  :-\
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on August 10, 2012, 01:37:42 AM
I really love this wiki site, I can understand why you reference it all the time, it is a really good laugh!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: wonderer on August 10, 2012, 01:48:04 AM
You are Absolutely Positively right !Nobody can dispute that now -well said !!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: wonderer on August 10, 2012, 01:57:19 AM
Here this one is for you Legend  O0   www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmFnarFSj_U
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on August 10, 2012, 02:02:16 AM
Haha, that is one of my favourite bands!!! I reference them all the time. This was the first song I ever heard of theirs, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DomdP91vUXQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DomdP91vUXQ) sorry about the quality, I could only find a live recording.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on August 10, 2012, 04:53:27 AM
That is one hell of a beard you have there mate, looking awesome. How long did that take?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on August 10, 2012, 05:24:44 AM
Cheers mate. I get asked this question all the time, I have had a beard of sorts since I was 20-21 so it is hard to say, but it did get quite a severe pruning at some stage this year, if I remember rightly I took a good inch and a bit off it. just so that it would grow more evenly, it used to look very light on in the back (so to speak) if you were looking through it from the front.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: waine on August 10, 2012, 06:00:23 AM
Wow Beardman, that is one epic beard!  You must go through quite a bit of shampoo.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on August 10, 2012, 06:04:01 AM
compared to the average sly guy, I guess I do haha!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on August 10, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
Beardman,  do you ever braid it up, or stuff like that, or let just it sway like low hanging fruit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QRZpligDOs) all the time?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mangosink12572 on August 10, 2012, 12:00:49 PM
Great beard - - - -this is as far as I go - - - -
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Foecn77uud%2F002.jpg&hash=b500a99c7109445e78d03b44926223c941f1d16e) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on August 10, 2012, 05:45:40 PM
I have got my sister to do it once, but she did it in a tight braid and I didn't like it too much. I think it would look better loosely braided... I am going to have to give it a try again now. I do like pulling it out into 2 fox tails though. But most of the time it just hangs out like that
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: kalbo on August 10, 2012, 08:30:28 PM
I agree, your beard is epic Beardman....respect. Too bad I can't post my beard because I could never grow a decent one.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on August 15, 2012, 02:37:33 PM
Great beard, Beardman

That looks like you can have feel the weight of it hanging of your chin...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on August 16, 2012, 01:57:20 AM
If I could, I am used to it well and truely by now haha
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on August 16, 2012, 07:49:38 AM
Here's my shaggy scruffy mess. Really gotta tidy 'er up.  ;D

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs15.postimage.org%2Fr98rb1avv%2Fimagejpeg_2.jpg&hash=8beb4d612ec5753fa55f0fec87f449ddb095d939)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on August 17, 2012, 01:53:48 AM
You may see a mess, but I see potential haha!

Thanks for sharing  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mrzed on August 17, 2012, 04:20:29 AM
Beard man, you need a white T-shirt under that beard for he photo to show it odd.  Hard to see a dark beard on a dark shirt. I'd like to see just how full and long that thing is.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on August 17, 2012, 06:11:49 AM
I might own a lighter t-shirt... haha. I will see what I can do for you!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on August 19, 2012, 01:09:34 AM
Had a one of the MMA fighters that train at my gym come up to me today and compliment me on my beard. I have never been good at receiving compliments, but it seems these days I seem to be getting more and more. Mainly on my beard, and occasionally on my head. but the beard certainly seems to be an eye catcher.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on August 23, 2012, 11:11:13 AM
Here's my shaggy scruffy mess. Really gotta tidy 'er up.  ;D

Natedawg, that is a fine beard with yet more potential. Keep going.

Only large German beers can cover my large beard - as in my latest profile pic.

Yep, went to Germany and their beers are BIG.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on August 23, 2012, 02:15:30 PM
And they look very tasty too!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on August 23, 2012, 02:18:37 PM
And they look very tasty too!

German beer is big and tasty.

Between you, me and the SBG forum, there's something quite satisfying about beer foam clinging to the 'tache.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on August 23, 2012, 03:01:19 PM
Thanks, Jules. I'm actually going to trim mine all back a bit (not a lot, trust me!). Needs to be cleaned up and  re-trained to grow in the right direction. I lost my 2 combs a while back, and haven't been bothering to buy new ones, or do any other kind of upkeep since. Now it's kind of ornery. :px That's what I get for being the lazy man that I am.

Between you, me and the SBG forum, there's something quite satisfying about beer foam clinging to the 'tache.

Not possible for me to agree any more with you, my good man. That beer in your picture definitely does look big and tasty. Is it possible to drink it all fast enough before it gets too warm?  ;D  ....Of course. I'm sure it is.  >:D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on August 23, 2012, 03:22:20 PM
Go easy on that beard trimming, Natedawg.

Go to a barber instead for a monthly beard trim. He knows me now. Step into the barbers, he looks at my bald head and growing beard simply says "Beard trim ?"

As you'd expect that big German beer got drunk to quick to get warm. More beer followed...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: HEAD on August 23, 2012, 07:09:08 PM
Here's my work in progress. I'm not sure what I want to do with it, but my girlfriend says I'm NOT cutting it, lol.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv718%2Fblk02banshee%2F2012-08-21_19-47-20_812.jpg&hash=35d7a1bcbecfc100e64e1d86dbf1a33e9e011974)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv718%2Fblk02banshee%2F2012-08-21_19-46-48_206.jpg&hash=2067f09aa10da89681ec3db1e6a6541594916fbf)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marty22 on August 23, 2012, 07:10:22 PM
unique look...welcome!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 23, 2012, 07:58:53 PM
Looks good.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on August 24, 2012, 01:27:44 AM
Another brother with a massive beard, that is what I like to see!   O0

You most certainly not cut it haha, I think you might even peg me in length too!

@ Jules, Very true on all counts mate, hoping to sink a couple of frothies over the weekend!

@Nate, a little trim to keep it in line is never a bad thing. I don't think I will be doing a major hedging any time soon, I've gone mine growing pretty much how I want it for now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on August 24, 2012, 07:45:06 AM
Beardman, I think it would be a good thing for me at this point. It's getting wild and untamed  ;D.


A most excellent beard, HEAD. Very impressive!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on September 13, 2012, 02:28:59 PM
Having a major 'I love my beard' moment. It's full bodied, lush and deep of character. It's taken 4 months of growing and periodic visits to the barber for a shape and trim. Really wish I'd grown a beard years ago, but didn't think it was possible or suitable. But late than never.

Bit curious to know what I would have looked like with hair and beard. But will only ever know the beard and bald look.

Might grow it some more....



Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on September 13, 2012, 02:35:20 PM
Might grow it some more....
Sounds like a plan to me. O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on September 13, 2012, 02:44:03 PM
Might grow it some more....
Sounds like a plan to me. O0

Pleased the way the beard is holding shape.

It's the slow growing process and little shaping and trimming here and there. And give it time, plenty of time, and you get a nice rewarding characterful beard on your face. Worth all the effort.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Vash on September 13, 2012, 04:51:38 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-snc7%2F421765_10151438904604128_502285754_n.jpg&hash=d3e4ee3784ecfdfc0b600109c636ee5606883756)

About 8 months of growth here. Not sure just how far I'll let it go.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Viking on September 13, 2012, 04:58:07 PM
Getting beard envy!! I try and grow mine out but then trim it back after a few months as I feel it looks messy! I also tend to find my beard gets a direction two it and kinda flows towards my righthand side  :/O
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on September 13, 2012, 05:12:58 PM
About 8 months of growth here. Not sure just how far I'll let it go.
Bear in mind that the little one is gonna love to play with that!  8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on September 14, 2012, 12:01:53 AM
Cut mine down with a 1-guard today....was tired of the "chinstrap" and wanted to go wider.....it will be worth it, my goal is to have a thicker, wider beard by my sister's wedding on February 23rd....there will be other sly bearded guys in the wedding and I want to fit right in.....
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on September 14, 2012, 05:53:57 AM
@MrJules: Your beard is coming along nicely  O0 As long as you are feeling like it can grow longer let it :D I am kind of scared at how far I am willing to take mine...

@Vash: That is an awesome looking beard man, there is just something I like about a good ginger beard... It always reminds me of a Scottish guy or a lumberjack rofl

Getting beard envy!! I try and grow mine out but then trim it back after a few months as I feel it looks messy! I also tend to find my beard gets a direction two it and kinda flows towards my righthand side  :/O

Mine almost splits into 2 even parts sometimes... I like it  O0

@Harry: I'm sure by February you will have an awesome beard for the wedding, you have plenty of time to train and tame it  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on October 07, 2012, 04:24:33 AM
@MrJules: Your beard is coming along nicely  O0 As long as you are feeling like it can grow longer let it :D

Thanks Beardman. Think I've reached the limit of how far I want to grow it. Latest pic shows a recent visit to the barber. I've lost the chops, though there was not much there anyway !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on October 07, 2012, 05:07:42 AM
I really like the new look mate. I don't think I've seen a beard quite like that before  O:O I always say that eventually you will find the length that you like best and you are proof of that, I'm still working on my ideal length haha.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on October 07, 2012, 06:58:45 AM
I really like the new look mate. I don't think I've seen a beard quite like that before  O:O I always say that eventually you will find the length that you like best and you are proof of that, I'm still working on my ideal length haha.

Thanks Beardman. It's taken quite a few months to reach an idea look and length.

Have you considered going to the barbers ? He might be happy to shape your beard and advise.

Oh, just realised that I have been bald for 8 months as of yesterday (6 Oct 2012). Very smooth shave this morning and plenty of shine. :)

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on October 07, 2012, 12:58:14 PM
I have considered the idea, and I'm sure I'll get there one day, hopefully in the not so distant future! 8 months, that's awesome mate, I just ticked over my 4 months on the 2nd
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on October 28, 2012, 02:10:21 AM
I've decided to turn mine into a long goatee with short beard surrounding it.  I just started the beard about 4 weeks ago and plan to let that part go another 2-4 weeks and then maintain that part at whatever the length ends up being.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FRandom%2FIMG_1413.jpg&hash=412dd33732a1720059b8acb9db690653d1188a88)


I was at a bar tonight that was holding a Halloween night and I did not dress up, but there was another guy there who had a simple costume that was basically me.  Although he was wearing a hat with a fake ponytail he had a fake long goatee on his chin and the funny thing was that the fake goatee was shorter than mine.  :) 

The goat really soaks up cigarette odor too and anytime I'm in a place like this bar with cigarette smoke it ends up smelling like an ashtray until I take a shower.   Maybe it's because it's right under my nose but I think it soaks up odor more than my clothing does.   I don't think I could tolerate this goatee if I was an actual smoker!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on October 28, 2012, 03:44:30 AM
Rusty, it's good to see the actual YOU!  Great looking facial hair you've got there!  You ought to consider using that photo as your profile pic instead of that cartoon!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on October 28, 2012, 09:49:00 AM
Outstanding growth O0.  Is the goat still growing or are you at terminal length?

Hear you on the smoke.  Even a short beard seems to absorb smoke odors.  I am happier when we go to smoke free establishments for that reason alone, not to mention eye irritation and a cleaning bill for clothes.  I have found that when we use the smoker outside for ribs, etc., the smell stays until I shampoo. That's a "good" smell, but after several hours it gets old. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on October 28, 2012, 10:31:41 AM
I sure do like that !  ZZ top in younger days .  Cool  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on October 28, 2012, 07:24:07 PM
Rusty, it's good to see the actual YOU!  Great looking facial hair you've got there!  You ought to consider using that photo as your profile pic instead of that cartoon!

But that's the REAL Rusty Shackleford!  I can't get rid of him!   :*))
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on October 28, 2012, 07:34:55 PM
Outstanding growth O0.  Is the goat still growing or are you at terminal length?

I don't think it's terminal yet because the ends of most of the longest hairs show a cut off tip and I'd imagine that if I was at or near terminal length then most of the hairs would taper off at the tip because they'd have never been cut.  

I've nipped a few individual hairs here and there due to split ends, but aside from that I'm going to see how long it will get in the goatee.  I'd like to cut off 2"-3" from the bottom so that it's straighter across and more consistent (it would make the tip more manageable), but I can't bring myself to do it since I'm curious to see how long it will go and that would set back progress 4-6 months.  
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on October 28, 2012, 07:35:40 PM
I sure do like that !  ZZ top in younger days .  Cool  O0

Maybe I can become the 3rd Z!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on October 28, 2012, 08:00:20 PM
 I'd like to cut off 2"-3" from the bottom so that it's straighter across and more consistent (it would make the tip more manageable), but I can't bring myself to do it since I'm curious to see how long it will go and that would set back progress 4-6 months.  
Definately wouldn't do that or even risk that until you feel certain that it's terminal.  I have a memory of a picture of my great grandfather from a portrait in my grandfather's house of his beard, as I remember about upper chest level, but cut straight across like a knife cut.  It probably showed the artist's work particularly since I don't recall any issues with curling etc., but it was the most fascinating painting I remember.  I'm trying to find out which cousin has it, but I'd love to have a copy as a model to work toward.  Meanwhile the wife isn't happy with the grow out now at about 1 & 3/4" at the chin level, remembering your advice that it took 3-4" to get to the point that it can be "pinned up and controlled".  We'll see how far I can grow without total domestic war. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on October 28, 2012, 08:24:32 PM
Here's mine which started on Father's Day weekend. (Disclaimer): I one-guarded it down last month, but these pictures were taken today.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on October 29, 2012, 10:05:05 AM
Looks good there bro..
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on October 29, 2012, 01:59:04 PM
Beardman,  I also like your fine beard.  I didn't realize how thick and such it is .  As I believe Zed said.  A lighter shirt would show it off more. 

I like longer beard's as long as they are taken care of.  LOL , but that is just age.  I get a kick out of the new tele show with the duck callers, and their beards.  I have had many over the years, but always use good shampoo, conditioner, especially when riding the Harley.  It got so nice and soft and Split in the middle.  Going down the road.  Sure did get alot of waves from people.   ;D  Sorry no pictures but if you google Popcorn Sutton , you will get a good idea. ;) 8) 

Have a Great Day!  You guys with beards keep Rocken  ;)  !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on October 30, 2012, 01:13:28 AM
SirHarry, your beard is looking awesome!

@theman, I have been meaning to take one in a lighter shirt, but you see, I normally only wear band shirts, and I only buy them in black, so it's hard to get an impromptu beard shot.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on October 30, 2012, 12:49:03 PM
Not a problem Beardman.  I have a few white t-shirts but very few.  But it was interesting to see how long your beard really it.   ;)  And still has plenty of color. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on October 30, 2012, 06:45:47 PM
My profile picture dates back to March of this year. I shaved it off into a van dyke, and am currently regrowing it to full beard again. Let's see how long I will keep it this time.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on October 31, 2012, 12:19:24 AM
Not a problem Beardman.  I have a few white t-shirts but very few.  But it was interesting to see how long your beard really it.   ;)  And still has plenty of color. 

I am only 26 lol, but yes, there is still a lot of colour to it, I seem to have at least 1 strand of every colour in my beard f you look at it really closely, I don't know if that is normal or not but I think it is pretty cool none the less :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on October 31, 2012, 07:19:15 AM
Not a problem Beardman.  I have a few white t-shirts but very few.  But it was interesting to see how long your beard really it.   ;)  And still has plenty of color. 

I am only 26 lol, but yes, there is still a lot of colour to it, I seem to have at least 1 strand of every colour in my beard f you look at it really closely, I don't know if that is normal or not but I think it is pretty cool none the less :D

Beardman, having different colored hairs in facial hair is not uncommon. It is also not uncommon for the facial hair to be a different color from the head hair (like we should know.) It all adds character to the beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 31, 2012, 08:57:48 AM
Some of us have more character than we need.  :-\
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on October 31, 2012, 09:35:44 AM
And some of us are all character!   8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Scottakist on October 31, 2012, 01:10:14 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi125.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp75%2Fothervoicez%2F859C722B-790C-495B-AB38-6AB23F23B422-4605-0000014C2649DE60.jpg&hash=5c9ca702db0612db8bed2bff7d6aa0282f5953c2)

Just me...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Scottakist on October 31, 2012, 01:12:28 PM
One more for good measure
"Get it... Measure... Hahaha"
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi125.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp75%2Fothervoicez%2FED6C05CE-BC6B-434A-954C-52D675F28245-4605-0000014C24AD4B4A.jpg&hash=36e4b4cde1671e969cc7a4fe13eae787c418894a)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 31, 2012, 01:54:02 PM
And some of us are all character!   8)

And some of us are quickly catching up.   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on October 31, 2012, 02:32:17 PM
And some of us are all character!   8)

And some of us are quickly catching up.   ;)

Is white in the beard "character" or just taxes on the wages of sin? >:D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on October 31, 2012, 03:13:20 PM
And some of us are all character!   8)

And some of us are quickly catching up.   ;)

Is white in the beard "character" or just taxes on the wages of sin? >:D

In terms of "character," I wasn't merely referring to grey and white (although I do find it pretty awesome when it grays in a nice way.) There are people who have a different color beard than their own head hair (something we do not quite know about.) There are others who have different colored hairs merely scattered around. A bizarre example of the latter: you cannot tell, but I actually have a few reddish-brown hairs in my beard. To the general public, all they see is black (then again, anyone else to notice that would be too close in my personal space.)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 31, 2012, 06:51:58 PM
And some of us are all character!   8)

And some of us are quickly catching up.   ;)

Is white in the beard "character" or just taxes on the wages of sin? >:D

Yes. ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Scottakist on October 31, 2012, 07:15:16 PM
they call me ole red beard argggh  :P
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on November 02, 2012, 06:42:53 PM
K , here it is !  I thought about growing my beard back, and keeping stubble.  I like Dalmation Dog's but not on my ole face.  There is absolutly no way I am doing that  ;D so going to try Mutton Chops, lol , the Dalmation thing also goes with the goat. 

Have a Great Day/Night whatever ~ The saying now days  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on November 03, 2012, 07:12:45 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2F61136ad56f807e4d7a870189901616d81f44617d_r.jpg&hash=2a9a9a1ffc1c8e88142222534196871110fac427)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 03, 2012, 07:29:00 PM
Looks good, imaginary.    O0

I got mine trimmed today, but the barber took off a little more than I really wanted him to: 

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FNov%25202012%2FNov320123.jpg&hash=3d277d11e7a3011c471f398a818d293049695d73)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 03, 2012, 08:25:51 PM
Lookin' good guys!
I got mine trimmed today, but the barber took off a little more than I really wanted him to

That is my biggest fear about trying out a barber, at least if I mess up it's my fault...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 03, 2012, 08:57:55 PM
Lookin' good guys!
I got mine trimmed today, but the barber took off a little more than I really wanted him to

That is my biggest fear about trying out a barber, at least if I mess up it's my fault...

Not a big deal in my case; it will grow back in a week or two. I don't have as much length to lose as you do.   :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 03, 2012, 09:18:12 PM
Lookin' good guys!
I got mine trimmed today, but the barber took off a little more than I really wanted him to

That is my biggest fear about trying out a barber, at least if I mess up it's my fault...

Not a big deal in my case; it will grow back in a week or two. I don't have as much length to lose as you do.   :)

That's true, If they were to slip up I would lose months of growth haha
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 03, 2012, 09:27:34 PM
I have a recurring dream where I'm trimming my beard and accidentally end up cutting it all off before I realize what is happening. I hate that dream; it's always a relief to wake up and find out it isn't real.  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on November 03, 2012, 11:09:40 PM
I have a recurring dream where I'm trimming my beard and accidentally end up cutting it all off before I realize what is happening. I hate that dream; it's always a relief to wake up and find out it isn't real.  :)


First of all, thank you. I'm trying to keep this style longer than a month this time around.

Regarding your comment, I live in an "urban" environment. Pencil mustaches and very carved out beards are the norm among Hispanics. I've had the recurring dream where I had that look. Much like you, major relief when I wake up, and touch my face.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 04, 2012, 04:24:40 AM
I have a recurring dream where I'm trimming my beard and accidentally end up cutting it all off before I realize what is happening. I hate that dream; it's always a relief to wake up and find out it isn't real.  :)


Oh dear me.

Had something similar. A few months ago, had a recurring dream that my hair had grown back on my head. That's stopped now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 04, 2012, 04:51:33 AM
I have a recurring dream where I'm trimming my beard and accidentally end up cutting it all off before I realize what is happening. I hate that dream; it's always a relief to wake up and find out it isn't real.  :)


Oh dear me.

Had something similar. A few months ago, had a recurring dream that my hair had grown back on my head. That's stopped now.

I've had that one too. The challenge in that dream is to find a razor and get rid of the hair before someone sees it and says,."Why don't you keep it?"  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on November 04, 2012, 06:23:48 AM
Good ones gents !  That really would get me hair on my head.  Razor X, and Imaginary you both look great with the trim.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 04, 2012, 06:27:54 AM
I have a recurring dream where I'm trimming my beard and accidentally end up cutting it all off before I realize what is happening. I hate that dream; it's always a relief to wake up and find out it isn't real.  :)


I've lived that nightmare, that is how I ended up with the van dyke look...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 04, 2012, 06:29:14 AM
I have a recurring dream where I'm trimming my beard and accidentally end up cutting it all off before I realize what is happening. I hate that dream; it's always a relief to wake up and find out it isn't real.  :)


I've lived that nightmare, that is how I ended up with the van dyke look...

Didn't turn out too bad, though.  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: jagurin on November 04, 2012, 09:25:18 AM
new winter beard. might keep it for a while boyfreind likes it alot.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 04, 2012, 09:34:56 AM
new winter beard. might keep it for a while boyfreind likes it alot.

That's a good bald and beard look.

As you can see, personally, I'm no great fan of the b & b look.  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 04, 2012, 05:24:02 PM
You guys asked for a photo in a lighter shirt and I finally got my new phone/camera, so here it is:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOZxUG.jpg&hash=91c7c9d5b18f38b7fca7f9b0c7a304e8b7447aff)

I've almost got that cherished combover... LOL

The quality is a bit average because I used the forward facing camera... why they would make it lower quality then the rear camera is beyond me...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyintheOC on November 05, 2012, 06:30:12 PM
Great looking beards, everyone!

Here is a recent pic of mine:

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 05, 2012, 06:45:00 PM
That is an awesome looking beard! I've got a little bit of beard envy haha O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 05, 2012, 07:01:34 PM
OC and Beardman...Nice beards guys! Beardman, I didn't know you had an orange beard! ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on November 05, 2012, 08:03:37 PM
Great Beards, gents.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 06, 2012, 12:23:55 AM
I have a recurring dream where I'm trimming my beard and accidentally end up cutting it all off before I realize what is happening. I hate that dream; it's always a relief to wake up and find out it isn't real.  :)


First of all, thank you. I'm trying to keep this style longer than a month this time around.

Regarding your comment, I live in an "urban" environment. Pencil mustaches and very carved out beards are the norm among Hispanics. I've had the recurring dream where I had that look. Much like you, major relief when I wake up, and touch my face.

I think these dreams come from the mind trying to adapt to the fact that the body doesn't match up with the way it thinks it ought to be.  I had LASIK in 2003 and for a couple years following that I would have dreams where my vision returned to the way it was before the surgery.  I think the brain takes a while to truly accept new norms like that.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 06, 2012, 12:28:47 AM
You guys asked for a photo in a lighter shirt and I finally got my new phone/camera, so here it is:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOZxUG.jpg&hash=91c7c9d5b18f38b7fca7f9b0c7a304e8b7447aff)

I've almost got that cherished combover... LOL

The quality is a bit average because I used the forward facing camera... why they would make it lower quality then the rear camera is beyond me...

Nice length!  That looks a lot better with a light colored shirt behind it.  I have done that combover trick to give myself an instant beard too.


 I think the forward facing cameras are lower res because they're used mainly for video conferencing where as the other is attempting to take photos like a digital camera. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 06, 2012, 04:19:03 AM
OC and Beardman...Nice beards guys! Beardman, I didn't know you had an orange beard! ;D

It's not actually orange... that's probably the lighting, my 'tache has grown out to actually be a light brown on the sides though, and now it is getting quite long it is more noticable, I like it, especially with the darkness of my goatee behind it.

Nice length!  That looks a lot better with a light colored shirt behind it.  I have done that combover trick to give myself an instant beard too.


 I think the forward facing cameras are lower res because they're used mainly for video conferencing where as the other is attempting to take photos like a digital camera. 

Cheers man, the lighter colour does make it stand out more.

And yes, that would be the logic behind having lower quality cameras on the front. It was just something I thought I would try out instead of trying to fiddle/get someone else to take the pic. Then there is the novelty of it all haha.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Scottakist on November 09, 2012, 07:50:17 AM
Hahaha....
I was going for the "beard combover too..."
 :D

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi125.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp75%2Fothervoicez%2F7EF72C19-E910-4E38-AECB-71CB770B07B4-762-000000375F54820B.jpg&hash=a529d62ab05babfe08ae130bcc7417ffcbe3142c)
  Cha Cha Cha
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 09, 2012, 03:53:28 PM
Hahaha....
I was going for the "beard combover too..."
 :D

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi125.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp75%2Fothervoicez%2F7EF72C19-E910-4E38-AECB-71CB770B07B4-762-000000375F54820B.jpg&hash=a529d62ab05babfe08ae130bcc7417ffcbe3142c)
  Cha Cha Cha

Haha that's awesome! There are some guys around here that if they still have their beards would be able to pull it off
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 10, 2012, 05:02:36 PM
Up close and personal.    ;)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FNov%25202012%2FNov102011cropped.jpg&hash=de55e11e00357a7a8ba42da1fb3bab2038bdca9a)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on November 10, 2012, 05:36:47 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1327.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu661%2Fdoc146%2FD55B0C71-63E2-4BCF-841C-5A0636F5B423-168-00000113F9089344.jpg&hash=a00f3808ecfd9ec140c65f007f168fdec492a7cb)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on November 10, 2012, 05:39:10 PM
Here is a pic that my daughter sent me.  This looks like I did when I had hair I am trying to send another one.  Gonna have to wait !  LOL
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on November 10, 2012, 05:51:37 PM
Here is a pic that my daughter sent me.  This looks like I did when I had hair I am trying to send another one.  Gonna have to wait !  LOL
It was Happy Thanksgiving !  Feed the Hungry !  " So she says are you Homeless or a Model !   ;D ;D ;D  Gotta admit it does look like me years back !  When I  worked some jobs LOL !   ;)  Cheech and Chong Man !  No stems of seeds , that is a bad a$$ weed !  " Hey man what are you doing here ?"  Whatta you doing here man ?"   :*)) :*)) :*)) :*)) :*)) :*))
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 10, 2012, 06:28:35 PM
Here is a pic that my daughter sent me.  This looks like I did when I had hair I am trying to send another one.  Gonna have to wait !  LOL
It was Happy Thanksgiving !  Feed the Hungry !  " So she says are you Homeless or a Model !   ;D ;D ;D  Gotta admit it does look like me years back !  When I  worked some jobs LOL !   ;)  Cheech and Chong Man !  No stems of seeds , that is a bad a$$ weed !  " Hey man what are you doing here ?"  Whatta you doing here man ?"   :*)) :*)) :*)) :*)) :*)) :*))

Off your meds again?  ???
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on November 10, 2012, 06:52:19 PM
Here is a pic that my daughter sent me.  This looks like I did when I had hair I am trying to send another one.  Gonna have to wait !  LOL
It was Happy Thanksgiving !  Feed the Hungry !  " So she says are you Homeless or a Model !   ;D ;D ;D  Gotta admit it does look like me years back !  When I  worked some jobs LOL !   ;)  Cheech and Chong Man !  No stems of seeds , that is a bad a$$ weed !  " Hey man what are you doing here ?"  Whatta you doing here man ?"   :*)) :*)) :*)) :*)) :*)) :*))

Off your meds again?  ???
Not a chance !  And you ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on November 10, 2012, 07:57:19 PM
LOL
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on November 10, 2012, 08:32:39 PM
LOL
Like the avitar Bro. !   ;) 8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 10, 2012, 08:49:38 PM
Growing back the full beard...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on November 10, 2012, 08:51:50 PM
You will look great with that bro...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 10, 2012, 09:58:20 PM
Growing back the full beard...

Looks good.  I've never had a full beard and a shaved head at the same time.  I'm in the midst of a three day weekend and decided not to shave my face for the next few days.  I did shave my head today and it feels quite strange to have stubble on my cheeks and none on my dome.   :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 10, 2012, 10:28:12 PM
Growing back the full beard...

Looking really good mate!

Growing back the full beard...

Looks good.  I've never had a full beard and a shaved head at the same time.  I'm in the midst of a three day weekend and decided not to shave my face for the next few days.  I did shave my head today and it feels quite strange to have stubble on my cheeks and none on my dome.   :)

I know what you mean, it took me a little bit to get used too, but now I'm liking it!



Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on November 11, 2012, 03:25:56 AM
I know what you mean about the smooth head and stubble on your face....it was strange but an exciting change at the same time. I now love my full beard and will most likely never have stubble on my face again.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 11, 2012, 04:13:28 AM
I know what you mean about the smooth head and stubble on your face....it was strange but an exciting change at the same time. I now love my full beard and will most likely never have stubble on my face again.

F77Scot, is that a shiny head in your profile ?

Been bald and bearded now for about six months now, myself. Was recently my birthday, and one of my pals gave me card in which the S in my name had a beard at the bottom of the S, specs in the middle and shiny top of the S.

B & B is certainly distinctive look and feel.  :)

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 11, 2012, 04:14:34 AM
Up close and personal.    ;)

Razor X, you take care of your beard. High maintenance ?!?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 11, 2012, 06:28:18 AM
Up close and personal.    ;)

Razor X, you take care of your beard. High maintenance ?!?

No, I wouldn't call it high maintenance.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 11, 2012, 07:08:20 AM
Nice beards, guys!......Mark, did you change your name again? (nice lady BTW)......Doug, from how many years ago was that picture? That looked pretty badass!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on November 11, 2012, 07:10:34 AM
Harry, I did yes mate. Just fancied a change, and a lot of people call me cueball! For obvious reasons!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on November 11, 2012, 07:11:36 AM
Thanks Harry.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 11, 2012, 07:16:59 AM
Growing back the full beard...

Looks good.  I've never had a full beard and a shaved head at the same time.  I'm in the midst of a three day weekend and decided not to shave my face for the next few days.  I did shave my head today and it feels quite strange to have stubble on my cheeks and none on my dome.   :)

Hey Razor X ..  I think it will look good on you... we will need to see a pic...  ; )
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on November 11, 2012, 08:37:55 AM
I know what you mean about the smooth head and stubble on your face....it was strange but an exciting change at the same time. I now love my full beard and will most likely never have stubble on my face again.


B & B is certainly distinctive look and feel.  :)



It certainly is Mr Jules  O0 I have wanted this look in soooo long and can't believe that this is me now. No more grey/white hair, well except on the beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 11, 2012, 08:39:03 AM
It certainly is Mr Jules  O0 I have wanted this look in soooo long and can't believe that this is me now. No more grey/white hair, well except on the beard!

F77Scot,

Good to hear you've got a look you wear with pride !

From my own experience, there are times when the B&B look can be almost too distinctive. "How will I recognise you Mr Jules, when we met at the station/street corner/pub ?" . Just look at with a chap with a big beard hanging off the face and the shiny shaved bald head !!

Now have you been shaving your head at all ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on November 11, 2012, 10:41:14 AM
Almost there Mr. Jules, still building up to everyday smooth. I think everyone is used to my current look, in my most recent photo, so it won't be long now. I am treating this as the transition period. Once I go fully smooth next time that will be me. O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 11, 2012, 10:43:49 AM
Once I go fully smooth next time that will be me. O0

Good man ! It's a one way ticket.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on November 11, 2012, 12:29:29 PM
Here is a pic that my daughter sent me.  This looks like I did when I had hair I am trying to send another one.  Gonna have to wait !  LOL
It was Happy Thanksgiving !  Feed the Hungry !  " So she says are you Homeless or a Model !   ;D ;D ;D  Gotta admit it does look like me years back !  When I  worked some jobs LOL !   ;)  Cheech and Chong Man !  No stems of seeds , that is a bad a$$ weed !  " Hey man what are you doing here ?"  Whatta you doing here man ?"   :*)) :*)) :*)) :*)) :*)) :*))

Off your meds again?  ???
This was mean't as a joke !  What you stated above , was not appreciated ! When,   You have been through what I have and then you may open your piehole with a comment like this !   >:( 8)  otherwise put a mussel on it !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 11, 2012, 01:05:53 PM
  >:( 8)  otherwise put a mussel on it !

Make me.   :Xo!  I don't eat seafood.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BaldRob on November 11, 2012, 01:24:19 PM
Here is a pic that my daughter sent me.  This looks like I did when I had hair I am trying to send another one.  Gonna have to wait !  LOL
It was Happy Thanksgiving !  Feed the Hungry !  " So she says are you Homeless or a Model !   ;D ;D ;D  Gotta admit it does look like me years back !  When I  worked some jobs LOL !   ;)  Cheech and Chong Man !  No stems of seeds , that is a bad a$$ weed !  " Hey man what are you doing here ?"  Whatta you doing here man ?"   :*)) :*)) :*)) :*)) :*)) :*))

Off your meds again?  ???
This was mean't as a joke !  What you stated above , was not appreciated ! When,   You have been through what I have and then you may open your piehole with a comment like this !   >:( 8)  otherwise put a mussel on it !
   >:( 8)  otherwise put a mussel on it !

Make me.   :Xo!  I don't eat seafood.

Now children... Behave or you'll be put in timeout!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: aarrggh on November 11, 2012, 01:33:04 PM
          ^^^
  You may have to use your " Tasor '     :popo
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theman on November 11, 2012, 01:53:22 PM
 ;) :*)), It's all good for real men !   O0  Love that tazer item , after all the items, had a buddy give me a shot of that.   :o  Also went through pepper spray, mace, until a person know's what it does a person doesn't have respect for it  ;D ;D ;D ;D. 

Let's all fergetaboutit and have a Great weekend.  Eh !   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 11, 2012, 10:38:11 PM
Just look at with a chap with a big beard hanging off the face and the shiny shaved bald head !!

Pretty much how I identify myself to people I've never met in person...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 13, 2012, 04:04:17 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2FDay4.jpg&hash=da9957771255cbcf48919fc7e04fe08d89307da3)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on November 13, 2012, 06:39:48 PM
Looking good Razor
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: warhawk on November 13, 2012, 06:58:06 PM
@Razorx:  Looks great. O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 14, 2012, 12:00:53 AM
I am so glad that this thread is finally really taking off, everyone has such awesome beards! I think it is time I shared with you all my latest project, filling out my monsterous Van Dyke into a full beard of epic proportions, these photos make 3 weeks of growth  O:O

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FPm9hI.jpg&hash=3a3a225ac15c93ad1d53ff5fd96dec368edd58b0)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMkoAA.jpg&hash=9d61b9063d9565a873e315f124e2f1c4f5169204)

Keep the bearded happy snaps flowing
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 14, 2012, 12:24:57 AM
Got a couple of compliments at work from truckers (customers) and some people at the bowling alley last night....One guy asked me "The fuzz looks good, what's up with the new beard?" I told him that I was doing it for No-shave November ;D I don't know if I'll ever get to Beardman's level but I'm happy with what I have. The other guys beards are looking sharp too!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Laser Man on November 14, 2012, 06:32:58 AM
Beardman,

Your new avatar really shows off your van dyke.  How long did it take you to grow it?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on November 14, 2012, 07:16:16 AM
Beardman--that's an epic growth!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 14, 2012, 07:36:20 AM

Beardman--that's an epic growth!

That's why he's Beardman.  ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on November 14, 2012, 08:19:21 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2FDay4.jpg&hash=da9957771255cbcf48919fc7e04fe08d89307da3)

I take it that's after the trimming story you mentioned of.

I recently trimmed the goatee part to the shortest it's been in months. I miss the length. And yes, that's a Superboy t-shirt I'm wearing.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2F7701666a7d7a059315c194ceab95a78843e891b3_r.jpg&hash=c68274c0690ffc1fe52af8017ce3e776f80f966a)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 14, 2012, 08:34:41 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2FDay4.jpg&hash=da9957771255cbcf48919fc7e04fe08d89307da3)

I take it that's after the trimming story you mentioned of.

I recently trimmed the goatee part to the shortest it's been in months. I miss the length. And yes, that's a Superboy t-shirt I'm wearing.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2F7701666a7d7a059315c194ceab95a78843e891b3_r.jpg&hash=c68274c0690ffc1fe52af8017ce3e776f80f966a)

Not sure what trimming story you're referring to, but no, it's nothing to do with the pic.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 14, 2012, 08:41:19 AM
Beardman... that looks awesome!!   I like the side pic, because it shows the beard meeting up with the shaved head.  I won't be growing mine that long by any means, but will live vicariously through you...lol. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on November 14, 2012, 09:29:47 AM
Looks good, imaginary.    O0

I got mine trimmed today, but the barber took off a little more than I really wanted him to: 

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FNov%25202012%2FNov320123.jpg&hash=3d277d11e7a3011c471f398a818d293049695d73)

I was referring to this post.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on November 14, 2012, 09:32:16 AM
I have a recurring dream where I'm trimming my beard and accidentally end up cutting it all off before I realize what is happening. I hate that dream; it's always a relief to wake up and find out it isn't real.  :)


First of all, thank you. I'm trying to keep this style longer than a month this time around.

Regarding your comment, I live in an "urban" environment. Pencil mustaches and very carved out beards are the norm among Hispanics. I've had the recurring dream where I had that look. Much like you, major relief when I wake up, and touch my face.

I think these dreams come from the mind trying to adapt to the fact that the body doesn't match up with the way it thinks it ought to be.  I had LASIK in 2003 and for a couple years following that I would have dreams where my vision returned to the way it was before the surgery.  I think the brain takes a while to truly accept new norms like that.


I just noticed this reply today. And your thought does make a lot of sense.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 14, 2012, 09:43:11 AM

I was referring to this post.

Gotcha. No, I've moved on from that.  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on November 14, 2012, 09:50:13 AM
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2524225/photos/bear/face-fur.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on November 14, 2012, 11:39:16 AM
Beardman, not sure mine will get to that length but it's pretty epic..
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 17, 2012, 07:37:34 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2FDay71.jpg&hash=be4553c3dbb7cd11aebfc09739b832cdd5e922a0)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 17, 2012, 08:09:56 AM
Razor X,

Are you considering moving on from a goatee to a full beard. That could be a good look.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on November 17, 2012, 08:10:34 AM
The beard is still filling out nicely...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 17, 2012, 08:11:24 AM
The beard is still filling out nicely...

Goodness me, that is coming along.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Laser Man on November 17, 2012, 08:29:24 AM
Razor - the beard is filling in nicely!

F77scott - wow! Great beard and great look with the slick dome!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 17, 2012, 08:37:51 AM
Razor X,

Are you considering moving on from a goatee to a full beard. That could be a good look.

I'm working on it.   That last picture shows seven days' growth. The plan is to live with the full beard for a while and then assess.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 17, 2012, 08:38:54 AM
The beard is still filling out nicely...

How much time lapsed between this photo and your avatar pic?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 17, 2012, 08:41:33 AM
I'm working on it.   That last picture shows seven days' growth. The plan is to live with the full beard for a while and then assess.

Sounds like a good idea. I hardly need advice you on the patience required to grow a full beard.  ;)

Cannot grow a full beard, myself. There just not enough facial hair on the sides. Which is why I've got the 'chopless' beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 17, 2012, 08:47:40 AM
I'm working on it.   That last picture shows seven days' growth. The plan is to live with the full beard for a while and then assess.

Sounds like a good idea. I hardly need advice you on the patience required to grow a full beard.  ;)

Cannot grow a full beard, myself. There just not enough facial hair on the sides. Which is why I've got the 'chopless' beard.

It's been a long time since I tried, but from what I can remember, the sides usually fill in a little more around 10 days or so -- at least to the point where it doesn't look as scruffy.  After that it's just a matter of waiting for it to grow out the same length as the goatee and mustache.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on November 17, 2012, 08:53:52 AM
The beard is still filling out nicely...

How much time lapsed between this photo and your avatar pic?

I think it is a couple of weeks, it might be the way it is brushed that makes it look bigger? Still growing for now...


F77scott - wow! Great beard and great look with the slick dome!

Thanks npsbg, the beard is the sole focus now I know the head will be smooth each day.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 17, 2012, 08:58:25 AM


I think it is a couple of weeks, it might be the way it is brushed that makes it look bigger? Still growing for now...



It seems to be growing very quickly.  You may be looking like a sly Moses by March.   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Laser Man on November 17, 2012, 09:19:07 AM
I'm envious - my beard doesn't grow nearly as fast or full!  And on top of that, it's mostly grey!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 17, 2012, 05:54:00 PM
Slybear that is an awesome close up of your Van Dyke! lookin good.

Razor, your beard is coming in nicely, you've definitely alreayd got some good coverage, but you had that from day dot. :D

F77, I always love seeing your progress, gives me a lot to look forward too.

Mr.Jules, I really like the chopless beard, that is a look I have not seen until you busted it out!

npsbg,  you could always start letting it grow out now, and got for a seasonally grey beard for christmas  O0 Then go back to the van dyke later.

I worked yesterday (working on a saturday, blurgh) and I got a comment from one of my co-workers on how my beard was looking really good today, certainly a great way to start the day. Then my boss chimed in, and said all I needed was the Harley now, which sparked a little bit of conversation about my beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 17, 2012, 07:55:52 PM
I don't think we've ever had a beard here quite like Beardman's, have we?  Certainly not from anyone who stuck around for any length of time. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 17, 2012, 08:55:25 PM
I am quite a special case  :/O haha
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 17, 2012, 09:26:09 PM
I am quite a special case  :/O haha

Yes, we are all in awe of your beard-growing powers.   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 18, 2012, 03:47:38 AM
Mr.Jules, I really like the chopless beard, that is a look I have not seen until you busted it out!

I worked yesterday (working on a saturday, blurgh) and I got a comment from one of my co-workers on how my beard was looking really good today, certainly a great way to start the day. Then my boss chimed in, and said all I needed was the Harley now, which sparked a little bit of conversation about my beard.

Thanks, Beardman - it's the new chopless beard look.

Everyone's talking about your beard.

It won't be long before the popular British pair 'the Hairy Bikers' will commenting, too.
http://www.hairybikers.com/
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on November 18, 2012, 07:38:15 AM
Razor, good to  see that you are growing out the beard!  You need to do at least the 30 day rule on that one...if not more!

I would say that Beardman does probably have one of the more awesome beards/van dykes of anyone who has posted regularly.  But there were a couple of guys who have posted very sporadically that had great beards!  One of them is Coltsfan73.  Here is the link to his profile:http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=2490

The other is a fellow named Tow.  Unfortunately, it looks like he removed his photo from here.  But it was a sculpted beard.  If I remember, it had some length, but the sides were trimmed.  But it made him look fierce, like  you don't want to mess with him!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on November 18, 2012, 07:50:34 AM
I found a pic of Tow!  It is not on this site.  But I found a link to his Facebook page from the SBG Facebook page.  So here is his pic.  Pretty epic beard I think!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 18, 2012, 07:55:54 AM
Yes, I remember him. I still think Beardman has them all beat in terms of length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on November 18, 2012, 08:11:04 AM
Yes, Beardman does have them beat in terms of length.  But the other two really did have bushy beards!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on November 18, 2012, 09:39:24 AM
Beardman--that's substantial.  Maybe a measure off with Rusty Shackleford when he's untied!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 18, 2012, 10:14:07 AM
That's true, Rusty is in the same neighborhood as far as length is concerned.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 18, 2012, 10:17:07 AM
Marsh, have you ever thought about going for more od a wizard look -- a long beard that is more tapered in the sides and less full on the cheeks than what you had before? Just a thought.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 18, 2012, 12:48:46 PM
Razor, I agree.. it is filling in nicely.  I think it will be a good look for you. 

Mr. Jules. - I like your chopless style too.  (great new avatar too, btw).  I have seen that look a few times before, and think it is very cool. 

I buzzed my  goatee and mustache down very close, when I decided to grow my full beard.  Now I am waiting for it the whole thing to grow out.   My wife doesn't like the beard.  She only likes a close-cropped van-dyke.    We went to our contemporary church service today (which is band-lead rather than orchestra-lead).  There was a guy on stage who had my same look.  I asked her later what she thought of his look and she said "I was thinking he was short and chubby"...lol.   
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 18, 2012, 01:50:17 PM

My wife doesn't like the beard.  She only likes a close-cropped van-dyke.   

I suppose I shouldn't attempt to understand the female mind but what is it exactly that she objects to?  The hairy cheeks?  Additional length?  If she doesn't mind your chin and upper lip being hairy, then what's the big deal?  A lot of women seem to feel that way for some reason.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 18, 2012, 01:56:55 PM

My wife doesn't like the beard.  She only likes a close-cropped van-dyke.  

I suppose I shouldn't attempt to understand the female mind but what is it exactly that she objects to?  The hairy cheeks?  Additional length?  If she doesn't mind your chin and upper lip being hairy, then what's the big deal?  A lot of women seem to feel that way for some reason.


LOL... yeah, it is puzzling.  I have to think back to when I first grew the goatee... she didn't like it at first, but then really liked it.   Maybe if I wear the beard long enough, she will like it too.  The only thing is that I have done this before, and she never caught on.  I think this time, I will keep it for myself.  Maybe she is afraid I won't stop and will decide to go for the "Duck Dynasty" look.    Hmmmmmm..... sounds tempting.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on November 18, 2012, 02:08:42 PM
Marsh, have you ever thought about going for more od a wizard look -- a long beard that is more tapered in the sides and less full on the cheeks than what you had before? Just a thought.

No, I have not thought of that at this point.  I am kind of going for the Dr Weil look right now.  We will see how long I can stand to grow out my beard.  But I am thinking at the least, that I may possibly keep the full beard as my main look.  But I may possibly go to it being quite trimmed.  But right now I am feeling like growing it somewhat long.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 18, 2012, 02:15:32 PM
Quote from: slymyke
 
 Maybe she is afraid I won't stop and will decide to go for the "Duck Dynasty" look.    Hmmmmmm..... sounds tempting.

Most of us could not pull off that look but deep down I think we'd all like to give it a try.    :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on November 18, 2012, 02:29:28 PM
Quote from: slymyke
 
 Maybe she is afraid I won't stop and will decide to go for the "Duck Dynasty" look.    Hmmmmmm..... sounds tempting.

Most of us could not pull off that look but deep down I think we'd all like to give it a try.    :)

I think I'm the only one who wouldn't like to try. But it's a bit of a long story with me.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 19, 2012, 08:59:34 AM
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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on November 19, 2012, 09:20:03 AM
Yes. That's gonna work.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 19, 2012, 09:27:09 AM
That beard is coming along a treat, Razor X. Third picture is the best.

This morning, went to the barbers. Difference person in there. And he's butchered my beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on November 19, 2012, 09:51:27 AM
This morning, went to the barbers. Difference person in there. And he's butchered my beard.

 :'(  But, keep your furry chin up, they can't stop it from growing back nice.  I have only had mine trimmed by a barber once--not great job, not a butcher job either, thank  goodness.  But if I ever do that again I want the barber to have a beard, a real one that I think looks good.  Otherwise, barefaced barbers could harbor some bad feelings for the bearded and they may not be aware of it. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 19, 2012, 09:54:56 AM
Thanks, guys.


This morning, went to the barbers. Difference person in there. And he's butchered my beard.

Sorry.   :Xo!  How bad is it?  Bear in mind that most trimming accidents will self-correct in a week or two.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SalWalker on November 19, 2012, 10:02:58 AM
I've been away about six months or so, but just had to log in to comment on all the rockin' beards.

Razor X: It really works; good look for you.

Mr. Jules!  The Hollywood is great!  I remember when you were still growing it out, wondering how it would look.  Now we know: fantastic.

MarshD: The Dr. Weil look is a good one. 

It's nice to see so many bald, bearded brethren.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 19, 2012, 10:23:46 AM

It's nice to see so many bald, bearded brethren.


Not that you can speak with any authority on the topic.  ;)

Thanks for the compliment. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Laser Man on November 19, 2012, 10:47:00 AM

This morning, went to the barbers. Difference person in there. And he's butchered my beard.

Sorry to hear that!  Hope it isn't too bad and the recovery will be short!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on November 19, 2012, 11:02:08 AM
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WoW!! growing a GREAT looking beard, and can only get better with time!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 19, 2012, 11:56:32 AM
Thank you for concerns, guys.

Judge for yourselves...

Couple weeks and it will have grown through again.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 19, 2012, 12:03:31 PM
Thank you for concerns, guys.

Judge for yourselves...

Couple weeks and it will have grown through again.



A bit short but nothing catastrophic.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on November 19, 2012, 12:08:02 PM
Thank you for concerns, guys.

Judge for yourselves...

Couple weeks and it will have grown through again.


O.M.G.!!!! :'( :o

 ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 19, 2012, 12:13:19 PM
Razor X and Zetaeffe,

Now I know why guys are so attached to their beards.

It will grow back...

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 19, 2012, 12:19:32 PM
Razor, looking good!....Mr. Jules, I can sympathize....after more than two decades in the Army and/or National Guard, I went through my mourning periods when I had to shave my beard....Now that my military career is essentially over, I can sport a beard at my leisure....Hang in there, Mr. Jules it'll be back before you know it!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 19, 2012, 12:24:27 PM
Razor X and Zetaeffe,

Now I know why guys are so attached to their beards.

It will grow back...



Did you tell the barber how much you wanted taken off?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 19, 2012, 12:31:07 PM
Did you tell the barber how much you wanted taken off?

Yes, number 3 guard. What my regular barber does is to use the comb and buzzer/scissors combo to keep the length of the chin.

Next time, I'l insist on scissors to keep the length on the chin.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 19, 2012, 12:33:04 PM
Hang in there, Mr. Jules it'll be back before you know it!

Thanks, SlyHarry12

Those with my first thoughts as I stepped out of the barbers.

Jeez, world of beard can be hard work.   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 19, 2012, 12:34:21 PM
How long was the chin?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 19, 2012, 12:39:04 PM
How long was the chin?

Beard on the chin was about between 2-3 finger widths (if that makes sense).
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 19, 2012, 01:39:03 PM
Mr. Jules... I still looks great, just shorter.  I know it is a setback for you, and that sucks, but at least it isn't botched up.  How long do you think it will take to come back?



Razor, yours is looking good.  I think the van-dyke looked good, but this beard will look great. (my opinion)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 19, 2012, 02:56:12 PM
Mr. Jules... I still looks great, just shorter.  I know it is a setback for you, and that sucks, but at least it isn't botched up.  How long do you think it will take to come back?

Thanks Slymyke,

Couple of weeks and it will be back ! In fact, I may not have my beard trimmed again in 2012.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 19, 2012, 02:58:14 PM
In fact, I may not have my beard trimmed again in 2012.

Probably not if you want to get back to the previous length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 19, 2012, 03:13:37 PM
Probably not if you want to get back to the previous length.

A beard is for life, not just for Christmas. Only 5 weeks to go.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: isleepinthebuff on November 19, 2012, 03:29:47 PM
Mine's in the avi.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on November 19, 2012, 04:26:56 PM
This morning, went to the barbers. Difference person in there. And he's butchered my beard.

 :'(  But, keep your furry chin up, they can't stop it from growing back nice.  I have only had mine trimmed by a barber once--not great job, not a butcher job either, thank  goodness.  But if I ever do that again I want the barber to have a beard, a real one that I think looks good.  Otherwise, barefaced barbers could harbor some bad feelings for the bearded and they may not be aware of it. 

I wonder if that is one of the reasons I have not been to the barber since 2010. I've even dreamt of them doing some kind of crazy botched up job involving pencil mustaches and who knows what with the balance. Although at the time I went to the barber (I had a buzz cut with a chin strap beard,) I made it a point that I am a rocker and not into what most Hispanics are into these days. Even with that, I've felt culture clashes.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 19, 2012, 11:54:46 PM
By did I fall behind on this thread!

I'm sorry to hear about your incident at the barber, hopefully next time you get your regular!

I think Rusty picks me on length by a bit, but I'm content to keep growing, I'm thinking I might make it to 12 months of growth since my last trim, it's probably already close to 12 months of total growth now though, I don't want to shave it off to test the hypothesis though haha.

Mr Jules, I love the Hairy Bikers, mum and I sued to watch them all the time, but they've disappeared of Aussie TV for some time now unfortunately.

Razor your beard is coming along a treat  O0

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 20, 2012, 11:39:27 AM
I think I have the beard to the length I want it.  It's close to my 1" trimmer guard length so I'm going to try out that length to see if I like it, otherwise I'm going to keep it at 3/4".

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_1528.jpg&hash=934e526f7f1c48153cb2cdf6f918d8aa1e9ed846)

Of course the goat's going to be free to grow, grow, and grow.


And this one, just because it's fun:
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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 20, 2012, 11:45:41 AM
RazorX: That beard's coming in great.  You were just growing it for the short term, but are you going to keep it since it seems to be coming in so well?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 20, 2012, 11:55:59 AM
By did I fall behind on this thread!

I'm sorry to hear about your incident at the barber, hopefully next time you get your regular!

I think Rusty picks me on length by a bit, but I'm content to keep growing, I'm thinking I might make it to 12 months of growth since my last trim, it's probably already close to 12 months of total growth now though, I don't want to shave it off to test the hypothesis though haha.

Mr Jules, I love the Hairy Bikers, mum and I sued to watch them all the time, but they've disappeared of Aussie TV for some time now unfortunately.

Razor your beard is coming along a treat  O0

Damn Australia is tough!  Take off one of Short Goat's favorite TV shows and he sues you!    :*))

BTW, from the length of your stubble it looks like you might have over a year's worth of growth already, and it looks awesome... in spite of its INSANE shortness.   >:D You're going to let the beard grow out and long too, right?  I'm just keeping the beard part short.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 20, 2012, 12:06:55 PM
RazorX: That beard's coming in great.  You were just growing it for the short term, but are you going to keep it since it seems to be coming in so well?

The goal is to keep it for 90 days and then see how I feel. I was off yesterday and just came back to work today.  Feeling a little self conscious since it is still new although the feedback has been positive so far.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 20, 2012, 12:11:54 PM
Razor, I thought you would get positive feedback.  Of course you will from us, but it's good to hear that others were in agreement.  (what's not to like, right?)


Rusty,  I'm kinda new to the site, so I haven't seen yours yet... Great pics, bud!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sly Red on November 20, 2012, 12:13:16 PM
Rusty, that picture is scary.  The part above the glasses reminds me of one of my co-workers eyebrows  :o

Red
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on November 20, 2012, 12:40:33 PM
I think I have the beard to the length I want it.  It's close to my 1" trimmer guard length so I'm going to try out that length to see if I like it, otherwise I'm going to keep it at 3/4".
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_1540.png&hash=237253d02c376e19a9fbe7f712dd9d733d5db120)

How does it look tied up?  Still neat & "businesslike?"
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 20, 2012, 02:43:39 PM
How does it look tied up?  Still neat & "businesslike?"


Here's what it looks like right now.  With my technique, the goat could be 6", 12", 18" or probably even 24" and it would look exactly the same as this because everything that can get tied up by the first rubber band is already long enough to get tied up, so as long as I can make a little pouch under the chin big enough for the braid it should, in theory, always look like this.  From what I can tell I can make enough space for a goat twice as long and I'm braiding the tail up loosely.  If I tighten it up I bet I could hide a even a terminal length goatee and it would still look exactly like this.  The only thing that really gets difficult is binding up the rubber bands because the longer the hair gets the more difficult it is to do that because you have to pull more through the rubber band loop.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_1565.jpg&hash=5176bed80308073a740a0057633d21923656da62)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_1562.jpg&hash=4034fb4d826d54aadfce85e868fb70c46cccb42e)

I also find that the short beard around it hides some imperfections.  The beard goes lower towards my Adam's Apple so it hides that little nub and the beard on the sides of the goat hides the pesky stray hairs that never seem to get more that 2"-3" for some reason.  I'm considering getting some mustache wax for the edges to see if I can improve things.  I'm also considering beard dye because it seems like the gray hairs cooperate less and with them being white against the dark brown others they stand out.  A a short buzzed length they wouldn't do that.   

This is also the first time I've grown out a full beard and liked the results.  Everyone always says to let it grow and not touch it, but this was the first time I did almost nothing to it for a month.  All I do is give it an even edge around the bottom and very little on the cheeks.  Every other time I had a beard I put the neck line too high, and that will look fine from the front but from the sides a high neck can look like hell.  It did.  I even learned that and used a low neckline on another beard but it was still too high.  I also resisted the urge to trim the cheek line other than to give it the highest solid edge possible and it seems to work.  The most aggressive trimming I do is the sideburns because it comes out as scalp hair and looks too puffy right at the top so I have been fading the sideburns a bit to avoid that.

I thought the beard would be a passing thing but I think it's gonna stay.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on November 20, 2012, 02:53:24 PM
Thanks--that looks really great unleased as well as under control.  I've reached the point with length that it's not long enough yet to tie up--probably at least another month--but it's long enough that I'm getting heavy grief on the home front.  The tied up version looks like what I can "sell" to the wife, but now that I know that I have the reason to push through all the grief to try to get there. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mrzed on November 20, 2012, 03:19:43 PM
I always trim my own beard.
Just did it today.
If it's bad, it's my fault.



Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 20, 2012, 04:12:02 PM
Rusty,

That is a really neat trick.  I'd almost like to try it myself sometime.  The only problem is that there's no way to hide the length while waiting for it gt sufficiently long to tie up. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 20, 2012, 11:53:52 PM
By did I fall behind on this thread!

I'm sorry to hear about your incident at the barber, hopefully next time you get your regular!

I think Rusty picks me on length by a bit, but I'm content to keep growing, I'm thinking I might make it to 12 months of growth since my last trim, it's probably already close to 12 months of total growth now though, I don't want to shave it off to test the hypothesis though haha.

Mr Jules, I love the Hairy Bikers, mum and I sued to watch them all the time, but they've disappeared of Aussie TV for some time now unfortunately.

Razor your beard is coming along a treat  O0

Damn Australia is tough!  Take off one of Short Goat's favorite TV shows and he sues you!    :*))

BTW, from the length of your stubble it looks like you might have over a year's worth of growth already, and it looks awesome... in spite of its INSANE shortness.   >:D You're going to let the beard grow out and long too, right?  I'm just keeping the beard part short.

Hey Rusty, I'm glad you weighed in on this topic finally, thanks for the comments!  O0

I've not decided on what length I'm going to let my beard grow too, I might grow it out for a while, but I get the feeling it's not going to be a keeper, I think I like the van dyke look more, we'll see though, I'm enjoying the fact it takes longer to apply the shaving cream then it does to shave my face haha.

I might have to try your trick, I think I remember reading a tutorial type post you made at some point, I might have to look it up again, at the moment I just let mine roam free
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 21, 2012, 01:11:14 AM
Thanks--that looks really great unleased as well as under control.  I've reached the point with length that it's not long enough yet to tie up--probably at least another month--but it's long enough that I'm getting heavy grief on the home front.  The tied up version looks like what I can "sell" to the wife, but now that I know that I have the reason to push through all the grief to try to get there. 

I remember you started a few months ago so hopefully you are getting pretty close.  BTW: what does your wife do when you critique something about her that you dislike?  :o


Rusty,

That is a really neat trick.  I'd almost like to try it myself sometime.  The only problem is that there's no way to hide the length while waiting for it gt sufficiently long to tie up. 

Sure there is!  (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reviewon.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F04%2Fa-sports-fan-with-a-paper-bag-over-his-head.jpg&hash=5484906648c59aed0781eaf2d0f5310eb1d35ef9)

Actually I didn't try or even think about rolling it up until it got to an already-sufficiently long length and wondered what I was going to do with it.

Hey Rusty, I'm glad you weighed in on this topic finally, thanks for the comments!  O0

I've not decided on what length I'm going to let my beard grow too, I might grow it out for a while, but I get the feeling it's not going to be a keeper, I think I like the van dyke look more, we'll see though, I'm enjoying the fact it takes longer to apply the shaving cream then it does to shave my face haha.

I might have to try your trick, I think I remember reading a tutorial type post you made at some point, I might have to look it up again, at the moment I just let mine roam free

One thing I noticed is that these super-lengths get annoying: the wind blows it, it gets caught on stuff (with "stuff" including being stuck between my arm and the mattress), etc.  You're definitely beyond the length of noticing those issues and have probably noticed them even more than I do since you go au-natural 24/7.  Maybe that's a downside to my keeping it rolled up because when I unleash it it actually feels a little foreign to me.

It's weird because this short beard just started out of laziness and curiosity.  I'd been getting in the habit of leaving my beard unshaved all week and one Friday I was sitting at a bar and there was a guy on the other side with a nice beard.  I started thinking that I had to shave off my stubble and started wondering what I would look like with a beard (as if I had never had one) and then I this dumb epiphanies where I realized I could just grow the thing out.  So I did.  I'm actually like it and think it might just be permanent.  I doubt I will let it get any real length, but then I wasn't going to do the long goatee thing until I got old and gray too.

BTW: Here's a big article I wrote on the subject:
http://jefffsbeardboard.yuku.com/topic/15646/Hiding-the-length-of-a-long-goatee (http://jefffsbeardboard.yuku.com/topic/15646/Hiding-the-length-of-a-long-goatee)

I'd be curious to see what happens if you try it.  On that other board a guy actually did and it came out well.  You'll probably need to try it a few times but once you get it you can have fun tricking people into thinking you cut it off.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 21, 2012, 05:10:14 AM


I've not decided on what length I'm going to let my beard grow too, I might grow it out for a while, but I get the feeling it's not going to be a keeper, I think I like the van dyke look more ...


How long have you been growing it out?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on November 21, 2012, 09:18:15 AM
Thanks--that looks really great unleased as well as under control.  I've reached the point with length that it's not long enough yet to tie up--probably at least another month--but it's long enough that I'm getting heavy grief on the home front.  The tied up version looks like what I can "sell" to the wife, but now that I know that I have the reason to push through all the grief to try to get there. 

I remember you started a few months ago so hopefully you are getting pretty close.  BTW: what does your wife do when you critique something about her that you dislike?  :o
I started then trimmed back to about an inch plus, trimmed down the sides, where I'm keeping them.  So I'm getting to about two inches now.
My wife! I should critque something I dislike :o? Your comment would indicate that you're not married >:D.  As my very wise uncle said one time, the secret to a happy and peaceful marriage or relationship with your spouse requires that the man always have the last words.  Those last words are, "Yes dear!" ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on November 21, 2012, 09:40:22 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fassets.amuniversal.com%2F287ab9400cb30130fbbe001dd8b71c47&hash=f5ee9301670df58be2a402dc90618ee78b20ec63)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 21, 2012, 10:50:36 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fassets.amuniversal.com%2F287ab9400cb30130fbbe001dd8b71c47&hash=f5ee9301670df58be2a402dc90618ee78b20ec63)

Now you tell me! ;D ;D Is it that easy?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on November 21, 2012, 11:36:16 PM
@Rusty,

Thanks for the link mate, I might give it a some time soon, I've bookmarked it though, so I can find it easily!



I've not decided on what length I'm going to let my beard grow too, I might grow it out for a while, but I get the feeling it's not going to be a keeper, I think I like the van dyke look more ...


How long have you been growing it out?

I'd be inclined to agree with Rusty's estimate of 12 months, I trimmed it back in march, to about 3 fingers of length (if you know what I mean)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fassets.amuniversal.com%2F287ab9400cb30130fbbe001dd8b71c47&hash=f5ee9301670df58be2a402dc90618ee78b20ec63)

Haha!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 23, 2012, 07:21:32 AM
Two weeks in:


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2FDay14a.jpg&hash=2268ec655ff0a7cbab23f95b68dd909626dde9c4)


Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on November 23, 2012, 07:53:16 AM
How does it look tied up?  Still neat & "businesslike?"


Here's what it looks like right now.  With my technique, the goat could be 6", 12", 18" or probably even 24" and it would look exactly the same as this because everything that can get tied up by the first rubber band is already long enough to get tied up, so as long as I can make a little pouch under the chin big enough for the braid it should, in theory, always look like this.  From what I can tell I can make enough space for a goat twice as long and I'm braiding the tail up loosely.  If I tighten it up I bet I could hide a even a terminal length goatee and it would still look exactly like this.  The only thing that really gets difficult is binding up the rubber bands because the longer the hair gets the more difficult it is to do that because you have to pull more through the rubber band loop.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_1565.jpg&hash=5176bed80308073a740a0057633d21923656da62)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_1562.jpg&hash=4034fb4d826d54aadfce85e868fb70c46cccb42e)

I also find that the short beard around it hides some imperfections.  The beard goes lower towards my Adam's Apple so it hides that little nub and the beard on the sides of the goat hides the pesky stray hairs that never seem to get more that 2"-3" for some reason.  I'm considering getting some mustache wax for the edges to see if I can improve things.  I'm also considering beard dye because it seems like the gray hairs cooperate less and with them being white against the dark brown others they stand out.  A a short buzzed length they wouldn't do that.   

This is also the first time I've grown out a full beard and liked the results.  Everyone always says to let it grow and not touch it, but this was the first time I did almost nothing to it for a month.  All I do is give it an even edge around the bottom and very little on the cheeks.  Every other time I had a beard I put the neck line too high, and that will look fine from the front but from the sides a high neck can look like hell.  It did.  I even learned that and used a low neckline on another beard but it was still too high.  I also resisted the urge to trim the cheek line other than to give it the highest solid edge possible and it seems to work.  The most aggressive trimming I do is the sideburns because it comes out as scalp hair and looks too puffy right at the top so I have been fading the sideburns a bit to avoid that.

I thought the beard would be a passing thing but I think it's gonna stay.

I really admire your beard and the method used to disguise it!! Really smart!! O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marty22 on November 23, 2012, 10:13:54 AM
good look!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 26, 2012, 08:45:24 AM
Day 17:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FDay17.jpg&hash=bf740a7e4e80e43ed6971a2e865e5608906edd4f)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FDay173.jpg&hash=4d15f6764f788c52ad0c8d08df021106fbd85184)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FDay172.jpg&hash=5d6b4fb27b35e952d39f109a47ba9a851e9566cb)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on November 26, 2012, 08:51:03 AM
It's a beard, and a new look!   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 26, 2012, 09:22:57 AM
That's looking perfect, and even though you trimmed the chin short to match the shorter sides I think it was a good decision because it's making everything blend together great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 26, 2012, 09:25:35 AM
That's looking perfect, and even though you trimmed the chin short to match the shorter sides I think it was a good decision because it's making everything blend together great.

Thanks.  I want to get some of that length back on the chin.  It should take about a week or two.  I think I'll like it a whole lot better then.

BTW, we need to see a picture of yours untied. I'm curious to see how the long goatee looks with the new growth on the sides.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Itall on November 26, 2012, 06:32:20 PM
You look great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: OzSly on November 26, 2012, 07:28:59 PM
Some ripper looking beards here, fantastic!!

I can't grow a beard for some reason, it only grows in patches, looks terrible.
Funny now I can grow hair in the most weird places nose, ears etc....but I want to grow a beard.....no, it only grows where it wants to, looks like a bucks party prank gone wrong....go figure!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 27, 2012, 05:22:35 AM
Razor, that beard looks great!   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: joergHH on November 27, 2012, 06:17:14 AM
Very good look for you, Razor!

J
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on December 01, 2012, 12:04:27 AM
That is an awesome looking beard Razor, as you said, it wont be long before it is back to it's old length
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on December 01, 2012, 11:07:51 PM
Today after the barber visit...he did take off the part that curves around the top of the ear, but the rest is growing so well, I can adjust to it not going over my ear...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on December 01, 2012, 11:56:19 PM
And you said you couldn't grow a beard... Looks awesome man!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on December 02, 2012, 12:26:03 AM
And you said you couldn't grow a beard... Looks awesome man!  O0

Thanks! Although I probably won't go as far as yours (work safety reasons) yours is the gold standard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on December 02, 2012, 12:46:36 AM
And you said you couldn't grow a beard... Looks awesome man!  O0

Thanks! Although I probably won't go as far as yours (work safety reasons) yours is the gold standard!

Aww shucks, thanks   :*)) If I need too, I just tuck it into my top, this past week I've had to wear a respirator, so I just roll it up and wrap a rubber band around it and stuff it in the respirator. But if it ever gets to the point it becomes an issue before I reach "terminal length" then I'll probably use Rusty's technique.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on December 02, 2012, 07:14:31 AM
Beard looks good, SirHarry!!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 02, 2012, 08:15:44 AM
Looks good, Harry.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on December 02, 2012, 12:33:05 PM
all beards are looking good around here  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on December 02, 2012, 02:22:17 PM
Harry you really suit the shades!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on December 03, 2012, 07:57:59 AM
Beard looks good, SirHarry!!  O0

+1  O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on December 03, 2012, 09:44:50 AM
Crappy phone pic taken this morning. About a week's growth...

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1EBnk.jpg&hash=63540ec2bec95573ba0a4fc79e5b0e0eb1488e9e)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on December 03, 2012, 09:47:13 AM
Nice growth SlyBear!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on December 03, 2012, 09:47:45 AM
Looks great, SlyBear  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 03, 2012, 10:37:14 AM
That is quote a lot of growth for one week!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on December 03, 2012, 01:20:08 PM
Beard looks good, SirHarry!!  O0

+1  O0 O0 O0

Natedawg, what on earth has happened to your beard ? That's a fine specimen now !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on December 03, 2012, 01:51:42 PM
Beard looks good, SirHarry!!  O0

+1  O0 O0 O0

Natedawg, what on earth has happened to your beard ? That's a fine specimen now !

Hey, thanks! Coming from someone who has an excellent beard himself, it's a real compliment.  O0
I'm gonna trim down the van dyke portion a bit in the next week, and then I'm actually gong to let it all grow out through the winter, and see what happens. Not gonna worry about shaping/neckline, etc. No deadline in my mind.. just through the cold months (Nov-Mar), and if I like what I see, I may keep it going.
Of course, I'll keep up on basic maintenance (combing, washing), but that's it. Just going nuts, otherwise. I have my wife's full support, and my workplace doesn't care, so I'll see what happens! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on December 03, 2012, 03:05:37 PM
Of course, I'll keep up on basic maintenance (combing, washing), but that's it.

Minimum effort, maximum results.

Go for it.  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on December 03, 2012, 11:16:04 PM
Bear, that is awesome growth and coverage for 1 weeks growth! It's already a fine looking beard  O0

Nate, that beard is awesome, I can't wait to see how it looks at the end of winter!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 05, 2012, 11:45:17 AM
This is just an update showing the final length of the surrounding beard.  I'm going to allow the chin to continue to lengthen, but the beard is roughly at the length of my longest clipper settings, so I figured that is a good place to stop.  As for the chin I measured a hair and it was 16" long, but the overall average length when the hair is allowed to hang without being stretched straight is about 11".


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_1607-1.jpg&hash=a419960ca350d78e29bd26de0941de02e95953c7)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_1605.jpg&hash=efcde96aacb02fffd01709e66aaf65b901c45b34)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_1606.jpg&hash=2095bcf800516814d64a6e7536d09282ebe5a75a)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sly Red on December 05, 2012, 11:48:27 AM
Excellent!  Beard Envy  :'(

Red
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on December 05, 2012, 12:02:47 PM
Great beard.  When you get a chance could you provide a shot of it tied up?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on December 05, 2012, 02:33:52 PM
Rusty,

That is awesome!  Thanks for posting. O0 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on December 05, 2012, 07:18:56 PM
Excellent!  Beard Envy  :'(

Red
Know what you mean Red, all of these members are growing some nice beards.  Some of the look like the beards on tv the Duck Callers !  But if they had that money they wouldn't be talken to us !   ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on December 06, 2012, 12:52:55 AM
Gee Rusty, you've got about 9 inches on me still at a stretch, but only about 5 on the hang.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on December 06, 2012, 01:31:41 PM
Lookin great, Rusty! A mighty display, indeed. O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: OzSly on December 06, 2012, 09:17:10 PM
G'Day Rusty,
Top Beard mate!!!

 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: NESTYdPOGI on December 07, 2012, 12:26:50 AM
 O0 O0 O0 Great Beard you have there Rusty!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 09, 2012, 01:31:12 AM
Thanks everyone.  Here's a photo of it bound up with hair bands:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_1636.jpg&hash=0a7c7dd5052cd33cd5cb76f99f7be107b60f5d7d)

I can't believe how long it is until I think about how it's been nearly 2 years since I trimmed the length.  Then I wonder why it isn't longer!  The nice thing is that the longest hairs still show they are cut off on the tip which means I am not at terminal length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: bud on December 09, 2012, 04:01:22 AM
beard and sly... I like the look, maybe I try it. 8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Jp on December 09, 2012, 04:01:53 PM
Hi Lads,

Its my first post on this forum so I hope my profile picture works. I just wanted an opinion on my beard really. Again I hope the profile pic works. Here goes for the first post.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on December 09, 2012, 04:56:07 PM
Hi Lads,

Its my first post on this forum so I hope my profile picture works. I just wanted an opinion on my beard really. Again I hope the profile pic works. Here goes for the first post.

I'll admit some of us may wish to see more pictures, but I don't see anything bad about your beard. Luzca bien.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on December 09, 2012, 04:58:04 PM
Hi Lads,

Its my first post on this forum so I hope my profile picture works. I just wanted an opinion on my beard really. Again I hope the profile pic works. Here goes for the first post.

Welcome! Beard looks good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on December 09, 2012, 05:34:16 PM
Welcome, JP! 

I agree, the beard looks good.    O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on December 09, 2012, 05:57:48 PM
Looks good to me!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 09, 2012, 07:13:26 PM
The beard looks great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on December 10, 2012, 12:02:42 AM
Hi Lads,

Its my first post on this forum so I hope my profile picture works. I just wanted an opinion on my beard really. Again I hope the profile pic works. Here goes for the first post.

Lookin good mate!

If now you've got your feet wet you should jump across to the introductions section and tell us a little bit about the man behind the beard  O0

@Rusty, That looks like crazy all banded up like that! It's like a rope!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mrzed on December 10, 2012, 04:42:27 AM
Hey, JP. looks good. Is it red?  Looks great with the bald head and glasses. smart style.

Welcome to SBG. Hope you will join the discussion and post often.

How long have you been shaving your head.?


Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on December 10, 2012, 09:03:59 AM
Looks great JP.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on December 10, 2012, 02:07:17 PM
Welcome !
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Post by: zetaeffe on December 11, 2012, 06:42:43 PM
Hi Lads,

Its my first post on this forum so I hope my profile picture works. I just wanted an opinion on my beard really. Again I hope the profile pic works. Here goes for the first post.

It works and you look great!  O0
Welcome!
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Post by: christencs on December 12, 2012, 01:07:35 PM
Beautiful beard. You should keep it. Fits great with your shaved head. Enjoy.
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Post by: Ming the Merciless on December 12, 2012, 02:59:33 PM
Ho, Ho, Ho!
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Post by: slymyke on December 12, 2012, 03:21:08 PM
Ho, Ho, Ho!




Who you callin' a Ho?     :*))
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Post by: TheSlyBear on December 12, 2012, 04:48:00 PM
Ho, Ho, Ho!
Santa the Severe?
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Post by: Switchy on December 12, 2012, 10:32:24 PM
Didn't know you had it in you  ;) ;D !
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Post by: Beardman on December 12, 2012, 10:45:20 PM
Looking good Santa the Merciless haha
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Post by: Natedawg on December 13, 2012, 09:10:51 AM
I wonder how long it took Santa the Merciless to form his perma-scowl into a smile.  ;D
Beard looks great, by the way!  O0
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Post by: Natedawg on December 13, 2012, 12:05:42 PM
Gettin itchy!!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimage.org%2Faniunfx71%2FClipboard02.jpg&hash=faebd428b5f9c2c648ead8076803905cc0fc81d5)
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Post by: slymyke on December 13, 2012, 12:25:05 PM
Lookin good, NateDawg..  ----nice touch w/ the pen, btw.    O0
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Post by: Natedawg on December 13, 2012, 01:47:45 PM
Lookin good, NateDawg..  ----nice touch w/ the pen, btw.    O0

Hey, thanks!
The pen is because I'm tryin' to look like I'm doing something around here.  ;D
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Post by: Switchy on December 13, 2012, 06:28:46 PM
Looking good  O0
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Post by: Frontier Guy on December 13, 2012, 09:13:33 PM
Gettin itchy!!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimage.org%2Faniunfx71%2FClipboard02.jpg&hash=faebd428b5f9c2c648ead8076803905cc0fc81d5)

Good looking contemplative pose ...
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Post by: Beardman on December 13, 2012, 10:53:33 PM
Looking good Nate!
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Post by: Natedawg on December 14, 2012, 08:35:18 AM
Thanks, fellas! I'll post another update in a few weeks, or maybe a few more than that. Stay tuned.  O0
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Post by: Mr Jules on December 16, 2012, 10:22:07 AM
The pen is because I'm tryin' to look like I'm doing something around here.  ;D

Growing that beard is plenty to keep you busy...
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Post by: Razor X on December 16, 2012, 07:48:03 PM
Five weeks:


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2FFiveWeeks.jpg&hash=7a76c3222a1156484a31834f6c7d20dc7ab65acc)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2FFiveWeeks2.jpg&hash=10a91724b3b1619e886380c0d171e85579df35a7)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2FFiveWeeks1.jpg&hash=2eaa0f0e977221eaa871f841a4b0b5d6076c2c85)
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Post by: TheSlyBear on December 16, 2012, 08:22:49 PM
Looking great, Razor!
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Post by: Sir Harry on December 16, 2012, 08:33:55 PM
Nice, Razor! Keep it up!
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Post by: Switchy on December 16, 2012, 09:34:08 PM
 O0 Razor
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Post by: Itall on December 16, 2012, 09:35:30 PM
Looking good Razor.
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Post by: mahaw90 on December 16, 2012, 10:51:02 PM
Razor, really liking that beard mate. It's a keeper.
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Post by: Beardman on December 16, 2012, 11:29:21 PM
Love the beard Razor! I'll have to post up how mine is looking tomorrow! I'm about due for an update myself.
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Post by: Lynchy on December 17, 2012, 03:38:54 AM
Nice beard Razor!

Digging the colour in it.
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Post by: Razor X on December 17, 2012, 06:25:29 AM
Thanks, guys.
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Post by: Mr Jules on December 17, 2012, 06:25:31 AM
Five weeks:

That's a smashing looking beard. The sideburns are sizeable and nicely squared off. You can use them in a geometry lesson !
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Post by: slymyke on December 17, 2012, 07:35:23 AM
Go Razor!, Go Razor!   Looks great! O0
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Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on December 17, 2012, 07:49:23 AM
Looks good, patience is being rewarded.
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Post by: mangosink12572 on December 17, 2012, 08:42:00 AM
Razor - -Sure looks great and sure goes with a shiny bald top - - -They sure compliment  each  other: BEARD and BALD HEAD
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 17, 2012, 09:00:36 AM
O0 Razor
Agreed.  That's a keeper!
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Post by: baldjoeg on December 17, 2012, 09:45:24 AM
Razor, your beard looks great. I would keep it.

Nate yours looks great too.

Wish I had more facial hair so I could try this. I do like my Van Dyke though.

 O0 O0 O0
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Post by: baldjoeg on December 17, 2012, 10:31:56 AM
Beardman,

Love that beard.
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Post by: Razor X on December 17, 2012, 11:00:34 AM
Thanks for the feedback, guys.  I'm still trying to figure out what the best length, etc is.  It seems like it didn't grow much all week bu suddenly in the past day or two it feels a bit longer and it's tickling me a bit.  I still want a little more length on the chin.
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Post by: Natedawg on December 17, 2012, 11:27:42 AM
Excellent growth/coverage, razor. Looks primo! Almost makes it look like me growing out mine is a fruitless endeavor lol.  O0 O0
Nah, just experimental. I'm married. I don't have to care what I look like  ;D
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Post by: Razor X on December 17, 2012, 02:27:42 PM
Excellent growth/coverage, razor. Looks primo! Almost makes it look like me growing out mine is a fruitless endeavor lol.  O0 O0


Hardly a fruitless endeavor.   :)
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Post by: slymyke on December 17, 2012, 02:42:58 PM
Excellent growth/coverage, razor. Looks primo! Almost makes it look like me growing out mine is a fruitless endeavor lol.  O0 O0


Hardly a fruitless endeavor.   :)

I agree with Razor, Nate.  That beard is badd-ass. 
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Post by: Mr Jules on December 17, 2012, 03:58:10 PM
Agree with all the comments, too.

Inspired me to grow my beard some more and see where the sideburns go....
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Post by: imaginary on December 17, 2012, 05:35:58 PM
Agree with all the comments, too.

Inspired me to grow my beard some more and see where the sideburns go....

And ironically, you were one of the influences regarding me trying the beard again without the sidburns.
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Post by: Razor X on December 17, 2012, 07:18:41 PM


Inspired me to grow my beard some more and see where the sideburns go....

They're looking pretty good so far.   O0
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Post by: Mr Jules on December 18, 2012, 03:13:54 PM
And ironically, you were one of the influences regarding me trying the beard again without the sidburns.

I do like the chopless beard without sideburns. But experimenting now.

Will visit barbers in the New Year.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: benlen on December 19, 2012, 07:58:32 PM
Hey guys, I figured I'd throw my facial hair growing experiment into the fray for your thoughts. Here's me clean shaven with my Captain America complex :-p

(https://bendeanadventures.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/photo-on-2012-11-16-at-11-36.jpg)

And here are two pics with my growing facial hair and glasses:

(https://bendeanadventures.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/photo-on-2012-12-19-at-21-36.jpg)

(https://bendeanadventures.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/photo-on-2012-12-19-at-21-34.jpg)
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Post by: Razor X on December 19, 2012, 09:04:02 PM
I like it.   O0
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Post by: Itall on December 19, 2012, 09:38:59 PM
Looks great.
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Post by: Frontier Guy on December 20, 2012, 04:11:55 AM
Ben, you look great either way. Nice to have options. Go with that you like better.
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Post by: beardedbaldgerman on December 20, 2012, 07:42:22 AM
The beard looks great! Keep growing it!
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Post by: Frontier Guy on December 20, 2012, 07:46:46 AM
0mm ... great to see you back. How's it been going since you started shaving in August?
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Post by: Sir Harry on December 20, 2012, 07:50:02 AM
Ben, looking great! 0mm, welcome back!
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Post by: Switchy on December 20, 2012, 09:27:04 AM
 O0 Looks good Ben. 
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Post by: zetaeffe on December 20, 2012, 10:10:36 AM
Hey guys, I figured I'd throw my facial hair growing experiment into the fray for your thoughts. Here's me clean shaven with my Captain America complex :-p

And here are two pics with my growing facial hair and glasses:

(https://bendeanadventures.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/photo-on-2012-12-19-at-21-36.jpg)


Wow!! looking much better with the beard in my opinion!! O0
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Post by: joergHH on December 20, 2012, 01:42:30 PM
Yes, beard is the choice O0!

J

BTW nice to see you, 0mm.
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Post by: baldjoeg on December 20, 2012, 04:23:27 PM
I like your beard. It looks good man.
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Post by: slymyke on December 20, 2012, 05:48:47 PM
Ben,  you do have some good options, bro.  I say go with the beard for a while.

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Post by: Mr Jules on December 21, 2012, 05:33:13 AM
Hey guys, I figured I'd throw my facial hair growing experiment into the fray for your thoughts. Here's me clean shaven with my Captain America complex :-p

Your beard adds character. Keep going !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardedbaldgerman on December 22, 2012, 11:01:32 AM
0mm ... great to see you back. How's it been going since you started shaving in August?

I have to confess that I stopped shaving after returning from my vacation. I kept a short buzzcut for some month before I grew out my hair. I kept the beard though. Now I sport a bowlcut with buzzed sides. I even plan to experiment further with my look by coloring my hair. Sorry to disapoint you guys!  :-\
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Post by: Frontier Guy on December 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
No disappointment - everyone has to do what is most comfortable for them. And, you know what it's like to have a shaved head and it's always an option for you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: jimbo48 on December 22, 2012, 03:58:36 PM
Since 1978, I had a beard and had kept it until about 5 years ago when it was trimmed to a VanDyke.  My wife prefers the VanDyke, especially with the shaved head.  My head has been shaved for the last 2 years.  When we left for a vacation in late August, I had the VanDyke.  After returning home in September, I stopped shaving my face and was waiting for my wife to complain about the beard.  She never said a word about the beard, so I still have it.   O0
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Post by: F77Scot on December 23, 2012, 09:26:29 AM
Ben, the beard looks good....good to have options!
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Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on December 23, 2012, 09:30:42 AM
Jimbo48 it's a good look--but I may be biased. ;)
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Post by: slymyke on December 23, 2012, 04:43:37 PM
Jimbo48 it's a good look--but I may be biased. ;)



I agree, Jimbo O0
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Post by: Switchy on December 23, 2012, 05:19:55 PM
 O0
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Post by: Sentinel on December 25, 2012, 05:42:39 PM
Now you have a swedish member here, mabye i'm the first? :P

Anyway, here is my little beard

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F93578814%2F2012-12-26%252000.47.16.JPG&hash=1c329316264b73cfefcf13f0f3ec1f740bdaa58c)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F93578814%2F2012-12-26%252001.00.22.JPG&hash=679c4ef39d877fd7db762452f160b0da6ebf6fcc)
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Post by: imaginary on December 25, 2012, 06:23:05 PM
Welcome. Looks good.
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Post by: F77Scot on December 25, 2012, 08:18:42 PM
Sentinel, looks great...welcome to posting on the forum.
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Post by: Lynchy on December 25, 2012, 11:42:48 PM
Welcome Sentinel!
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Post by: Sir Harry on December 26, 2012, 06:22:37 AM
Welcome, Sentinel! Nice beard!
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Post by: Frontier Guy on December 26, 2012, 07:14:15 AM
Welcome Sentinel ... we have had another Swede or two, but they seem quite shy. I hope you will be more active around here.
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Post by: Sly Red on December 26, 2012, 08:41:57 AM
Welcome to Sly Bald Guys, Sentinel.  Great beard!

Red
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Post by: Switchy on December 26, 2012, 10:30:20 AM
Welcome.  Beard looks great.
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Post by: slymyke on December 26, 2012, 01:05:03 PM
Welcome to the forum, Sentinel.  The beard looks great!   O0
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Post by: Switchy on December 27, 2012, 09:57:51 AM
Welcome to Sly Bald Guys, Sentinel.  Great beard!

Red
Yours is also coming out nice there Red.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on December 28, 2012, 09:30:42 AM
I've been letting the beard grow out, hopefully until I can do a tie up like Rusty Shakelford's system, but it's probably a month to two months away.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi316.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm321%2Fstchas%2FDecember2012Beard_zps723d3adb.jpg&hash=40df30867a97301cd2992b32bbbb9fbd84d3db97)

Meanwhile I can get a pretty good handlebar going, this is without wax or gel:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi316.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm321%2Fstchas%2FPhotobucket%2520Desktop%2520-%2520STCHUCKS-PC%2FDSC00764.jpg&hash=22c3fd6f1eb69eb9b34f701f9890ae861bb887a5)
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Post by: tomgallagher on December 28, 2012, 10:56:40 AM
2 or 3 weeks and I have to shave it off. What the hell is wrong with me.?
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Post by: Switchy on December 28, 2012, 11:06:17 AM
 O0 saintc .
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Post by: Lynchy on December 28, 2012, 01:56:16 PM
Nuts handlebars, very jealous?
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Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on December 28, 2012, 02:25:53 PM
I'm not sure what to think of this, a toilet seat & "neck beard?"

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/4489.jpg
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Post by: TheSlyBear on December 28, 2012, 03:37:36 PM
Crappy cell phone pic. I'm overdue for a shaping.

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2524225/photos/bear/beard-2013/IMG_0503.jpg)
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Post by: tomgallagher on December 28, 2012, 04:03:21 PM
I'm not sure what to think of this, a toilet seat & "neck beard?"

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/4489.jpg

WTF.
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Post by: imaginary on December 28, 2012, 04:24:10 PM
I can't believe I'm enjoying the length.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2F09d36d8461c576627ff604ff97bc177e2326317c_r.jpg&hash=8d5a87f45c7df8b0e846dbe559e56e0020402abd)

To anyone who is wondering, yes that is an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit t-shirt.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on December 28, 2012, 04:29:22 PM
I'm not sure what to think of this, a toilet seat & "neck beard?"

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/4489.jpg

That is a bit bizarre!  Either  he should grow a beard and it wouldn't look so creepy or he should shave his neck!
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Post by: Switchy on December 28, 2012, 04:30:12 PM
I'm not sure what to think of this, a toilet seat & "neck beard?"

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/4489.jpg

WTF.
:*)) :*)) :*))

Imaginary your beard looks great.  You could be a bouncer.   O0
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Post by: imaginary on December 28, 2012, 04:35:34 PM
I'm not sure what to think of this, a toilet seat & "neck beard?"

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/4489.jpg

WTF.
:*)) :*)) :*))

Imaginary your beard looks great.  You could be a bouncer.   O0

That would be interesting. At 5'4" I would be one of the shortest bouncers around. But I would be one with one of the biggest cases of Napoleon Complex. Whenever I tell people my height, they are amazed, being I act like I am much bigger than I really am.

Concerning the people of Wal-Mart picture, is he going for the vulture look?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on December 28, 2012, 04:40:37 PM
I'm not sure what to think of this, a toilet seat & "neck beard?"

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/4489.jpg

WTF.
:*)) :*)) :*))

Imaginary your beard looks great.  You could be a bouncer.   O0

That would be interesting. At 5'4" I would be one of the shortest bouncers around. But I would be one with one of the biggest cases of Napoleon Complex. Whenever I tell people my height, they are amazed, being I act like I am much bigger than I really am.

Concerning the people of Wal-Mart picture, is he going for the vulture look?
I always believe you should watch the smaller person.  They can do alot of damage.  ;) 8)

As far as Mr. Wal-Mart what would you call that hair trim a "circumscison"? ::)
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Post by: Sentinel on December 28, 2012, 05:54:57 PM
Thanks guys! I'm probably not going to be the most active member on this forum but i'll look in from time to time 8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 29, 2012, 12:32:17 AM
I'm not sure what to think of this, a toilet seat & "neck beard?"

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.peopleofwalmart.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F12%2F4489.jpg&hash=a02814704df3af66670c282636939bdcc88c52b0)

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/4489.jpg

That is without a doubt the most unique beard I have ever seen.  It's like his head is detached from his body!  I bet that style doesn't even have a name.
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 29, 2012, 01:02:24 AM
I've been letting the beard grow out, hopefully until I can do a tie up like Rusty Shakelford's system, but it's probably a month to two months away.

I've been curious as to how long yours has actually become so it was nice to see an actual picture.  My only concern with your attempt to use my technique is that it looks like your entire beard is getting long and I'm not certain how a mid-length beard will work with a long rolled up goatee so I will be interested in seeing what you come up with.  I'm keeping my beard at a short length of about 1" long because it seems to match the look of my goatee when it is rolled up.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 29, 2012, 01:09:00 AM
I'm doing it.  I'm finally doing it.

I'm tired of having too much gray that it's noticeable while having such little gray that it's not a consistent gray beard.  So I'm doing it!  I'm going to hit the bottle and probably tomorrow.  I've been warned to go lighter than you want to be so I'm getting a light brown and I'm going to give it a shot.  I've been thinking about this a lot lately and tonight I ran into a friend with a dark beard with a large amount of gray who has been successfully masking it with Just for Men for about a year now.

The weird thing is that a month or two ago I was thinking that my gray hasn't seemed to advance much in the past few years but I think I was wrong.  One thing that makes the problem worse is that my goofiest, craziest, and least controllable hairs all seem to be the gray ones so at length that makes them stand out worse than if they are brown!

I'm gonna be the Bob Barker of beards.  I'm gonna keep it brown until it's all gray and then next day I'm going to have a completely gray beard. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on December 29, 2012, 08:59:32 AM
I'm doing it.  I'm finally doing it.

I'm tired of having too much gray that it's noticeable while having such little gray that it's not a consistent gray beard.  So I'm doing it!  I'm going to hit the bottle and probably tomorrow.  I've been warned to go lighter than you want to be so I'm getting a light brown and I'm going to give it a shot.  I've been thinking about this a lot lately and tonight I ran into a friend with a dark beard with a large amount of gray who has been successfully masking it with Just for Men for about a year now.

The weird thing is that a month or two ago I was thinking that my gray hasn't seemed to advance much in the past few years but I think I was wrong.  One thing that makes the problem worse is that my goofiest, craziest, and least controllable hairs all seem to be the gray ones so at length that makes them stand out worse than if they are brown!

I'm gonna be the Bob Barker of beards.  I'm gonna keep it brown until it's all gray and then next day I'm going to have a completely gray beard. 
Just be careful--I had a really nasty skin reaction to JFM--the skin started oozing clear mucus like stuff.  It went away once I stopped.  Maybe there's another formulation.  Admittedly, I've had problem skin all my life, so that wasn't a help. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on December 29, 2012, 09:07:06 AM
I've been letting the beard grow out, hopefully until I can do a tie up like Rusty Shakelford's system, but it's probably a month to two months away.

I've been curious as to how long yours has actually become so it was nice to see an actual picture.  My only concern with your attempt to use my technique is that it looks like your entire beard is getting long and I'm not certain how a mid-length beard will work with a long rolled up goatee so I will be interested in seeing what you come up with.  I'm keeping my beard at a short length of about 1" long because it seems to match the look of my goatee when it is rolled up.
It's going to need some more length.  I've even looked at a couple of vids on how the Sikh community ties their beards,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ycVsqksYhc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sor55nKC1f8

The second is closest to your method.  But they use all kinds of stuff to prepare the beard and I'm not sure I'm into doing that.  Obviously the second vid shows how to do a shorter growth and has some techniques very much like the RS Method.  
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 29, 2012, 12:09:13 PM
It's going to need some more length.  I've even looked at a couple of vids on how the Sikh community ties their beards,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ycVsqksYhc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sor55nKC1f8

The second is closest to your method.  But they use all kinds of stuff to prepare the beard and I'm not sure I'm into doing that.  Obviously the second vid shows how to do a shorter growth and has some techniques very much like the RS Method.  

Those are some pretty impressive videos and after watching the first I was tempted to grow out a long beard all the way around.  Maybe someday, but not now.  The first guy's technique results in a beard that almost looks plastic at the end, but I assume that was caused by the spray he put on at the end.  I wonder how it would look in a day or two after that relaxes a bit.  I know mine looks best after the first day.

As for the second video: curse you Apple for bringing weird, narrow aspect ratio video to the world!  We're trying to go wider and get rid of 4:3 and these smartphones are taking video the wrong direction!  (Basically I didn't have time to really watch it so that's the best comment I could come up with)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 29, 2012, 12:13:45 PM
Just be careful--I had a really nasty skin reaction to JFM--the skin started oozing clear mucus like stuff.  It went away once I stopped.  Maybe there's another formulation.  Admittedly, I've had problem skin all my life, so that wasn't a help. 

Although I do have annoying acne and reacted to poison ivy something fierce as a kid, I tend not to get reactions to things.  The last time was a bad bar of soap that messed me up a decade ago. 

I researched and knew to go light, so I went and got "Light Brown" and put a sample on a chunk of my lower goat and the tips of my sideburns and can't see much difference.  Maybe that means I got it right?  I looked at a long white hair and I think it is darker at the bottom than at the top, but the difference is minor.  Oh well, now that it has dried I'm off to do the rest of it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 29, 2012, 12:56:47 PM
UPDATE: I just completed my first full coloring.  I wasn't too impressed with that little sample test, but this full-blown coloring seemed to make a change.  The tops of my sideburns are now brown instead of graying, and the gray hairs that were concentrated in the center of my goatee now seem to be light brown.  The bad thing is that the hairs that had not yet grayed seemed to have picked up more color than the gray ones.  That said it was a noticeable improvement and does not look painted.

I have a more = better mentality, but I did heed the warnings to choose a color lighter than you think you need but I left the coloring in for 6.5 minutes instead of the recommended 5.

I know this stuff builds up in the hair so since this was just my first application I plan to apply it on a weekly basis for a couple weeks before going onto the more relaxed routine others suggest so that it can build up.

The odor of my goatee is odd right now.  It's a familiar smell but I can't remember what it reminds me of...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 29, 2012, 03:03:59 PM

I know this stuff builds up in the hair so since this was just my first application I plan to apply it on a weekly basis for a couple weeks before going onto the more relaxed routine others suggest so that it can build up.


You'll also find that when you first rinse out the gel, your color doesn't look much different, but the color will take hold in about 20 minutes' time, so be careful not to overdo it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on December 29, 2012, 03:39:24 PM
The odor of my goatee is odd right now.  It's a familiar smell but I can't remember what it reminds me of...

Smells like Teen Spirit? (Okay imaginary, the nineties called, and they want their joke back.)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on December 29, 2012, 04:17:03 PM
This was my beard before trimming..........will have to wait a couple of months to get back there....
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: isleepinthebuff on December 29, 2012, 04:42:02 PM
I keep my beard short. It gets too straggly so trim once a week
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on December 29, 2012, 05:04:48 PM
 O0  Looks good !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on December 30, 2012, 04:56:30 AM
Your beard does look good trimmed, I think mine needs the extra growth to fill out properly.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: clarinetguy on December 30, 2012, 06:04:02 AM
Your beards look great - I have grown my goatee thicker for the winter and must confess it was way too gray so helped it a bit with some color- I will post a new pic soon. Working on a week of full beard to see how it goes too
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on December 30, 2012, 11:22:47 AM
Wolfshead Beard Dye is a product I like because it is natural.  I found out a couple years ago that I am very allergic to the Just For Men Beard Dye... which doesn't seem to be uncommon...even in guys who use it successfully for years (they can suddenly develop an allergy to it).    http://www.beardye.com/ (http://www.beardye.com/)  This is a very simple product that is easy to apply with a brush.  My hair is black, so I ordered the dark brown (to avoid the "Sharpie look").  You brush the product in (no activators or two-step process).  You can brush in as much or little as you want, to make it look natural.  The only thing is that it is temporary, and doesn't last very long (one day or so).. but that suites me well.  I don't use it all the time anyway.  

Here is a more updated pic of my beard.  I should have put the dye in it before the pic... oh, well!  

I imagine if your beard was very long, it may be more necessary to use a more permanent product if you can.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on December 30, 2012, 01:09:18 PM
Myke, that's a cracking beard you have. Looks really good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on December 30, 2012, 01:25:16 PM
 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: sleekunique on December 30, 2012, 04:17:07 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.movember.com%2Fuploads%2F2011%2Fposts%2F884%2Fca2%2F884ca28f0a73d86ad5447fbef0923dc3-50ba41727c8f6.jpg&hash=5dd8423202de2411b25d4b5f5d3a7806a6c9f247)

Well fellas theres some cracking facial hair!! Heres my ten pence worth.

OK so its a movember leftover but I loved it so this is how I am at the moment.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: isleepinthebuff on December 30, 2012, 05:15:49 PM
Sleek, that's awesome. I have tried to shape my beard often but I end up looking stupid or it goes wonky! I jsut stick with the full beard but that's awesome
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on December 31, 2012, 12:19:01 AM
Go bush for a few days and all these new beards crop up! They all look awesome guys, keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 31, 2012, 12:44:32 AM
You'll also find that when you first rinse out the gel, your color doesn't look much different, but the color will take hold in about 20 minutes' time, so be careful not to overdo it.

I *did* notice that and thought I was just imagining things.  I always imagined this stuff would work like a stain that would be applied to wood, but this compound is lighter than the final result and obviously seems to keep working after you think it has been washed from the hair. I hope the reaction that's going on doesn't damage the hair, but JFM is not supposed to have ammonia which is supposedly harsh on hair.

I'm still planning to reapply this weekend.  I missed some gray on the lower corner of one side since I didn't pay as much attention to the cheeks, and some of the grays in the front are pale brown.  Technically, I accomplished exactly what I wanted but this is a new toy and therefore I just push it beyond its limits, regret what I did, and then carry on with more restraint in the future.  It's just my way.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 01, 2013, 12:45:56 AM
Afterall, if we don't push the limits how far do we know we can go.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 01, 2013, 08:42:39 AM
Here is a more updated pic of my beard.

That's a great beard, Slymyke. Very full and well squared off on the sides, there.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 01, 2013, 08:45:34 AM
Had my last visit to the barbers at the end of November. Kept my promise to stay out of the barbers for the rest of 2012.

Now it's 2013, think it might be time for a shape and a minor trim.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 01, 2013, 09:12:08 AM
Now it's 2013, think it might be time for a shape and a minor trim.
Lookin' good, so let it grow! ;)  Stay out of the barbershop a little "longer"--pun intended. >:D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 01, 2013, 02:35:51 PM
Thanks, CUE4LL.  I like that expression, "cracking"!

Mr. Jules.. thanks... and your beard is looking great too.  It has filled in a lot in the back.  I hope your regular barber is working when you go for your trim this time... after that other person set you back before.   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tallswimmer62 on January 01, 2013, 02:54:23 PM
Sleek, that's awesome. I have tried to shape my beard often but I end up looking stupid or it goes wonky! I just stick with the full beard but that's awesome
Your beard looks fine there to me! Frames your face quite nicely.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on January 01, 2013, 03:20:26 PM
think it might be time for a shape and a minor trim.



Nah! Luzca bien.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 01, 2013, 03:25:38 PM
Thanks, CUE4LL.  I like that expression, "cracking"!

Mr. Jules.. thanks... and your beard is looking great too.  It has filled in a lot in the back.  I hope your regular barber is working when you go for your trim this time... after that other person set you back before.   ;)

Slymyke, I am definitely looking out for my regular barber. He knows what to do.

Cracking is very British English !! We use it to mean 'great'. Cracking drink, cracking good tune. And I agree with CUE4LL - you have a cracking beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 01, 2013, 11:02:57 PM
After much speaking of taking photos and forgetting, here is a beard update for you guys, I'm just past the 2 month mark now of having a full beard.

I actually got some good feed back on new years eve from a very drunk friend who told me he much rathers the full beard over the van dyke (as we all know drunk people are usually the must truthful haha). Anyways without further delay:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FmaLEO.jpg&hash=ff807ab5e0a073ed162a7d94ef267d4ec2cc4d56)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVX9nD.jpg&hash=9d6c0d0bf5c9449fd21b3588b3ddacbe037c6d94)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fbxqxo.jpg&hash=10a909b05a2e7716aeb904ae911bcced86ff04d6)

As you can see, summer has been very kind to me for the most part, that shadow is almost gone compared to the last update haha
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on January 02, 2013, 02:46:19 AM
Sweat beard my friend.... Very jealous!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 02, 2013, 04:02:39 AM
Sweat beard my friend.... Very jealous!

Cheers mate! I find it funny that many people here love it, yet most of my family and friends want me to shave it off. It's like their opinion on the topic matters... haha!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Bensen on January 02, 2013, 05:02:33 AM
Sweat beard my friend.... Very jealous!

Cheers mate! I find it funny that many people here love it, yet most of my family and friends want me to shave it off. It's like their opinion on the topic matters... haha!

Cool Photos! You're one who can really pull that style of. The Pics with the side views are impressive and cool headshape for the "Sly_look".

You could tell your family you can't shave it off, cuz you are known as "the Beardman" in a cool forum ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 02, 2013, 06:47:49 AM
Great pics, Beardman... and great beard too!   O0 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 02, 2013, 07:04:45 AM
Thanks guys!

@Ben, That's not a bad idea. I tried explaining to them that if I shave my beard I'll lose my superpowers, but they didn't buy that  :/O
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sly Red on January 02, 2013, 07:17:00 AM
Thanks guys!

@Ben, That's not a bad idea. I tried explaining to them that if I shave my beard I'll lose my superpowers, but they didn't buy that  :/O

You are The Beard Wizard of Oz!  O0

Red
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: VoodooSyxx on January 02, 2013, 07:26:38 AM
Beardman, that beard is bordering on legendary status. I'm more than a bit jealous
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on January 02, 2013, 09:18:20 AM
Looks awesome, beardman! Great job!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 02, 2013, 10:02:50 AM
Beardman, that's an epic beard, absolutely epic.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on January 02, 2013, 10:59:14 AM
That is an IMPRESSIVE beard!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tomgallagher on January 02, 2013, 11:19:49 AM
That is really impressive.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on January 02, 2013, 11:33:05 AM
Beardman, Your beard is awesome. It looks great with the sly dome which is also awesome. THanks for sharing the pictures. Take care mate!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Viking on January 02, 2013, 01:58:41 PM
Dude, that beard is epic, think it looks great full.

I went to a comedy club for NYE and saw a guy called Martin Mor who was rocking a hell of a beard that made me think of yourself!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 02, 2013, 03:43:08 PM
Beardman, very nice man.  Great shots , even the right color shirt LOL !   O0 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 02, 2013, 07:58:21 PM
Wow Beardman!, You're my hero. Nice going; looks good along with the shadow-free head!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on January 02, 2013, 10:57:37 PM
Impressive beardman, total dedication to the beard cause!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 02, 2013, 11:06:55 PM
Haha thanks so much guys, you are going to give me a head bigger then my beard  :*))

Beardman, very nice man.  Great shots , even the right color shirt LOL !   O0  

I almost had to slap my hands as I was reaching for one of my black band shirts in order to take this set of photos bahaha!

Wow Beardman!, You're my hero. Nice going; looks good along with the shadow-free head!

I didn't even realise I had tanned so much until I took these photos, I have been spending a lot of time outdoors, other then the fact I work outdoors. When I start getting warm I know own this pretty kick a$$ wicker style wide brimmed hat, mum thought I was buying it as a joke, I think it was the best $15 bucks I ever spent! She thought It was so funny when I picked it up and tried it on that she even paid for it for me, which makes it all the better  O0

Dude, that beard is epic, think it looks great full.

I went to a comedy club for NYE and saw a guy called Martin Mor who was rocking a hell of a beard that made me think of yourself!!

Had to look him up, oh boy! That guy has a great beard, he is my kind of comic too! If he is ever in Australia I'm going to have to check him out!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Slyfive on January 02, 2013, 11:39:37 PM
You have truly earned your moniker!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 02, 2013, 11:55:52 PM
Cheers bloke, I'm glad I am living up to my name  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 04, 2013, 08:28:12 AM
Cheers bloke, I'm glad I am living up to my name  ;)

Beardman, your own beard is a piece of living art.

It's been nearly 7 weeks since I last went to the barbers to have my trimmed. It's getting to the stage where its taking on a life of its own.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 04, 2013, 10:42:51 AM
Looks good MJ, they have a habit of doing that .  When I had mine I wouldn't let a barber near it .  I was never happy with what they did.  As another member said if I do it it is my mistake .  So are you going to keep it ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 04, 2013, 10:57:22 AM
Looks good MJ, they have a habit of doing that .  When I had mine I wouldn't let a barber near it .  I was never happy with what they did.  As another member said if I do it it is my mistake .  So are you going to keep it ?

Really don't think I've got the confidence to tackle the beard, myself. Know what you mean about the barber, though. They've butchered it before.

Yes, I'm going to keep it  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 04, 2013, 11:03:18 AM
Looks good MJ, they have a habit of doing that .  When I had mine I wouldn't let a barber near it .  I was never happy with what they did.  As another member said if I do it it is my mistake .  So are you going to keep it ?

Really don't think I've got the confidence to tackle the beard, myself. Know what you mean about the barber, though. They've butchered it before.

Yes, I'm going to keep it  ;)
O0  Super it looks good on you . O0 8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on January 04, 2013, 12:15:02 PM
In all seriousness, MJ I am really digging the look.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 04, 2013, 12:27:00 PM
In all seriousness, MJ I am really digging the look.

Thanks, there.

Been getting more ideas at this web site: http://www.beards.org/
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 04, 2013, 12:47:36 PM
Yes, I'm going to keep it  ;)

I would hope so, it's a really good addition to your look.  Patience has paid off big time!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 04, 2013, 01:58:16 PM
I would hope so, it's a really good addition to your look.  Patience has paid off big time!

Thank you.

Liked the idea of shaving my head. And this forum encouraged me to go for it. And that was nearly a year ago. Mind you, with a receding hairline, the options were running out.

But never thought I'd get into this beard business. Rather enjoying the whole experience.  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 04, 2013, 02:09:44 PM
 ;)  Things change from day to day mj.  Find life fun now days , wish I would have learned it years ago.   ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 04, 2013, 08:13:32 PM
Cheers bloke, I'm glad I am living up to my name  ;)

Beardman, your own beard is a piece of living art.

It's been nearly 7 weeks since I last went to the barbers to have my trimmed. It's getting to the stage where its taking on a life of its own.

Haha thanks Mr Jules, I've never thought of it that way...

Your beard is coming along nicely itself, If you go visit the barber again don't go see that butcher!

;)  Things change from day to day mj.  Find life fun now days , wish I would have learned it years ago.   ;D

They say you are never to old to learn, some people just take longer to learn then others, I'm glad you are enjoying life again though, it's too short to be wasted not having fun!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 05, 2013, 05:23:37 AM
Your beard is coming along nicely itself, If you go visit the barber again don't go see that butcher!

Very keen to avoid the beard butchering I had last November.

There's an easy to avoid having your beard over trimmed at the barber's. Just don't go the barbers !

Have to say that I really like the feel of the fuller beard hanging off my chin. Especially after washing, the beard is particularly soft.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on January 05, 2013, 05:34:20 AM
Your beard is coming along nicely itself, If you go visit the barber again don't go see that butcher!

Very keen to avoid the beard butchering I had last November.

There's an easy to avoid having your beard over trimmed at the barber's. Just don't go the barbers !

Have to say that I really like the feel of the fuller beard hanging off my chin. Especially after washing, the beard is particularly soft.

True thing about the last part of the comment: my father's beard was as prickly as ... I grew up where we would kiss on the cheek for a greeting. Wasn't fun. Oddly, I experienced the same thing when I grew mine out.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 05, 2013, 06:56:04 AM
Especially after a good conditioning... I love the feel of my beard just after I get out of the shower.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on January 05, 2013, 05:57:44 PM
Well, here is my beard progress.  It is over 4 months old now!  I also posted in my Epic Beard 2012 post!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on January 05, 2013, 07:04:16 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F01%2F06%2Fypu4ymuv.jpg&hash=df10beaa59f098d2c780e4af89f229d85742d008)

Here's mine. I haven't shaved since 12/21/12. It would be a bit longer but I trimmed it back twice to try the shorter look. I may still do that but for now I'm letting it go on its own for a while.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on January 06, 2013, 05:07:42 AM
All the beards are looking really good at the moment....waiting for mine to grow back in...bit jealous of the really full beards at the mo.... :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 06, 2013, 06:09:48 AM
Epic Beard indeed Marsh! I'm always impressed with your handiwork  :*))

Doug, your beard is coming only superbly! Experimentation is one of the fun parts of growing a beard  ;D

F77, yours will catch back up again. I agree though, there has been some pretty awesome beards of late  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 06, 2013, 09:20:28 AM
for now I'm letting it go on its own for a while.

 O0  That sounds like a plan, and just think of all the money you'll save on razor blades. ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 06, 2013, 11:02:40 AM
Looks great D O U G .  All these beards around here are making me envious.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: prixmo93 on January 06, 2013, 01:49:20 PM
Here's my new years beards humble beginning...

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg715%2F8275%2Fphotolbb.jpg&hash=9bb385e874baa67ec8f57ac7e956caea4b3a5b48)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on January 06, 2013, 01:54:24 PM
Here's my new years beards humble beginning...

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg715%2F8275%2Fphotolbb.jpg&hash=9bb385e874baa67ec8f57ac7e956caea4b3a5b48)


Humble beginnings are always good. You look like you have great coverage.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 06, 2013, 02:03:54 PM
 O0 Rome was not built over night.  Looks good .  Beard growing is Patience Grasshopper .   8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 06, 2013, 02:06:36 PM
Here's my new years beards humble beginning...

Promising start. Do not touch your growing beard for the first four weeks. Only after then, consider visiting a barber for shape or trim.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 06, 2013, 02:33:28 PM
Slynick83--remember, Sly can be accomplished within minutes, a beard is a commitment to 2 even three months to see what it can really look like.  Suggest you review these Rules of Beard Acquisition--lots of good information there.
http://jefffsbeardboard.yuku.com/topic/3688/Rules-of-Beard-Acquisition
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 06, 2013, 02:36:19 PM
Recently, I came across this useful site http://www.beards.org/
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 06, 2013, 03:14:06 PM
Recently, I came across this useful site http://www.beards.org/

Keep that fine beard going and they'll take you for one of their featured beards. O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 06, 2013, 03:23:20 PM
Recently, I came across this useful site http://www.beards.org/

Keep that fine beard going and they'll take you for one of their featured beards. O0

Thanks, Saintc.

Determined to grow the beard until the end of January. Just a bit concerned that someone senior in the office might think it looks unprofessional. But as another SBG-er said here, no need to worry.

At the moment mainly motivated by the feel of it. The beard is developing some real body under the chin.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 06, 2013, 03:27:54 PM
Cheers bloke, I'm glad I am living up to my name  ;)

Beardman, your own beard is a piece of living art.

It's been nearly 7 weeks since I last went to the barbers to have my trimmed. It's getting to the stage where its taking on a life of its own.

Haha thanks Mr Jules, I've never thought of it that way...

Your beard is coming along nicely itself, If you go visit the barber again don't go see that butcher!

;)  Things change from day to day mj.  Find life fun now days , wish I would have learned it years ago.   ;D

They say you are never to old to learn, some people just take longer to learn then others, I'm glad you are enjoying life again though, it's too short to be wasted not having fun!

Beardman, in about 15 or 20 years you'll have a nice wizard beard when it turns grey.   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Bensen on January 06, 2013, 03:30:13 PM
taken today with my cell.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 06, 2013, 04:14:26 PM
Slynick83--remember, Sly can be accomplished within minutes, a beard is a commitment to 2 even three months to see what it can really look like.  Suggest you review these Rules of Beard Acquisition--lots of good information there.
http://jefffsbeardboard.yuku.com/topic/3688/Rules-of-Beard-Acquisition

I was thinking we needed something like this ourselves, its funny how a lot of my own personal rules for growing a beard are in line with this, without me even knowing of it's existence!

Cheers bloke, I'm glad I am living up to my name  ;)

Beardman, your own beard is a piece of living art.

It's been nearly 7 weeks since I last went to the barbers to have my trimmed. It's getting to the stage where its taking on a life of its own.

Haha thanks Mr Jules, I've never thought of it that way...

Your beard is coming along nicely itself, If you go visit the barber again don't go see that butcher!

;)  Things change from day to day mj.  Find life fun now days , wish I would have learned it years ago.   ;D

They say you are never to old to learn, some people just take longer to learn then others, I'm glad you are enjoying life again though, it's too short to be wasted not having fun!

Beardman, in about 15 or 20 years you'll have a nice wizard beard when it turns grey.   ;)

Haha, I can't wait for that day! Lots of people worry about going grey/white, I can't wait haha
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Viking on January 06, 2013, 04:17:05 PM
Funny you say that, earlier today I was looking in the mirror and thought "I can't wait till it goes grey!"

Maybe it's a young sly outlook, we want to be one step futher along the road!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: prixmo93 on January 06, 2013, 04:41:01 PM
Thanks for the advice guys.

Looks good Ben!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 06, 2013, 04:46:04 PM
Nice beard, Ben!   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Bensen on January 06, 2013, 05:16:44 PM
Thanks Slynick83 and slymyke!
Slynick83, I am curious to where you let it go ! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on January 06, 2013, 05:49:43 PM
More great beards keep appearing everyday....Ben32 looks like you have been growing for a wee while, the encourgement here helped my beard go quite far....it's up to you how big you want it to go....Slynick83, the wise words from the guys here really helped...

Good luck with the beards!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 06, 2013, 06:14:48 PM
Slynick83 and D O U G,  somehow I missed your pics..  Great starts on the beards.. I'm looking forward to seeing the results. 

Marsh, yours is epic for sure.  My hat is off to you... oops, I don't wear hats..lol.

F77Scot.. yours will come back.  I did like the extra growth on yours before. 

Beardman... I was just thinking how you would look with a sorcerer's hat on, and Razor  made the wizard comment... lol.   Another idea---Maybe you can go as "Gnomeo" for next Halloween. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 06, 2013, 07:35:35 PM
I missed Ben's beard... shame too, because it's coming along nicely now mate! any plans for it or are you just going to wait and see?


Beardman... I was just thinking how you would look with a sorcerer's hat on, and Razor  made the wizard comment... lol.   Another idea---Maybe you can go as "Gnomeo" for next Halloween. 

Haha, Gnomeo's got nothing on me! I like the idea of going as a wizard or sorcerer though
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on January 08, 2013, 01:44:10 PM
Another crappy mobile phone pic.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Feygnc.jpg&hash=237b19241a7b0eb59af4cfe6ec059f80a37217d0)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on January 08, 2013, 03:56:19 PM
Bear...your beard has filled in nicely!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 08, 2013, 07:14:59 PM
Bear, it has grown in well.  Thanks for posting the pic.  I forgot you said you were growing it out, so it surprised me at first.     O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 08, 2013, 07:19:42 PM
Looks great, Bear! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 08, 2013, 07:24:40 PM
I like it !  O0  I would say trim the stash , but you are wearing it and looking good ! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on January 08, 2013, 07:41:44 PM
I would say trim the stash
And lose my standing as an opinionated walrus? Never.  8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 08, 2013, 07:50:05 PM
I would say trim the stash
And lose my standing as an opinionated walrus? Never.  8)
:)  Not a prob.  ;D but being a famous author , don't forget about us  Sly Brothers !   Very Happy for you !   O0  Love ya bro !  That comes from the heart !   8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 08, 2013, 10:34:16 PM
Lookin good Bear!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on January 09, 2013, 06:41:28 AM
Speaking of 'stach trimming....what do you guys do about trimming the stach area? Specifically, right above the lip. Mine is just starting to curl over the upper lip and tickle my lower lip if I purse them together.

Do you trim the stragglers that go south our tough it out util they are long enough to train with a comb to go to the side?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 09, 2013, 08:16:06 AM
Bear, that's some awesome face fur ya got going there!....The picture looks good to me! Doug, as much as I love my moustache, I hate tasting it, so what I do is, I take my Andis clippers and cut right on the edge of the lip as if I was shaping my beardline (a regular beard and moustache trimmer also does the job) If you don't trust your own work, barbers will shape up a beard and moustache for a small fee. Good Luck!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on January 09, 2013, 08:27:21 AM
Another crappy mobile phone pic.

Hardly crappy. Lookin' good, Bear! Beard's coming in real nice!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 10, 2013, 12:13:26 AM
Speaking of 'stach trimming....what do you guys do about trimming the stach area? Specifically, right above the lip. Mine is just starting to curl over the upper lip and tickle my lower lip if I purse them together.

Do you trim the stragglers that go south our tough it out util they are long enough to train with a comb to go to the side?

I attack them with a pair of scissors, and trim them to just above the lip
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on January 10, 2013, 07:39:18 AM
Here's my face fur update. It's been growing since 12/21/12 but I trimmed it back once or twice so it probably at about what two weeks of actual growth would look like.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi795.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy238%2Ffdchester%2F606d928244d8954d2a04e90976900cf9.jpg&hash=593e6589697bfec54fa7322306a40f43274ca1ab)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on January 10, 2013, 08:07:23 AM
Looks great, Doug! Adds some definition to your face. You have good coverage. You should go full on mountain man!   ;D
Keep up the great work!  
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 10, 2013, 08:22:03 AM
Looks nice, Doug!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 10, 2013, 11:03:32 AM
First of all Congradulations on becoming Mod.,  the beard looks great .  I use a scissor's on the stash.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 10, 2013, 01:58:24 PM
Here's my face fur update. It's been growing since 12/21/12 but I trimmed it back once or twice so it probably at about what two weeks of actual growth would look like.

Doug, that beard is coming along a treat. Good sideburns, too !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldOUfan on January 10, 2013, 02:08:47 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi60.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh29%2Fsoonersseth%2FPicture72_zpsabd0a0d4.jpg&hash=0abb649ca759180b0ed537b0d08f05fb08558258)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on January 10, 2013, 02:19:34 PM
That's a good looking beard. How many weeks of growth is that?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldOUfan on January 10, 2013, 02:22:32 PM
3 months
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 10, 2013, 02:25:59 PM
Looks great, OU!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldOUfan on January 10, 2013, 02:30:10 PM
thanks guys
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 10, 2013, 03:25:57 PM
DOUG, the beard look great on you O0  -quit trimmin' it though...  lol    (I know, it's hard to resist).  I trimmed mine on  Dec 21st, and it is just now back to what it was before I did it.

OUfan, you have a nice full beard, bud!

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 10, 2013, 10:34:53 PM
Lookin good Doug, I agree, let it grow out a bit more, you've got excellent coverage and everything, so why not?

UO, That's a great lookin beard man, welcome back too!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 12, 2013, 06:18:47 AM
OK, so it's nearly 2 months since I last went to the barbers to have the beard trimmed.

Well into uncharted waters in world of beard. Really like the feel of it  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 12, 2013, 08:29:25 AM
OK, so it's nearly 2 months since I last went to the barbers to have the beard trimmed.

Well into uncharted waters in world of beard. Really like the feel of it  :)

Very nice. O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 12, 2013, 09:03:06 AM
OK, so it's nearly 2 months since I last went to the barbers to have the beard trimmed.

Well into uncharted waters in world of beard. Really like the feel of it  :)

As they say in the movies, "All Ahead Full"--with reference to the waters, ships & full beards. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 12, 2013, 12:05:02 PM
Mr Jules, the beard looks great on you.  Very sharp.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 12, 2013, 01:10:02 PM
Mr Jules, that beard is looking great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 12, 2013, 04:44:29 PM
I am loving that beard Mr Jules! Every time I see it, it just gets better!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 12, 2013, 05:37:40 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi60.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh29%2Fsoonersseth%2FPicture72_zpsabd0a0d4.jpg&hash=0abb649ca759180b0ed537b0d08f05fb08558258)

Nice.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 12, 2013, 05:51:42 PM
How's your beard coming along Razor?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on January 12, 2013, 11:33:20 PM
Good to see some awesome beards with the sly noggins!  I am of the opinion that if your career allows it, that if you are sly but can grow a great beard, that you ought to at least try it once.  I think it is a cool look that is becoming more acceptable!  Beard On Sly Gents!     O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 13, 2013, 05:07:49 AM
As ever, thanks for the compliments.

Last night, went to a friend's birthday. Meet a few people hadn't seen for a year - just before I started shaving the head. Both commented on the beard, and neither said anything about the bald head !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 13, 2013, 06:37:21 AM
How's your beard coming along Razor?

Actually, I decided to go back to the goatee.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 13, 2013, 11:47:11 AM
Get into some BQ ribs bro. , tator salad, baked beans !   ;) O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 13, 2013, 04:53:40 PM
Your beard is coming along amazingly the Saint!

How's your beard coming along Razor?

Actually, I decided to go back to the goatee.

Oh, cool. At least you gave it a run! That's the important part  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Bensen on January 13, 2013, 06:13:46 PM
@saintc, that is quite a beard  O0
@Razor, i guess it got "itchy" ;)
I just can stand it for a while before i get this "itch"and cut it short again. Getting close to that again already.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 13, 2013, 07:13:05 PM

@Razor, i guess it got "itchy" ;)


Not really.  The "itch" was all in my head.  I just got the desire to go back to my old look.  I resisted it for a few weeks but it didn't go away, so I finally just gave in.  That's not to say that the full beard won't make a return at some point.   I'm glad I tried it but it's just not what I want right now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on January 13, 2013, 07:18:04 PM
Looking good Saintc!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 14, 2013, 02:45:53 AM
Not really.  The "itch" was all in my head.  I just got the desire to go back to my old look.  I resisted it for a few weeks but it didn't go away, so I finally just gave in.  That's not to say that the full beard won't make a return at some point.   I'm glad I tried it but it's just not what I want right now.

A beard is a much bigger commitment than a goatee.  I've had a goatee for nearly 20 years now, but during that time I grew it out into a beard three times.  I worked it differently each time but ended up realizing that I just wasn't a beard guy.  It wasn't until I grew out this last one that everything clicked and now I don't see myself going back to just a goatee.   If a beard is for you it might take a while for you to figure out exactly how to grow it best for you, or you might find that the goatee is the best option too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on January 14, 2013, 09:28:42 AM
Quote
Thanks, but nobody has so far sent me the Owner's Guide and Operator's Manual! ;D


The Facial Hair Handbook (http://www.amazon.com/Facial-Hair-Handbook-Jack-Passion/dp/0615291597/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358180422&sr=8-1&keywords=jack+passion) is on Amazon. I haven't read it but I heard about it the other day so I thought I mention it.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F51GB84w6nEL._BO2%2C204%2C203%2C200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click%2CTopRight%2C35%2C-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg&hash=e7954a7ace1a2c3488c5e5586e05983df2e66eff)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on January 14, 2013, 11:06:39 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi60.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh29%2Fsoonersseth%2FPicture72_zpsabd0a0d4.jpg&hash=0abb649ca759180b0ed537b0d08f05fb08558258)

Nice.

Agreed! Looks great, OUfan!!  O0
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Post by: Sly Red on January 14, 2013, 12:37:16 PM
Quote
Thanks, but nobody has so far sent me the Owner's Guide and Operator's Manual! ;D


The Facial Hair Handbook (http://www.amazon.com/Facial-Hair-Handbook-Jack-Passion/dp/0615291597/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358180422&sr=8-1&keywords=jack+passion) is on Amazon. I haven't read it but I heard about it the other day so I thought I mention it.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F51GB84w6nEL._BO2%2C204%2C203%2C200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click%2CTopRight%2C35%2C-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg&hash=e7954a7ace1a2c3488c5e5586e05983df2e66eff)

BTW, Jack Passion is the arch-villian on IFC's Whisker Wars series.

Red
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Post by: slymyke on January 14, 2013, 03:40:03 PM
Nice beard, Saintc! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on January 17, 2013, 04:36:46 AM
Looking good guys. Question: Are those beards like the one on the cover called "terminal" because they no longer grow?

Terminal beards keep growing but at terminal length the ends become fragile and break off.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 17, 2013, 09:37:38 AM
This is my understanding.  Each hair--no matter where located--has a cycle, domancy, growth, stable, then over again.  So at the end of the cycle it drops out and starts all over again--it's the length of the growth cycle that establishes the "terminal" or maximum capable length of any one hair, and together the length of the beard.  Everyone's cycles have different lengths--and on one person there can be a variety of cycle lengths. 

So, a beard can be as long as the growth cycle permits--that's all the growing it's going to do, then it stays around for a while, drops out and the follicle goes dormant for a period and starts all over again. 

That's how I understand the ability of anyone to grow a beard of a certain length.  If the hair is extraordinarily dry it can break off of course at the tip and shorten its maximum potential too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 19, 2013, 04:23:49 AM
Ok, so I finally caved in and visited the barber's. Had the chin v-shaped and the sideburns trimmed.

I think there's scarcely any visible difference.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 19, 2013, 08:30:56 AM
Looks good, Mr. Jules!  I'm sure you were nervous to go to the barber after what happened last time, but this one did great. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on January 19, 2013, 10:08:10 AM
Looks good Mr. Jules.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slyjoe on January 19, 2013, 01:54:26 PM
I wish I could grow a beard. Once my facial hair fully forms I'm going to grow a nice thin goatee.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Gary~ on January 19, 2013, 03:01:19 PM

Terminal beards keep growing but at terminal length the ends become fragile and break off.


I read somewhere that what happens is that the longer the hair gets the greater the mechanical stress placed upon the follicle until the stress becomes so great that it falls out unless the hair reaches the natural end of life.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 19, 2013, 03:39:24 PM
Looks good, Mr. Jules!  I'm sure you were nervous to go to the barber after what happened last time, but this one did great. 

Thanks Slymyke. I was nervous ! Passed by the the barbers three times before I saw the regular barber I wanted for my trim. He knew what I wanted. Pleased with results, too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Gary~ on January 19, 2013, 03:57:43 PM

Thanks Slymyke. I was nervous ! Passed by the the barbers three times before I saw the regular barber I wanted for my trim. He knew what I wanted. Pleased with results, too.


Ok, the barber did a good job -- looks good. But why didn't you just do it yourself? I really want to know. And how much did he charge for a beard trim?

I can't imaging paying someone else to do something so simple.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Bald Hobbit on January 19, 2013, 04:01:15 PM
I wish I could grow a beard. Once my facial hair fully forms I'm going to grow a nice thin goatee.

Heh, when I was 14-15, I wanted a circle beard. After that, I got into steampunk and really wanted victorian era mutton chops. My sideburns developed around 16, but you need full cheeks for chops. Then I developed a circle beard when I stopped shaving after a play when I was 17, grew it at 18. Now I have no sideburns(doesn't work with the hairstyle), waiting for the cheeks to come in, and letting my circle beard grow out long at 19. I've always wanted a beard, and it's really only within the last half-year that I realized that I am, in fact, bearded.
So after that, I suppose the moral of the story is, "beard journeys" are slightly more interesting than you think they're going to be.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 19, 2013, 04:29:26 PM
Ok, the barber did a good jog -- looks good. But why didn't you just do it yourself? I really want to know. And how much did he charge for a beard trim?

I can't imaging paying someone else to do something so simple.

Good question, Gary.

Really don't have the confidence to trim the beard. Think he'll do a better job than me. I always pay £5.00. (about $7.00 US).
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on January 19, 2013, 05:19:42 PM
Ok, the barber did a good jog -- looks good. But why didn't you just do it yourself? ...
I can't imaging paying someone else to do something so simple.

While I customarily trim my own beard, I don't agree that it's an easy thing to do. Unless you have a 360 mirror, it's hard to get it all correct. If I let mine get any longer than it is now, I'll likely try to find someone to do it for me.

It's extra challenging for me though because I have little sight in my right eye.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Gary~ on January 19, 2013, 05:27:32 PM

Really don't have the confidence to trim the beard. Think he'll do a better job than me. I always pay £5.00. (about $7.00 US).


Come on mate. You can't be going to the barber for the next 30 or so years just for that. I'm sure that you could do just as well with a small pair of scissors. It would probably be quite acceptable the first time you did it and from then on it will only get better and better.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 19, 2013, 06:33:31 PM
Ok, the barber did a good jog -- looks good. But why didn't you just do it yourself? ...
I can't imaging paying someone else to do something so simple.

While I customarily trim my own beard, I don't agree that it's an easy thing to do. Unless you have a 360 mirror, it's hard to get it all correct. If I let mine get any longer than it is now, I'll likely try to find someone to do it for me.

It's extra challenging for me though because I have little sight in my right eye.

I agree, especially when you are starting out, it is a pretty daunting task. You don't want to ruin months of growing out your beard. I only trim my mo' at the moment and I sometimes find it frustrating as heck, trying to position the scissors right (I'm not the most coordinated person at times, especially while standing in from of a mirror). I have no doubt though with practice and probably doing it more then once a month or so, I'll get the hang of it though. I'm in no rush to trim my beard at the moment anyway haha.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cysly on January 19, 2013, 07:58:55 PM
  I grew tired of the same old circle beard aka doorknocker that most guys grow around here and decided to pare it down to a Van Dyke. So far I like it better but shaving up under the mustache in the corners has been causing a bit of skin irritation. I guess I will see if that goes away. I do have a Bump Patrol razor-I might try that but at the rate my facial hair grows the notice might be noticeable quickly. What do you guys think?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Gary~ on January 19, 2013, 09:23:02 PM
It looks good. Keep doing what you're doing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 19, 2013, 09:52:16 PM

Come on mate. You can't be going to the barber for the next 30 or so years just for that.

Sure he can.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Gary~ on January 19, 2013, 10:19:30 PM

Come on mate. You can't be going to the barber for the next 30 or so years just for that.

Sure he can.

You're quite right if that what he wants.

Sometimes I get a little pushy - just tell me to STFU.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 20, 2013, 06:27:42 AM
You can't be going to the barber for the next 30 or so years just for that.

For the time being, I'm happy with my 3-5 week visits to the barber for a trim.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 20, 2013, 11:03:51 AM
Just do you, Mr. Jules.....We enjoy the progress reports regardless!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 20, 2013, 11:10:00 AM
Just do you, Mr. Jules.....We enjoy the progress reports regardless!

Thanks, SlyHarry.

Will you ever take those bad-ass sunglasses off ?  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 20, 2013, 12:53:09 PM
Just do you, Mr. Jules.....We enjoy the progress reports regardless!

Thanks, SlyHarry.

Will you ever take those bad-ass sunglasses off ?  :)



Way to deflect, Mr. Jules!     ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 20, 2013, 10:30:38 PM
I agree with Harry, just keep doing what you are doing. It is working for you, as long as you stay away from the butcher anyway  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: matt548 on January 20, 2013, 10:36:52 PM
mine doesn't compare!!!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 20, 2013, 10:50:28 PM
Lucky we aren't having a pissing contest then isn't it  O0

It's still a good looking beard, and that's all that matters mate! Thanks for sharing 8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 22, 2013, 10:05:24 AM
It's still a good looking beard, and that's all that matters mate! Thanks for sharing 8)



Matt, I second what Beardman said above.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: IanDangerGranger on January 22, 2013, 04:55:52 PM
Bald and bearded is an unbeatable combination. Keeping mine fairly short right now:
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 22, 2013, 05:12:37 PM
 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 22, 2013, 11:39:45 PM
Lookin good Ian!

Bald and bearded is an unbeatable combination.

I couldn't agree more!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Surly Seabear on January 23, 2013, 01:39:32 AM
before sly and after...and a little weight loss in between, note: first pic is with my nephew, a pro body builder(Aaron Clark who shaves his head whenever his girl doesn't stop him... :x!)

 (https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/406956_10151308062619859_1670063441_n.jpg)    (https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/774135_10151392089886357_621277104_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 23, 2013, 03:55:21 AM
Nice beards, Ian and Freddy!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on January 23, 2013, 10:23:22 AM
Just updating... Still going for my initial goal date, 3/13/13 (my son's 1st b-day). From that point I shall decide if I am going to go for a yeard (straight through 'til October), or not.


Looking good, everybody!  O0


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimage.org%2Ferrctzk4r%2Fdownsized_0123031049.jpg&hash=07dbf7acb134e32db269bcce364b714020508fb9)


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimage.org%2Ffz9vzxzmz%2Fdownsized_0123031055.jpg&hash=7a71ad398c414344cd7e147f84272b51516e9b06)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldOUfan on January 23, 2013, 11:14:02 AM
natedawg thats awesome
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: IanDangerGranger on January 23, 2013, 11:26:16 AM
Haven't seen a bad beard yet. Natedawg, you look like you could be related to me. It's strange.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: stasiu on January 23, 2013, 11:47:08 AM
Haven't seen a bad beard yet. Natedawg, you look like you could be related to me. It's strange.

Haha - Natedawg and you have facial resemblence from top of head to the beards !  That is cool look !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 23, 2013, 12:58:53 PM
Nate, I don't know if I'm more impressed with the beard growth, or that you have been able to keep that pen behind your ear for that length of time...

Looking good, bro! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on January 23, 2013, 01:36:59 PM
Ignore the goofy look.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9eHANr2.jpg&hash=0feae7bc30126fa2d240bba5f0af95f26015640e)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 23, 2013, 02:37:30 PM
You Gents are looking great.  O0  Keep it up, maybe we should have a beard contest ?  Totally impressed. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on January 23, 2013, 02:46:24 PM
Slybear, you do not look goofy.

I look happy.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2F36326e26ae7fe77e08399a14332f8fbbeaf528d7_r.jpg&hash=0e5496378974376aa3f7f106548b5a6ab2e8f280)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 23, 2013, 03:19:12 PM
Nate, Bear, Imaginary.....looking great; keep 'em up!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on January 24, 2013, 12:06:40 AM
Gee Lookin good everyone!

Nate I think you've got a real keeper there!

 Bear, I'm loven that beard you're rockin there, it looks great if your walrus mo'

Imaginary, you so ANGRY! hahaha

Welcome to the beard club Surly, you've got a very nice addition, pity you nephew isn't rocking that sly look in your before.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 24, 2013, 12:35:54 PM

That's a fine beard, Natedawg. Keep up going..
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Slyfive on January 24, 2013, 01:18:21 PM
Beard envy has set in again...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on January 25, 2013, 06:23:35 AM
Gee Lookin good everyone!

Nate I think you've got a real keeper there!

 Bear, I'm loven that beard you're rockin there, it looks great if your walrus mo'

Imaginary, you so ANGRY! hahaha

Welcome to the beard club Surly, you've got a very nice addition, pity you nephew isn't rocking that sly look in your before.

Beardman, I AM NOT ANGRY!!! I AM THE SWEETEST PERSON YOU HAVE EVER MET!!! Lol. Everyone says I have a very grumpy expression, to only realize I am actually a nice guy.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Bald Hobbit on January 25, 2013, 05:10:32 PM
Surly, in that before picture, the hair on top of your head actually looks like it... blocks you. You were meant to be bald.

Natedog, go for the yeard, it looks and will look amazing on you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on January 25, 2013, 07:45:14 PM
Okay, I have a bit of a rant to post. Recently, I have received comments from people asking if I've been letting my beard grow. Meanwhile, I have kept it at the same length as of late. Is there something I am not seeing? Am I making myself scarce, or are people oddly noticing all of a sudden?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Gary~ on January 25, 2013, 07:53:02 PM
Okay, I have a bit of a rant to post. Recently, I have received comments from people asking if I've been letting my beard grow. Meanwhile, I have kept it at the same length as of late. Is there something I am not seeing? Am I making myself scarce, or are people oddly noticing all of a sudden?

When people die apparently although their does not grow after death at all but it appears to because the skin is contracting due to dehydration. Perhaps you have recently died and haven't yet realised it? Have you noticed any odd odours of a decaying nature? Have any of your body parts fallen off?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 25, 2013, 08:52:41 PM
Okay, I have a bit of a rant to post. Recently, I have received comments from people asking if I've been letting my beard grow. Meanwhile, I have kept it at the same length as of late. Is there something I am not seeing? Am I making myself scarce, or are people oddly noticing all of a sudden?

When people die apparently although their does not grow after death at all but it appears to because the skin is contracting due to dehydration. Perhaps you have recently died and haven't yet realised it? Have you noticed any odd odours of a decaying nature? Have any of your body parts fallen off?
:*))
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on January 26, 2013, 04:17:21 AM
I am thinking that I may be an alien. After all, I don't understand the human race.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 26, 2013, 05:20:37 AM
I am thinking that I may be an alien. After all, I don't understand the human race.

That is funny. Meanwhile, the beard grows.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 26, 2013, 07:23:12 AM
I am thinking that I may be an alien. After all, I don't understand the human race.

That is funny. Meanwhile, the beard grows.


Mr Jules.. yours is looking better and better.   It looks very cool but neatly maintained at the same time!   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 26, 2013, 04:43:01 PM
I am thinking that I may be an alien. After all, I don't understand the human race.

That is funny. Meanwhile, the beard grows.


Mr Jules.. yours is looking better and better.   It looks very cool but neatly maintained at the same time!   O0
;) O0  Again
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on January 26, 2013, 07:28:48 PM
So..... Here is an update on my upper lip beard lol....

Just started putting some product in it, so far I'm loving the look.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi610.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt188%2FCarpe_diem_wgi%2Fbaddd6a0948e420cf1f5ee30a984e330.jpg&hash=8131c040ff3dbeacb7b342e3d6995d2f311d9657)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on January 26, 2013, 11:22:10 PM
Very cool, Lynchy! I like it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Gary~ on January 26, 2013, 11:41:46 PM
So..... Here is an update on my upper lip beard lol....

Just started putting some product in it, so far I'm loving the look.



I would be interested to know exactly what you are putting on it and how? Is it some sort of wax?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on January 26, 2013, 11:42:30 PM
Very cool, Lynchy! I like it.

Thankyou SlyBear!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on January 26, 2013, 11:46:02 PM
So..... Here is an update on my upper lip beard lol....

Just started putting some product in it, so far I'm loving the look.



I would be interested to know exactly what you are putting on it and how? Is it some sort of wax?

I am awaiting for some wax to arrive from the UK....... http://foadwax.com/

I'm currently using some ultra spiking hair glue, and a glue stick.

Both are recommendations from the handlebar moustache club. After the shower I blow it dry, whilst combing, then add the product, blow dry and style into place.

It's pretty durable, can go all day without too much change to it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on January 27, 2013, 12:57:30 AM
Lynchy and I met up in Canberra last Thursday and I was very jealous of his turned up moustache.  I've tried it a few times but one side always droops lol.

Had a good conversation - the third member from Canberra thatfella was away on holiday so we plan to meet up later and will put up a photo of the meeting the Canberra chapter of SBG.

Its a bit far to meet up with the US members but at last we are making contact in OZ.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 27, 2013, 01:49:53 AM
Lynchy and I met up in Canberra last Thursday and I was very jealous of his turned up moustache.  I've tried it a few times but one side always droops lol.

Had a good conversation - the third member from Canberra thatfella was away on holiday so we plan to meet up later and will put up a photo of the meeting the Canberra chapter of SBG.

Its a bit far to meet up with the US members but at last we are making contact in OZ.

Nice! I wouldn't mind meeting a few of the members in person for a drink....It just may happen sooner rather than later.....
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on January 27, 2013, 02:41:29 AM
Lynchy and I met up in Canberra last Thursday and I was very jealous of his turned up moustache.  I've tried it a few times but one side always droops lol.

Had a good conversation - the third member from Canberra thatfella was away on holiday so we plan to meet up later and will put up a photo of the meeting the Canberra chapter of SBG.

Its a bit far to meet up with the US members but at last we are making contact in OZ.

Yep,

It was great to put a face to the name.

Need to recruit more Canberrans lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 27, 2013, 03:17:10 AM
Mr Jules.. yours is looking better and better.   It looks very cool but neatly maintained at the same time!   O0

Thanks Slymyke. Now how are you getting along with your own beard ? It makes a welcome facial appearance.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldOUfan on January 27, 2013, 10:28:46 AM
If any of yall are in OKC I would meet for a drink as well
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on January 27, 2013, 10:54:37 AM
Nutsand Lynchy,

Great to hear that you were able to get together. I was able to get together with MRZED when he was in Minnesota last summer. E had a great time together.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on January 27, 2013, 11:54:06 AM
Lynchy, the stash looks great.  Have you heard of Pinad musstash wax,  really works great , comes in a small silver tube and you can get different colors.  Neutral is clear but it has been around for a 100 years . 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on January 27, 2013, 03:48:23 PM
Lynchy, the stash looks great.  Have you heard of Pinad musstash wax,  really works great , comes in a small silver tube and you can get different colors.  Neutral is clear but it has been around for a 100 years .

Yes Swithcy,

Thankyou I like it!

That is what I was originally going to buy but couldn't find any locally. After some more research it appears it doesn't hold wiry beards well.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 27, 2013, 07:36:04 PM
Mr Jules.. yours is looking better and better.   It looks very cool but neatly maintained at the same time!   O0

Thanks Slymyke. Now how are you getting along with your own beard ? It makes a welcome facial appearance.



Mr. Jules,

I recently trimmed it back down to how it looks in my avatar.  I was getting impatient with how it wanted to curl up in places and stick out in other places.  It is much easier to keep like I have it now... and I like easy.--lol.  

Lynchy.. I like the new look.  I was letting my mustache grow out to try that, but as I mentioned above, opted for "easy".  It looks cool on you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on January 27, 2013, 08:07:19 PM
Lynchy.. I like the new look.  I was letting my mustache grow out to try that, but as I mentioned above, opted for "easy".  It looks cool on you.

Thanks mate!

You should give it another go, it's good fun.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on February 01, 2013, 03:02:00 PM
So..... Here is an update on my upper lip beard lol....

Just started putting some product in it, so far I'm loving the look.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi610.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt188%2FCarpe_diem_wgi%2Fbaddd6a0948e420cf1f5ee30a984e330.jpg&hash=8131c040ff3dbeacb7b342e3d6995d2f311d9657)


Looks great, Lynchy! You totally remind me of Tom Hardy in Bronson in your picture. 

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimage.org%2Fhudgul2cj%2FBronson_bronson.jpg&hash=3ffe3f5dcba3dc1849b07793b26048c0909c17c0)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Viking on February 01, 2013, 05:26:32 PM
haha That's exactly who it reminded me of also!! Looks good!!

I however got in from work this evening, decided to tidy the ol' beard up before going out for a meal with the missus, some how it ended up with me going from about 2.5 inches on my chin and about 1 inch on the cheeks to about 1/4 inch all over.

A change feels good however.....
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on February 02, 2013, 06:44:13 AM
some how it ended up with me going from about 2.5 inches on my chin and about 1 inch on the cheeks to about 1/4 inch all over.

That's quite a pruning !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Viking on February 02, 2013, 07:01:02 AM
Yeah, I never really meant to go that drastic but I'm glad I did, change is good sometimes!!

However I imagine I'll just let it grow back the way it was!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on February 02, 2013, 10:35:40 AM
Almost long enough to tie like Rusty does!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi316.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm321%2Fstchas%2FJan132013_zps04208421.jpg&hash=9020d95575d1ba2dd14b9a03aba83a79b5fcf266)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on February 03, 2013, 12:32:49 AM
Yeah, I never really meant to go that drastic but I'm glad I did, change is good sometimes!!

However I imagine I'll just let it grow back the way it was!!

I'm glad you like the change, some people would regret such a harsh pruning. But you are right, the sometimes change is a good thing!

Almost long enough to tie like Rusty does!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi316.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm321%2Fstchas%2FJan132013_zps04208421.jpg&hash=9020d95575d1ba2dd14b9a03aba83a79b5fcf266)

Looking good saint, how much longer do you reckon before you can do it now? Surely you wouldn't be too far off.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on February 03, 2013, 07:47:48 AM

Looking good saint, how much longer do you reckon before you can do it now? Surely you wouldn't be too far off.

Actually have done it, and am doing it pretty much all the time now--sort of a modification--I've got a picture--I'll have to work on getting it up.  People do think I've trimmed the beard though--even the wife--but when she found out it was tied, just three little words, no not "I love you", but "Keep it tied!" ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on February 03, 2013, 12:00:15 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv11%2Fgreatnessinc%2F2CAD66BA-36D5-4C47-BD17-042C3E3199A4-4827-000001894188812B_zpsf35c2480.jpg&hash=a8fa8d40872ef52e4a87da621888bac0198eb539)
This go round I've decided to keep a thin open chin goatee.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on February 03, 2013, 02:01:56 PM
saint c looking good  O0  greatnessinc  I like that are you going to let it grow out abit more ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: R o b 6 on February 03, 2013, 05:10:55 PM

Actually have done it, and am doing it pretty much all the time now--sort of a modification--I've got a picture--I'll have to work on getting it up.  People do think I've trimmed the beard though--even the wife--but when she found out it was tied, just three little words, no not "I love you", but "Keep it tied!" ;D

Cool...can't wait to see results!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on February 03, 2013, 09:32:16 PM
It's a good thing I'm growing this out to keep my face warm during these frigid Central Texas winter days!

(It hit 83ºF today.)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2524225/photos/bear/beard-2013/IMG_0610.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on February 03, 2013, 11:02:25 PM

Actually have done it, and am doing it pretty much all the time now--sort of a modification--I've got a picture--I'll have to work on getting it up.  People do think I've trimmed the beard though--even the wife--but when she found out it was tied, just three little words, no not "I love you", but "Keep it tied!" ;D

Cool...can't wait to see results!

Me too.

I have no doubt that what she said!  :*))

Lol Bear, your chin warmer seems a bit redundant! But it still looks good, and that's all that matters haha!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on February 04, 2013, 07:21:31 AM
Not the best camera work and I do need some more length on the sides to make it really neat but here it is! Right now I'm using some hairspray to control the sides.  
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi316.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm321%2Fstchas%2F1357610635253.jpg&hash=e8a37835f3556d44d3e2ebfb3a429c5ad67201cd)

And this is a picture--from my AB card-- of my Mountain Man when I had hair & it wasn't gray--about 23 years old. 

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi316.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm321%2Fstchas%2Fseamanscard001.jpg&hash=7069da4e1de803214483628d277ca47e9b588d41)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MarkusToe on February 04, 2013, 09:26:00 AM
And this is a picture--from my AB card-- of my Mountain Man when I had hair & it wasn't gray--about 23 years old. 

wow, with 23 years you had a beard like that?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on February 04, 2013, 10:24:51 AM
saint c looking good  O0  greatnessinc  I like that are you going to let it grow out abit more ?
I'm going for minimal maintenance (to reduce my shaving time). I prefer to keep my goatee neat and clean. I find though that after a while it starts to irritate me and I end up shaving it off.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on February 04, 2013, 10:50:34 AM
Some great beards SlyBear very cool  O0  it sure has grown.   saintc , isn't it funny how color changes in a few years my first beard was dark, but I never had as much hair on my head in my whole life , you somewhat look like Serpico, Al Pachnio . 

greatnessinc , mine is coming out slow but sure.  I am going to keep mine at a med length.  At least that is my thought at this time LOL.  Day at a time. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on February 04, 2013, 11:07:35 AM
And this is a picture--from my AB card-- of my Mountain Man when I had hair & it wasn't gray--about 23 years old. 

wow, with 23 years you had a beard like that?
But don't forget, as time marches on it usually means you will also develop the "ability" to grow enough hair on your ears and eyebrows for a fairly "respectible" combover.  ;D 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on February 04, 2013, 12:38:52 PM
It's a good thing I'm growing this out to keep my face warm during these frigid Central Texas winter days!

(It hit 83ºF today.)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2524225/photos/bear/beard-2013/IMG_0610.jpg)


I wouldn't want to picture you in New York. One time, I thought the weather app on my phone was guessing my shoe size.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 04, 2013, 12:48:02 PM
saint c looking good  O0  greatnessinc  I like that are you going to let it grow out abit more ?
I'm going for minimal maintenance (to reduce my shaving time). I prefer to keep my goatee neat and clean. I find though that after a while it starts to irritate me and I end up shaving it off.

That open chin style looks like it would be fairly high maintenance.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on February 04, 2013, 01:20:24 PM
I wouldn't want to picture you in New York. One time, I thought the weather app on my phone was guessing my shoe size.

I'm originally from New England, so I know all about that.  8) To be honest, I don't mind the cold at all. I actually really like it when it gets cool here. But that never lasts for long.

What drove me south is the snow.  I don't ever think I could move back to the snow belt.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on February 04, 2013, 03:41:04 PM
Very impressive Sly Bear.

I've just trimmed my beard short as we have had a run of hot weather (over 95F) and it got annoying.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on February 04, 2013, 04:11:04 PM
What drove me south is the snow.  I don't ever think I could move back to the snow belt.


Ditto. I loved it as a kid, until I had to shovel it, and walk outside in the early morning in areas that haven't been handled in days.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on February 04, 2013, 10:37:19 PM
Very impressive Sly Bear.

I've just trimmed my beard short as we have had a run of hot weather (over 95F) and it got annoying.

I'm a little jealous of the heat wave you guys had over the border the other week. Although I probably wouldn't have enjoyed the full, ~2 weeks.

I kind of like your beard greatness, I don't think I'd be able to maintain something so short though haha.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MarkusToe on February 05, 2013, 05:19:30 AM
that's all the "beard" I can grow now

(https://www.evernote.com/shard/s1/sh/c868cb64-57b2-44a1-9a82-c0f8f11e03db/5a40bb4ef243334801070774351c69f4/res/025aee41-a39c-48bb-8dec-f50146aee849/skitch.png)

I always trim it otherwise it would look fuzzy or kinky (please excuse my english)

I really would like to have a full beard once
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on February 05, 2013, 11:33:14 AM
Markus, looks good be patient it will come.  That is in fashion  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on February 05, 2013, 08:56:48 PM
Chinstraps are quite fashionable, as Switchy said, and you wear it well  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on February 13, 2013, 04:27:17 PM
Thanks to all who complimented this mess on my face in the past.

Just an update here. Took this a few days ago. Not a great picture...  Camera phone flash made me look more pale than normal  ;D.
I have 1 month left until my initial goal... Pretty sure I'm gonna do the full year ('til October). Why not? Until I can answer that question, I have no reason not to.  ;)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimage.org%2F3u47qrwt7%2F0211031544sm.jpg&hash=ea430c6b79a7326c6237193b24a673eb39d4cffd)


Let's keep those beard pictures coming!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on February 13, 2013, 05:06:20 PM
Very impressive Sly Bear.

I've just trimmed my beard short as we have had a run of hot weather (over 95F) and it got annoying.

I'm a little jealous of the heat wave you guys had over the border the other week. Although I probably wouldn't have enjoyed the full, ~2 weeks.

I kind of like your beard greatness, I don't think I'd be able to maintain something so short though haha.
Thanks, yours looks pretty gnarly. My hair doesn't get long it just gets thick and matted. I dabbled with a Chin strap last summer, I didn't keep it long before I got fed up and shaved it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on February 14, 2013, 12:02:13 AM
Very impressive Sly Bear.

I've just trimmed my beard short as we have had a run of hot weather (over 95F) and it got annoying.

I'm a little jealous of the heat wave you guys had over the border the other week. Although I probably wouldn't have enjoyed the full, ~2 weeks.

I kind of like your beard greatness, I don't think I'd be able to maintain something so short though haha.
Thanks, yours looks pretty gnarly. My hair doesn't get long it just gets thick and matted. I dabbled with a Chin strap last summer, I didn't keep it long before I got fed up and shaved it.

Thanks mate, I'm probably about due for a new picture. I'm almost at the 4 month mark for the chops component of my beard. I'm not sure how long I'm going to grow it out for. I'm thinking of letting it grow until at least April, because I've got a family wedding, and I know of at least one Aunty that will just LOOOOOVE to see it (read as sarcasm). Especially seeing she told me to shave it off by the next time she saw me, I told her that wasn't going to happen haha.

Have you been maintaining your well groomed van dyke?

Nate, your beard is looking awesome, I'm glad to see you are still going with it. I hope you make it to a yeard! I'd love to see it  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on February 14, 2013, 12:47:51 AM
Thanks to all who complimented this mess on my face in the past.

Just an update here. Took this a few days ago. Not a great picture...  Camera phone flash made me look more pale than normal  ;D.
I have 1 month left until my initial goal... Pretty sure I'm gonna do the full year ('til October). Why not? Until I can answer that question, I have no reason not to.  ;)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimage.org%2F3u47qrwt7%2F0211031544sm.jpg&hash=ea430c6b79a7326c6237193b24a673eb39d4cffd)


Let's keep those beard pictures coming!

Looking good mate!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Raulski on February 14, 2013, 04:01:43 AM
This once was me :)(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F02%2F14%2Fsa9umy7u.jpg&hash=0d299a7745f269a8e1418a4e3ae992d2aed1aa76)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Frontier Guy on February 14, 2013, 05:48:44 AM
Wow, that was a lot of work.

No offense intended, but I like the "now" much better. Less distracting.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 14, 2013, 06:42:02 AM
Nate, how can we be sure that is really you?   The guy in the new pic doesn't have a pen behind his ears..   haha. 
It is getting fuller and fuller all the time.


Raulski, that beard sculpting looks cool...   Wild Man!  O0


Beardman, you are such the family rebel.  Keep it up, bud!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on February 14, 2013, 07:58:47 AM
Nate, looking great! Raulski, that's pretty cool! Makes me think of the days we used to shave crazy things into our heads  ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on February 14, 2013, 10:52:32 AM
Nate, that beard is looking good.  Raulski, I bet that took some time and patience.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on February 14, 2013, 03:30:51 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2F49526ea6a172877f07e9ae173215135b7d898b99_r.jpg&hash=5d33ef8db5d80f4a9d8b5d593ca7924f22d0569f)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on February 14, 2013, 05:42:21 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2F49526ea6a172877f07e9ae173215135b7d898b99_r.jpg&hash=5d33ef8db5d80f4a9d8b5d593ca7924f22d0569f)

You have a great beard going on there.  But you look a bit angry!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on February 14, 2013, 06:13:22 PM
You have a great beard going on there.  But you look a bit angry!

But still handsome. Beard looks good, imaginary.

Here's mine as of today:

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2524225/photos/bear/beard-2013/2013-02-14.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on February 14, 2013, 08:20:44 PM
My goatee as of today (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv11%2Fgreatnessinc%2F6C2E34B2-891D-4141-9C1D-9D2A6FEB5A13-2760-0000012B8269A5D6_zpsb1b1fc1e.jpg&hash=a5be314524f339c91deb8c3749017c6b669fa5da)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on February 14, 2013, 08:33:10 PM
Looking good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on February 15, 2013, 07:00:23 PM
My goatee as of today (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv11%2Fgreatnessinc%2F6C2E34B2-891D-4141-9C1D-9D2A6FEB5A13-2760-0000012B8269A5D6_zpsb1b1fc1e.jpg&hash=a5be314524f339c91deb8c3749017c6b669fa5da)

Luzca bien.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on February 15, 2013, 07:12:27 PM
To the Sly brothers here that have grown their beards out with the commitment !   O0  You are all looking good . I like the well kept look .  Which you gents

have .
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on February 16, 2013, 03:06:29 AM
Several colleagues in the office has suggested I shave my beard for charity.

Not sure if I can go through with it. It'll takes several months to grow it back.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on February 16, 2013, 04:38:50 AM
Several colleagues in the office has suggested I shave my beard for charity.

Not sure if I can go through with it. It'll takes several months to grow it back.

I wouldn't do it! It will take ages to grow back :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on February 16, 2013, 04:58:31 AM
There is a possibility I may have to shave mine......My former stepdaughter wants me to escort her at the high school military ball (I'm considering it but haven't committed yet for obvious reasons) and if I wear my dress blues, a beard would be a no-no. If it comes to it, the ball is in April, but I can have it decently grown back by August. This may not necessarily be a bad thing, I can actually start over and get some better width than I have now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on February 16, 2013, 09:25:44 AM

What charity has a shave your beard promotion?  Is this something the UK came up with?  If this is just their idea, a "one fer" tell them you'll do it if they all shave their heads, men & women.

It's big and it's this http://www.rednoseday.com/

Like your idea - I'll shave my beard if the rest of the office shave their heads.

Or ...

I'll shave my head on Red Nose Day for charity.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on February 16, 2013, 02:15:18 PM
I wish I had never shaven my beard off.  As stated it takes for ever to grow back.  So sure would really think about it .
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on February 16, 2013, 03:51:18 PM
I found it really simple to shave my head but I don't think I could shave my beard.  As many have said it takes too long to grow back.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 16, 2013, 04:06:57 PM

What charity has a shave your beard promotion?  Is this something the UK came up with?  If this is just their idea, a "one fer" tell them you'll do it if they all shave their heads, men & women.

It's big and it's this http://www.rednoseday.com/

Like your idea - I'll shave my beard if the rest of the office shave their heads.

Or ...

I'll shave my head on Red Nose Day for charity.



Mr. Jules,

The website says "Do something funny on the 15th for Red Nose Day"...... just tell them you don't think shaving your beard would be very funny... why don't they shave off their eyebrows...now that would be funny, and they could all join in.   (just take a sick day that day... and you can laugh at them on the 16th)!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mrzed on February 17, 2013, 05:09:50 AM
The guys at church did a beard growing contest from the first weekend in december until valentines day. I opted out. No way will i shave my beard. Wife agreed.

The 'contest' is over now. Many shaved off their beards and grew new ones. Others for the first time.  Some have shaved off again at wife request.  Some remain.

I keep mine trimmed at 1/2 inch.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on February 17, 2013, 03:02:01 PM
One of the things about shaving your beard off is that it seems to grow back differently each time... Like, you won't get the same exact beard you did before. Could be my imagination, but my experience tells me it's the case. I've had some great ones go down in history.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on February 17, 2013, 03:43:12 PM
Natedawg, I thought I was the only one who noticed that (like I noticed curling this time around.) Sadly, I shaved off the beard to a circle one shortly after posting that picture. Already regretting it. The funny thing is that my best friend is planning to go the same route too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: geeman on February 17, 2013, 05:19:46 PM
been growing mine out for a few days, what do you fella's think? leave it to grow to it's full potential, lol, or back to the goatee?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on February 17, 2013, 05:30:12 PM
I'd say give it a go.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on February 17, 2013, 06:43:34 PM
Ditto.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on February 17, 2013, 07:12:15 PM
The highjacking post has been deleted--this post has been modified in response to that deletion.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on February 17, 2013, 10:32:16 PM
been growing mine out for a few days, what do you fella's think? leave it to grow to it's full potential, lol, or back to the goatee?
Give it a go I reckon it would look good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Frontier Guy on February 18, 2013, 05:10:02 AM
Wow, Saintc.... I'm not sure if you are joking or not.  I don't think mrzed is that out of line.   I think Beardman's thread has been growing (almost as fast as his beard)...  not just with pics of beards, but discussion about them.  mrzed's recent comments were in response to Mr. Jules being challenged to shave his beard off... and NateDawg mentioned that when you shave off your beard, it sometimes doesn't grow back the same way.     mrzed was saying he only shaved his off once, when he had to.  Not all beards are epic, but the guys on here always seem to encourage each other.....even when some off them are sporting peach fuzz in the efforts to grow a beard. 

It's all good. 

+1 ... I also wasn't sure how to take Saintc's post.

At the risk of a "thread hijack lambast"  ... great new avatar SlyMyke.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on February 18, 2013, 09:08:13 AM
Sorry saintc, gotta disagree. I think stories regarding beards are not off-topic for this thread. It's all about the beards.

Now if I went off and started posting about that time that I got into trouble juggling coconuts in the grocery store...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mangosink12572 on February 18, 2013, 09:54:00 AM
 Did the beard over a year ago and now have started to let it grow more  - -and I am enjoying it 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 18, 2013, 02:00:21 PM

  ... great new avatar SlyMyke.



Thanks, FG. 


Hey, Slybear... you will have to post your coconut story somewhere... you have my curiosity up now..lol.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on February 18, 2013, 02:29:23 PM
Mr. Jules,

The website says "Do something funny on the 15th for Red Nose Day"...... just tell them you don't think shaving your beard would be very funny... why don't they shave off their eyebrows...now that would be funny, and they could all join in.   (just take a sick day that day... and you can laugh at them on the 16th)!


I agree with you, Slymyke. Shaved eyebrows would make me laugh !

Great new profile pic !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 18, 2013, 03:00:11 PM


Great new profile pic !

Thanks, Mr. Jules.  I want to get more length on the chin.... I just keep scissor-trimming, so it stays about the same.  Your beard is a nice length.  The avatar pic was from two weeks ago, so it is a little more grown out than that now. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on February 18, 2013, 03:22:14 PM
Sorry saintc, gotta disagree. I think stories regarding beards are not off-topic for this thread. It's all about the beards.

Now if I went off and started posting about that time that I got into trouble juggling coconuts in the grocery store...

Ditto.

If anyone wants hijacking, here's a picture of a herd of beautiful, wild ponies running free across the plain.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-snc6%2F254666_235935289783096_6328191_n.jpg&hash=ee34b448bec34a2a911c1a81891ee74d8bc3b31d)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 18, 2013, 03:56:30 PM


If anyone wants hijacking, here's a picture of a herd of beautiful, wild ponies running free across the plain.


Actually we don't want hijacking.  So let's get back on topic.  Feel free to start another thread about ponies if you want to.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on February 18, 2013, 04:09:54 PM


If anyone wants hijacking, here's a picture of a herd of beautiful, wild ponies running free across the plain.


Actually we don't want hijacking.  So let's get back on topic.  Feel free to start another thread about ponies if you want to.

No need to worry. I was being silly, and out to show the difference between the two.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on February 18, 2013, 06:02:58 PM


If anyone wants hijacking, here's a picture of a herd of beautiful, wild ponies running free across the plain.


Actually we don't want hijacking.  So let's get back on topic.  Feel free to start another thread about ponies if you want to.

No need to worry. I was being silly, and out to show the difference between the two.
;) imaginary, fergetaboutit , we know what you meant  ;) O0 8) again  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on February 19, 2013, 05:50:42 AM
Late to the party, there has been so many awesome new beard pics, and I'm spewing I am only just seeing them now!

@Slymyke, I'm totally a rebel haha. The way I see it is, she, like most of my family members, have only recently started reappearing in my life after at least 8-9 years of my life, so they have no say in what I do and don't do with my beard... or anything really lol. That, and this beard is my most proudest feature at the moment, so I don't foresee it going anywhere.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on February 19, 2013, 12:24:35 PM
Hey guys, been a member here for some time, just not a poster.  I have been working on the beard for about a year, keeping it about the length shown in avatar (been sly about 18 months).  Have been toying with the idea of letting it go a little longer, but somewhat concerned with my employer's reaction.  There is no "written" policy, but we are expected to be presentable. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on February 19, 2013, 01:11:57 PM


If anyone wants hijacking, here's a picture of a herd of beautiful, wild ponies running free across the plain.


Actually we don't want hijacking.  So let's get back on topic.  Feel free to start another thread about ponies if you want to.


No need to worry. I was being silly, and out to show the difference between the two.
;) imaginary, fergetaboutit , we know what you meant  ;) O0 8) again  O0

Thanks on a related note, I miss the beard already. Good thing (facial) hair grows back.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on February 19, 2013, 01:15:27 PM
Thanks for the comments, Saintc.  I understand the legal part of it, it's just one of those unwritten rules.  I would never be let go for facial hair. 

BTW - I have to admit the color is not natural, it's almost completely gray.  The density really did not come in until my mid 40's.  In my 20's all I could pull off was a mustache, by 30 I could grow a decent goatee, but still had bare cheeks, and I had a gap between my sideburns and hair line.  Now that I am 51, I have hair growing almost everywhere, but getting thinner on top.  So for you younger guys out there without good coverage, don't give up on a beard. It may take years to thicken up and fill in those bare spots.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 19, 2013, 04:28:08 PM
Great beard, Slybeard! 

Now we need to see a pic of it with the bald head showing. O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on February 19, 2013, 07:27:59 PM
Not the best photo, but here it is
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on February 19, 2013, 11:09:06 PM
 You're photo gets the point across, You have a rockin sly dome and beard, that's all that matters  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 20, 2013, 05:45:53 AM
You're photo gets the point across, You have a rockin sly dome and beard, that's all that matters  O0


^  +1   

 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: CraftyGuy on February 22, 2013, 02:14:19 PM
The current beard
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: R o b 6 on February 22, 2013, 04:44:11 PM




<---------- The current beard on day 10.
Nothing close to the ones in this thread but at least it's a start!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 22, 2013, 05:07:41 PM
It looks quite good for just 10 days.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: killingmesoftly on February 22, 2013, 07:49:33 PM
Y'all have some nice heads and nice beards. I have a decent beard. I'm 34 so maybe I have a little time left to like down a Greek god-like beard. Ya'll have some nice heads too. Something I'm afraid I won't have. The sly future is uncertain for me, but I'll always rock a beard. It was actually a factor I considered when getting out of the Army. The fact that I could grow a beard made it into the plus column.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on February 23, 2013, 06:24:30 AM

Thanks, Mr. Jules.  I want to get more length on the chin.... I just keep scissor-trimming, so it stays about the same.  Your beard is a nice length.  The avatar pic was from two weeks ago, so it is a little more grown out than that now. 

Impressed that you scissor trim your beard. Don't have the courage.

So I went to the barbers the other day. It's the usual one who knows knows how to trim the beard. Pleased with the results.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on February 23, 2013, 06:28:00 AM
Today is my sister's (well actually first cousin, but since her parents essentially raised me due to my wayward parents we treat each other as brother and sister) wedding. So, to avoid attracting attention to myself and away from the bride and the groom I shaved it down to this shown below this morning. I actually had a nice beard going, but I like this better for the moment.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: R o b 6 on February 23, 2013, 12:24:20 PM
at least it's a start!
That's really great--there are a whole lot of guys who never end up at the finish with a start like that!  It's going to be a keeper. O0
Thanks!...hoping to make it 30 days without touching it and taking it from there maybe have my barber edge cheek and neck lines.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Bensen on February 23, 2013, 01:13:48 PM
at least it's a start!
That's really great--there are a whole lot of guys who never end up at the finish with a start like that!  It's going to be a keeper. O0
Thanks!...hoping to make it 30 days without touching it and taking it from there maybe have my barber edge cheek and neck lines.
Hope you gonna make it !!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on February 23, 2013, 02:07:27 PM
Here is my updated beard status!  I am thinking that I may let it go longer than the 6 month length that I am currently at! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Switchy on February 23, 2013, 03:12:21 PM
You call that brushed and trimmed nicely !  Nice treatment of a epic beard, well kept, and well taken care of.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MarkusToe on February 23, 2013, 03:57:53 PM
Today is my sister's (well actually first cousin, but since her parents essentially raised me due to my wayward parents we treat each other as brother and sister) wedding. So, to avoid attracting attention to myself and away from the bride and the groom I shaved it down to this shown below this morning. I actually had a nice beard going, but I like this better for the moment.

looks great, I think I like it better than the beard on your last avatar
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MarkusToe on February 23, 2013, 04:01:15 PM
Here is my updated beard status!  I am thinking that I may let it go longer than the 6 month length that I am currently at! 

wow 6 months from no beard to this phenomenal beard?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on February 23, 2013, 04:42:47 PM
Hey Rob6, looks like you have a great start.  I would suggest you keep trimming and shaping minimal until 3 months.  It takes that long to really see the coverage you will have.  Too many people make the mistake of trimming and shaping too early, become dissatisfied, and shave it off without ever actually seeing their potential.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 23, 2013, 07:37:51 PM
Marsh, do you have it brushed out just to show us or is that the way you prefer to wear your beard?  In any event,  you're moving into epic territory.

I was wondering the same thing.  Impressive progress.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on February 23, 2013, 09:25:51 PM
Marsh, do you have it brushed out just to show us or is that the way you prefer to wear your beard?  In any event,  you're moving into epic territory.

I was wondering the same thing.  Impressive progress.   O0

It is brushed out for the dramatic effect.  I kind of like the Andrew Weil look.  But normally, I do just comb it in a downward direction.  But once in awhile I have worn it brushed out. 

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on February 23, 2013, 10:21:45 PM
I always love your beard updates Marsh! the brushed out look certainly draws the attention!

I was out last night and got into a good little conversation with a what I would call, mid-length van dyke. He was the bassist for the opening band, and was even rocking the sly look. I don't know about you other guys out there, but a lot of my conversations with new people seem to be instigated by a conversation about my beard, or beards in general.

Today is my 4 month anniversary since changing from my epic van dyke to the full beard. So here are some snaps:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgjRrJyZ.jpg&hash=245343719d613b46444ff719d72f1e2c035b247d)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FoxRHqzb.jpg&hash=1c4b94b4aae57bd3585edf35faa5f18b90da5bb9) (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fbj7Xm8R.jpg&hash=d5d1bc2ac39c2e45f578a4ab83bac3ea80957030)

I have recently been considering a bit chop off the bottom of my goat (probably a good couple of centimetres) so that the ends don't look so wispy, but I haven't been able to bring myself to do it haha. Especially seeing I haven't really found my "too long" point yet.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 23, 2013, 10:29:51 PM
Looking good, Beardman.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on February 23, 2013, 11:11:21 PM
Looking good, Beardman.  O0

Cheers Razor!

NO absolutely not!  Consider working on a tie up.  You just can't chop it, cm or inches.  Ya hear me!

I hear ya! It's just something I was considering, but something I don't think at the moment I could follow through with.

I don't really need to worry about trying the tie up method at the moment, my boss still seems content with it as it is, if he starts fussing then I will start tying it up. But as I said to him last time when he asked if I ever got it caught in things at work, "I am monitoring the situation, and it is fine for the time being" haha.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on February 24, 2013, 05:57:18 AM
Rob6, Marsh, Beardman......looking great, guys; Keep it up! @Markus-Thanks, man! Part of the reason I cut it down is after the military ball in April (if I go) is I want to grow a wider beard and the barber said to go ahead and start over. I'm not too worried, because my facial hair grows real fast (too bad the same can't be said of my scalp hair ;D)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 24, 2013, 06:20:58 AM
Beardman,  Great new pics... thanks for posting the update.   Looks like you are getting that noggin tanned up too. 

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on February 24, 2013, 05:46:28 PM
Thanks Harry!

Beardman,  Great new pics... thanks for posting the update.   Looks like you are getting that noggin tanned up too. 




Thanks Myke, working outdoors in the Aussie summer sun tends to do that  O0 I always try to let it get some morning sun then cover up again before it starts getting too hot.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on February 26, 2013, 10:31:24 AM
I always love your beard updates Marsh! the brushed out look certainly draws the attention!

I was out last night and got into a good little conversation with a what I would call, mid-length van dyke. He was the bassist for the opening band, and was even rocking the sly look. I don't know about you other guys out there, but a lot of my conversations with new people seem to be instigated by a conversation about my beard, or beards in general.

The same thing happens to me too.  They are like magnets!  Have you had strangers take your picture yet?  Are you sick of the "I had a beard but when my girlfriend/wife/employer ordered me to shave I handed them my testicles and obeyed?" comments from other guys?  I swear every time I go out with my beard loose I get at least one stranger coming up with a variation of that story.

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I have recently been considering a bit chop off the bottom of my goat (probably a good couple of centimetres) so that the ends don't look so wispy, but I haven't been able to bring myself to do it haha. Especially seeing I haven't really found my "too long" point yet.

I've been debating that for months too.  We could easily cut off a few without really losing much length and it would get rid of the wispy-ness at the ends, but I don't want to lose any length because I want to see how long it will get.  Also, since most of my ends are cut off ends I know that I am not near terminal length yet.  If you cut them off then you basically lose that guide as they will all be cut off.  I'm also afraid that if I allow myself to trim off the ends then that will make it easier for me to cut the entire thing off.
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on February 26, 2013, 10:35:56 AM
NO absolutely not!  Consider working on a tie up.  You just can't chop it, cm or inches.  Ya hear me!

It's not really the length that's the issue its that the length gets wispy and is even a little bit of a pain to control even when tied up.  Basically when you allow a region of hair to grow uncut you have some that grow a lot faster than the others and they make the length wispy.  If you cut off the tips you basically allow the bulk of the hair mass to catch up so that results in a more-consistent end.  Of course the downside to this is that the total length remains shorter until enough slow pokes catch up, and that's the reason I haven't done it yet.  I keep debating it, but I think I'm going to stay hands-off on the length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 26, 2013, 05:43:53 PM
Last night I buzzed it all down with a #2 guard!     
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Post by: Lynchy on February 26, 2013, 07:23:00 PM
Looking good.

Beards like that really frame the face. I sported that style for several years.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on February 27, 2013, 01:17:40 AM
Last night I buzzed it all down with a #2 guard!     

Slymyke, you've done a good job, there. Do you think you'll keep it at that length ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on February 27, 2013, 01:53:59 AM
I always love your beard updates Marsh! the brushed out look certainly draws the attention!

I was out last night and got into a good little conversation with a what I would call, mid-length van dyke. He was the bassist for the opening band, and was even rocking the sly look. I don't know about you other guys out there, but a lot of my conversations with new people seem to be instigated by a conversation about my beard, or beards in general.

The same thing happens to me too.  They are like magnets!  Have you had strangers take your picture yet?  Are you sick of the "I had a beard but when my girlfriend/wife/employer ordered me to shave I handed them my testicles and obeyed?" comments from other guys?  I swear every time I go out with my beard loose I get at least one stranger coming up with a variation of that story.

At least one person every time I go out tells me a variation of that story. I still enjoy the conversations most of the time, because it normally only starts out as an ice breaker, then the conversation moves on fairly quickly. Which is cool, I've met many awesome people by starting off chatting about my beard.

I always love your beard updates Marsh! the brushed out look certainly draws the attention!

I was out last night and got into a good little conversation with a what I would call, mid-length van dyke. He was the bassist for the opening band, and was even rocking the sly look. I don't know about you other guys out there, but a lot of my conversations with new people seem to be instigated by a conversation about my beard, or beards in general.

The same thing happens to me too.  They are like magnets!  Have you had strangers take your picture yet?  Are you sick of the "I had a beard but when my girlfriend/wife/employer ordered me to shave I handed them my testicles and obeyed?" comments from other guys?  I swear every time I go out with my beard loose I get at least one stranger coming up with a variation of that story.

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I have recently been considering a bit chop off the bottom of my goat (probably a good couple of centimetres) so that the ends don't look so wispy, but I haven't been able to bring myself to do it haha. Especially seeing I haven't really found my "too long" point yet.

I've been debating that for months too.  We could easily cut off a few without really losing much length and it would get rid of the wispy-ness at the ends, but I don't want to lose any length because I want to see how long it will get.  Also, since most of my ends are cut off ends I know that I am not near terminal length yet.  If you cut them off then you basically lose that guide as they will all be cut off.  I'm also afraid that if I allow myself to trim off the ends then that will make it easier for me to cut the entire thing off.

It's like you are in my head, get out haha!

NO absolutely not!  Consider working on a tie up.  You just can't chop it, cm or inches.  Ya hear me!

It's not really the length that's the issue its that the length gets wispy and is even a little bit of a pain to control even when tied up.  Basically when you allow a region of hair to grow uncut you have some that grow a lot faster than the others and they make the length wispy.  If you cut off the tips you basically allow the bulk of the hair mass to catch up so that results in a more-consistent end.  Of course the downside to this is that the total length remains shorter until enough slow pokes catch up, and that's the reason I haven't done it yet.  I keep debating it, but I think I'm going to stay hands-off on the length.

That's it, the length is not an issue for me at all, it's just that the wispiness, as Rusty explained so well. It will probably be something that is always in the back of my mind, as I can see it is with Rusty too, but that doesn't mean I'll follow up on the thought.

Last night I buzzed it all down with a #2 guard!     

That's a nice looking beard there, Myke.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on February 27, 2013, 03:57:16 AM
Last night I buzzed it all down with a #2 guard!     

Slymyke, you've done a good job, there. Do you think you'll keep it at that length ?

Looks good, Myke, even when it's buzzed, it still fits your face well.
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Post by: slymyke on February 27, 2013, 06:42:45 AM
Thanks guys... It was weird when I looked at myself in the mirror.  I felt like our family dog looked when he got matted ears and the groomer cut him to look like a Beagle.  He is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, so it was a dramatic change --especially for his ears....lol

I will probably keep it like this for a while (maybe a little longer)... and then grow it back out some more. 
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Post by: Frontier Guy on February 28, 2013, 03:05:31 PM
Last night I buzzed it all down with a #2 guard!     

Just catching up here.

Looks good SlyMyke - the shorter beard causes your eyes to take on greater facial importance. It's a good look for you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 02, 2013, 06:34:39 AM
I will probably keep it like this for a while (maybe a little longer)... and then grow it back out some more. 

Grow for it, Slymyke.

Getting to the stage where I like the feel of my beard now as much as the appearance.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: R o b 6 on March 02, 2013, 07:40:15 PM





<------------------ Day 16 and still haven't trimmed it yet. Over halfway to the 30-day mark and the longer goal of 3 months.
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Post by: Razor X on March 02, 2013, 07:49:48 PM
It's coming along very nicely.   O0
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Post by: Sir Harry on March 02, 2013, 11:13:37 PM
Looks good, Rob!
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Post by: Beardman on March 03, 2013, 12:19:29 AM
Looking good Rob! Lots of potential there  O0
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Post by: Mr Jules on March 03, 2013, 03:54:14 AM

<------------------ Day 16 and still haven't trimmed it yet. Over halfway to the 30-day mark and the longer goal of 3 months.

Keep going, Rob6, you are well on the way.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Papa Don on March 03, 2013, 08:42:42 AM
To all my bearded brothers, thanks for the inspiration.  I started a goat about three weeks ago.  So far I haven't touched it.  My goal--one year.  I've never had one for longer than a month.  I get fustrated with the patchiness and give up.  Hope all of you will give me support in this endeavor.  Also started working out at the gym with a personal trainer.  I'm trying to bulk up. I'm tired of the tube shaped body with no strenth.  The beard is coming in faster than in the past.  The trainer said it was the protein supplements he suggested.
So wish me luck.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on March 03, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
Grow for it

I like that..."Grow for it"..   O0


Your new specs are pretty cool and look great on you, Mr. Jules.

FG, thanks for the compliment.

Rob6, the guys are right... your's is looking good..  Looks like a keeper!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on March 03, 2013, 11:38:27 PM
To all my bearded brothers, thanks for the inspiration.  I started a goat about three weeks ago.  So far I haven't touched it.  My goal--one year.  I've never had one for longer than a month.  I get fustrated with the patchiness and give up.  Hope all of you will give me support in this endeavor.  Also started working out at the gym with a personal trainer.  I'm trying to bulk up. I'm tired of the tube shaped body with no strenth.  The beard is coming in faster than in the past.  The trainer said it was the protein supplements he suggested.
So wish me luck.

That is awesome Papa Don. You've taken on too big life commitments there, and I, like the rest of your sly bearded brethren will be behind you all the way!

If you are keen, we have a sly fitness challenge thread were we set goals and try and accomplish them for the month. I don't know, it might be something that you are interested in participating, I know it helps a lot of guys stay motivated, and it's something fun to be able to look back at the end of the month and go, "yeah, I done that!"

Keep us posted on the goatee and training progresses mate, I look forward to hearing how you are powering along  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Adamski1972 on March 04, 2013, 04:12:50 PM
I've only been bald by choice for 3 days but have to say I'm loving having the beard / bald head combo. In fact I think I would feel more naked without my beard which I have had for 20 odd years in various forms than the feeling I had when I first shaved my head.
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Post by: baldjoeg on March 04, 2013, 04:36:59 PM
Looking good ROb6. Hang in there.
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Post by: Beardman on March 04, 2013, 11:44:24 PM
I've only been bald by choice for 3 days but have to say I'm loving having the beard / bald head combo. In fact I think I would feel more naked without my beard which I have had for 20 odd years in various forms than the feeling I had when I first shaved my head.

Funny that, I would be exactly the same!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: R o b 6 on March 05, 2013, 06:49:09 AM
To all my bearded brothers, thanks for the inspiration.  I started a goat about three weeks ago.  So far I haven't touched it.  My goal--one year.  I've never had one for longer than a month.  I get fustrated with the patchiness and give up.  Hope all of you will give me support in this endeavor.  Also started working out at the gym with a personal trainer.  I'm trying to bulk up. I'm tired of the tube shaped body with no strenth.  The beard is coming in faster than in the past.  The trainer said it was the protein supplements he suggested.
So wish me luck.
Good luck! Focus on the first 30 and then the next...posting progress pics in this thread and the sbg bearded pioneers are sure to help keep you motivated. Take it from me!
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Post by: beardedbaldgerman on March 06, 2013, 05:12:15 AM
<---- Two weeks of growth.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 06, 2013, 05:24:42 AM
<---- Two weeks of growth.

Keep going 0mm. Another 2-6 weeks. Don't loose your nerve. Just keep growing.

Meanwhile, I've come across my office nickname... "Beardy". How original.  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on March 06, 2013, 05:39:54 AM
Mr. Jules, your new nickname, "Beardy" is proof that growing a beard throws them off from your baldness.  They could call you "baldy", but the beard is taking prominence.   O0
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Post by: beardedbaldgerman on March 06, 2013, 06:41:01 AM
@mr Jules: that is what I plan to do. Keep growing it into a thick beard to complement my shaved head.
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Post by: Sir Harry on March 06, 2013, 06:47:06 AM
Looks good, 0mm!
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Post by: Mr Jules on March 06, 2013, 07:49:36 AM
@mr Jules: that is what I plan to do. Keep growing it into a thick beard to complement my shaved head.

0mm, expect to be on growing the beard for another 2-3 months. Seems a long way off but you will be rewarded. I did not touch my beard at all for the first month. Then went to the barbers for shape and trim. Then grew some more. Overall, took about 6 months to acheive this.

Enjoy the experience.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 06, 2013, 07:51:37 AM
Mr. Jules, your new nickname, "Beardy" is proof that growing a beard throws them off from your baldness.  They could call you "baldy", but the beard is taking prominence.   O0

Know what you mean, Slymyke. Bearded is trumping bald.

Now where are you going with your own beard ? Are you growing for it ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 06, 2013, 10:09:11 AM
I just untied my goatee for the first time in 2 weeks.  Sometimes I forget just how long it really is!  The funny thing is that I just unleashed about 2 weeks of shed hairs and when you see how many hairs get shed in just a 2 week period of time I wonder how I even have a goatee at all!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on March 06, 2013, 03:07:12 PM
Mr. Jules, your new nickname, "Beardy" is proof that growing a beard throws them off from your baldness.  They could call you "baldy", but the beard is taking prominence.   O0

Know what you mean, Slymyke. Bearded is trumping bald.

Now where are you going with your own beard ? Are you growing for it ?


Mr. Jules, It is about the same length right now.  I will wait a little while before growing it out.  


Rusty, where's the pic of the new length, bro?   ;)

  

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Post by: slybeard on March 06, 2013, 03:34:50 PM
Good points on the beards getting more comments than the sly dome.  I seem to get frequent questions and compliments on my beard and the dome does not get noticed or mentioned.

I have also gotten several comments about looking like Brian Wilson, former pitcher for the San Fransisco Giants, as well as LSU.  I attended a LSU baseball game recently and a fan in the stands asked to take a photo of me to show his friends.


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Post by: imaginary on March 06, 2013, 06:10:38 PM
Slybeard, that happened to me when I first shaved my head. I actually started a thread some time back ranting (which also proved me point, being the first few responses were compliments on the beard.) Oddly, when I shaved down to a goatee two months later, that was when everyone suddenly noticed I was bald.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on March 06, 2013, 10:39:53 PM
I just untied my goatee for the first time in 2 weeks.  Sometimes I forget just how long it really is!  The funny thing is that I just unleashed about 2 weeks of shed hairs and when you see how many hairs get shed in just a 2 week period of time I wonder how I even have a goatee at all!

I know right, I combed my beard out yesterday in the shower after not combing it for a few days and was amazed by the amount of hairs that I had shed, probably no where near as many as you, but it was enough to make me stop and think lol!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 09, 2013, 04:47:43 AM
More beard action...
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Post by: clarinetguy on March 09, 2013, 08:18:35 AM
Omm, your beard looks great
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Post by: slymyke on March 09, 2013, 08:32:22 AM
 O0
 
Looks great, Mr. Jules!
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Post by: Razor X on March 09, 2013, 08:52:08 AM
More beard action...

Looks great.  How far are you going to let it go?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Adamski1972 on March 09, 2013, 11:41:01 AM
Wow Mr Jules! Now that's a good beard!
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Post by: Mr Jules on March 10, 2013, 07:12:11 AM
Thanks guys for the compliments.


How far are you going to let it go?

Will be visiting the barber within the next 2 weeks. Beard is about as big as I want it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on March 11, 2013, 02:49:38 AM
Thanks guys for the compliments.


How far are you going to let it go?

Will be visiting the barber within the next 2 weeks. Beard is about as big as I want it.

Lookin good man, I'm glad you've found a length you are happy with! I'm still hunting that mark haha.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 11, 2013, 03:37:32 AM
Beardman,

that will be your life long mission - finding your perfect beard length !!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on March 11, 2013, 03:43:56 AM
Beardman,

that will be your life long mission - finding your perfect beard length !!

Lucky I am in for the long haul! Haha
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on March 12, 2013, 02:16:01 PM
Just an update.. Taken over the weekend at my son's first birthday party. I had actually conditioned the beard with coconut oil for the first time earlier in the day. Let me tell you, it had a huge effect. Tons of body and shine without any stiffness. No more name brand conditioners for me.
I actually trimmed it a bit last week.. Not too much. Mainly for cleanup. Was getting too shaggy in some places.

Lookin good, everyone!  Keep the awesome beards coming!  O0


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs16.postimage.org%2Ffqgwhq7xx%2FClipboard01.jpg&hash=eb93cf2ce279e677048a50d7865063837e53ccbb)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 12, 2013, 03:49:00 PM
Just an update.. Taken over the weekend at my son's first birthday party. I had actually conditioned the beard with coconut oil for the first time earlier in the day. Let me tell you, it had a huge effect. Tons of body and shine without any stiffness. No more name brand conditioners for me.
I actually trimmed it a bit last week.. Not too much. Mainly for cleanup. Was getting too shaggy in some places.

Lookin good, everyone!  Keep the awesome beards coming!  O0


Natedawg, that beard is looking impressive. Interesting tip about conditioning it with coconut oil.

And look who is else growing - your son !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on March 12, 2013, 04:15:19 PM
Looking glorious Nate!

And happy birthday to the little man!
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Post by: slymyke on March 12, 2013, 05:56:36 PM
Great pic with your son, Nate.   I'm sure he had a great Birthday!
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Post by: Beardman on March 12, 2013, 11:46:57 PM
Thanks for sharing! Looks like the little fella had an awesome first birthday with your awesome bears  O0
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Post by: Sir Harry on March 13, 2013, 05:35:52 AM
Looks great, Nate! And happy birthday to the little one!
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Post by: Natedawg on March 13, 2013, 08:35:01 AM
Thank you for the kind words, my sly brothers. They are very much appreciated!  O0


Looks like the little fella had an awesome first birthday with your awesome bears  O0

SHHHH!!! I can't have PETA knowing!! 5t*mp
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on March 14, 2013, 05:33:15 PM
Great looking beard and dome Nate .A belated Happy 1st Birthday to your little boy. He is a keeper for sure. Enjoy these days when he is young. It won't last long.

Did he get birthday cake all over his face?  My daughter made sure that our son had a face full on his 1st birthday. What great memories! They are now 28 and 22 years old, respectively.
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Post by: slybeard on March 14, 2013, 10:33:51 PM
Looking good, Nate. So is that coconut oil you used a "hair" product or the same coconut used for cooking?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 15, 2013, 08:40:29 AM
Mr. Jules,

The website says "Do something funny on the 15th for Red Nose Day"...... just tell them you don't think shaving your beard would be very funny... why don't they shave off their eyebrows...now that would be funny, and they could all join in.   (just take a sick day that day... and you can laugh at them on the 16th)!

Today (15 March) in the UK, it's Red Nose Day. Resisted much pressure from colleagues to shave my beard. As a concession, I've offered to cut one whisker or shave my head.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on March 15, 2013, 12:46:19 PM
Mr. Jules,

The website says "Do something funny on the 15th for Red Nose Day"...... just tell them you don't think shaving your beard would be very funny... why don't they shave off their eyebrows...now that would be funny, and they could all join in.   (just take a sick day that day... and you can laugh at them on the 16th)!

Today (15 March) in the UK, it's Red Nose Day. Resisted much pressure from colleagues to shave my beard. As a concession, I've offered to cut one whisker or shave my head.

Just do what I tell the others: it's against my religion. Lol. It only works though if no actual religion does such a thing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 16, 2013, 05:38:41 AM
Think the barber has gone the hang of trimming the beard. Just cleaning up around the edges and keeping the length on the chin.

Updated profile picture was taken this morning after the UK Red Nose Day. So the beard and balded has survived.
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Post by: Razor X on March 16, 2013, 09:39:54 AM
Think the barber has gone the hang of trimming the beard. Just cleaning up around the edges and keeping the length on the chin.

Updated profile picture was taken this morning after the UK Red Nose Day. So the beard and balded has survived.

Looks perfect.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on March 16, 2013, 04:42:01 PM
Think the barber has gone the hang of trimming the beard. Just cleaning up around the edges and keeping the length on the chin.

Updated profile picture was taken this morning after the UK Red Nose Day. So the beard and balded has survived.

Looks perfect.



Agreed O0
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Post by: baldbearded on March 17, 2013, 01:30:53 PM
The big beards are looking awesome!
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Post by: baldjoeg on March 17, 2013, 03:16:56 PM
Great picture Mr. Jules. Dome and beard look great.
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Post by: Mr Jules on March 18, 2013, 03:52:38 PM
Great picture Mr. Jules. Dome and beard look great.

Thank you. I'm enjoying the feel of the bigger beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cropduster84 on March 20, 2013, 10:55:23 AM
Thank you. I'm enjoying the feel of the bigger beard.

The beard is looking awesome.

I'm wanting to grow mine out. It's still a little thin and wispy in places on the cheeks.

Do you think a barber would be able to trim better than an electric beard trimmer?
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Post by: Sir Harry on March 20, 2013, 04:57:55 PM

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Do you think a barber would be able to trim better than an electric beard trimmer?
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It depends....If you are looking to define the shape of your beard, a barber might be your best option, but if you're just talking about loose hairs, an EBT might be okay. It usually takes six months on average for a full beard to develop but it may vary on different people.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BaldnBearded on March 20, 2013, 10:34:23 PM
Been a while since I've posted here,life has been crazy with finishing my last semester of dental school.As you can see from my profile pic im still rocking the bald head.Been consistantly a bald man 3 years now which blows my mind.I remember hating the days of hair loss and worrying how i looked bald,now bald is just a natural part of who i'am and i love it.The lazy days i skip shaving I feel more self concious with hair growing (well my mpb fringe anyways) then i do bald.Absolutely love everything about being bald now!Im starting to sport a shaggier beard no and wondering what you guys think?Id really like to grow to three months but could use a little feedback on what you guys think I should do.My profile pic is about 5 weeks growth
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardedbaldgerman on March 21, 2013, 03:18:53 AM
Hi BaldnBearded,
I think it really suits you! Even with five weeks growth it looks amazing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on March 21, 2013, 08:36:37 PM
BaldnBearded... Lookin good, bro!
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Post by: jp_bald on March 21, 2013, 09:53:38 PM
my beard!
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Post by: slymyke on March 22, 2013, 03:34:18 PM
Great before-and-after effect, JP.  The beard looks great. 
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Post by: Sir Harry on March 22, 2013, 03:51:13 PM
Nice change, JP!
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Post by: Beardman on March 22, 2013, 08:26:42 PM
That's a nice change JP, keep up the good work  O0
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Post by: Mr Jules on March 23, 2013, 07:12:43 AM
Baldnbearded,

that's a shapely beard you have there.
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Post by: Razors Edge on March 26, 2013, 03:41:46 AM
I am feeling beard envy over here, and I have a beard.

Some great beards.
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 26, 2013, 10:07:24 AM
Been a while since I've posted here,life has been crazy with finishing my last semester of dental school.As you can see from my profile pic im still rocking the bald head.Been consistantly a bald man 3 years now which blows my mind.I remember hating the days of hair loss and worrying how i looked bald,now bald is just a natural part of who i'am and i love it.The lazy days i skip shaving I feel more self concious with hair growing (well my mpb fringe anyways) then i do bald.Absolutely love everything about being bald now!Im starting to sport a shaggier beard no and wondering what you guys think?Id really like to grow to three months but could use a little feedback on what you guys think I should do.My profile pic is about 5 weeks growth

Have you ever gone through with this after any of the other various times you posted this question?  If so, how did it turn out?  All we can do is point out that you have a great beard when it is short and make an educated guess that it will work well if longer.  I think you just need to do it once so that you can stop wondering whether or not it will work.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on April 06, 2013, 04:12:56 AM
All we can do is point out that you have a great beard when it is short and make an educated guess that it will work well if longer.  I think you just need to do it once so that you can stop wondering whether or not it will work.

Know what you mean.

I've added another month to my beard and rather like it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on April 06, 2013, 04:45:46 AM
All we can do is point out that you have a great beard when it is short and make an educated guess that it will work well if longer.  I think you just need to do it once so that you can stop wondering whether or not it will work.

Know what you mean.

I've added another month to my beard and rather like it.
 

You have absolutely no reason not to like it Mr Jules! Every time you share your beard just keeps getting more impressive  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on April 06, 2013, 04:58:45 AM
You have absolutely no reason not to like it Mr Jules! Every time you share your beard just keeps getting more impressive  O0

Thank you, Beardman. Getting regular comments about it !

Judging by the size of your beard, wondering at what point is start getting in the way ?

PS: just found out that the barber who does my beard has a web site:
http://www.charliesofcamden.com/index.html#
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardedbaldgerman on April 07, 2013, 04:58:04 AM
Still growing out my beard. Here is how it looks at the moment. I need to shape it, I know. And I need to shave my head again.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on April 07, 2013, 06:14:49 AM
Still growing out my beard. Here is how it looks at the moment. I need to shape it, I know. And I need to shave my head again.

Omm, your beard is looking good. Grow it some more and it will look even better. Visit a barber who will shape it for you.

Yes, you need to shave your head again.  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on April 08, 2013, 02:45:59 AM
You have absolutely no reason not to like it Mr Jules! Every time you share your beard just keeps getting more impressive  O0

Thank you, Beardman. Getting regular comments about it !

Judging by the size of your beard, wondering at what point is start getting in the way ?

PS: just found out that the barber who does my beard has a web site:
http://www.charliesofcamden.com/index.html#

Well Mr Jules, I can't do power cleans at the gym because it gets caught under the bar haha. Very rarely do I get it caught in day to life with work etc. But it has been happening on the odd occasion for a while now, not sure how long, but it doesn't really bother me much, whenever it happens though, I'm immediately checking to see if I pulled a hair out though haha.

Still growing out my beard. Here is how it looks at the moment. I need to shape it, I know. And I need to shave my head again.

Don't worry man, you still are rocking that B&B! Keep it up man and keep us posted  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on April 08, 2013, 08:06:18 AM
I was holding off for this photo before I shared, I know people are going to complain about the black on black, but so be it haha!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-prn1%2F544624_10151390905177098_420517433_n.jpg&hash=329de217fc2169c97dba8eeee80d22dbc7abb916)

In my hands is an Iron Maiden prize pack I won on Friday night in a raffle/door prize type thing when I went to see my mate's band play

I'm currently at what... about 5.5months growth now on my cheeks/sideburns, things are starting to get quite impressive. My sideburns are alllmost sitting down properly now all by themselves too. I'm still not sure how far this little experiment will go, but I'm already starting to get that feeling every now and again to go back to the van dyke.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on April 08, 2013, 10:56:22 PM
Looking great!

Dont shave it off its so wooly and epic! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on April 09, 2013, 05:00:52 AM
I was holding off for this photo before I shared, I know people are going to complain about the black on black, but so be it haha!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-prn1%2F544624_10151390905177098_420517433_n.jpg&hash=329de217fc2169c97dba8eeee80d22dbc7abb916)

In my hands is an Iron Maiden prize pack I won on Friday night in a raffle/door prize type thing when I went to see my mate's band play

I'm currently at what... about 5.5months growth now on my cheeks/sideburns, things are starting to get quite impressive. My sideburns are alllmost sitting down properly now all by themselves too. I'm still not sure how far this little experiment will go, but I'm already starting to get that feeling every now and again to go back to the van dyke.

Even with the black shirt, that is still a great picture!  I vote you keep the full beard!  I will say that with my beard now being white, there is no trouble seeing mine with a black shirt!  That is why I like wearing black now!  I am tempted to go long with my beard.  You are an inspiration beard wise!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on April 10, 2013, 01:18:50 AM
Thanks Marsh, you are quite the bearded inspiration yourself! The photo was taken by the club's professional photographer so I'd hope it was a good photo  :P
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on April 10, 2013, 05:18:43 AM
Beards looking good, guys! Nice pic, Beardman!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on April 10, 2013, 09:15:25 AM
I  have to  say that I am getting more emboldened to at least grow my beard through Christmas.  While I l am not sure about going as long as Beardman, I am thinking, at least for right now, to have my beard at least be as long as it is now!  I am loving the Sly and Bearded look!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on April 25, 2013, 12:14:01 PM
General beard update...

...about as big as I want.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Adamski1972 on April 25, 2013, 01:01:21 PM
Looks very good Mr Jules! Very impressive!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on April 25, 2013, 01:02:47 PM
Looks very good Mr Jules! Very impressive!

Thanks Adamski ! A visit to the barber soon for tiniest of trims.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lucasheppner on April 25, 2013, 01:06:30 PM
General beard update...

...about as big as I want.

Nice!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: smoothsailing on April 25, 2013, 01:44:49 PM
great lookin beard jules. you know you want to let it out a few more inches :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on April 25, 2013, 01:46:47 PM
you know you want to let it out a few more inches :)

You might be right, Smoothsailing...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 25, 2013, 08:29:52 PM
you know you want to let it out a few more inches :)

You might be right, Smoothsailing...

Soon you'll be able to tie it up like Rusty. ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lucasheppner on April 25, 2013, 08:49:47 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F04%2F26%2Fevepazat.jpg&hash=cc85715b6d90530b922c366a702e15a1301acfb3)


When I shaved my head few days ago shaved my go tee off as well letting it grow back in!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on April 25, 2013, 09:36:01 PM
General beard update...

...about as big as I want.

Looking good Mr Jules! If you are finding your limit, then good for you. I think I'm getting there too, its only just now just starting to get noticeably in the way, but only the last cm or so gets caught, I'm debating on if I trim or try tying it.

@Lucas, why did you shave your goatee off? I think the B&B look suits you well, that goatee is definitely a keeper this time  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on April 26, 2013, 12:08:01 AM
Just out of hospital and a man in the next bed had an enormous beard about 30 cm in  length and wild hair - initiallly I though he was a woman lol.  Felt quite jealous.  However he wasn't sly.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on April 26, 2013, 01:54:40 AM
Hope all is well nuts! How do you mistake a guy with a 30cm beard for a woman? haha! Must have been the painkillers lol!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on April 26, 2013, 01:57:50 PM
Latest avatar, my beard is more back to it's old self.....
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on April 26, 2013, 04:10:34 PM
Huzzah!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on April 26, 2013, 05:08:33 PM
Latest avatar, my beard is more back to it's old self.....

Looks really good on you!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: F77Scot on April 26, 2013, 05:26:56 PM
Thanks guys, have only been trimming slightly with scissors so it is filling out quite well....not going to trim other than with scissors. It might be finally the time I go for the epic beard, have been tempted but scared to commit.....

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 30, 2013, 12:32:14 PM
Time for an update!

I think things are slowing down because I don't see much difference between photos, but I was able to measure some length at 19" which is still keeping pace with that average 1/2" per month you often hear people mention.  I estimate the age of the goatee as being a few months shy of 3 years.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FIMG_2161_zpsbc5d7d2b.jpg&hash=40ddbb541d8d0c22710dc63e20c9b5c4e7df6c41) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/Scuba_Steve1974/media/IMG_2161_zpsbc5d7d2b.jpg.html)

For S&G I decided to braid it up.  The braid itself was 15" long:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FIMG_2187_zpsffa05c37.jpg&hash=a09152b44b5748614bf172952350671f345b7a24) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/Scuba_Steve1974/media/IMG_2187_zpsffa05c37.jpg.html)


I thought I almost ruined it a few hours before these photos.  I was in front of my bathroom mirror using my heat gun on something I was painting, and for a couple seconds I forgot what I was doing and decided to use the "hair drier" to see my beard blow in the exhaust since my sides had been getting kinda long.  I whipped it up and immediately smelled something burning and my brain immediately kicked back in and told my arm "That is a heat gun not a hair drier dumbass!"  I had the goatee bound up but that only had me more worried because I was afraid the heat went right onto the bound up hair.  I never did figure out exactly what had burned and thankfully I didn't see any damage.  I'm guessing that maybe one or two long hairs on the side hit the end of the heat gun and burned.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: benlen on April 30, 2013, 01:59:50 PM
Holy s#%t Rusty!

That's like a Qui-Gon Jinn style Jedi beard right there!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lynchy on May 01, 2013, 05:30:46 AM
Rusty.... That is just glorious!

You should be proud of it!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 01, 2013, 03:38:55 PM
Time for an update!

Impressive. Especially the braiding. How long does that take ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: smoothsailing on May 03, 2013, 02:49:49 PM
The braid looks awesome!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: CraftyGuy on May 03, 2013, 03:35:33 PM
That is awesome Rusty - very impressive!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on May 04, 2013, 12:14:02 AM
Looking good Brother! Everytime I see your beard I am amazed with the length, and it makes me want to keep mine growing that little bit longer... haha little bit...

That heat gun story... that is a huge brain fart! I hopefully you are more careful next time  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 04, 2013, 07:43:41 AM
brain fart!

Beardman, what a great expression. Might have to use that one !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 04, 2013, 12:05:54 PM
Time for an update!

Impressive. Especially the braiding. How long does that take ?

Only about 2 minutes or so.  I think when you do it you're supposed to be really careful to keep the shorter hairs from sticking out wildly but I was just screwing around so I wasn't being too careful.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 04, 2013, 12:06:51 PM
Looking good Brother! Everytime I see your beard I am amazed with the length, and it makes me want to keep mine growing that little bit longer... haha little bit...

That heat gun story... that is a huge brain fart! I hopefully you are more careful next time  ;)

Yours is getting beastly.  Have you been trimming the sides or are you letting it all go?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on May 04, 2013, 05:06:33 PM
I've been letting it all go, the only trimming has been to lower my cheek line, because I'm not a huge fan of the high cheek line especially with a longer beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on May 10, 2013, 10:16:24 PM
My avatar reflects my current look. I did have a full beard going for some time, but I kept getting the urge to shave some of it off, and said urge lasted well past the 48 hour rule. So, I pretty much just removed the chops. I dig it. So does the wifey and a few coworkers. So, keepin it for now.

Love all the beard posts. Everyone looks great! Keep it up! Rusty & Beardman, I must say youse fellas are going beyond epic and into legendary.  O0

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on May 11, 2013, 06:01:46 AM
Still looks good, Nate!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 13, 2013, 02:49:06 PM
So, I pretty much just removed the chops.

Ah.. the man who gave the world of beards the word "chopless" !!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: CowtownBaldie on May 13, 2013, 06:38:57 PM
I have this little beard right now...I always liked it, but in the Army and Correctional Service I wasn't allowed to grow it. So now I am growing it and going to let it get fairly long. Simple...I just won't shave it!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 20, 2013, 11:45:38 AM
Ok, so my beard was getting bigger. And I was getting more 'adverse' comments. Even my brother describing it as 'distressing'. And I think they had a point.

This morning, asked my regular barber to trim it right back. He obliged. Pictures attached.

But now, I miss the big beard. Feel like part of my face is missing and like I have no chin. It's surprising how a bigger beard (or any beard) can be such an intergral part of your features.

Well, I guess a smaller makes a change. And in a few weeks' time...

There was once a time when I loathed beards: scruffy, unnecessary, dirty things. Now I want my big beard back.  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on May 20, 2013, 12:07:48 PM
And I was getting more 'adverse' comments.

Which, in almost any given situation, are usually the result of jealousy and/or ignorance.  ;D 

I only hope that this change wasn't just due just the negative attention, and that you yourself also felt that you wanted to shrink it down...

Indeed, looks much smaller, but it's still a kick-ass beard!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 20, 2013, 12:18:43 PM
Which, in almost any given situation, are usually the result of jealousy and/or ignorance.  ;D  

I only hope that this change wasn't just due just the negative attention, and that you yourself also felt that you wanted to shrink it down...

Indeed, looks much smaller, but it's still a kick-ass beard!  O0

You're quite right, Natedawg - if I have beard envy, then so others ! And thanks for the compliment.

Yep, did want to shrink down. Had several of those 'wait for 48 hrs' moments. But the joy of growing a beard is that it can only go in one direction.

That's a fine specimen hanging off your chin. Good mix of big beard and smaller chops.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on May 21, 2013, 01:58:15 AM
I used to always get that feeling whenever I trimmed my beard, I haven't had that feeling for well over a year now... It's a glorious feeling.

I get negative feedback all the time, but the positives still outweight the negatives, and until I get go more then 24hrs while thinking of trimming it I'm going to keep going. Either that or it becomes a OH&S issue...

Your beard is still looking as awesome as always though, even after the pruning, Mr Jules. I might have to actually get an updated picture to share with you guys, I haven't taken one for a while now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 21, 2013, 06:58:37 AM
It is a good bit shorter but it still looks great. It will just take you a day or two to adjust to the new look.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 21, 2013, 12:32:13 PM
Beardman, yes do please update your profile pic with more newer evidence of your mega-beard. And make sure you take your picture with a brighter shirt, for the contrast !!

Razor X and Beardman, thanks for the compliments. A few folks have said the shorter beard makes me look younger. They may be right. Still, there's always the option to return to bigger beard.  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: VOT on May 21, 2013, 03:31:24 PM
Looks good post trim. I think the trim makes it look thicker
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 21, 2013, 04:07:46 PM
Looks good post trim. I think the trim makes it look thicker

Thanks, I'd agree with you.

Been wearing a beard now for over a year now. And still learning that a beard is nearly always work in progress. Rarely a project complete.

Where as bald is bald !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Vash on May 23, 2013, 02:28:56 AM
Impressed and inspired by some of the awesome facial foliage I've been watching on this thread!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdistilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9fa899d2bead11e29cae22000a9f1378_7.jpg&hash=9282bf5e0bda4009ca25a4bb21b44c7990071fa0)

This is a picture I took a couple of days ago. I'm about 6 months into growing my current beard and my goal is to sort of see how long I can stand growing it. I'm a stay-at-home-dad right now, and will be a community college student as well this Fall, so with no one to answer to, this seems like a good time to go full ZZ Top with it.

I'm just trimming strays and doing a little shape maintenance here and there. I've been washing with Grandpa's Pine Tar Shampoo to keep it clean and keep the skin happy, then using a 100% Boar bristle brush and Ox Horn comb for upkeep and Honest Amish Beard Balm (Reg. & Extra Grit).

So far, the wife is on board and says she'll let me know if it gets to be too much for her.

Wish me luck, and throw me advice as you see fit  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 23, 2013, 11:25:55 AM
Wish me luck, and throw me advice as you see fit  ;)

The beard is coming along a treat. Consider adding more length to the chin.

And dark framed glasses always look good with a bald head. But what would I know...  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Slyfive on May 23, 2013, 02:29:35 PM
Well here it is lads. I only have it because I made a bet that I wouldn't shave or even trim until Connie and I got our visas to Canada... It's taking a while! I hate the feeling and I'm not keen on the look either, I'm sure I'd like it with a trim, but this needs shape, I keep getting told I look like a 'terrorist'. I'm holding some hair out to show how long it actually is, my hair is super coarse and just brushes up.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F05%2F24%2Fava2ugyn.jpg&hash=4c5d6586dcbb4acce569342fbe4d21168afd922a)

And because I couldn't resist.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F05%2F24%2Fupe8y4u7.jpg&hash=d013edb25a568511947f6436a9db04255a45892b)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 23, 2013, 02:49:17 PM
Well here it is lads.

Goodness me. And get that mustache, too !

Does your beard change shape depending on your emotions ? Surprise ? Excitement ? Delight ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Slyfive on May 23, 2013, 03:38:01 PM
Yup, all I did in that last photo was pull that face and the beard just knew what to do (it tells me to do things sometimes)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on May 25, 2013, 04:02:15 AM
it tells me to do things sometimes

Oh, thank god I'm not the only one!

What's riding on this bet that you would go without trimming your beard for so long if you are unhappy with it?

PS, I love that last photo!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Slyfive on May 25, 2013, 06:08:46 AM
It's my good luck beard so it would be bad juju if I shaved it off. Kinda like when sportsmen grow their beards during playoffs... It's my visa playoffs beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Slyfive on May 25, 2013, 06:11:17 AM
Oh, thank god I'm not the only one!

Also, with such a colossal beard, I'm sure part of your brain and nervous system will have migrated into it, so I'm not surprised! I may not be enjoying mine, but I definitely have beard envy.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on May 25, 2013, 09:17:09 PM
It's my good luck beard so it would be bad juju if I shaved it off. Kinda like when sportsmen grow their beards during playoffs... It's my visa playoffs beard.

Completely understandable then, it's like washing that lucky jockstrap... Hopefully you win that visa playoff :D

Oh, thank god I'm not the only one!

Also, with such a colossal beard, I'm sure part of your brain and nervous system will have migrated into it, so I'm not surprised! I may not be enjoying mine, but I definitely have beard envy.

I think you are right mate, It has certainly become a part of me.

I still get beard envy myself too, there are some rockin beards out there
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Slyfive on May 26, 2013, 03:25:16 AM
I suppose there's always Rusty's beard to aspire to!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on May 26, 2013, 03:56:29 AM
Well there is always that, and one day my beard might get that long, but there are guys out there with awesome looking shorter or even quirky beards too, that make me a bit envious.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 26, 2013, 04:49:20 AM
Well there is always that, and one day my beard might get that long, but there are guys out there with awesome looking shorter or even quirky beards too, that make me a bit envious.

Beardman, how on earth can you ever get beard envy ??!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 26, 2013, 05:26:10 AM
Well there is always that, and one day my beard might get that long, but there are guys out there with awesome looking shorter or even quirky beards too, that make me a bit envious.

You already have more beard than a man your age is entitled to.   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on May 26, 2013, 05:59:35 AM
Well there is always that, and one day my beard might get that long, but there are guys out there with awesome looking shorter or even quirky beards too, that make me a bit envious.

You already have more beard than a man your age is entitled to.   ;)

Haha, with the looks I get sometimes, I'm almost inclined to agree with you  :XX
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slane on May 26, 2013, 11:58:04 PM
I recently grew out my beard for the longest time I've ever allowed it to go, just over 3 months.  Unfortunately I do not have any funny pictures to share with you guys, but with having quite wiry beard hairs, I was walking around looking like Slyfive's last pic there all too often.  Being teased, etc. it was just too much.

I've been keeping my facial hair at 1/4'' length with a pair of clippers for the last month or so and it's been going well.  A good compromise between looking like a teenager and a hipster hobo.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Slyfive on May 27, 2013, 06:34:05 AM
A good compromise between looking like a teenager and a hipster hobo.

Unfortunately it seems all I can do is straight up hobo, or Amish perhaps.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slane on May 27, 2013, 10:33:07 AM
To be honest, someone called me Amish Abraham Lincoln and I wound up trimming it that week  ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on May 27, 2013, 02:15:20 PM
Sam, that looks pretty good after three months....shaped nicely and all!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slane on May 27, 2013, 03:24:54 PM
Thank you Harry.  I know the quality and lighting of the pic is poor, though I suppose that happens when one gets lazy and uses a webcam to take photos. I also have blond hair.

Bald and bearded is an excellent choice for all younger sly guys who aspire to no longer look like children.  Of course, it never stops being an excellent choice for any bald man.  (For those who can't grow facial hair, well that's just less hair maintenance overall and more time for other things.)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slyAdam on June 08, 2013, 11:21:33 AM
You guys have some killer facial hair!  I wish I could grow a better beard, mine is not as dense or filled in as I would like it.
Albeit not perfect, I feel it is the best look I can get with what I've got.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi274.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj242%2Freymudo%2Fphoto3.jpg&hash=d6c5e6a60016a57dd4ea8d237639d775b8697cb9) (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/reymudo/media/photo3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on June 08, 2013, 01:07:53 PM
SlyAdam, your beard looks great.  Looks much fuller than mine at your age, and probably now.  A little more length may help it appear fuller, but it looks good as is.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: matt548 on July 04, 2013, 03:35:47 PM
looks great Slyadam...I think they almost look better not as bushy...love the glasses too, I want a fake pair like that lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Raulski on July 07, 2013, 12:52:37 AM
Just curious, do you follow any of the beard pages on Facebook? I follow "the love of beard". It's just quotes, comments & funny pics but I find it very amusing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on July 09, 2013, 04:26:28 PM
Just curious, do you follow any of the beard pages on Facebook? I follow "the love of beard". It's just quotes, comments & funny pics but I find it very amusing.

Nope.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 09, 2013, 06:26:47 PM
I don't have a Facebook account - although I am sometimes guilty of looking at my wife's Facebook.

So no, I don't follow any of the Facebook beard pages.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: bud on July 10, 2013, 03:15:49 PM



@slane @slyAdam
bald &beard looks great.
it is a different way to wear it, rather naturally, or businesslike
I think both look great O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on July 10, 2013, 06:26:49 PM
You guys have some killer facial hair!  I wish I could grow a better beard, mine is not as dense or filled in as I would like it.
Albeit not perfect, I feel it is the best look I can get with what I've got.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi274.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj242%2Freymudo%2Fphoto3.jpg&hash=d6c5e6a60016a57dd4ea8d237639d775b8697cb9) (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/reymudo/media/photo3.jpg.html)

No need to be envious! You look GREAT!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: skram on July 11, 2013, 08:05:32 AM
You guys have some killer facial hair!  I wish I could grow a better beard, mine is not as dense or filled in as I would like it.
Albeit not perfect, I feel it is the best look I can get with what I've got.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi274.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj242%2Freymudo%2Fphoto3.jpg&hash=d6c5e6a60016a57dd4ea8d237639d775b8697cb9) (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/reymudo/media/photo3.jpg.html)

I'm just starting to grow one.  I'm 44 and I've always been clean shaven. I've never skipped shaving for more than a weekend.

I've thought about it before (even more after I started shaving my head) and even mentioned it to my wife a few times jokingly, but she was never a fan.  Last weekend out of the blue she stated that she wondered how I'd look with facial hair (beard, goatee, the '10 day growth' look - that's the one I think she's really thinking about).  So I took that as my opportunity and have stopped shaving my face.

Not sure how it's going to look. It is going to have a lot of grey and I'm not sue about the space below the lower lip, seems a little empty at this point.

I would actually like to end up with something like yours slyAdam. So while you may be envious of the others, I may end up envious of yours.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on July 11, 2013, 08:31:47 AM
Well, skram, if you're like most of us guys, believe it or not, it only takes roughly three weeks to have decent coverage on the face (too bad the same can't be said for the scalp LOL).
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on July 11, 2013, 08:52:54 AM
got lots of  compliments on my goatee after growing it longer and shaping it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on July 11, 2013, 11:44:34 AM
First summer bald and full beard (being I work in fashion retail, I feel like summer is nearly over.)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2F340362096cc57028778308ec9b3b1a953bf304ab_s.jpg&hash=89de3868357f1bba0b8e994520f0f8a20208f77c)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Slyfive on July 12, 2013, 12:59:45 AM
So I'm getting rid of my beard, here's the current state of it

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F07%2F12%2Fra9umu5u.jpg&hash=a6254166bb40780e9a25d24152efea082391fb7b)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on July 12, 2013, 06:02:50 AM
Nice coverage, Matt, sure hate to see it go....but sometimes change can be a good thing. Imaginary, like the coverage and shaping on yours!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Slyfive on July 12, 2013, 06:24:38 AM
I took a good fun fun photos of the shaving off process that I might share, I know it doesn't look that long because it curls up, but it was 9cm long, not bad work. I kept the spectacular handlebar.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 12, 2013, 09:49:39 AM
Slyfive, I thought the beard looked good, but I am eagar to see the look with just the handlebar.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on July 12, 2013, 11:19:35 AM
It's all about the length for me. I wore the goatee close cropped for years. As soon as I grew it out a little, I started getting compliments from strangers.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on July 12, 2013, 11:33:04 AM
I was thinking of growing a goaty but I'm still young! Lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on July 12, 2013, 12:14:44 PM
So?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on July 12, 2013, 11:55:33 PM
So?

It was a joke
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 13, 2013, 08:39:00 AM
It's all about the length for me. I wore the goatee close cropped for years. As soon as I grew it out a little, I started getting compliments from strangers.

Great density, reddog. I've come do learn that a little length can make a huge difference. Overtrimming is a very common mistake. A guy I work with trims his about once a week and when he does, from a distance it almost looks like he's shaved clean. It recovers in about a week but by then he's ready to trim again.  I don't know why he trims it so close.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardedbaldgerman on July 14, 2013, 07:47:04 AM
Still growing my beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on July 14, 2013, 08:41:01 AM
Looking good, 0mm! I'm guessing you are still sly, right?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on July 14, 2013, 01:01:25 PM
Still growing my beard.

How much more ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardedbaldgerman on July 17, 2013, 11:05:34 AM
Still growing my beard.

How much more ?

1 month or so
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on July 17, 2013, 12:38:17 PM
1 month or so

Ausgezeichnet. Another 2 cm.

Here is my beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 17, 2013, 07:19:28 PM
Looks great, 0mm. The extra length really makes your beard stand out.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on July 18, 2013, 09:00:03 AM
Hey guys, there are some great beard pics on here since I logged in last!  I was on the road and busy with work for a couple months.  Now I am unemployed, so I have too much time  :-\   -lol.  The worst part of it for me is that over the past month, I have shaved off my full beard down to a goatee for an interview...then evened it out and was just growing it back pretty well when I had another interview, so I shaved it off again.   I don't like just having my goatee anymore, but feel that I can't go into an interview with the full beard.  (of course, you know I am pulling the "bait-and-switch routine"... I will grow it back after I am hired   ;D   *right now, I have a goatee with beard stubble on the rest of my face... waiting for it to grow back, or until I get another interview (whichever comes first). 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 18, 2013, 09:27:15 AM
Sorry to hear that you are unemployed but it is good to see you posting again.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on July 18, 2013, 09:35:22 AM
Thanks, Razor.   It's good to be back. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on July 18, 2013, 10:57:14 AM
Good luck on the job search. I'm recently retired, so I am enjoying my free time! Looking good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on July 18, 2013, 12:15:27 PM
Welcome back Slymyke. Good luck with the job hunt. It can be a bit of numbers game. You just keep on applying and applying until someone makes you a job offer. You will get there.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: bud on July 18, 2013, 01:34:27 PM
Welcome back slymyke
and good luck for a new job O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on July 18, 2013, 04:31:30 PM
Thanks, Guys.   I appreciate the good wishes for the job hunt.  

Mr. Jules, that beard still looks great!  

reddog, yours is cool too!  
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on July 18, 2013, 10:20:55 PM
Welcome back, slymyke! Good luck with the job search and hope you can find something that you will enjoy!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: KieranJSims on July 19, 2013, 05:59:12 PM
First post, Been a lurker for a while, just never had anything to contribute. This is me a few years ago at 23, the day I shaved it off completely. Grew it for six months while 2 friends were away studying abroad, and when they came back I got rid of it. But I've had a beard since I was 16. I'm on the way to growing myself a longer one. at the moment.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on July 24, 2013, 05:15:52 AM
Quote from: slymyke link=topic=17784.msg317715#msg317715 date=1374186690
Mr. Jules, that beard still looks great!  
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Thanks Slymyke.

Been away and have had a chance to get some sunshine and grow the beard a bit more. Latest profile picture.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on July 24, 2013, 08:12:52 AM
First post, Been a lurker for a while, just never had anything to contribute. This is me a few years ago at 23, the day I shaved it off completely. Grew it for six months while 2 friends were away studying abroad, and when they came back I got rid of it. But I've had a beard since I was 16. I'm on the way to growing myself a longer one. at the moment.

Welcome aboard! That is a fine specimen of a beard: thanks for posting and sharing!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on July 24, 2013, 08:25:24 AM
Mr Jules, outstanding beard! Great compliment to the sly look.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on July 24, 2013, 08:30:43 AM
just never had anything to contribute.

Oh but you have got something to contribute, KieranJSims....your fine beard !

Welcome to SBG.

Thought I'd post a beard progress report.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on July 30, 2013, 02:43:34 PM
Mr Jules, outstanding beard! Great compliment to the sly look.

Thanks Reddog. Think there's more work ahead. I'm pushing on...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on August 06, 2013, 12:12:17 PM
Looking good, everyone! Keep up the great work!
Sorry to hear about the unemployment, slymyke. You'll bounce back in no time (as will your excellent beard), brother!

As for myself, here is an updated picture (my avatar picture was taken back in early April). As you can see, I'm going full force again. The last time I tried growing it out, I kept getting the urge to trim after a few months. The urge went well past the 48 hour rule, so I did. I now firmly believe that the ongoing need to trim was because I kept trying to put a cap/goal on growing it. In other words, I was putting a limit on it (of sorts) without even realizing it. I think that was my downfall: I was expecting it to get to, or be, in a certain place, and became dissatisfied with it constantly.
 
This time, I'm just going with it, and I'm finding it's much easier to let it grow this way. Not worrying about where it will be when I get to a certain date.. Not worrying about the coverage, or even how it looks. It's honestly nice. It seems to be growing much faster when I don't pay attention to it (a watched pot never boils!). I'm getting more and more compliments as time goes. So, you can probably gather that I have no end date, or goal this time. I'm just going to let it keep growing, and not pay too much attention to it. Woo hoo!!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi43.tinypic.com%2Fb4diqb.jpg&hash=c339ee63bab3e38a51db80b9182d04093c9248d7)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on August 06, 2013, 07:37:53 PM
Awesome growth Nate!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 06, 2013, 09:14:12 PM
Looks great, Nate. Goes to show that patience pays off.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on August 06, 2013, 10:28:07 PM
Looks great, Nate!! 

Hey guys, I started a new job today.  I had to fly out to Colorado for training, and was deciding if I should shave my beard back down to a goatee for going to the home office.  I decided not to shave it... and I am so glad.  I never felt out of place today.   The last time I shave it down to a goatee, I didn't feel like myself.   I can't go back right now.  I made sure it was neatly trimmed.  Just like there are a lot more guys going Sly these days, there are also a lot of beards out there... and more of the combo too.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on August 06, 2013, 11:12:29 PM
Congrats on the new job, Mike! More importantly, you were able to land the job while staying true to yourself (keeping the beard)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 07, 2013, 07:46:25 AM
Congratulations on the new job.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 07, 2013, 08:43:18 AM
Mike, congratulations on the new job.  Your beard suits you well; I can't see any employer having an issue unless they have a strict "no facial hair" policy.

Nate, your beard is coming in nicely.  Patience will be and has been rewarded.  I also get the urge to trim and have never made it beyond the point where I am now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on August 07, 2013, 08:48:16 AM
Congratulations Mike, I hope you like the new job.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on August 07, 2013, 05:41:52 PM
Looking good, everyone! Keep up the great work!
Sorry to hear about the unemployment, slymyke. You'll bounce back in no time (as will your excellent beard), brother!

As for myself, here is an updated picture (my avatar picture was taken back in early April). As you can see, I'm going full force again. The last time I tried growing it out, I kept getting the urge to trim after a few months. The urge went well past the 48 hour rule, so I did. I now firmly believe that the ongoing need to trim was because I kept trying to put a cap/goal on growing it. In other words, I was putting a limit on it (of sorts) without even realizing it. I think that was my downfall: I was expecting it to get to, or be, in a certain place, and became dissatisfied with it constantly.
 
This time, I'm just going with it, and I'm finding it's much easier to let it grow this way. Not worrying about where it will be when I get to a certain date.. Not worrying about the coverage, or even how it looks. It's honestly nice. It seems to be growing much faster when I don't pay attention to it (a watched pot never boils!). I'm getting more and more compliments as time goes. So, you can probably gather that I have no end date, or goal this time. I'm just going to let it keep growing, and not pay too much attention to it. Woo hoo!!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi43.tinypic.com%2Fb4diqb.jpg&hash=c339ee63bab3e38a51db80b9182d04093c9248d7)

Nate, great beard!  Keep it growing!  As for myself, I will have a "yeard" on the 22nd.  Truly, I believe that the shaved head and beard combo is a great combo where the beard accentuates the bald head and the bald head accentuates the beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on August 07, 2013, 06:17:11 PM
Thanks guys for the congratulations for my job.  I was getting worried for a while that it would take too long to get another one (I've had that happen before). 

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 07, 2013, 06:58:41 PM
You've got to hang onto it  at least until Christmas, Marsh.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on August 08, 2013, 05:46:26 PM
You've got to hang onto it  at least until Christmas, Marsh.

I probably am going to do at least that!  To tell you the truth, I kind of would like to just let it grow until it stops.  Kind of like a bald ZZ Top or a bald Santa!  But we will see if I continue after Christmas.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on August 10, 2013, 07:45:42 AM
As for myself, here is an updated picture (my avatar picture was taken back in early April). As you can see, I'm going full force again.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi43.tinypic.com%2Fb4diqb.jpg&hash=c339ee63bab3e38a51db80b9182d04093c9248d7)
Great beard there, Natedawg. Big droopy moustache and plenty hanging off the chin. Sounds like you are past the point of no return: just keeping going.Been growing mine for nearly 3 months now. Apparently it's an "Edwardian".
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on August 10, 2013, 02:36:08 PM
Mr. Jules, yours is looking great.  The tinted specs add to the look  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on August 12, 2013, 03:59:54 AM
Mr. Jules, yours is looking great.  The tinted specs add to the look  O0

Thanks Slymyke. The tint on the specs vary according to the length of the beard. Now wouldn't that be great ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on August 13, 2013, 08:48:41 AM
Slymyke,

Congradulatioons on the new job. Your beard looks great. It really compliments the great looking dome. Best of luck to you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on August 23, 2013, 02:12:34 PM
Thank you for the compliments, my dome-headed brothers! They are greatly appreciated. Especially coming from people with some fantastic beards of their own.

Congrats on the new job, slymyke! I hope it has been working out excellently for you, brother!

Also congratulations to marsh for your excellent "yeard". It looks awesome! Like Razor X said, you gotta go 'til at least Christmas!  O0

Thank you again for the kind words, fellas. This site is full of awesome people.



My avatar picture was actually taken today, so that's how it looks now. Like I said, I don't have any particular goal. I'm just lettin 'er rip!!



Great beard there, Natedawg. Big droopy moustache and plenty hanging off the chin. Sounds like you are past the point of no return: just keeping going.Been growing mine for nearly 3 months now. Apparently it's an "Edwardian".

Thank you, sir! Never heard of that... Well, it looks fantastic on you, my friend! Really, it looks great in your picture. Keep up the excellent work!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on August 27, 2013, 03:32:14 PM
First post, Been a lurker for a while, just never had anything to contribute. This is me a few years ago at 23, the day I shaved it off completely. Grew it for six months while 2 friends were away studying abroad, and when they came back I got rid of it. But I've had a beard since I was 16. I'm on the way to growing myself a longer one. at the moment.

The long beard suits you well!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on August 29, 2013, 08:46:50 PM
The long beards look great guys. You rock!.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on September 01, 2013, 06:30:17 AM
Ok, so I went to the barbers and got something more goatee like.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 01, 2013, 06:31:20 AM
Ok, so I went to the barbers and got something more goatee like.

I like it.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on September 01, 2013, 07:09:11 AM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on September 01, 2013, 09:59:12 AM
Thank you !

Wanted to try out a goatee. Takes a bit more maintenance shaving around the edges. Like the definition - perhaps better than the full beard which fizzled out on the cheeks.

Will keep it for a while.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on September 01, 2013, 10:13:27 AM
Why go to the barbers though? Couldnt you have done that yourself?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on September 01, 2013, 10:17:05 AM
Why go to the barbers though? Couldnt you have done that yourself?

I know.

Happy to shave my own head. But prefer a barber to do the beard. Think he does a better job than I ever could !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardedbaldgerman on September 04, 2013, 12:05:07 PM
My current look.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on September 04, 2013, 12:59:26 PM
Wow, 0mm, that beard rocks!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on September 04, 2013, 03:30:27 PM
Looks great, 0mm.  Time pays off with a beard.  You definately have a keeper.  Do you have plans on letting it get longer?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on September 06, 2013, 09:20:20 AM
Thank you !

Wanted to try out a goatee. Takes a bit more maintenance shaving around the edges. Like the definition - perhaps better than the full beard which fizzled out on the cheeks.

Will keep it for a while.

It's a nice change for ya, amigo! Looks good. I dig it.
It indeed does take extra maintenance, which is why I personally prefer full beard over a goat. I'm a lazy man, though.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on September 08, 2013, 09:02:11 PM
Omm, the beard is looking great!!   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on September 08, 2013, 09:03:20 PM
Mr. Jules, I like the  new look.  You had a pretty cool thing going, but the goatee is good to try for a while too.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: barnabé on September 09, 2013, 08:54:09 AM
Hi guys.

Here is my 4 weeks long beard, although I had to trim it down a bit to get all the hairs in the same length:

http://imageshack.us/a/img19/2200/azep.jpg

B
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Itall on September 09, 2013, 09:24:42 AM
Looks great barnabe'.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on September 09, 2013, 07:07:53 PM
Great beard, Barnabe'.    O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DC on September 21, 2013, 11:27:17 PM
I tried a goat, which worked a while.  However I plan to grow a bigger beard, hopefully fuller than the one on my profile pic.  I wonder what a beard sans mustache would look like?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on September 22, 2013, 12:18:52 PM
There's only one way to find out! ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: airharm on September 23, 2013, 06:00:05 PM
im currently growing out a smallish beard. probably start trimming it if it gets too long, but will post a pic in the future maybe!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on September 25, 2013, 11:18:43 AM
Welcome to the forum, Airharm.  If you get time, start a thread in the Introductions section.  It is the best place to meet everyone. 

Keep us posted on the beard.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: lightbulp on September 26, 2013, 01:03:15 AM
Thats how my beard looks as of today (1st Picture)

P.S: No i dont paint my eyes or something like that  :/O
I took part on a theatrical act (2nd Picture)

 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on September 26, 2013, 01:17:41 PM
You just love makeup dont you!! lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on September 26, 2013, 02:47:55 PM
Lightbulp, you have as close to a perfect dome as I've seen. Love the shine too.
Title: Re: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MarshalArtist on September 26, 2013, 02:49:30 PM
What is the difference between a goatee and vandyke?  They look the same to me.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on September 26, 2013, 03:00:16 PM
I think they are almost the same, I think a Vandyke comes to a point on the bottom?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on September 26, 2013, 03:29:15 PM
Technically, a goatee is just the chin part.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on September 26, 2013, 04:48:37 PM
Technically, a goatee is just the chin part.




SlyBear is right,  and I think the VanDyke is also detached on the sides.  I'm pretty sure that what I and most people refer to as a goatee is usually in reference to a cirlce beard, which is a mustache and beard connected on the sides and is probably the most popular look.  


Great beard, btw... Lightbulp O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: lightbulp on September 26, 2013, 06:38:57 PM
Thanks slymike and reddog  O0

@Koolpc, lol mate :*))
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 26, 2013, 07:05:49 PM
Nice pic, lightbulp!   O0

Here's an up-close-and-personal shot of mine, taken today:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fphoto1_zpse655da12.jpg&hash=f28a49857caeb982ef17089ff1cf45a4803154ae) (http://s318.photobucket.com/user/rhorgan68/media/photo1_zpse655da12.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on September 27, 2013, 01:58:30 AM
Here's an up-close-and-personal shot of mine, taken today:

Nice coverage and well trimmed there, Razor X.

Is that a combination of visits to the barber and your own shaving ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 27, 2013, 04:30:48 AM

Is that a combination of visits to the barber and your own shaving ?

Yes.  It was last trimmed by the barber almost two weeks ago.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on September 27, 2013, 09:38:15 AM
Looking good, Razor.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on September 27, 2013, 10:21:51 AM
Great looking Van Dyke Razor. I see yours is two toned like mine meaning it is partly grey. It looks great on you and is well shaped. Well trimmed by you and the barber. You look very distinguished. Thanks for sharing. The van dyke and your bald dome look great together.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 27, 2013, 10:56:10 AM
Great looking Van Dyke Razor. I see yours is two toned like mine meaning it is partly grey. It looks great on you and is well shaped. Well trimmed by you and the barber. You look very distinguished. Thanks for sharing. The van dyke and your bald dome look great together.

Thank you.  Yes, I am definitely sporting the two-toned look these days, though it appears that I'm destined for pure white instead of grey. It looks a lot better now that the white has spread and is more evenly distributed.  I never liked the patchy look very much.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on September 27, 2013, 11:20:03 AM
That brings up a question. Has anyone colored their beard? I think shaving off my grey hair make me look younger, wondering how young I could look if I colored my beard dark. Can you get a temporary color?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on September 27, 2013, 11:24:05 AM
Lightbulp: Nice beard, and looks like it grew really fast!
Razor: Nice looking Van Dyke, like the two-tone color
Reddog: I'm sure there are members who have colored their facial hair, but yours looks well-shaped as is or whatever color you decide to use, if any.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 27, 2013, 11:42:49 AM
That brings up a question. Has anyone colored their beard? I think shaving off my grey hair make me look younger, wondering how young I could look if I colored my beard dark. Can you get a temporary color?

I think your beard looks terrific the way it is.  Mine seems to be headed for the same color but unfortunately I don't have your darker complexion to offset it. 

It is hard to color a beard and get a consistent natural looking result -- especially when the entire beard is grey.  It looks good now; don't tamper with success.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: xnewyawka on September 27, 2013, 12:31:37 PM
I agree with Razor on this reddog; Keep it as it is. Better to be yourself, be natural, as you can usually tell a dye job. Your beard is a uniform color that looks fine.
I am heading in the same direction, with most of the grey taking over the brown. It is what it is.

Also, I believe the Van Dyke is a mustache and goatee attached, while a true goatee is just hair grown on the chin.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on September 27, 2013, 01:50:30 PM
I'm obviously going to come down on the side of leaving the face fur natural.   8)

But if you do decide to color it, be sure not to go overboard.

My partner, like Razor, was unhappy with the white coming into his beard until it evened out. When it was just starting to go white and was patchy, he'd use Just for Men to color it.

He learned early on that if you leave it in long enough to color every single hair the same color, it looks as fake as a bad toupee. If you look at natural hair, it's a variety of colors. So the trick is too go light on the coloring and leave it in only a short while to avoid looking like it's a piece of plastic you glued to your face.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 27, 2013, 02:12:19 PM
I certainly don't want to look any older than I have to.  I shaved my beard shortly after I turned 40 because I thought the grey was making me look too old.  The amount of grey I had then was nothing compared to what I have now.  But I found that I could not adjust to clean shaven face. I tried for about two months but just didn't like the way I looked.  I decided that a grey beard was better than no beard.  And then I came to terms with the cold hard truth that regardless of whether I was bearded or clean shaven, and regardless of what color my beard was, no one was ever going to mistake me for a 25 year old.  :-[.  Hell, I can't even pretend to be under 40 anymore.   :D

I wouldn't have minded an overall salt-and-pepper look, but what I got was random white patches that looked like a coloring job done by a 5-year-old.  Things are finally starting to even out and I'm actually at the point where I'm ready for the white to take over so I can have a consistent color again.  In another year or two maybe I can grow a Santa beard and give Marsh a run for his money.  ;)

I really do like reddog's platinum beard. I wish I had his darker complexion to go with my (eventually) solid white beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on September 27, 2013, 02:20:20 PM
I often wonder if mine will ever go completely white. It's been doing the salt-n-pepper thing for quite some time now. And while the percentage of salt to pepper is steadily increasing, I'm not sure if it'll ever take over completely.

No matter really. it's all good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on September 27, 2013, 02:22:18 PM
OK, I'm convinced, no coloring. At least the s/o said she was ok with my being sly, but never wants me to shave the beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 27, 2013, 02:23:56 PM
OK, I'm convinced, no coloring. At least the s/o said she was ok with my being sly, but never wants me to shave the beard.

Sounds like a good compromise to me.   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on September 27, 2013, 02:32:54 PM
Reddog, your white beard looks great.  I color my beard, but if it was all white like yours I would not.  My goatee area and mustache are salt and pepper, mainly salt.  My cheeks are still dark, and my sideburns are white.  So when I went from a mustache/goatee to a full beard, I decided to color it.  It is a weekly chore to keep the white out, and once you start, there is no easy way to stop unless you shave and start over.  If the dye is left on too long, the color will look unnatural.

If you ever decide to color, PM me and I will give you some tips.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on September 27, 2013, 09:34:38 PM
Reddog, Your platinum colored beard looks awesome. I would leave it that way. It really looks good with the bald dome.

Razor, I like the white in your beard. It looks great on you. mine is more salt and pepper now but will get whiter with time.

A good van dyke really compliments a smooth, bald and shiny dome.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 28, 2013, 09:11:25 AM
Most of my beard pics have been taking indoors under artificial lighting conditions.  I decided to try an outdoor shot today.  If this is an accurate depiction, then I'm a little closer to that platinum reddog beard than I thought! I'm very happy to be coming out of the patchy stage in the goatee area.  I'm still not sure what the pattern will be in the mustache.  I'm hoping it will be a more even transition than the chin has been.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fbeard%2Fbeardnaturalilght_zps0819c060.jpg&hash=8078377a6e0298b3d97c76cb21fce61d50de59dd) (http://s318.photobucket.com/user/rhorgan68/media/beard/beardnaturalilght_zps0819c060.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on October 03, 2013, 05:11:50 PM
This is why none of the men in my family sport a handlebar.

Time to trim.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 03, 2013, 06:46:35 PM
Wait, Cave Dweller... try some wax or something first.  I'm not sure if anybody can train a handlebar without something to help it along..  ??
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on October 03, 2013, 07:41:47 PM
Wait, Cave Dweller... try some wax or something first.

You have no idea how much wax I applied to that whispy thing before I got my wife to take that picture.

Thanks for the assumption, though.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 03, 2013, 08:34:16 PM
Okay.  I haven't tried a handlebar yet, but would like to at some point.  I would probably have the same issue...lol.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 03, 2013, 08:40:48 PM
It takes more length that you would think to actually get a handlebar,  The mustache waxes I tried would not hold mine, I use a product called "Got2b glued" to hold mine in place.  Once you get it in place, hit it with a blow dryer and it stays.  It does take some time to get a curl, so I usually just put enough to keep it out of my mouth and then down to blend in with my beard.

I am over six months since trimming my mustache now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on October 04, 2013, 12:49:45 PM
I have grown a Goatee and trying to decide how long to let it go. Gets to a stage when  it irritates! Guess i need to persevere?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 04, 2013, 04:46:06 PM
Koolpc, I do not understand what you mean by it irritates.  If you are talking about itching, for most that starts around week one and lasts for a week or two.  From what I recall, you started your goatee more that a month or so ago.

You may want to try using a conditioner to soften it up to see if that helps.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on October 04, 2013, 11:04:52 PM
Wow, so many awesome beards since I was here last! Good stuff everyone!

Koolpc, if you've had your beard for a month you should be nearing the end of the itchiness now, but conditioner helps soo much. I always use conditioner, it just makes your beard so much softer, even try double conditioning, I do that on nights I go out, and it makes your beard super soft!

Hope this helps, if you want to grow a bigger beard, it's all about persistence, you really need to push through that itchy phase, then the floor is the limits... lol!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on October 05, 2013, 01:08:44 AM
Cheers guys. 4 weeks i have had it but have continued to grade it down. Maybe i should persevere like you say.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on October 05, 2013, 07:22:01 PM
If you want to get grow it longer you have to actually let it grow, you are only getting further away from your goal every time you trim it back  ;) Just let it grow for a while, condition regularly and see how you go!
Title: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on October 06, 2013, 03:20:52 PM
If you want to get grow it longer you have to actually let it grow, you are only getting further away from your goal every time you trim it back  ;) Just let it grow for a while, condition regularly and see how you go!

Beardman, When it comes to beard growing advice, this is as good as it gets. Leave the beard alone and let it grow.

Several times, I have "chickened out" and gone to the barbers and a trim.
Title: Re: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Marshal S. on October 06, 2013, 03:51:13 PM
Yes, Daniel (aka Beardman) knows his stuff.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on October 07, 2013, 11:59:56 PM
Thanks Mr. Jules and Marshall :D

I've got a couple of years experience when it comes to "just letting it grow" and it's honestly the only way to grow a big beard O0. You'll know when you've gone too far... I still haven't found that point yet!  :*))
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Baldstu on October 08, 2013, 07:23:08 AM
Beards are ok for some guys me I look older
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Roken90 on October 09, 2013, 09:51:09 AM
some impressive beards in here. I have mostly been okay with shaving my head since I started losing my hair but I'm always upset that I can't grow a full beard or even a half decent goatee.

Guess hair in general just wasn't in the cards for me.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 14, 2013, 10:01:55 AM
Latest beard update.  I am now at over 6 months since the last beard or mustache trim (March 2013).  The longest hairs are below my chin at 5 inches, and the mustache tips are almost 3".  I am undecided how much longer I want to let it go, but always wanted to try a long beard.  I may go to the end of the year.  I do not seem to get as many compliments in public as I did when it was shorter, but compliments are not my goal.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 14, 2013, 10:38:37 AM
Great growth, SlyBeard!   I especially like the "sans hat" pic.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on October 14, 2013, 10:44:18 AM
Nice, Sly Beard!....By chance, did you give up on the handlebar mustache or are you going to try the handlebar again later?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 14, 2013, 11:10:16 AM
Nice job, Slybeard.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 14, 2013, 12:33:48 PM
Thanks, Slymike, Sir Harry, and Razor X. 

Slymike, I rarely wear hats, just happened to have one on the day my avatar photo was taken.  Sir Harry, I still have the handlebar mustache, it just is not styled as a handlebar.  It's just combed to the side and down to blend in with the beard.  I typically do not take the time to curl it.  I may curl it that again for halloween.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on October 14, 2013, 07:06:45 PM
slybeard, that is a awesome beard!  Keep growing my friend!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Country on October 17, 2013, 01:45:16 PM
I may not be sly or a least not yet, but I do have a beard so I thought I would post a pic.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 17, 2013, 02:09:58 PM
Nice beard, Country.  It would look very good with a sly dome if or when you decide to go sly.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 17, 2013, 02:10:34 PM
Country,

That beard rocks!  You look cool like that, and will rock it when you shave it off, bro.  (meaning the dome, not the beard)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 17, 2013, 02:25:35 PM
Country,

That beard rocks!  You look cool like that, and will rock it when you shave it off, bro.  (meaning the dome, not the beard)

I agree. Wish my beard was nice and dark like yours. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on October 17, 2013, 04:25:32 PM
Major jealousy, Country.

That is one great beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on October 17, 2013, 04:49:00 PM
Wow, Country!....If we were to have a beard contest, you would be one of the top ones!...As the others said, a sly dome will complement that beard nicely....thanks for sharing the picture!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: bud on October 18, 2013, 11:18:10 PM
agree O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beardman on October 19, 2013, 02:58:10 AM
That's a marvelous beard Country. Sly or not you you are always welcome here :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Country on October 19, 2013, 11:57:07 AM
Thanks Beardman. I have thought about letting mine get long like yours, but I always end up trimming it back. It would be cool to look like one of the Duck Dynasty guys. Except Si he's funny as h*ll but I couldn't handle the pony tail.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Country on October 19, 2013, 07:47:01 PM
Thanks guys. I just got a new response tonight. I walk into a gas station and the guy behind the counter asked me if I played for the redsox. I guess it's the buzzcut with a beard. Anyway I took it as a compliment.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 19, 2013, 08:05:10 PM
Fear the beard!    O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on October 20, 2013, 08:27:56 PM
I was rushing to get ready to go out last weekend and took a big chunk out of my goatee. It had to come off. I'm not a big fan of my being completely shaven, so immediately began regrowing. I've been inspired by this thread so I think I may attempt the full beard. I've tried it before but have gotten discouraged quickly. My beard grows in very heavy and dark on the bottom, but comes in patchy on the cheeks. And the itching drives me crazy. I've been reading that the patchiness fills in and to give it three months, which I've never done before. This may be the start of something new for me.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Country on October 20, 2013, 08:42:45 PM
Mike I think a beard will suit you well. It is true it takes some time for it to fill in. My brother tries to grow a full beard every winter but always shaves it off before the 1st month. I tell him to let it go but he's stubborn. Just try not to trim to soon.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 20, 2013, 08:51:04 PM
I was rushing to get ready to go out last weekend and took a big chunk out of my goatee. It had to come off. I'm not a big fan of my being completely shaven, so immediately began regrowing. I've been inspired by this thread so I think I may attempt the full beard. I've tried it before but have gotten discouraged quickly. My beard grows in very heavy and dark on the bottom, but comes in patchy on the cheeks. And the itching drives me crazy. I've been reading that the patchiness fills in and to give it three months, which I've never done before. This may be the start of something new for me.

You might as well try the full beard if you're regrouping everything anyway. You can always revert back to the goatee if you don't like the result.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on October 21, 2013, 02:12:09 PM
General beard update. About 6 week since the last trim. Plan to go another few more weeks yet.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 21, 2013, 02:29:27 PM
@ Mike E.P.  -  Go for it... or maybe that should read GROW for it O0


@Mr. Jules -looking good!    (For some reason when I click on that pic, it turns sideways.   haha)   
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on October 21, 2013, 02:40:55 PM
@ Mike E.P.  -  Go for it... or maybe that should read GROW for it O0


@Mr. Jules -looking good!    (For some reason when I click on that pic, it turns sideways.   haha)   

Thanks Slymyke. Really like the feel of the beard hanging off my chin and catching on the collar of my shirt !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 24, 2013, 07:03:46 PM
Up to 1 1/4"  now, which is nothing compared to what some of you have, but it's new territory for me.


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fimage_zpsdbd63dad.jpg&hash=0bf5eb727031b3658a84c2edf5c2f0a630ff6d0e)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 24, 2013, 07:36:55 PM
Looking great, Razor!    O0

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 24, 2013, 08:04:46 PM
Mr. Jules, looking good and yes it is a nice feeling when it starts catching the shirt collar and you can feel the breeze on it.  Thus the habit of beard rubbing/stroking may develop.  Kind of the reverse of the smooth dome feeling.

Razor, the beard looks great.  The little extra length makes it have a much fuller look, and yours was dense to start with.

Mike EP, my cheeks also take some time to fill in.  Don't give up too soon.  The itching is over for most guys by 3 to 4 weeks, unfortunately not before most will give-up and shave it off.  I have very little itching when starting a beard, usually only 2 to 3 days.  Perseverance will be rewarded.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on October 24, 2013, 08:45:43 PM

Mike EP, my cheeks also take some time to fill in.  Don't give up too soon.  The itching is over for most guys by 3 to 4 weeks, unfortunately not before most will give-up and shave it off.  I have very little itching when starting a beard, usually only 2 to 3 days.  Perseverance will be rewarded.

Sly beard, when I had a head of hair it was blond. When I look in the mirror now, it's startling because the beard looks almost black. Not sure how I feel about this, but it's bugging my wife, so I'm probably going to keep it for a while!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on October 24, 2013, 08:47:02 PM
Razor, it looks great. I especially like the white.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 24, 2013, 08:51:12 PM

Sly beard, when I had a head of hair it was blond. When I look in the mirror now, it's startling because the beard looks almost black. Not sure how I feel about this, but it's bugging my wife, so I'm probably going to keep it for a while!

Black looks a lot better than blond during the growing-in stage, so I'd say this is a good thing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 24, 2013, 08:51:38 PM
Razor, it looks great. I especially like the white.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 25, 2013, 06:40:26 AM
the beard looks almost black. Not sure how I feel about this, but it's bugging my wife, so I'm probably going to keep it for a while!


 O0 >:D   
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 25, 2013, 09:57:00 AM
This morning:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fimage_zps6bcc2b3d.jpg&hash=90cc29409340c39ff205503bfdb107c4a7f9f1d3)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 25, 2013, 10:37:25 AM
This morning:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fimage_zps6bcc2b3d.jpg&hash=90cc29409340c39ff205503bfdb107c4a7f9f1d3)


The rest of the beard is coming in too.  That will be a cool look! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on October 25, 2013, 12:42:30 PM
This morning:

Go for it, Razor X. It'll look great when it's full, finished and trimmed off.

I had to view your latest picture with sunglasses on. Your head is too shiny for the unprotected eye.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 25, 2013, 12:58:23 PM
Activated your transitions lenses, did it? ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on October 25, 2013, 01:07:28 PM
Activated your transitions lenses, did it? ;D

LOL !

Yep. it maxed them out.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baller on October 25, 2013, 01:35:02 PM
I'm 30 years old and Im not close to get it filled in all the way over the chins. Im not giving up though as I still see small improvents.

When did your beards stop improving so to say?

About my pic, I don't get why it's horizontal as the original is up right. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 25, 2013, 01:42:25 PM
I'm 30 years old and Im not close to get it filled in all the way over the chins. Im not giving up though as I still see small improvents.

When did your beards stop improving so to say?

About my pic, I don't get why it's horizontal as the original is up right.  

Welcome, Baller.

Don't give up.  I think each person is a little different.   I'm just over 30 myself, so I'm not sure what age mine filled in. --Good thing there is not a Pinocchio emoticon.   >:D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 25, 2013, 02:01:15 PM
Welcome, Baller.  My beard continued to fill in well into my 40's, especially on my cheeks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baller on October 25, 2013, 03:57:56 PM
Wow slymyke I look like a child in comparison. Your beard is what Im aiming for, really nice.

Slybeard that is good news, hopefully I can get some better coverage by my 40s at least. Patience patience.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on October 25, 2013, 04:12:57 PM
No need to rush it, Baller!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: isleepinthebuff on October 25, 2013, 04:27:23 PM
I shaped my beard to a kin of goatee and thing along the chinline and side burns, I'm not sure I like, yet!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on October 25, 2013, 05:34:36 PM
Slyest, where's the photo?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 25, 2013, 06:07:35 PM
I'm 30 years old and Im not close to get it filled in all the way over the chins. Im not giving up though as I still see small improvents.

When did your beards stop improving so to say?

About my pic, I don't get why it's horizontal as the original is up right. 

Welcome, Baller.

Don't give up.  I think each person is a little different.   I'm just over 30 myself, so I'm not sure what age mine filled in. --Good thing there is not a Pinocchio emoticon.   >:D

30 dog years, maybe.  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 25, 2013, 07:45:22 PM
Slyest, where's the photo?

+1 :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 25, 2013, 07:46:34 PM
I'm 30 years old and Im not close to get it filled in all the way over the chins. Im not giving up though as I still see small improvents.

When did your beards stop improving so to say?

About my pic, I don't get why it's horizontal as the original is up right.  

Welcome, Baller.

Don't give up.  I think each person is a little different.   I'm just over 30 myself, so I'm not sure what age mine filled in. --Good thing there is not a Pinocchio emoticon.   >:D

30 dog years, maybe.  ;)

You're not gonna call me out, are you bro?   ??? ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 25, 2013, 07:55:55 PM

You're not gonna call me out, are you bro?   ??? ;D

Who, me? :o
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on October 26, 2013, 12:03:37 AM
This morning:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fimage_zps6bcc2b3d.jpg&hash=90cc29409340c39ff205503bfdb107c4a7f9f1d3)

Keep it going!  You should let it go for another month or so... or year  ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on October 26, 2013, 01:36:07 AM
Looks good, Razor....I think either beard or goatee suits you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 26, 2013, 07:45:31 AM

Keep it going!  You should let it go for another month or so... or year  ;D

If I wait a year it will probably be long enough and white enough for me to play Santa for Christmas 2014.  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 26, 2013, 07:57:39 AM

Keep it going!  You should let it go for another month or so... or year  ;D

If I wait a year it will probably be long enough and white enough for me to play Santa for Christmas 2014.  ;)

When do we need to have our Christmas Wishlists submitted by?  ; )
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 26, 2013, 08:16:25 AM

Keep it going!  You should let it go for another month or so... or year  ;D

If I wait a year it will probably be long enough and white enough for me to play Santa for Christmas 2014.  ;)

When do we need to have our Christmas Wishlists submitted by?  ; )

As soon as possible before the cost of coal gets any higher.   >:D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 26, 2013, 08:25:19 AM

Keep it going!  You should let it go for another month or so... or year  ;D

If I wait a year it will probably be long enough and white enough for me to play Santa for Christmas 2014.  ;)

When do we need to have our Christmas Wishlists submitted by?  ; )

As soon as possible before the cost of coal gets any higher.   >:D


lol   -You could always do the old Southern thing and put switches in the stockings.  That would be a lot cheaper. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 26, 2013, 09:00:41 AM

Keep it going!  You should let it go for another month or so... or year  ;D

If I wait a year it will probably be long enough and white enough for me to play Santa for Christmas 2014.  ;)

When do we need to have our Christmas Wishlists submitted by?  ; )

As soon as possible before the cost of coal gets any higher.   >:D


lol   -You could always do the old Southern thing and put switches in the stockings.  That would be a lot cheaper. 

I'm not giving you a switch for Christmas under any circumstances.   :-[  ^-^
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Baldstu on October 26, 2013, 12:14:25 PM
Shinier the better for me Jules
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on October 27, 2013, 08:15:50 PM
I was rushing to get ready to go out last weekend and took a big chunk out of my goatee. It had to come off. I'm not a big fan of my being completely shaven, so immediately began regrowing. I've been inspired by this thread so I think I may attempt the full beard. I've tried it before but have gotten discouraged quickly. My beard grows in very heavy and dark on the bottom, but comes in patchy on the cheeks. And the itching drives me crazy. .

So what am I doing with this?  This is two weeks growth.  Suggestions?  My wife is telling me to shave it off and I'm starting to feel she may be on to something...

http://imageshack.us/a/img32/3971/9t2.JPG
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 27, 2013, 08:21:50 PM
Mike, if she is referring to the hair that is keeping your head from being completely Sly at the moment, I say she is right.  But, if she is referring to the beard.. she is wrong, bro.   It's looking good and will get fuller, bro.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 27, 2013, 08:32:58 PM
I think it looks great! Do you know how many guys would kill for that kind of growth in just two weeks? 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 27, 2013, 08:44:23 PM
Mike E.P., don't stop now - its just starting, resist the urge to shave it for 90 days.  You have a very good start.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on October 28, 2013, 02:42:37 AM
Wow, Mike EP! That's impressive for only two weeks...keep it going!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Baldstu on October 28, 2013, 04:45:58 AM
Your wife is right
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 28, 2013, 05:27:37 AM
Your wife is right

Sorry, but I don't understand how anyone could say that his beard doesn't look great.   ???
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on October 28, 2013, 06:16:57 AM
This is two weeks growth.  Suggestions?  My wife is telling me to shave it off and I'm starting to feel she may be on to something...

That is two weeks? Impressive, sir. It is coming in really well.

I think your wife is going to come around.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on October 28, 2013, 06:17:17 AM
Thanks for the replies, gentlemen. I appreciate all responses and know and appreciate that everyone has different opinions.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on October 28, 2013, 04:00:43 PM
Looks great, E. P.!  Sorry to hear wifey doesn't agree... Don't let her discourage you, my friend! From what I've noticed, that's just par for the course. Most women do not like excessive (if any) facial hair on their men. Many a great beard have vanished from existence for that very reason... I consider myself incredibly lucky in that department, as my ball n' chain LOVES my face rug. 


On that note, I'm also here to update my beard pic/status. 6 months growth now, and no end in sight!  ;)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi43.tinypic.com%2F2rrb212.jpg&hash=579809a8b7d7bfcb799bca726ed3fd205b1781d1)


Keep up the great work, everyone!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 28, 2013, 05:55:56 PM
Good results, Natros.  We are on about the same schedule, it has been about 7 months since my last trim (so I did not start at zero), and if I had to guess I have the equivalent of about 9 months if I started with a clean shave.  My last photo and yours looks very similar in length.  Have you tried waxing the mustache?

My wife has also been very accepting of the beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 28, 2013, 06:34:26 PM
Wow, Nate.... that beard is taking off!  Way to go, bud!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 28, 2013, 06:47:55 PM
Looks good, Nate!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on October 29, 2013, 09:20:39 AM
Thank you kindly for the support, my bald brothers! Means a lot!  O0


Have you tried waxing the mustache?

No, sir. I think it's about time I give it a try, though. This cookie duster on my face does more getting in the way than anything else, and I don't want to trim it too much, if at all...
I love what you have going on, but just like anything else, gotta find what works for me. Regardless, do you have a particular wax (brand) you would suggest? I'm thinking mid-strength for a good balance. I was just looking around, and Firehouse Dark Wax seems like it may be up my alley. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on October 29, 2013, 09:53:11 AM
I was rushing to get ready to go out last weekend and took a big chunk out of my goatee. It had to come off. I'm not a big fan of my being completely shaven, so immediately began regrowing. I've been inspired by this thread so I think I may attempt the full beard. I've tried it before but have gotten discouraged quickly. My beard grows in very heavy and dark on the bottom, but comes in patchy on the cheeks. And the itching drives me crazy. .

So what am I doing with this?  This is two weeks growth.  Suggestions?  My wife is telling me to shave it off and I'm starting to feel she may be on to something...

http://imageshack.us/a/img32/3971/9t2.JPG


are you joking?? looks great!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 29, 2013, 10:13:34 AM
Nate, I sent you a PM with some suggestions on mustache wax.

I was on a college campus over the weekend for Homecoming and the game.  I experienced more complements, comments, and positive gestures than I could count.  Seems all the college guys either have facial hair if so blessed, or they are eagerly waiting until that can grow facial hair.  Last week, two guys passing me on the road slowed down to look, stroked their own facial hair, and gave me the thumbs up on my beard.  I have yet to get a negative comment since I started the full beard.  I am not looking for others approval, but admit the positive reinforcement is great.

Am I correct to assume this is the common experience of others with "longer than normal" beards?  I consider anything over 1/2 inch or so is longer than normal.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on October 29, 2013, 01:07:22 PM
On that note, I'm also here to update my beard pic/status. 6 months growth now, and no end in sight!  ;)

My goodness, Natedawg, that beard is epic.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: isleepinthebuff on October 29, 2013, 01:21:08 PM
Mike, I like your beard, it's around the length mine is. I don't like my beard any longerand I tend to feel scruffy if it does get longer. I've trimmed mine at the sides as I was contemplating a goatee
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on October 29, 2013, 04:47:02 PM
Nate, I sent you a PM with some suggestions on mustache wax.

I was on a college campus over the weekend for Homecoming and the game.  I experienced more complements, comments, and positive gestures than I could count.  Seems all the college guys either have facial hair if so blessed, or they are eagerly waiting until that can grow facial hair. 

I was visiting my son at school this weekend. I did see a lot of facial hair. He would love a beard, but at nineteen, he doesn't need to shave very often! While my wife is not crazy about my new growth, he is envious!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on October 29, 2013, 11:17:22 PM

Keep it going!  You should let it go for another month or so... or year  ;D

If I wait a year it will probably be long enough and white enough for me to play Santa for Christmas 2014.  ;)

I can give you Santa lessons if you need some!   >:D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 30, 2013, 04:00:26 AM

Keep it going!  You should let it go for another month or so... or year  ;D

If I wait a year it will probably be long enough and white enough for me to play Santa for Christmas 2014.  ;)

I can give you Santa lessons if you need some!   >:D

Check back with me in 9 or 10 months.   :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on October 30, 2013, 05:48:22 AM
They say as we age our eyes are drawn closer and closer together. I myself have never seen actual proof of that. :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on October 30, 2013, 06:06:14 AM
Seems all the college guys either have facial hair if so blessed, or they are eagerly waiting until that can grow facial hair. 

I grew my first beard my first semester of college. I thought it would mean no shaving at all. 

I looked really scraggly for a few months. I also found out how little mustache I had developed at that point.

Thankfully, there are very few pictures still in existence of me at that period.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 30, 2013, 06:35:28 AM
Seems all the college guys either have facial hair if so blessed, or they are eagerly waiting until that can grow facial hair.  

I grew my first beard my first semester of college. I thought it would mean no shaving at all.  

I looked really scraggly for a few months. I also found out how little mustache I had developed at that point.

Thankfully, there are very few pictures still in existence of me at that period.

Yeah, I live near a University and there are a lot of college-aged guys with full beards... some of them pretty impressive.  Maybe they had a lot of chicken nuggets as kids.??  #hormones #MickeyD's.
--sorry, talking  about college kids made me think of the whole hash-tag thing... :*))

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 30, 2013, 06:57:31 AM
I could get by with a weekly shave in college.  Not much more than fuzz.  I was in my mid 20's before a could grow a mustache that looked like a mustache.  I only knew of a couple of guys that could grow a decent beard by the end of High School.  I grew up in a rural area and the common diet was a lot of fresh vegetable and meats.  Fast food did not exist.  We did not know what hormones were - so maybe you are on to something slymyke.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 30, 2013, 08:46:21 AM
There was one big hairy kid in my high school freshman class who was able to grow a fairly decent beard when everyone else had two or three chin whiskers that needed to be mowed down once a month. He liked to lord it over everyone else.

I was shaving daily by my senior year.  I never tried to grow my beard out at that time so I don't know what it would have looked like. My guess is not great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on October 30, 2013, 11:45:21 AM
I had a good amount of chin hair starting around age 15 or so. Tended to have more facial hair than the average dude my age, but nothing of legends. Full beard became possible about 10 years later. It seems I continue to get more and more coverage and better growth as I age, which is apparently the norm for most.
I think I've only shaved my face clean 3 or 4 times since I've been old enough to grow hair on it. I can't stand my clean face (LOL), and feel much more myself, and more manly altogether, when I have something on it.


On that note, I'm also here to update my beard pic/status. 6 months growth now, and no end in sight!  ;)

My goodness, Natedawg, that beard is epic.  O0

I don't know if I'd give it quite that status, but I do appreciate the compliment, my friend!  :)



Man, razor. That avatar is TRIPPY!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on October 30, 2013, 12:12:59 PM
Razor, the beard is looking good so far. You look great with a van Dyke also. I think you look great either way.

Mike S.P. Hang in there. Looks good so far.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 30, 2013, 12:34:09 PM
Today's update:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fimage_zpsdb5abf19.jpg&hash=938bf69fc309123626d480e76cbb01fa54e2fc39)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on October 30, 2013, 12:43:36 PM
That's looking real good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 30, 2013, 01:26:02 PM
That's looking real good.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on October 30, 2013, 03:38:08 PM
Looks good, Razor! On a side note, I struggled mightily to grow a mustache-let alone a goatee/beard-until I was about 26 or 27. (my first goatee was actually grown at 31) Ironically, when the facial hair started growing, the hairline started receding. Hmmmm.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 30, 2013, 03:40:47 PM

I was shaving daily by my senior year.  I never tried to grow my beard out at that time so I don't know what it would have looked like.

I should have shaved daily in High School, but let it go sometimes to irritate my girlfriend at the time..lol.  I wasn't good about getting haircuts very often either back then too.  The thought of actually growing a beard did not occur to me for years, and all through college and after, I worked for a company that had a strict policy against beards.  


Razor, that beard is looking good.  I like that you didn't trim the goatee down to match it.  At this point, it is blending well and looks like a keeper. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: wpruitt on October 30, 2013, 03:43:47 PM
Today's update:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fimage_zpsdb5abf19.jpg&hash=938bf69fc309123626d480e76cbb01fa54e2fc39)
Getting a bit gray!!  Pretty soon you'll be a graybeard ... http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Graybeard
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on October 30, 2013, 03:54:50 PM
You say that like it is a bad thing, wpruitt!  ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: wpruitt on October 30, 2013, 04:03:10 PM
You say that like it is a bad thing, wpruitt!  ;D
Nah ... just rubbing in his age !!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on October 30, 2013, 04:25:46 PM
Looks good, Razor! On a side note, I struggled mightily to grow a mustache-let alone a goatee/beard-until I was about 26 or 27.
I went to a Catholic high school. The dean of discipline would troll through the cafeteria looking for boys who were growing any facial hair. I was in detention a lot so started shaving about once a week as a sophomore. I was able to grow a beard, but not a mustache. It wasn't till many years late that I could pull off a goatee. Even today, my beard comes in pretty heavy and my mustache, not as good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 30, 2013, 05:07:03 PM
 
You say that like it is a bad thing, wpruitt!  ;D
Nah ... just rubbing in his age !!

 :x! :x! :x!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 30, 2013, 05:16:05 PM

Razor, that beard is looking good.  I like that you didn't trim the goatee down to match it.  At this point, it is blending well and looks like a keeper. 

It looks good from the front but at some point I will need to trim the goatee back a bit so everything can be blended together.  I don't want to take off too much because I kind of like the extra length on the chin. But it does grow quickly so at least it won't take too long to get back any lost length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 30, 2013, 06:01:47 PM
Razor, as fast as it is coming in, don't trim the goat.  I started that way and in a few weeks you will not be able to tell the difference.  You will be disappointed if you trim.  It is looking sharp, and I like the red in beard, even if with some gray.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on October 30, 2013, 06:51:49 PM
Razor, The beard is looking great. Hang in there. I look forward to seeing what it looks like in a couple of months.

Your van dyke looks awesome. It is nice and thick. I like the red and the grey. It looks very natural and dignified. If you keep the beard for awhile do you think that you will keep it groomed? I like the groomed look myself.

I grew my first beard when I was in College. I let it go 3 plus months and off it came on Christmas eve. I did not know anything about grooming back then. I started growing my van dyke a few years ago after I first shaved the dome. I have kept it groomed since then and I like the style on me. I have not tried a full beard again but I am thinking about it.

 O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 30, 2013, 07:12:54 PM


Your van dyke looks awesome. It is nice and thick. I like the red and the grey. It looks very natural and dignified. If you keep the beard for awhile do you think that you will keep it groomed? I like the groomed look myself.


Absolutely.  I'm not interested in the Duck Dynasty look.   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 30, 2013, 07:14:23 PM

Getting a bit gray!!  Pretty soon you'll be a graybeard ... http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Graybeard

You better not be talking about definition #2!!   :x! :x! :Xo! :Xo!    ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Country on October 30, 2013, 07:17:53 PM
I don't mind long beards but I would have to agree Duck Dynasty might be extreme. I saw one of the guys beard part in a strong wind it actually went over both shoulders. I love that show but I think I would be divorced if I tried it. Lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 01, 2013, 08:25:35 PM
Tomorrow makes three weeks for the beard.  Tonight my wife asks, "So when is that coming off?" ;)

http://imageshack.us/a/img607/7171/1fj3.jpg
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: isleepinthebuff on November 01, 2013, 08:34:30 PM
It looks good, if you like it keep, if not get rid! I like!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 01, 2013, 08:36:16 PM
Tomorrow makes three weeks for the beard.  Tonight my wife asks, "So when is that coming off?" ;)

http://imageshack.us/a/img607/7171/1fj3.jpg


Why doesn't she like it? You said you had a goatee previously -- I assume she was OK with that? At any rate, I think it looks great.

What do you think of it?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Country on November 01, 2013, 08:44:42 PM
Tomorrow makes three weeks for the beard.  Tonight my wife asks, "So when is that coming off?" ;)

http://imageshack.us/a/img607/7171/1fj3.jpg


Looks good man. My wife used to say the same thing. Now she just says when are going to trim that mess. I call it progress.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 01, 2013, 08:46:40 PM
Tomorrow makes three weeks for the beard.  Tonight my wife asks, "So when is that coming off?" ;)

http://imageshack.us/a/img607/7171/1fj3.jpg


Looks good man. My wife used to say the same thing. Now she just says when are going to trim that mess. I call it progress.

Yes -- see, that is what you have to do. Let it get really out of control and then she'll be happy when you trim it to look exactly like it is now.   :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 01, 2013, 09:01:31 PM
Tomorrow makes three weeks for the beard.  Tonight my wife asks, "So when is that coming off?" ;)

http://imageshack.us/a/img607/7171/1fj3.jpg


Why doesn't she like it? You said you had a goatee previously -- I assume she was OK with that? At any rate, I think it looks great.

What do you think of it?
I think she just likes to ride me! She likes me clean shaven, but she is okay with the goatee because I kept it very close cropped. I would trim it short every week.

I'm not sure how I feel about it yet. It's starting to come in white in the front, which I think looks good. It's itching me like crazy, but I feel I should give it a couple more weeks before I decide what I want.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 01, 2013, 09:05:31 PM

It's itching me like crazy, but I feel I should give it a couple more weeks before I decide what I want.


Exactly -- give it a few more weeks.  And try a few drops of jojoba oil to help with the itching.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Country on November 01, 2013, 09:23:18 PM
I started growing a beard every winter about 10 years ago and I remember it itching like crazy the first couple of times. I may just be weird but I don't even notice a itch anymore. Has anyone else had this experience or is it just me?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 01, 2013, 09:26:43 PM
I started growing a beard every winter about 10 years ago and I remember it itching like crazy the first couple of times. I may just be weird but I don't even notice a itch anymore. Has anyone else had this experience or is it just me?

I don't get that itchy, either. The only itching I get is when it gets past its usual length but it's not that bad.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 01, 2013, 10:30:48 PM
Mike E.P. - its looking very good - I would love to have that density.  My wife, like many others here, took some time to adjust, but now she likes it.  It think she may be afraid that if she pushes, I may make another drastic change, which might be true.  O0  Try to give it some more time before you judge it.

I only had itching a couple of times and only for a short duration.  My guess is it is just your skin adjusting to the feel of having hair on it.  Once it adjusts, its over.  My first facial hair was so light, there was no difference, and no itch.  Couldn't really see it either.  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 02, 2013, 06:49:40 AM
I went to the barbershop first thing this morning for some much-need pruning. Got the neckline cleaned up and the goatee blended into the new growth to the extent possible at this stage (Day 11).


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2Fimage_zps8ee07f03.jpg&hash=53cdd355f92a73acf4cb50060b2b163d95d95164)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2Fimage_zpsa304b47e.jpg&hash=2b3e623dd9ac9cf1501ceb30595dfad9b3f5f2ab)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2Fimage_zps6117f437.jpg&hash=b62e0e5f4c45f6f51f58c6c6bbb34ccddd2e2ed5)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 02, 2013, 07:02:44 AM
That is is looking great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 02, 2013, 08:54:16 AM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 02, 2013, 12:07:44 PM
It's coming in nicely, Razor! Makes you look a bit more distinguished, IMO.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 02, 2013, 03:18:06 PM
@Mike-  It is looking great!  Don't give in.... she will come around.


@Razor-The barber did a good job trimming the goatee and allowing it to match up with the beard (without taking too much off the goatee). 

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 03, 2013, 04:15:42 AM
I went to the barbershop first thing this morning for some much-need pruning. Got the neckline cleaned up and the goatee blended into the new growth to the extent possible at this stage (Day 11).

Your barber did good work. You have some way to go though.  ;)

My latest profile pic shows my beard as of this morning. Going to the barber, too, later next week. Been nearly two months since the last trim.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 03, 2013, 05:22:54 AM

Your barber did good work. You have some way to go though.  ;)


Yes, it will be some time before I catch up with you! That's a lot of length you've added!  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 03, 2013, 06:16:13 AM
Yes, it will be some time before I catch up with you! That's a lot of length you've added!  :)

Reckon the goatee is about 3 inches now. The barber will be given strict instructions next week. I do trust him with my beard, though.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 03, 2013, 06:23:57 AM
Yes, it will be some time before I catch up with you! That's a lot of length you've added!  :)

Reckon the goatee is about 3 inches now. The barber will be given strict instructions next week. I do trust him with my beard, though.

So what's the goal? Do you want to keep all that length?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 03, 2013, 06:42:56 AM
So what's the goal? Do you want to keep all that length?

I would like to grow the goatee longer still. Perhaps another 2 months.

However, got a few business commitments taking me out of the office between now and Christmas. So I'll ask the barber to tidy up around the edges and trim back some of the length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Laser Man on November 03, 2013, 10:51:14 AM
Razor, Jules, looks good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 03, 2013, 09:39:04 PM
Wow Mr. Jules,

Your beard has grown quite a bit!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 04, 2013, 03:07:55 PM
Wow Mr. Jules,

Your beard has grown quite a bit!

Slymyke,

It's time to tame this beard !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 04, 2013, 04:38:54 PM
Wow Mr. Jules,

Your beard has grown quite a bit!

Slymyke,

It's time to tame this beard !

With what -- a chair and a whip?   :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 04, 2013, 09:47:33 PM
I went to the barbershop first thing this morning for some much-need pruning. Got the neckline cleaned up and the goatee blended into the new growth to the extent possible at this stage (Day 11).

Are you keeping the beard this time around?  BTW I've always thought you had one of the best goatees around so I like seeing your going for more length and how it looks so perfectly full (yup jealous  :) ).
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 04, 2013, 09:51:01 PM
I went to the barbershop first thing this morning for some much-need pruning. Got the neckline cleaned up and the goatee blended into the new growth to the extent possible at this stage (Day 11).

Are you keeping the beard this time around?  BTW I've always thought you had one of the best goatees around so I like seeing your going for more length and how it looks so perfectly full (yup jealous  :) ).

I'll probably keep the beard for a while, at least. I'll try to hang onto it through the winter. After that, we'll see.  But you'll always have me beat when it comes to length!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 05, 2013, 01:37:24 AM
 Just an update:  I think this is roughly 3 years and 2 months on the goatee, and the trimmed beard is about a year old.  I think I've finally figured out how to properly grow a full beard on my face because this is the only full beard I ever had where I wasn't constantly cutting and hacking at it to fit.  It's also the only one where I legitimately like it: prior to this I always though if I hung in there long enough I would get used to it but never did.  This one just feels like it belongs and therefore it's a keeper.

As for the goatee, I'm not seeing much growth anymore but I am now measuring it with a yardstick lol.  You can't see it (my camera might as well be a cellphone camera) but the yardstick is measuring at 21".  Of course most of the hair isn't that long. I don't know but I think it is getting thinner ever up near the top.  I don't know if that is the case or not, but it's making me wonder if I'm shedding too much.  It should be thinner at the bottom, but at the top?

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2Fe3ac9e36-5158-4cd6-9ba2-3dfce247abd9_zps87e699f6.jpg&hash=943b856ebb346ad34ce9dfc5bbecfb02682de274) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/Scuba_Steve1974/media/Beard/e3ac9e36-5158-4cd6-9ba2-3dfce247abd9_zps87e699f6.jpg.html)

And

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_2895_zps71328f4a.jpg&hash=c4c47cc03f62b60e31d6c1ad0501f26db277e569) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/Scuba_Steve1974/media/Beard/IMG_2895_zps71328f4a.jpg.html)

I also found there's a new local chapter of Beard Team USA near me and they are having an event at a local bar on the first of next month, so I plan to attend.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 05, 2013, 04:21:49 AM
Looks great, Rusty. I like how you've blended the sides of the beard into the goatee.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 05, 2013, 08:12:04 AM
Wow Mr. Jules,

Your beard has grown quite a bit!

Slymyke,

It's time to tame this beard !


With what -- a chair and a whip?   :D

Haha..  (H@ W#p

@Rusty----Thanks for the beard update.  It looks cool.  I agree with Razor about how you did a good job blending the beard with the goatee. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 05, 2013, 08:59:49 AM
Impressive, Rusty! I probably will never go that far, but it's a lot of fun watching the other members grow it like that...maybe we should have a beard contest....Oh, wait, that what this thread is for, right?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 06, 2013, 11:55:01 AM
Back from the barbers...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 06, 2013, 02:01:18 PM
Looks good, Mr. Jules. 

Does the barber charge more for maintenance with the greater length?  lol. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 06, 2013, 02:05:09 PM
Nice job, Mr Jules.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 06, 2013, 02:52:55 PM
Looks good, Mr. Jules. 

Does the barber charge more for maintenance with the greater length?  lol.

Slymyke,

There was so much beard that it was scissors this time around rather than the usual trimmers.

Will leave it for a couple of months and focus on growing the length off the chin.

And the barber still charged the same £5 (about $7). And no tipping here in the UK !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 09, 2013, 08:07:23 AM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2Fimage_zpsf12d6b8d.jpg&hash=de5bbbf9cc632bcd2e5928bc1221e4978189490e)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2Fimage_zps8c40a841.jpg&hash=86116ffeba83e025a4c2a29fe2664c3d9443d71d)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2Fimage_zpsce880b2e.jpg&hash=b4170e2f539eacc99022ccba4d8feea0cd672d42)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 09, 2013, 08:13:00 AM

My goodness, Razor X, what a transformation ! Is there scope for further growth ?

And I can see tell tale glass wearing lines above your ears there ? Have the same lines too, and cover them up by wearing my glasses.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 09, 2013, 08:15:23 AM
The cheeks need to fill in and grow out a bit more.  You can't see it in the photos but they still don't blend in with the goatee area as well as I'd like.  Another week of growth and another trim and it should be pretty much a finished product.

And yes, you can see the "scar" left by my glasses.   :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 09, 2013, 08:33:41 AM
Just a week of growth on the cheeks ?

My own plan is to let is leave my goatee alone for the rest of the year. Should add another 1-2 inches to the length. And just shave around it as necessary.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 09, 2013, 08:38:55 AM
Just a week of growth on the cheeks ?

Another week until everything can be blended together properly. After that we'll see.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 09, 2013, 09:40:18 AM
Razor, it looks great!  I like the pattern of the red agianst the white.  It is so symetrical that you couldn't have planned it any better!   
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 09, 2013, 11:52:30 AM
Razor- you make the process of growing the beard look effortless. Looks great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on November 09, 2013, 01:21:02 PM
I always shave mine to around a grade 5.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 09, 2013, 01:31:43 PM
Razor- you make the process of growing the beard look effortless. Looks great.

Thanks.  How's yours coming along?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Baldstu on November 09, 2013, 01:57:09 PM
awesome beards guys ^-^
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 09, 2013, 06:25:51 PM
Tomorrow will be four weeks.  I've gotten a lot more comments growing this beard than I did when I shaved my head.  Mostly, "No shave November?" I'm still on the fence.  I'll probably give it another month before deciding whether or not to go back to the close cropped goatee. 

My wife did say she was starting to like it, but that was two days ago.  Today, apparently she has changed her mind!

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/4646/ucl.JPG

http://imageshack.us/a/img96/5122/y9u0.jpg
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 09, 2013, 07:17:59 PM
Tomorrow will be four weeks.  I've gotten a lot more comments growing this beard than I did when I shaved my head.  Mostly, "No shave November?" I'm still on the fence.  I'll probably give it another month before deciding whether or not to go back to the close cropped goatee. 

My wife did say she was starting to like it, but that was two days ago.  Today, apparently she has changed her mind!

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/4646/ucl.JPG

http://imageshack.us/a/img96/5122/y9u0.jpg

During the growing-in period, there are good days and bad days.  That's why it's a good idea to give it sufficient time before making a decision.  Waiting another month as you suggested is a wise move.  When it grows out enough, get it tidied up by a barber and keep it a little while longer before making a final decision.  Your wife may start liking it again once she sees it in its mature and stable state.  Hang in there. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 09, 2013, 07:28:56 PM
Mike,

I think it looks great already... and a few more weeks will make you a believer for sure.  (and hopefully the Mrs. as well)  if not, well... we have to chose our battles, and I say this one is worth fighting for.

Mine was starting to like it, but deep down she really likes the goatee better. The other day I had an interview and almost chopped it down to a goatee.  Instead, I trimmed the whole beard down with a #1 guard.  She was kinda smiley when I said I might do the goatee again, but was supportive of the full beard too.  
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: isleepinthebuff on November 09, 2013, 07:42:00 PM
looks good, personally i wouldnt go any longer but think this length looks great O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 09, 2013, 08:15:05 PM
Thanks, Slyest. I know you are correct about this sort of being the max for me. In fact, I'm pretty certain I will prefer this if I trim it close to my face. I'm not one for wild beards. That being said, it has been fun being "unkempt"  and I will have a little more fun with this before I clean up!

I can see why you are obsessed with the ISS. I don't know why I haven't paid more attention to it!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Country on November 09, 2013, 08:21:01 PM
Mike the beard looks good. When my wife grips about my beard I borrow a line from Phil Robertson. "There are two kinds of people without beards women and children, I am neither."
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 09, 2013, 08:23:12 PM
Thanks, Slyest. I know you are correct about this sort of being the max for me. In fact, I'm pretty certain I will prefer this if I trim it close to my face. I'm not one for wild beards. That being said, it has been fun being "unkempt"  and I will have a little more fun with this before I clean up!


Let it get a little wild. Then when you tidy it up your wife will appreciate the improvement.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 10, 2013, 07:10:35 AM
Thanks everyone for the comments. I appreciate all. What I probably need too is patience!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 10, 2013, 04:21:55 PM
Had a trim and shaping done yesterday....Here's the result
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 10, 2013, 04:37:59 PM
Looking good, Sir Harry!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 10, 2013, 04:51:15 PM
Had a trim and shaping done yesterday....Here's the result

 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 10, 2013, 09:30:40 PM
 O0 +1
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 11, 2013, 02:02:35 AM
Sir Harry, that's very tidy. Good result.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mrzed on November 11, 2013, 04:57:13 AM
You look tough, Harry.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 11, 2013, 05:44:21 AM
Thanks, guys....Mr. Zed, I was a security guard at one time; however beards were not permitted with this company (Goatees, for whatever reason, were OK).
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 11, 2013, 07:06:11 AM
Nice job, Sir Harry.  And as Mr Zed said, it does make you look like a tough guy.  It is a good look on you.

Mike EP, I understand where you are on this.  I have never done what I am doing now with my beard, but I have always wanted to try it.  For most of my life, I have liked trimmed beards, although somewhat longer the the typical stubble beard.  Maybe about 1 inch or so, enough to give it fullness and still look neat and trimmed. 

I don't know how much longer my experiment will last.  I want to be able to say "been there, done that" and not "I wonder what it would have looked like."
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 11, 2013, 09:02:08 AM


Mike EP, I understand where you are on this.  I have never done what I am doing now with my beard, but I have always wanted to try it.  For most of my life, I have liked trimmed beards, although somewhat longer the the typical stubble beard.  Maybe about 1 inch or so, enough to give it fullness and still look neat and trimmed. 

I don't know how much longer my experiment will last.  I want to be able to say "been there, done that" and not "I wonder what it would have looked like."

That's pretty much how I feel, too, Slybeard. I always admire other guys' beards and I just want to see if I can get to a point where I like it on myself. I may decide that the full beard is not for me, but I want to give it more of a chance.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on November 11, 2013, 10:30:50 AM
Razor, the beard is looking great. I like the way it is blended in with your van dyke. The van dyke has always looked great on you. I like the 2 tone color.

Mr. Jules.the goatee looks great.

Awesome beard Rusty.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 13, 2013, 03:43:32 AM
Razor X's fine beard coverage is giving me 'beard envy'. So I am expecting that length off the chin will be a reasonable substitute. Like a kind of 'spade' hanging off the face.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 13, 2013, 05:27:07 AM

That's pretty much how I feel, too, Slybeard. I always admire other guys' beards and I just want to see if I can get to a point where I like it on myself. I may decide that the full beard is not for me, but I want to give it more of a chance.

It's always a little disconcerting to see an altered image staring back from the mirror. And when growing a beard, the image is different every day.  I think the trick is to let it grow in to where you'd like to keep it and then live with that look for a while.  Once the image in the mirror has stabilized somewhat, you can make an informed decision. That's the point thy I've reached. I'm going to get some tidying up done by the barber on Saturday and after that it's just a matter of getting used to the new look.  My goal is to live with the beard for a couple of months and then reassess.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 13, 2013, 05:48:59 AM
Razor X

"It's always a little disconcerting to see an altered image staring back from the mirror."

That works both way. When you have your beard trimmed back, that can take time to adjust, too !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 13, 2013, 06:57:12 AM
Razor and Mr Jules, your beards are both looking good as usual.  Yes, I have beard envy.

I have realized there is more to a good looking beard than length.  I do think that are some great looking long beards, but since all beards are unique, we need to find what is best for us individually.  It is not a one size fits all.

When I see the great beards here and elsewhere, I realize how "scrappy" mine is.  The ends look rather thin.  Mine seemed to look best to me at about half its current length.  At shorter lengths I focus too much on all the flaws, areas with low density. At the longer length, it gets stringy and uncontrollable.  I will stick with it a little longer, maybe through the end of the year. I will trim it, but I am just not sure when.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 13, 2013, 07:34:38 AM
Slybeard, I'm not going to lie......For a while, I thought about going for at least your length at least, but it would have been a stretch for me to go for Rusty's or Beardman's length. As much as I wanted a (longer) beard, it seems I have a couple of bald spots in the chin area where the hair isn't growing right now. But I am proud of the fact that this is the widest my beard has been. As for your beard, no matter the length, it still looks good, especially when you do the handlebar!

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 13, 2013, 09:49:40 AM
Sir Harry, thanks for your comment.  Your beard looks great, your balds spots must be small because they are not noticeable in the photos.  You may find with a little more length they may become invisible.  I like the shape you have it now, but you may want to experiment with it wider to find what suites you best.

As with our head shapes and bumps, we are our own worst critics with our beards, noticing every little flaw.  Seems like the grass is always greener with a different style, etc.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 13, 2013, 02:55:35 PM
It's always a little disconcerting to see an altered image staring back from the mirror. And when growing a beard, the image is different every day. 
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I think what bothers me most about growing this beard is how thick and dark it is on the bottom and on my neck in contrast to how it is thinner and lighter up higher. My checks have spots where I think it needs to fill in.  But speaking of altered images, today I have finally noticed that my checks have filled in more and seems to blend more with the rest of the beard.  Maybe it's my imagination!

On a lighter note, a woman at work made a comment on how quickly the beard has grown. She followed that up by saying it makes me look THIRTY years older - that puts me at eighty!  I laughed, considered the source, and prefer to translate that comment to mean, "You were a mere boy before, and now you are a distinguished gentleman!"  8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 13, 2013, 04:20:22 PM

I think what bothers me most about growing this beard is how thick and dark it is on the bottom and on my neck in contrast to how it is thinner and lighter up higher. My checks have spots where I think it needs to fill in.  But speaking of altered images, today I have finally noticed that my checks have filled in more and seems to blend more with the rest of the beard.  Maybe it's my imagination!

It's not your imagination.  I was just saying the same thing to someone.  I got up and looked in the mirror this morning and for the first time it looked like my beard was fully grown in. Everything just seemed to fill in overnight.


On a lighter note, a woman at work made a comment on how quickly the beard has grown. She followed that up by saying it makes me look THIRTY years older - that puts me at eighty!  I laughed, considered the source, and prefer to translate that comment to mean, "You were a mere boy before, and now you are a distinguished gentleman!"  8)

I'm probably in the minority on this but I actually don't think a beard makes a man look older, except for those who are very young (early 20s) and baby-faced.  The last time I was clean-shaven people said I looked  younger, but I honestly couldn't see it.  I felt I looked better with some facial fuzz, even if it did add a few years on to my appearance.  I figured that at this stage of the game, no one is going mistake me for a 25-year-old either way.   :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 13, 2013, 04:35:16 PM
I agree with Razor, Except for the very young, a beard does not make one look older, unless it is combined with a horseshoe head.  Beard + sly = younger.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 16, 2013, 08:34:24 AM
I just got back from another barbershop trim, and at this point I think I can say that the beard is looking pretty much the way I want it to.  The right cheek needs to fill in just a little bit more but aside from that I'm pretty happy with it.   For comparison purposes, the last photo was taken on September 28, right after my last goatee trim.  After that, I started letting the goat grow and on October 23 started growing out the full beard.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2Fimage_zps3958191c.jpg&hash=c667368d4566897fc09157770ce295b48e8d6af8)

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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 16, 2013, 09:52:06 AM
Razor X

I'd say your beard looks pretty evened out now. That's good work for a month's growth.

Looks like the neck line has been well taken care of, too.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 16, 2013, 03:02:36 PM
Razor X

I'd say your beard looks pretty evened out now. That's good work for a month's growth.

Looks like the neck line has been well taken care of, too.



Thanks.  The next challenge will be to see how long I can manage to keep it.  Are you still growing out that goat through the end of the year?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 16, 2013, 09:03:20 PM
Wow, Razor, that only took a month? Impressive!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on November 17, 2013, 04:20:55 AM
Are you still growing out that goat through the end of the year?

Yes. Next visit to the barber after 1 Jan 2014.

Today's update. (sorry about the big jumper/sweater. it's cold in London. Brrr)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 17, 2013, 06:32:59 AM
Are you still growing out that goat through the end of the year?

Yes. Next visit to the barber after 1 Jan 2014.

Today's update. (sorry about the big jumper/sweater. it's cold in London. Brrr)

I like that length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on November 17, 2013, 05:34:27 PM
Razor,

I really like the looks of your beard. It looks awesome. I like the groomed look. I would keep it. It really looks good on you.

Mr. Jules, Your beard looks great.

Sir Harry, You are looking great. I really like your beard too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 18, 2013, 07:14:41 PM
Five weeks in.  The comments are becoming less frequent so I'm guessing people are getting used to it - and so am I.

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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 18, 2013, 07:38:35 PM
Awesome, Mike! 

It suits you well for sure.
 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 18, 2013, 08:15:31 PM
Looks great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 19, 2013, 04:53:56 AM
Wow, Mike EP! That's great for such a short period.....I guess our quick growth on our faces makes up for the lack of growth on our heads (sort of)....One of those photos would make a great avatar when (if) you put one back up....Thanks for sharing, Mike!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 19, 2013, 06:15:06 AM
Thanks,guys. Yeah, Harry, hair grows everywhere on me like crazy - just not on my head! I've trying to post anew avatar, but I've been having trouble. My old one went away, but I can't see to be able to get a new one up.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on November 19, 2013, 06:40:11 AM
Looks good, Mike.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 19, 2013, 07:29:08 AM
Thanks,guys. Yeah, Harry, hair grows everywhere on me like crazy - just not on my head! I've trying to post anew avatar, but I've been having trouble. My old one went away, but I can't see to be able to get a new one up.

Could it be your pictures are too large? You may have to reduce the size on your pics....I reduce the size on my pics using Irfanview...It's a free app that can be downloaded.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 19, 2013, 08:06:11 AM
Mike - your beard is great and amazing for only five weeks.  O0  It takes me nearly three months to fill in and get that much coverage.  How is you wife with it now?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on November 19, 2013, 09:25:00 AM
Mike E.P. Your beard looks great. Ilike it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 19, 2013, 03:26:18 PM
Mike - your beard is great and amazing for only five weeks.  O0  It takes me nearly three months to fill in and get that much coverage.  How is you wife with it now?

My wife is one of the few people still making snarky comments!  I think she is really just playing with me; after 23 years of marriage, you'd think I'd have her figured out, but she is still a mystery.  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: lightbulp on November 22, 2013, 01:06:15 AM
Shaved the mustache and trimmed my beard (only left my goatee)

Tell me what you think brothers  B@^

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: lightbulp on November 22, 2013, 02:55:09 AM
(why i cant attach another picture on my previous post ? )

and another one:
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on November 22, 2013, 03:30:07 AM
Nice work.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 22, 2013, 03:55:08 AM
Very nice, lightbulp.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 22, 2013, 04:33:22 AM
Looks badass, lightbulp! (the hat and glasses are a nice touch). To put more than one picture on the same post, just click on "more attachments" to the right of the first picture, and another spot will appear every time. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 22, 2013, 05:16:35 AM
Looks good, lightbulp.  Like the cap, too!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on November 22, 2013, 05:50:09 AM
lightbulp , excellent 100 percent !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on November 22, 2013, 07:20:17 AM
Cool look, Lightbulp!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on November 22, 2013, 07:49:13 AM
Hey Mike,

The beard looks awesome.

Lightbulb, You look great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 22, 2013, 08:38:28 AM
That is a cool look on you Lightbulb!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on November 22, 2013, 10:49:40 AM
Trimmed the face fur last evening. It was all getting a bit uneven.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2524225/photos/bear/beard-2013/Photo%20on%2011-22-13%20at%2011.39%20AM.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2524225/photos/bear/beard-2013/Photo%20on%2011-22-13%20at%2011.43%20AM.jpg)

Apologies for the crappy cubicle lighting.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on November 22, 2013, 10:57:25 AM
Curiosity got the best of me, used some Halloween spray color that washes right out.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 22, 2013, 11:34:32 AM
The dark shades, goatee, and shirt transform you from teddy bear to a bad guy.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: lightbulp on November 22, 2013, 02:16:03 PM
Thank you all guys  O0
Thought i do something different and wanted your opinions on that...
According your posts i m going to keep it like that  ;)
Thanks  8)

@reddog are you sure he is not your brother ??  ;D

@TheSlyBear, nice and tidy beard  YR*(k
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on November 22, 2013, 02:18:48 PM
Wanted to see how young I looked without any grey, not bad, going to be 60 in a couple weeks!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on November 22, 2013, 02:20:59 PM
All new styles of beards are looking great.  SlyBear never imagined you with a full beard - very distinguished.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 22, 2013, 07:17:46 PM
reddog:  That's a very different look for you!  Regardless of your beard color, you don't look 60 years old.

TheSlyBear:  The full beard suits you.

lightbulp:  How long did it take you to get that much length on the goatee?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 22, 2013, 08:48:28 PM
Curiosity got the best of me, used some Halloween spray color that washes right out.

Wow - totally transforms you and looks great, but so does the original. There's no way you're turning 60!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 22, 2013, 08:52:32 PM
Trimmed the face fur last evening. It was all getting a bit uneven.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2524225/photos/bear/beard-2013/Photo%20on%2011-22-13%20at%2011.39%20AM.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2524225/photos/bear/beard-2013/Photo%20on%2011-22-13%20at%2011.43%20AM.jpg)

Apologies for the crappy cubicle lighting.

Looking good, Slybear!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: lightbulp on November 23, 2013, 01:51:22 AM
Razor X, i cant really answer that question because i always had a goatee (maybe not that long).
All this time that i was letting my beard grow, i was cutting my goatee with a scissor to get it squared, so i dont know how long it took  :-\
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on December 04, 2013, 08:32:40 PM
Great beard Razor.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 04, 2013, 08:41:46 PM
Great beard Razor.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on December 06, 2013, 05:17:43 PM
I haven't had the beard at this length since February.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2Fb7c16e607c7601911bdc8f204880009ea3bfc814_s.jpeg&hash=9f9a4015eff6f1ccf9aa1263622e2361c8c2fab8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on December 06, 2013, 05:20:52 PM
Nice growth, imaginary.  I like the avatar too. 8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on December 06, 2013, 05:22:34 PM
Nice growth, imaginary.  I like the avatar too. 8)

Thanks. The outfit in the avatar is a bit of a Latin meets Rocker vibe. Yes, I wear a guayabera with distressed jeans and boots.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on December 06, 2013, 05:23:14 PM
Beard looks great, Imaginary! Love the shades in your avatar.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 06, 2013, 06:55:43 PM
I haven't had the beard at this length since February.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2Fb7c16e607c7601911bdc8f204880009ea3bfc814_s.jpeg&hash=9f9a4015eff6f1ccf9aa1263622e2361c8c2fab8)

Very nice.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 06, 2013, 07:59:58 PM
Nice beard growth imaginary.  Good to see you back.  Do you have plans on going bigger with it?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on December 06, 2013, 10:37:35 PM
Looks great, imaginary!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on December 07, 2013, 04:40:21 AM
Determined to keep going until 2014...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on December 07, 2013, 04:41:57 AM
Great beard Razor.

BBC Mark, is that the first signs of a beard in your profile pic ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on December 07, 2013, 10:03:06 AM
Great beard Razor.

BBC Mark, is that the first signs of a beard in your profile pic ?



Mr Jules, I think he has had it for a while.  His he was sporting it in his last avatar.    Looks great, BBCMark!   O0  She sure is diggin it.. haha.

Mr Jules, you are almost there (2014)..what are you going to do next?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on December 07, 2013, 12:46:10 PM
Nice beard growth imaginary.  Good to see you back.  Do you have plans on going bigger with it?

Thanks. I'm debating for one more month, and trimming before the new year. Although I've never been into longish beards, I'm actually captivated, and would like to venture a bit.

Mike EP, I've had those shades since 2011. Believe it or not, I picked them up at a rest stop while traveling one day.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on December 07, 2013, 08:51:16 PM
I had quite a long beard about 2 months ago, but now I tend to keep it trimmed with a beard trimmer, about a number 3 setting.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on December 08, 2013, 05:59:45 AM
I had quite a long beard about 2 months ago, but now I tend to keep it trimmed with a beard trimmer, about a number 3 setting.

Missed out on the BBCMark longer beard action. Seems that Mrs BBCMark didn't miss out !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on December 08, 2013, 06:03:11 AM
Mr Jules, you are almost there (2014)..what are you going to do next?

Slymyke, going to grow the beard another month and that's it !!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on December 08, 2013, 11:28:12 AM
Had my Goatee for a few months now but i keep it trimmed to around grade 6
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on December 28, 2013, 08:22:38 AM
Been spending Christmas eating, drinking and growing the beard ...

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F12%2F28%2Futeqa8e4.jpg&hash=751474e5ca3c81959e4eb3e1c910eaab9264ace2)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on December 28, 2013, 08:48:12 AM
Looking good, Mr. Jules! Merry Christmas.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on December 28, 2013, 09:02:14 AM
 O0

Looks good, Mr. Jules!
Title: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on December 28, 2013, 09:05:49 AM
Thank you !

Merry Christmas everyone ! Winter is beard growing time !!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on December 29, 2013, 05:28:35 PM
My brother came to visit last week. Both of us were in for a bit of a surprise:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2F4121646d7275049e1f6c813e09145b98f8803e2d_r.jpg&hash=3f8ee054bf860e84bbbf8d025e41d36ca38f7346)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on December 29, 2013, 05:39:47 PM
The bearded duo. A great pairing !!

And you really have been working on your beard there.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on December 29, 2013, 05:40:25 PM
What an awesome picture! I bet you had a great visit!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on December 29, 2013, 06:33:02 PM
Nice pic, imaginary!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on December 29, 2013, 06:34:09 PM
Mr. Jules, firstly, your update looks great. Second, it was the first time the two of us were seen together with beards. It was an interesting experience.

To answer your question Mike, my family can be pretty messed up. That was the first time in a while where we were together as a family for the most part (one of my sisters, and my brother's family was there) and we were simply able to enjoy each other's company.

Henry, thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardedbaldgerman on January 06, 2014, 08:31:19 AM
This is me now. Head is shaved smooth again. Beard is still growing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 06, 2014, 08:39:54 AM
Great look, 0mm.  I really like your current photo with the longer beard length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 06, 2014, 11:34:10 AM
Nice beard, 0mm!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on January 06, 2014, 02:15:32 PM
I keep mine short, my hair doesn't get long anyway just Wiley with some strays. I kinda like it, I'm going to try to keep it a while.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 06, 2014, 07:07:34 PM
0mm, it looks great!   

greatnessinc, yours is cool too!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on January 06, 2014, 07:34:19 PM
Wow, omm! That's one awesome beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DannyBoy on January 06, 2014, 09:33:18 PM
You guys can grow great looking beards i have one myself at the moment its not the best beard there is some weak spots but i like it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on January 07, 2014, 05:43:13 AM
You guys can grow great looking beards i have one myself at the moment its not the best beard there is some weak spots but i like it.

Beards grow in differently on different guys. Yours looks good on you and you like it and that's really all that matters. I have attempted to grow a beard at different times in my life. My beard now looks different than it did when I attempted to grow it in my thirties.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 07, 2014, 07:16:48 AM
So right Mike E.P., beards mature a different rates for different guys, and different rates in different areas on the same guy.  My beard is definitely different now at 52 than ten years ago.  At that time my cheeks would not fill in enough for a full beard.  Then there are the guys that have a thick full beard in their teens, I was always so jealous of them.  Kind of the reverse of MPB, for some it starts in their teens, some much later, and a few never at all.

DannyBoy, there is no guarantee that your weak spots will fill in, but it may still happen.  I dould definitely expect "some" improvement.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DannyBoy on January 07, 2014, 08:10:01 AM
Dont get me wrong im happy with my beard it could be stronger here and there but its not bad...in my pic it looks like i went for the goatee look but i actually have a stubbly beard lol it is the type of beard what takes ages to fill in i suppose...still weak areas but looks better and fuller the longer i leave it...i get a pic of it to show you maybe later i need to shave my head first lol.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on January 07, 2014, 09:44:35 AM
DannyBoy, I can relate to exactly what you are going through!  Being Asian, I'm already facially hair challenged to begin with. 

My beard now is definitely different form what it was even just two years ago!  It's still patchy in a few areas but not nearly as much as it was two years ago.  And it definitely is better than it was in my 30's (I'm 42).  I've worn a goatee for as long as I could remember, and the connectors on the sides took forever, like years, to finally grow in.  I never thought those would grow!  So it'll take time, but just keep at it and it'll get there.  As stated by Mike and Sly, beards grow differently on different people and in different stages on the same person.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DannyBoy on January 07, 2014, 10:12:42 AM
DannyBoy, I can relate to exactly what you are going through!  Being Asian, I'm already facially hair challenged to begin with. 

My beard now is definitely different form what it was even just two years ago!  It's still patchy in a few areas but not nearly as much as it was two years ago.  And it definitely is better than it was in my 30's (I'm 42).  I've worn a goatee for as long as I could remember, and the connectors on the sides took forever, like years, to finally grow in.  I never thought those would grow!  So it'll take time, but just keep at it and it'll get there.  As stated by Mike and Sly, beards grow differently on different people and in different stages on the same person.





My beard will eventually (i hope) grow in for many years since my teens i been watching it grow in...it wasnt until 20/21 when the mustache finally joined with my chin hair i was very happy when i saw it starting to happen lol.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on January 07, 2014, 11:44:04 AM
it wasnt until 20/21 when the mustache finally joined with my chin hair i was very happy when i saw it starting to happen lol.

20/21...man I wish mine did that at that age!  It's wasn't until I was well into my 30's before the mustache met with the chin hair and even then, it wasn't as thick as it is now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DannyBoy on January 07, 2014, 11:51:25 AM
it wasnt until 20/21 when the mustache finally joined with my chin hair i was very happy when i saw it starting to happen lol.

20/21...man I wish mine did that at that age!  It's wasn't until I was well into my 30's before the mustache met with the chin hair and even then, it wasn't as thick as it is now.



Yeah its annoying waiting for it to come through but at least i have a good enough beard for now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on January 07, 2014, 12:12:52 PM
Yeah its annoying waiting for it to come through but at least i have a good enough beard for now.
Yes it is!  All we can rely on is time and patience!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on January 07, 2014, 09:29:45 PM
You guys can grow great looking beards i have one myself at the moment its not the best beard there is some weak spots but i like it.
Patients Danny boy patients.
30 day rule for head shaves, opposite philosophy for beard growing.

0mm, it looks great!   

greatnessinc, yours is cool too!
Thanks. I'm still experimenting with mine to see which style I like best, as an added bonus it makes my total shaving time about 6+ minutes shorter.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: matt548 on January 08, 2014, 03:21:25 PM
check out my new pic...I was goofing around on New Years Eve with a cowboy hat but my beard came out perfect that night lol - I look like an actual country singer
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on January 08, 2014, 03:30:42 PM
This is me now. Head is shaved smooth again. Beard is still growing.

Wow!! Looking great!! Awesome beard, perfect with smooth bald head!!  O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 08, 2014, 06:36:22 PM
Looks great Matt!  Now sing us a song!   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 08, 2014, 06:51:36 PM
Good look Matt, but why cover the dome?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 10, 2014, 07:45:36 PM
I am due for a trim but it is busy season at work and I haven't been able to get to the barbershop.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fbeard%2F6df4f68006e733bf3cbe95ec11d7e8dd_zpsa1a56be5.jpg&hash=ee8609e679283203e462da68f4d09c186637608c)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fbeard%2Fd82596c423c8d21e13f61bf3f207173e_zps32fee8ea.jpg&hash=7f7e298565efabd1290457b63fc418ebbe8cc235)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fbeard%2F4acf0d24af46ed2516109935b6d1b103_zps69d209ac.jpg&hash=54ab206dd63fa8fe8d46b18f93d1c27a273d2ac0)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on January 10, 2014, 08:03:43 PM
Wow, Razor. The beard is amazing. It looks really well groomed. How many times have you had it trimmed since you've been growing it?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 10, 2014, 08:07:30 PM
I try to get it trimmed every two weeks.  The last time was 12/27.  I've been working long hours and weekends so I haven't been able to get to the barbershop.  I did stop by on my way to work this morning but neither of my preferred barbers was on duty yet when the shop opened at 7 am.  I'll try again tomorrow. If I can't get it done tomorrow it will probably have to wait another week.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on January 10, 2014, 09:42:07 PM
Wow, Razor. Just wow.

I am in awe.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: warhawk on January 10, 2014, 09:55:00 PM
Hi Rob:  You got a great beard there, my friend.  Keep it up.  O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 10, 2014, 10:54:41 PM
Rob, I would kill for a beard like that! But hey it looks good untrimmed, IMO
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 11, 2014, 10:06:46 AM
Looks great, Razor.  I really like the shape of it.  Don't trim too  much.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on January 11, 2014, 12:02:35 PM
Razor, that beard is awesome! I am envious!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 11, 2014, 05:30:41 PM
Razor, that beard is the best.  I think the shape and color variation is unique and bad-ass! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on January 12, 2014, 04:58:24 AM
Razor, the beard totally works on you!  I think it should become a permanent fixture like your sly noggin!  You wear it well! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 12, 2014, 07:07:04 AM
Thanks for the feedback, guys.  I've been wearing the full beard for a little over two months now and I still go back and forth over which look I like better.  I want to wait until I reach the six month mark before deciding what to do next.  So the full beard will remain until at least the end of April.   :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 12, 2014, 08:17:09 AM
  So the full beard will remain until at least the end of April.   :)

Good. Because it's one of the finest out there !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on January 12, 2014, 08:20:13 AM
Why dont you run a beard trimmer over it mate? Looks awesome though Razor
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on January 12, 2014, 02:13:54 PM
Razor,  Your beard looks awesome. I am envious. Glad  that you will be keeping it for awhile. I love the two tone look of it. you are doing a great job of keeping it well groomed.

Hope that you will get some relief soon on your long hours.

Take care and Happy New Year.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 12, 2014, 02:39:56 PM
you are doing a great job of keeping it well groomed.

Baldjoeg,

Grooming is key to a good looking beard, isn't it ? Comb mine several times a day.

And (don't tell anyone), I shampoo and condition it, too. Goes all soft afterwards.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on January 12, 2014, 04:01:38 PM
You big sook!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Raulski on January 24, 2014, 06:03:22 AM
I've decided 2014 is the year if no shave for me. I grew a beard last year & always thought my wife didn't like it. SHE suggested I do it again. I don't have to be asked twice. (I want it BIG but I know she likes it trimmed. Too bad. She opened this can of worms...)
And Mr Jules, the moment I can't see skin through the beard, out comes the shampoo, conditioner & even a treatment; whatever I can steal from the wife without her knowing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 25, 2014, 06:10:49 AM
And Mr Jules, the moment I can't see skin through the beard, out comes the shampoo, conditioner & even a treatment; whatever I can steal from the wife without her knowing.

Know exactly you mean, Raulski

I do something similarly sneaky !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on January 25, 2014, 01:51:57 PM
Got bored and tried brushing my mustache into a handlebar. Excuse the weird expression. I was preparing to work an overnight shift after an arduous day shift and little rest in between.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2F1da36e8563347620740903b599e614acd4bf6645_r.jpg&hash=7f2d19a57b49cbf3c4d6dbe3ab5ed1da393dfd95)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on January 25, 2014, 05:20:08 PM
I like it. It adds character.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 25, 2014, 07:49:06 PM
Looks good, imaginary.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Country on January 26, 2014, 08:13:54 PM
Well duck season is over and I'm trying to decide if I should keep the beard or not. I normally go back to a goatee but I'm going back and forth on this one.

Last mornings hunt. I'm the tall one on the right.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi865.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab219%2Fjlsimmons83%2F178BF274-9B77-4738-86E2-1F8473932F7D-2003-000003CEAD8FC728_zps38565fe1.jpg&hash=a0ed0607c84d2fc38793a2454c32cba8d9d65211)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on January 27, 2014, 12:46:02 PM
Well duck season is over and I'm trying to decide if I should keep the beard or not. I normally go back to a goatee but I'm going back and forth on this one.

Last mornings hunt. I'm the tall one on the right.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi865.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab219%2Fjlsimmons83%2F178BF274-9B77-4738-86E2-1F8473932F7D-2003-000003CEAD8FC728_zps38565fe1.jpg&hash=a0ed0607c84d2fc38793a2454c32cba8d9d65211)

You're the dog!!!?? lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 27, 2014, 01:24:57 PM
Country, that's a pretty impressive beard....If I had that kind of coverage I'd keep it....BTW, that's a nice collection of ducks for you and your crew...But in the end, if you go with the goatee, I'm sure it would look good, also.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on January 27, 2014, 01:30:19 PM

Very impressive, Country.

Makes me miss mine.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 27, 2014, 01:51:40 PM
Imaginary, your beard looks great with the longer lenght.  What are your plans from here?

Country, I would vote for you to keep the full beard.

I guess you guys already know I am partial to full beards. :)

As I approach one year for my beard in Februray 2014, I need some help in deciding what to do next.  My thoughts are to take the beard down to the 2 to 3 inch level, leave the handlebar intact except to trim the tips to make them even and more manageable.  The tips are really too long and thin to style into a handlebar without a lot of effort.  I think my beard looked better at the shorter length and it also is looking quite thin and stringy at the ends.  Any feedback appreciated.


Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 27, 2014, 02:22:40 PM
Slybeard, I remember you having a nice beard, however, is there a way you could post a pic of how it looks now? It doesn't necessarily have to be a full head shot, but we can offer better opinions. In the end, if you want to go shorter, go for it!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on January 27, 2014, 04:08:50 PM
Slybeard, I have no plans yet. I wanted to experiment with length, but not go too crazy. Curiously, I have received compliments for the length in church. I guess not everyone knows how to dress a bald/beard combo with a suit well.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 27, 2014, 10:00:48 PM
Had trouble posting photos earlier today.  First is my current photo (sorry about the stare), and the others are close to what I may trim down to:

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 27, 2014, 10:58:50 PM
Any of those would look great....but if you decide to keep it longer, you could roll it up to give a shorter effect...By you keeping the sides neatly trimmed, whatever length you keep under the chin would look good, IMO.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Raulski on January 28, 2014, 01:59:57 AM
Man! I am inspired! I gotta get this thing happening. This is the most I've ever grown it(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F01%2F28%2Fu9uqa3uh.jpg&hash=83b9a3eb836521cf9291e5a08fc0ebd6ea8f8ebd)
But I'm back to square one right now. (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F01%2F28%2Fyqa2u3u7.jpg&hash=c437766931e8b120a9b4e6d89aeac9c9487f2a58)
This pic is from this morning (today my boy had 1st day of prep & my girl, 1st day of daycare)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on January 28, 2014, 05:32:47 AM
Slybeard,

I like your beard in all the photos and I especially like the mustache. In my opinion, I like the shorter beard slightly better with the focus on your face and not your beard, with the beard complimenting the face.

Which do you really prefer? I recently grew my beard and had fun doing it. My son and all his friends urged me to keep going. While I liked it, I personally prefer my goatee and I think I look best when it is short. So that's what I have going on right now. But I did enjoy the process of growing out the beard and not shaving my face, so I know sooner or later, I'll do that again for a while.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 28, 2014, 05:35:58 AM
Looks good, Raulski! Mike E.P., I thought you had a pretty good one going there too, but it's what the wearer feels more comfortable with.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Raulski on January 28, 2014, 08:52:19 AM
I don't really have a preference. I like to change fairly regularly. When I had hair I did many wild & wonderful things with it. Now I've settled on my present "style", I'm having fun with the face. I'd really like to grow it long like Beardman but I always get the urge to do something different before it gets there. But I like clean, mo, goatee, chops, full, patterns, you name it :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 28, 2014, 09:57:25 AM
Raulski, that is where I am at with my beard.  I like to change it around some and try different styles.  I was never bold enough to do that with my head hair and always kept the same hairstyle.  Now I like to change things up with the beard.  BTW - yours looked great in that photo longer as well as the one with the kids.

I do like having a "longer that normal" beard, and will likely trim back some, just not sure how much.  Thanks for all the comments.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 28, 2014, 01:33:08 PM
Bored at home due to the super cold weather, so I took some "beard selfies" today:
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: geeman on January 28, 2014, 04:29:03 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi290.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll247%2Fgeeman001%2Fme%2Fme4.jpg&hash=69478b4eb0e2eb6ec661ec4ea5f6f3101e38aa1d) (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/geeman001/media/me/me4.jpg.html)

decided to grow the beard out, already had a goatee, rest is 3 weeks growth...comb it but have resisted the urge to trim, going to let it bulk up a little lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 28, 2014, 04:36:30 PM
Wow, geeman.....Impressive!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on January 28, 2014, 04:45:59 PM
Geeman,

Pretty awesome for three weeks. Looks really good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on January 28, 2014, 04:47:34 PM
Wow!  That's only 3 weeks?!  Nice!  I envy you folks that can grow a beard like that.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 28, 2014, 04:50:47 PM
Sir Harry, good photos.  I always have poor results with selfies.  Glad you are sticking with your beard, it looks good on you.

Geeman, that is a great beard for three weeks.  You could grow an awesome epic beard in short order.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 28, 2014, 05:24:46 PM
Wow guys.  Those are some great beards! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 28, 2014, 09:31:52 PM
Nice job, geeman!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Country on January 30, 2014, 06:41:52 PM
Went back to the goatee.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 30, 2014, 09:05:03 PM
Went back to the goatee. Still trying decide if I want to buzz my hair back down or not.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi865.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab219%2Fjlsimmons83%2FA5DD71F4-EE80-4094-B898-9737D50ADAB7-6088-000007D0D3403AD9_zpse826ff8e.jpg&hash=63a01ed63073c3de4135f935985f9865574782db)

Looks good?  What was the deciding factor?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on January 31, 2014, 11:14:00 AM
Wow, you guys have me thinking I should grow my beard out again. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on January 31, 2014, 11:17:05 AM
Went back to the goatee. Still trying decide if I want to buzz my hair back down or not.

Great goatee !

As for the hair, why not shave/buzz it and find out ! You can always grow it back.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on January 31, 2014, 01:47:37 PM
I'm keeping mine short (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv11%2Fgreatnessinc%2FDF264D54-4189-4FEA-A02B-0975E205C4FE_zpstzgujgte.jpg&hash=a785eca992c2328b25f15c7bc39514ff8242088f)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Country on January 31, 2014, 08:00:42 PM
Razor the deciding factor was habit I think. I have never kept a beard all year. I always go back to the goatee after hunting season. I let my hair grow out for hunting also. I know that is not going to be a option for many more years though. I still think it looks fine dry but greasy or wet is another story. I will probably end up buzzing it back down before spring. I'm starting to not care as much but I just seem more confident with it grown out.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 31, 2014, 08:04:11 PM
Razor the deciding factor was habit I think. I have never kept a beard all year.

Neither have I.  I fully understand the desire to revert back to what is familiar.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on February 01, 2014, 11:13:58 AM
I've never kept a beard very long either. I've bookmarked some beard shampoo & conditioners. Keeping it clean and properly managed seems to be the key to keeping it from itching.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on February 01, 2014, 01:15:46 PM
Anyone know what happened to Beardman?  Often when someone disappears like that it is because something tragic has happened like maybe he had a moment of weakness and cut off his beard.


As for mine I finally trimmed.  Before I trimmed I measured the longest hairs and found that I had hit the 2' mark, and then after the trim the longest hairs were about 15".  That sounds drastic but it was probably only about 5% of the mass of the goatee because the bottom was so wispy.  


After the trim:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_3354_zps14d8e292.jpg&hash=756d2964f1a33dcd0b93193debd33b78b9b61656) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/Scuba_Steve1974/media/Beard/IMG_3354_zps14d8e292.jpg.html)

Out for karaoke:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_3455_zpsa7c98466.jpg&hash=a92d76690c377d451ad71baa333c71f6a8f6da23) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/Scuba_Steve1974/media/Beard/IMG_3455_zpsa7c98466.jpg.html)

Tucked up and out of sight:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2FIMG_3385_zpsa9c4a6e3.jpg&hash=b5418914385a99c9ea74abc28b7b056701a3d3c8) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/Scuba_Steve1974/media/Beard/IMG_3385_zpsa9c4a6e3.jpg.html)


A beard club opened up near me and I'm planning to get active with it.  I went to their first event the weekend after Thanksgiving and made it to most of their second event.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on February 01, 2014, 01:16:54 PM
Went back to the goatee. Still trying decide if I want to buzz my hair back down or not.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi865.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab219%2Fjlsimmons83%2FA5DD71F4-EE80-4094-B898-9737D50ADAB7-6088-000007D0D3403AD9_zpse826ff8e.jpg&hash=63a01ed63073c3de4135f935985f9865574782db)

Damn!  That's pretty near flawless.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on February 01, 2014, 01:40:40 PM
Rusty, that is one awesome beard! I love how versatile it is.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 01, 2014, 02:29:43 PM
Looks great, Rusty!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Raulski on February 01, 2014, 03:05:25 PM
Rusty. Your beard rocks. I don't think I have the ability to get it that long but dammit I'm gonna try!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Country on February 01, 2014, 09:35:32 PM
Thanks Rusty. That's a pretty impressive beard you have going. How do you hide the length like in the last pic?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on February 02, 2014, 01:33:10 AM
Wow, Rusty! Nice variation of styles for the beard! I like the rolled up one the best, but all of the styles in the pictures look good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on February 02, 2014, 01:41:21 AM
Thanks Rusty. That's a pretty impressive beard you have going. How do you hide the length like in the last pic?

This is how:  http://jefffsbeardboard.yuku.com/topic/15646/Hiding-the-length-of-a-long-goatee#.Uu4EWLQf_Rg (http://jefffsbeardboard.yuku.com/topic/15646/Hiding-the-length-of-a-long-goatee#.Uu4EWLQf_Rg)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on February 02, 2014, 02:22:13 AM
Wow, Rusty! Nice variation of styles for the beard! I like the rolled up one the best, but all of the styles in the pictures look good!

I honestly like the rolled up beard the best, but having a long beard is just too freaking cool so I'm not yet ready to give it up.  As long as I can roll it up to mimic the look that works best then I'll probably continue with this best-of-both-worlds thing.

I biggest thing I've learned is that you must push the boundaries because it allows you to see what boundaries are real and what boundaries are just figments of your imagination.  A few weeks ago I posted on the beardboard.net about this nearly 19 year adventure in facial hair and how I had done so many mistakes and done most for such a long time.  It is only by pushing the limits that I've learned what really works.

The main thing I learned is that I've found a beard is aesthetically the best when it is long enough to bulk-up the face but yet not so long it starts to hang.  When it starts getting some bulk the beard is masking as much of the skin as possible and even allows you to sculpt the very shape of your head.  I place beards longer than that optimun the category of awesomeness: objects to be judged more as an accomplishment and sheer impressiveness than asthetics.  Beards shorter than this optimal just seem to take on more a lot of the bad characteristics of a beard without any of the benefits. 

Of course that's a big generalization and your mileage may vary, but I do strongly believe that a guy will never maximize the value of their beard to themselves unless they push well-beyond their preconceived limits and honestly give it a shot.  Far too often guys settle with mediocrity because they're pressured into limiting themselves and end up convincing themselves to agreement.

Like I said I've done it all: high necklines, trimming too short, low cheeks, etc but I never really figured out or even noticed these mistakes until pushing things.  I always thought I did not have a neck suitable for a beard because my face wasn't round enough, and thought my head was "unbeardable".  I'd get inspired to grow a beard and would be dissatified.  I'd try to correct it by raising the neckline, found it would make things worse, lowered the neckline, found it made things worse too, and after going back and forth a few times I'd end up shaving back to a goatee. 

While my skull isn't the optimal shape for a beard, this time around I already had a mega-long goatee so pushing the beard limits wasn't much of a stretch.  So I did.  I let it grow longer than of the others I had, I kept the neckline low, and I actually got it right.  I discovered that with a "bulkier" beard I was actually able to reshaped my face to the rounder shape more suitable for a beard.  I keep the bottom around 3" long and the sideburns tight and it just works.

I also learned that I was brushing and training the hairs wrong (i.e. straight down) when instead I needed to brush them down and towards the mouth.

It's crazy.  I first grew facial hair in 1995 but it wasn't until around 2007 that I finally started figuring things out.  I look back at older pictures and now realize that the suckiness of my beard was mainly due to my ignorance on what I was doing instead of mediocre genetics.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Blitzed on February 02, 2014, 06:21:49 AM
More than forty years ago I grew a beard, or started to. Considering that, then, I had deep brown hair I thought facial fur would follow suit; It didn't. At just about the bottom of my earlobe I noticed that my deep mahogany was turning a colour I cannot define. Then. As things drooped I found that that it wasn't so much one colour but the distasteful blending of several colours that resembled   nothing so much as a poorly spotted pinto or an African Spotted Dog. Here and there I was auburn, red, brown, gray, white, a strange mushroom colour that I've not seen since. At first friends and family kidded me about all this-to be expected-but....as the diversion of colours snuck in they stopped kidding and asked if, perhaps, I should see my physician. Their theory being that,  clearly, this profusion indicated something deeper, perhaps glandular but not right. Six months later I was clean shaven to the relief of many who asked what the doctor had given me to "clear up the problem". My answer, " A Razor", didn't satisfy them for whatever reason. Indeed decades later when I showed up with MS some referred back to my spotted beard as clear indication that something wrong was coming.....
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on February 14, 2014, 09:09:28 AM
More than forty years ago I grew a beard, or started to. Considering that, then, I had deep brown hair I thought facial fur would follow suit; It didn't. At just about the bottom of my earlobe I noticed that my deep mahogany was turning a colour I cannot define. Then. As things drooped I found that that it wasn't so much one colour but the distasteful blending of several colours that resembled   nothing so much as a poorly spotted pinto or an African Spotted Dog. Here and there I was auburn, red, brown, gray, white, a strange mushroom colour that I've not seen since. At first friends and family kidded me about all this-to be expected-but....as the diversion of colours snuck in they stopped kidding and asked if, perhaps, I should see my physician. Their theory being that,  clearly, this profusion indicated something deeper, perhaps glandular but not right. Six months later I was clean shaven to the relief of many who asked what the doctor had given me to "clear up the problem". My answer, " A Razor", didn't satisfy them for whatever reason. Indeed decades later when I showed up with MS some referred back to my spotted beard as clear indication that something wrong was coming.....

I don't think society teaches us much on certain things, such as facial hair. It is not uncommon for someone to have a different color beard than their head. It is also not uncommon to have other colors in their beard than their head.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on February 14, 2014, 09:17:23 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2Fe89360a067d879ea7d350e9a99631b526ec014c2_r.jpg&hash=bd5cd810abc9786c8806d25dd02d3b323331fea6)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on February 14, 2014, 11:20:16 AM
Imaginary, The beard is coming on a treat. Like that black and white photo.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: djones on February 14, 2014, 07:42:57 PM
I went overboard on no shave November and cut nor trimmed anything from October to new years including my hair.felt like I lost five pounds when I shaved and my son took several hours to recognize me lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on February 15, 2014, 11:26:41 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F02%2F16%2Fynazynag.jpg&hash=ab366a809e7c8aebd76db25e530d3ce50bdc6a4c)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F02%2F16%2Fevavuva3.jpg&hash=2e79a9ec18a98e655c7ae6c4ceec8801f286298d)

I'm growing a beard again!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 15, 2014, 11:33:33 PM
No, you grew a beard again.  Looks great!
Title: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on February 16, 2014, 05:04:49 AM

BBCMark, that's a magnificent beard. Considering going to the barber's to have it shaped.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on February 16, 2014, 09:46:49 AM
Mr Jules. You have the goatee i am aiming for. Thing is, wife and daughter say no!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on February 16, 2014, 03:02:45 PM
Mr Jules. You have the goatee i am aiming for. Thing is, wife and daughter say no!

Koolpc,

So have you been discussing a goatee with your family ? They might change their minds, when they see the look and feel of it !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on February 16, 2014, 06:46:03 PM
Wow, Mark....Awesome beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on February 17, 2014, 02:15:33 AM
Mr Jules. You have the goatee i am aiming for. Thing is, wife and daughter say no!

Koolpc,

So have you been discussing a goatee with your family ? They might change their minds, when they see the look and feel of it !

I already have a Goatee. I just want it bigger! lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on February 17, 2014, 04:01:39 AM
Koolpc, show us the goatee! (if you can)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldbearded on February 24, 2014, 09:18:19 AM
Perfect goatee... Next... the dome!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on February 27, 2014, 06:53:54 AM
Mine is finally starting to fill out.  I shaved it before because of the gray, but this time I think I am embracing the gray.  Now the only question is how long I am going to let it grow out. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on February 27, 2014, 11:31:10 AM
The beard looks great - very distinguished.  Looks perfect just the way it is now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on February 27, 2014, 01:35:32 PM
Nice one
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on February 27, 2014, 02:15:22 PM
Mine is finally starting to fill out.  I shaved it before because of the gray, but this time I think I am embracing the gray.  Now the only question is how long I am going to let it grow out. 
Excellent!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 27, 2014, 08:27:58 PM
Mine is finally starting to fill out.  I shaved it before because of the gray, but this time I think I am embracing the gray.  Now the only question is how long I am going to let it grow out. 

Looks great.  I shaves mine 5 years ago because I thought it was getting too grey but I eventually came to the conclusion that a grey beard is better than no beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on February 27, 2014, 08:32:48 PM
Thanks, guys. I'm really liking it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on February 27, 2014, 09:32:29 PM
BBCESQ, the beard looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on February 27, 2014, 11:48:37 PM
Nice one BBCESQ! As for me, I elected to shave mine off (for now, down to a goatee) on February 19th due to a shaving error  :(...But I can grow a decent one in a month, so I will try again soon...In the meantime, keep the beard stories coming, guys!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: KJK1LL3R on March 01, 2014, 01:31:11 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1557427_10202227641225514_2040038221_n.jpg
This is me on the left with my dad.
I think I'm going to keep this bald beard combo for a while.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on March 01, 2014, 02:53:31 PM
It suits you well. The coloring in your dad's beard is nice too. (Look like he's having medical issues -- wishing the best for him.)

And cute dog!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on March 01, 2014, 04:06:56 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1557427_10202227641225514_2040038221_n.jpg
This is me on the left with my dad.
I think I'm going to keep this bald beard combo for a while.

Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 12, 2014, 05:52:44 PM
OK,

I'm in!

Steve
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on March 12, 2014, 10:42:24 PM
Impressive, Dober Daddy! Thick beards go well with partially bald and completely bald heads, IMO
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Siiyq on March 13, 2014, 12:40:04 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1328.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw533%2FSiyq%2FIMG_20140311_202131_917_zpskspjnqdj.jpg&hash=519dfdfbdacf688a6425bb473d8ed38ffe6b9509) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/Siyq/media/IMG_20140311_202131_917_zpskspjnqdj.jpg.html)

First time growing out my beard. This is about 7 months, no trimming whatsoever.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 13, 2014, 05:03:42 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1328.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw533%2FSiyq%2FIMG_20140311_202131_917_zpskspjnqdj.jpg&hash=519dfdfbdacf688a6425bb473d8ed38ffe6b9509) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/Siyq/media/IMG_20140311_202131_917_zpskspjnqdj.jpg.html)

First time growing out my beard. This is about 7 months, no trimming whatsoever.

Looks good!  How long are you planning to let it grow?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Siiyq on March 13, 2014, 09:49:44 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1328.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw533%2FSiyq%2FIMG_20140311_202131_917_zpskspjnqdj.jpg&hash=519dfdfbdacf688a6425bb473d8ed38ffe6b9509) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/Siyq/media/IMG_20140311_202131_917_zpskspjnqdj.jpg.html)

First time growing out my beard. This is about 7 months, no trimming whatsoever.

Looks good!  How long are you planning to let it grow?

As long as work allows it to be!  O0
Title: Re: AW: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardedbaldgerman on March 14, 2014, 10:02:12 AM
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Title: Re: AW: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 14, 2014, 10:51:29 AM
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Wow, when did that happen?  It looks great!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 14, 2014, 05:36:06 PM
WOW...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on March 14, 2014, 08:30:00 PM
Looks great, Omm   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on March 15, 2014, 08:12:02 PM
That's a nice looking beard 0mm!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on March 16, 2014, 04:46:15 AM
Awesome beard! You could hide your bacon and egg in that! Lol
Title: Re: AW: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 16, 2014, 05:42:41 AM
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Ist dass eine Karte von Deutschland hinter dem Bart ?
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Post by: beardedbaldgerman on March 16, 2014, 12:39:43 PM
Ist es
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 16, 2014, 09:12:10 PM
0mm, that is really looking great.  Congratulations.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 17, 2014, 05:14:48 PM
Last October:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F4991cbdaad56ac436bd69bb5ff34a93f_zps1d48c0b6.jpg&hash=b95058e4d067a76a698f0cc91c62b64a4d61fbfa)


Last weekend:

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(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F4a98bce1d9b1bc38dd9b85c01bca033c_zpse8adceae.jpg&hash=8ec6cf695036e863d80b13d5564ed1e7cf24a33f)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F9cf2e961b96f528d9858b112ef768cd3_zpsa3503b1a.jpg&hash=c3e8906b1b7d338ed4e477e2c4bc25e3ebbcc493)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on March 17, 2014, 07:09:07 PM
Razor... I chose last weekend over last October... O0   

Nothing against the VanDyke, but...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 17, 2014, 08:15:01 PM
Razor... I chose last weekend over last October... O0   

Nothing against the VanDyke, but...

That seems to be the consensus.
Title: Re: AW: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on March 18, 2014, 11:35:30 AM
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Wow!! great progress!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on March 18, 2014, 11:58:53 AM
That seems to be the consensus.
Yeah, I'll weigh in on that. Both look great on you, but the beard is really dazzling.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on March 18, 2014, 12:28:19 PM
Some great beards guys!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 18, 2014, 02:09:38 PM
That seems to be the consensus.
Yeah, I'll weigh in on that. Both look great on you, but the beard is really dazzling.

Thanks.  Lately I've been leaning towards keeping the full beard.  I'm a little afraid of having shaver's regret if I make any changes.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Siiyq on March 18, 2014, 03:12:39 PM
Quote
Thanks.  Lately I've been leaning towards keeping the full beard.  I'm a little afraid of having shaver's regret if I make any changes.

I hear ya on that one. I've got no reason to let mine go anyways.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 18, 2014, 04:38:43 PM
Razor, If we are voting on it, my vote is to keep your full beard.  After all, you have already had many years with the circle beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on March 18, 2014, 05:11:40 PM
Razor, Your full beard continues to look great. Yours looks good to Mr. Jules.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on March 18, 2014, 06:51:51 PM
Razor, it looks great either way. If you're on the fence, I 'd leave it the way it is.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 23, 2014, 12:28:32 PM
Lately I've been leaning towards keeping the full beard.  I'm a little afraid of having shaver's regret if I make any changes.

Shaver's regret ? Is that also the same regret of not having started shaving your head sooner ?  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 23, 2014, 06:20:22 PM
Haha...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 23, 2014, 06:21:11 PM
Lately I've been leaning towards keeping the full beard.  I'm a little afraid of having shaver's regret if I make any changes.

Shaver's regret ? Is that also the same regret of not having started shaving your head sooner ?  ;)

Not quite.   :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on March 24, 2014, 01:13:56 PM
I guess its time for another update.  My current avatar was taken this morning.  I keep thinking it is at long as I want it to get, but each time I go to trim it, I move the trimmer up another notch.  So I guess I will keep growing it out, until I get tired of it and decide to really trim it back to like a 1.  I think I'm on a 5 or 6 now.

I am getting tons of compliments by friends and coworkers, and I think I even got flirted with at lunch last week by a women (although she was barking up the wrong tree), but it still felt good.

I'll keep updating every few weeks, until I decide to trim it down (if/when that happens).

Tim
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on March 24, 2014, 01:21:12 PM
Tim, it looks great as as... no trimming aloud... (well, maybe a little).
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on March 24, 2014, 01:48:13 PM
Tim, it continues to look great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 24, 2014, 01:49:59 PM
I agree that it looks just about the perfect the way it is.  One thing I've learned through personal experience. --   :-[. -- is that once your beard starts turning grey, it's best not to trim it too short because the grey blends in with your skin and from a distance your beard can look invisible or appear to have bare patches.  Keeping it a little longer makes it more visible.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 24, 2014, 02:52:26 PM
Longer=better!  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on March 24, 2014, 05:20:54 PM
I agree. I have a friend who has gone gray, and it bugs me whenever I see him trim his circle beard to stubble for the same reason.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on March 24, 2014, 05:49:15 PM
Wow, Tim. The beard looks fantastic!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Vash on March 24, 2014, 06:03:29 PM
Feeling inspired by the mighty beardage! It's a sunny day in Oregon and I'm having a good beard day. Going for the Billy Gibbons look (eventually)  O:O
 
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi115.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn282%2Fvashjustvash%2Fsunny.jpg&hash=8321d9784723ee46d8198af3b5e44c69a1c09361)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on March 24, 2014, 07:29:09 PM
Great pic, Vash!

 8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on March 24, 2014, 07:42:54 PM
Good looking beard length Tim.  I hope you didn't disappoint the poor woman too much!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 25, 2014, 03:55:06 PM
Tim,

It looks great, and your process of setting your trimmer longer with each trim is a good way to grow it out and keep it even and neat at the same time.  Takes a little longer than just letting it grow, but a lot of guys are more comfortable with this method.  Like others have said, a longer beard looks much fuller than a short stubble beard, especially if it is grey or blonde.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 26, 2014, 01:03:46 AM
I agree. I have a friend who has gone gray, and it bugs me whenever I see him trim his circle beard to stubble for the same reason.

I have a friend who won't grow out a beard because of how much has turned gray, but he will do the stubble thing.  Stubble looks even worse when it is gray on white skin because it looks like a blotchy white haze on the skin like some sort of fungal infection you'd see on a fish.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 26, 2014, 01:14:30 AM
That seems to be the consensus.
Yeah, I'll weigh in on that. Both look great on you, but the beard is really dazzling.

Thanks.  Lately I've been leaning towards keeping the full beard.  I'm a little afraid of having shaver's regret if I make any changes.

Your goatee vs beard pictures are strange because you grow the perfect goatee and it fits your face (sometimes a guy who can grow a perfect goatee has a face that doesn't fit it) but your beard is just as great.  I'd also lean to the beard because it's still new for your and you don't have anything against it.  You've done the goatee for years so give this a shot.

Actually the reason I am confident you will keep it is your indecision on whether to keep it.  I've found that the people who show the most pride and excitement over their beards are the quickest to shave it off.  Am I the only one to notice this phenomenon?  Those guys either shave it off entirely for some incredibly lame reason, or they do something "creative" (i.e. stupid) with it, realize what they did looks stupid, and then shave it off a few days later.  

Often guys who love their beards get some sort of length or time achievement in their head, go far beyond a length they like, and then shave it off entirely because they've apparently forgotten that you can actually trim the length of hair without taking it down to the skin.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 26, 2014, 10:35:28 AM


Actually the reason I am confident you will keep it is your indecision on whether to keep it.

When I'm indecisive about something I generally don't do anything, so that means I will probably keep it unless I get an irresistible urge to go back to the goatee.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on March 26, 2014, 11:19:28 AM
Feeling inspired by the mighty beardage! It's a sunny day in Oregon and I'm having a good beard day. Going for the Billy Gibbons look (eventually)  O:O
 
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi115.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn282%2Fvashjustvash%2Fsunny.jpg&hash=8321d9784723ee46d8198af3b5e44c69a1c09361)


Well you are off to a great start.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on March 26, 2014, 01:26:20 PM
Looks cool, Tim, and I like the classic pickup in the background, too!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Vash on March 26, 2014, 02:04:39 PM
Reddog: Actually, I'm Vash (red beard, black ford in the background). Hi!

Didn't mean to hijack the discussion of Tims' beard, which is looking good by the way  O0 if we were voting, I'd say keep it going.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on March 26, 2014, 03:00:37 PM
Thanks for clarifying that.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on March 26, 2014, 08:46:34 PM
I gave up on trying to get the cheeks to fill in, plus I look more GQ with a tightly groomed beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on March 27, 2014, 03:52:37 AM
I gave up on trying to get the cheeks to fill in, plus I look more GQ with a tightly groomed beard.

The chinstrap fits you well, IMO
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on March 27, 2014, 06:07:03 AM
I gave up on trying to get the cheeks to fill in, plus I look more GQ with a tightly groomed beard.

The chinstrap fits you well, IMO

Agreed.  I like it a lot. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on March 28, 2014, 01:17:16 PM
I wish I could grow in hair on my cheeks evenly. The left fills in more than the right and I got impatient so I decided to go with the trim thin beard. You guys have some pretty sweet beards.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 28, 2014, 01:32:11 PM
Greatnessinc, I am unsure how long you went before trimming to the chinstrap, but I tell guys to give it at least three months to see if it will fill in.  Many guys do get impatient and shave or trim before waiting it out.  Cheeks are typically the slowest growing part of the beard and sometimes do fill in in the third month.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on March 29, 2014, 09:50:48 PM
I gave it a few months give or take. My left cheek grows faster and fuller than my right cheek. I felt like it was lopsided so I trimmed it down; however I'm leaving room for it to grow up a little more from roughly around the edges of my mouth to the sideburns.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 29, 2014, 10:26:25 PM
I gave it a few months give or take. My left cheek grows faster and fuller than my right cheek. I felt like it was lopsided so I trimmed it down; however I'm leaving room for it to grow up a little more from roughly around the edges of my mouth to the sideburns.

Most beards grow in unevenly. It is hard to wait out the sometimes awkward growing in stages.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on March 30, 2014, 10:15:15 AM
I've received a few compliments on my beard, most of them saying it looks good on me. Even before I started shaving the cheeks down one of my neighbors that I haven't seen in a while liked my facial hair. I think I like it better this way.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 30, 2014, 10:42:36 AM
You said you were letting it grow a little  higher up on your cheeks.  How about a current photo?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on March 30, 2014, 08:21:49 PM
As it is now
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv11%2Fgreatnessinc%2FAA5E96C6-7284-4880-8403-8795E8723A9D_zpsvvw4n9wt.jpg&hash=ec96de0584392154df375e154ef79f86c6b6847c)

Before trimming it
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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on March 30, 2014, 08:26:50 PM
I like it now but I also really like the before picture.  The scruffy look and the cap makes a cool look.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 30, 2014, 09:04:30 PM
I like the before picture also.  Not that there is anything wrong with the after but if you can be patient and let the cheeks fill in a little more, it will be a little less maintenance for you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on April 01, 2014, 04:03:35 PM
Challenge accepted.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Semi-Sly on April 01, 2014, 08:58:39 PM
Wow!  That really is remarkable!

One of the barbershops I go to is just finishing a year long beard growing contest.  I was therevthevday that all of the contestants had their epic beards shaved clean tombegin the contest!  They have been ousting photos of the contestants growing their beards every month now for a year. 

I swear that some ofthose guys are not human!

Check itout by searching for Joe's Barbershop on Fullrton avenue in Chicago.  It is a hoot!

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I like the before picture also.  Not that there is anything wrong with the after but if you can be patient and let the cheeks fill in a little more, it will be a little less maintenance for you.
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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 03, 2014, 04:50:34 PM
I am starting to catch up with some of you graybeards.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F0c2d571810908e806be31da0ccf0334b_zpsa9888664.jpg&hash=795ad66ec8b48014d53ec7b39b63f1d5c9e1182c)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on April 03, 2014, 05:02:01 PM
Looks great, Razor. The contrast between the colors is striking.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on April 03, 2014, 08:41:17 PM
I am starting to catch up with some of you graybeards.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F0c2d571810908e806be31da0ccf0334b_zpsa9888664.jpg&hash=795ad66ec8b48014d53ec7b39b63f1d5c9e1182c)
welcome to the old fold :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on April 04, 2014, 06:06:01 AM
Wow, Razor.  Looks awesome!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on April 04, 2014, 07:10:24 AM
I am starting to catch up with some of you graybeards.

Are you just showing off now ? ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on April 04, 2014, 07:13:29 AM
Razor, the shape of your beard is really cool, and the color variation seems to accentuate to look.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on April 04, 2014, 01:59:20 PM
Brother you look like a silver tip badger brush. Fore ya get mad, those are high dollar.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 04, 2014, 02:08:50 PM
I went to buy a soda for my lunch today from the bagel shop in the lobby of my building.  I go in there most days, sometimes at lunchtime, or other times to grab a bagel or some milk in the mornings.  Today, the woman who rang up my order said, "I've been meaning to tell you, I love the color of your beard." I almost turned around and looked over my shoulder to see who she was talking to!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 05, 2014, 12:06:02 AM
I went to buy a soda for my lunch today from the bagel shop in the lobby of my building.  I go in there most days, sometimes at lunchtime, or other times to grab a bagel or some milk in the mornings.  Today, the woman who rang up my order said, "I've been meaning to tell you, I love the color of your beard." I almost turned around and looked over my shoulder to see who she was talking to!

Of course she was talking about yours because that beard is freaking awesome.  O0 It's a shame you are losing the red color, but one thing I've noticed is that red even goes gray better than black* and brown hair because it seems to keep a reddish tinge to it while guys with hair that used to be black or brown but is now graying just seems to look dead.  I'm hoping that mine will become bright white or at least consistent gray when I lose it all.
 

* Yes there is no such thing as truely black hair but you all know what I mean
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 05, 2014, 12:32:15 AM
Challenge accepted.


You claim you have bad cheeks, but it looks like you could have an extremely strong goatee and chinstrap if you actually let it grow.  There's this really bad misconception out there when it comes to bearding where guys think a beard must either be stubble or completely untrimmed hair heading to terminal length.  I've known guys who grew beards, nearly worshipped them as they came in, and then shaved them off when they got too long because of this mentality.  Just like head hair, beard hair can be maintained at any length you choose fairly easily.  Now after 15 years of doing it wrong I finally feel like I've figured out how to do it, and I have this constant urge to plead "You're doing it wrong!" to all of the guys I see who try to keep their beards neat by maintaining it at the sloppiest looking length and cutting their necklines halfway up the sides of their head.  I know there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to this, but it seems like most guys are flat out doing it wrong.

I did the stubble thing for years just because it was "how you were supposed to do it", and  I was always disappointed because stubble just exaggerates all of the flaws of your beard.  I know that goes against the conventional thinking, but it's the truth.  I'm sure if you let it grow out and maintained it at a modest length of 1" you would be thrilled with how yours looks.  RazorX was doing the same thing to his, condemning his beard to stubble mediocrity, and now with just a couple inches of length it is a beard that is both precisely groomed and legend-wait for it-dary.  Can anyone seriously say his beard looks sloppy or that he looks homeless?  I mean, come on.  Trust me, if you grew that goatee and chinstraps out to about an inch you would love it or would at the very least see what a longer beard would look like instead of imagining what it would look like.  

I also think that your genetically-imposed chinstrap sides works for you because a chinstrap is intentionally thin.  It's really those guys who want the full beard / full cheek look, but think they'll look homeless with an actual full beard so they shave their necklines up to their cheeks.  In their attempt to not look bad they give themselves a huge neck and a 2" hair-colored stripe across the side of their head. Chinstraps, because they are so thin, actually avoid this weird effect.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 05, 2014, 08:51:52 AM
I went to buy a soda for my lunch today from the bagel shop in the lobby of my building.  I go in there most days, sometimes at lunchtime, or other times to grab a bagel or some milk in the mornings.  Today, the woman who rang up my order said, "I've been meaning to tell you, I love the color of your beard." I almost turned around and looked over my shoulder to see who she was talking to!

Of course she was talking about yours because that beard is freaking awesome.  O0 It's a shame you are losing the red color, but one thing I've noticed is that red even goes gray better than black* and brown hair because it seems to keep a reddish tinge to it while guys with hair that used to be black or brown but is now graying just seems to look dead.  I'm hoping that mine will become bright white or at least consistent gray when I lose it all.
 

* Yes there is no such thing as truely black hair but you all know what I mean


Thanks. I guess we always tend to want what we don't have.  I think dark brown or black hair can look awesome as it greys. Dark hair tends to turn a nice steel or silver color.  Think Clooney.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 05, 2014, 08:54:02 AM
I think greatnessinc could let that chinstrap expand into a very nice Riker beard without any problem, if wants to.   :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on April 05, 2014, 09:31:44 AM
Thanks bros. I'm going to let it grow for a while. I trim it short but not all the way to stubble.
I like tight clean lines on the neck, but I keep it a bit below the jaw line otherwise it just looks like I messed it up.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 05, 2014, 09:39:08 AM
Short is fine because you've got nice dark hair.  When you start turning into a greying old man like me you'll have to let it get a little longer.   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BaldHDbiker on April 05, 2014, 10:06:02 AM
I just started growing mine back. Hopefully it'll come back like my avatar pic.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on April 05, 2014, 11:33:50 AM
Short is fine because you've got nice dark hair.  When you start turning into a greying old man like me you'll have to let it get a little longer.   ;)
My hair doesn't get very long it just thickens up.

P.S. 2 HIMYM references in 1 thread, high five! Now we're up to 3.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: imaginary on April 05, 2014, 05:47:48 PM
RazorX: luzca bien. The color truly does look awesome!

Greatnessinc: cool Kon-El t-shirt. If only they bring him back.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 05, 2014, 06:20:44 PM
P.S. 2 HIMYM references in 1 thread, high five! Now we're up to 3.

I almost didn't due to my disgust over the finale.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on April 16, 2014, 06:04:19 AM
Okay Guys, its been more than a couple of weeks since I last posted a pick of the beard and boy is it getting long.  This is by far the longest its ever been.  The current plan is to grow it out at least another month and then decide.  I think, however, I've decided that I am going to go at least 6 months of total growth before I decide if I like it.  I've always wanted to try a long beard of more than a few inches, and I don't seem to be having any professional issues, so its now or never. 

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1174.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr609%2Ftmfrizzell%2F1ED13D8F-6BAF-47DA-A3E0-E704CA0D215A_zpsw5myoyt8.jpg&hash=0e0d3f793500344c4f2095cefffb4d5c463a8ae6) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/tmfrizzell/media/1ED13D8F-6BAF-47DA-A3E0-E704CA0D215A_zpsw5myoyt8.jpg.html)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1174.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr609%2Ftmfrizzell%2F4931CEAA-3E93-4A97-9AD0-2BC55B94F89D_zpsvuaf7f88.jpg&hash=9f211de58122566ba3c5d868f595caa589967116) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/tmfrizzell/media/4931CEAA-3E93-4A97-9AD0-2BC55B94F89D_zpsvuaf7f88.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on April 16, 2014, 09:09:04 AM
I continue to like... :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 16, 2014, 10:23:04 AM
Go for it!
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Post by: greatnessinc on April 16, 2014, 12:15:13 PM
The beard is coming along nicely
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv11%2Fgreatnessinc%2FB4611390-EFA5-45FB-B5F2-106731146B18_zpsr6qwcg1n.jpg&hash=b2efff5aa2e0d7e4e0f2fdb64dc0688b3a5a5423)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 16, 2014, 12:17:44 PM
Yes, it is.  It looks great.  Keep it up!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on April 16, 2014, 12:28:45 PM
The beard is coming along nicely
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv11%2Fgreatnessinc%2FB4611390-EFA5-45FB-B5F2-106731146B18_zpsr6qwcg1n.jpg&hash=b2efff5aa2e0d7e4e0f2fdb64dc0688b3a5a5423)

Looks really good. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on April 16, 2014, 01:34:18 PM
BBCESQ - the beard is looking fantastic. The coloring is great!

Greatness - it's coming in really well. I think it's a keeper.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on April 16, 2014, 04:29:55 PM
Thanks guys. I've discovered a magical power my beard seems to have. Multiple people have asked me if I've lost weight.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on April 16, 2014, 08:55:56 PM
BBCESQ - the beard is looking fantastic. The coloring is great!

Greatness - it's coming in really well. I think it's a keeper.

+1
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 18, 2014, 02:04:12 PM
It's coming along nicely. 
BTW, were you shaving off the top half of your mustache?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on April 18, 2014, 02:23:39 PM
I do about once a week sometimes 2 weeks. I do it mostly to make my beard different from any other beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 18, 2014, 03:16:28 PM
I do about once a week sometimes 2 weeks. I do it mostly to make my beard different from any other beard.

Too much work for me.  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 19, 2014, 09:34:30 AM
I do about once a week sometimes 2 weeks. I do it mostly to make my beard different from any other beard.


It is totally your decision and opinion that counts, but in my opinion, there is nothing to gain by trimming the top of the mustache.  In my opinion, the wider the mustache the better, and it takes much less effort.  Every beard is unique in its growth pattern and density.  You beard is looking great.
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 19, 2014, 01:43:18 PM
I do about once a week sometimes 2 weeks. I do it mostly to make my beard different from any other beard.

I object!  In the other thread episode 5 you said:  "My look has nothing to do with anyone else (well mostly, still gotta try to be appealing to the ladies)."

So you are shaving the top of your mustache because you don't want it to look like others even though your look has nothing to do with anyone else?  ;D
I DEMAND THE TRUTH!   :*))


Seriously, don't mind me.  I've anal like that to begin with  :D, but then I discovered this series of videos on YouTube that I'm now hooked on called "Everything that's wrong with [place movie here] in
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on April 19, 2014, 06:12:30 PM
I'm very non linear in my thought process and often actions. Not to drive anyone crazy (that's just a bonus) but because that's how I operate. Sometimes I do or don't do things just for the hell of it.  >:D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 20, 2014, 07:56:29 AM
A young guy at my office has been growing his beard for the last three months or so, and asked me a few weeks ago, as the only other "facially follicled" man in the department, if I ever considered growing more than just the goatee. I last had a full beard about seven years ago – long before I considered taking off the horseshoe, so I figured, why not give it a go?

The goatee had to be trimmed from the "wizard length" as my daughters had called it, to blend with the cheek stubble as it grew. I am now four weeks in. I am going to give it until June to decide if I want to keep it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 20, 2014, 07:58:55 AM
Continued
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Post by: Razor X on April 20, 2014, 08:26:41 AM
Looks good.  Are  you going to try to go for "wizard's length" again with the full beard?   Keep us posted on your progress.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on April 20, 2014, 09:00:52 AM
Continued

The term "wizard length" - awesome. It should become a permanent part of the shaving vernacular!

The beard is looking great and it's good to see you back. Keep us posted on your progress!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on April 20, 2014, 09:48:56 AM
At day 19, I'm feeling like I am getting my beard back:

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on April 20, 2014, 09:53:29 AM
CaveDweller,

I'm glad you  are growing out the full beard.  It's looking good! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 20, 2014, 10:22:41 AM
At day 19, I'm feeling like I am getting my beard back:

Only day nineteen?

That is some excellent density, Mike.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 20, 2014, 10:55:25 AM
At day 19, I'm feeling like I am getting my beard back:



 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on April 20, 2014, 11:55:23 AM
At day 19, I'm feeling like I am getting my beard back:

At last !! Welcome back.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on April 20, 2014, 01:33:55 PM
Looks like you're going to have a hell of a beard by then.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on April 20, 2014, 03:09:14 PM
I like it so far. Keep it growing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on April 20, 2014, 05:32:16 PM
Myke and Cave, your beards are both looking great!
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Post by: nuts on April 20, 2014, 05:48:40 PM
+1 - or should that be +2.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on April 20, 2014, 06:42:21 PM
Greatness, Myke, and Cave Dweller: I concur with the others by saying they're looking sharp.

Spring break is over and I go back to work tomorrow to show off my slyness.  I've gotten nothing but positive comments so far on the way I look.  I've shaved every day since I went sly last Saturday.
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Post by: greatnessinc on April 20, 2014, 08:30:51 PM
Right on AJ.
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Post by: Sir Harry on April 20, 2014, 08:44:12 PM
Looking good, Cave Dweller and Slymyke! AJ, after a while, it will become natural for you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 20, 2014, 08:57:49 PM
Great news, AJ!

I have a feeling the reaction will be similar at your work place.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 20, 2014, 09:19:38 PM
Cave Dweller, I am glad to see you going to the full beard.  It will look great on you.  I do think it would have been good to not trim the goat, it makes a nice pointed beard when the goat has a head start.  But too late for that now, so just let it grow.

 Slymyke, glad you are growing yours back out.  It always looked good on you as well.

Looks like you both have been blessed with very good beard coverage.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on April 21, 2014, 07:46:40 PM
It's feeling more natural every day Sir Harry.  You had the right feeling Cave Dweller because I did receive a lot of positive comments at work today.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 21, 2014, 08:42:31 PM
And into week four.

It finally is starting to feel like a beard rather than just an unshaved face.

I had forgotten how patchy mine grows in.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 21, 2014, 08:54:11 PM
It doesn't look patchy at all.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on April 22, 2014, 05:29:04 AM
That looks pretty great, Cave. Especially for only four weeks. I like how the beard comes to mid ear, too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 22, 2014, 06:45:40 AM
That is not patchy, I call that almost perfection.  A little more length and it will be fine.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 22, 2014, 11:53:39 AM
I appreciate the words of encouragement, gentlemen.

I guess the statement so often made to guys worrying about their head shape is true. We are our own worst critics.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 22, 2014, 12:01:58 PM
I'm very non linear in my thought process and often actions. Not to drive anyone crazy (that's just a bonus) but because that's how I operate. Sometimes I do or don't do things just for the hell of it.  >:D

Damn it Jim!  You are a person not a TV show!  You need to stop exhibiting the random processes and actions of Star Trek Voyager and be more coherent like Star Trek DS9!   
 :px
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 22, 2014, 12:11:18 PM

I am going to give it until June to decide if I want to keep it.


Give it a little longer than that.  I would suggest the whole summer at least.  If you go through the bother of growing it out, then you ought to get to wear it for a while -- and like shaving the head, it can take a little while to get used to and fully appreciate it.

When I grew mine out, I committed to keeping it for six months, which are up tomorrow.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 22, 2014, 12:25:39 PM
And into week four.

It finally is starting to feel like a beard rather than just an unshaved face.

I had forgotten how patchy mine grows in.


Yea I'll never understand this fascination with stubble because it just just makes a person look unkempt instead of like they have a beard.

If I had to make a suggestion I'd recommend lowering the neckline.  The neckline visually divides the head from the neck, so when it is up too high it can often make the beard look like a stripe running along the side of the head.  From what I've experienced, it is best for the beard to wrap around the jaw like it is "sling" holding the jaw. 

In the past when I would expand my goatee into a beard I would basically just give my goatee sides that connected to the sideburns because I thought that was how it was done, but it never came out right.  I even noticed how awkward it was when cutting this line especially when I got to the tight U-Turn under the chin but I still didn't get it.  The weird thing is that a high neck generally looks fine when viewed from the front, and it was only when I saw a profile picture or played with mirrors that I noticed the problem.  Even then I still couldn't figure out what was wrong. 

On my last attempt I finally decided to do something different and edge the neckline as minimally as possible.  I was sure this decision was going to be a bad one but I ended up being completely surprised that this was actually 100% correct.  I finally have a beard that works and this time around I have had no interest whatsoever in shaving back down to a goatee like I did with the others.

From what I've experienced and seen on others, the optimal neckline tends to be that point under your jaw where the angle is the tightest as it turns to go down into the neck.  If guys want to reduce the total amount of skin covered by hair I think it is better to lower the cheekline than to raise the neckline.   
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on April 22, 2014, 04:07:23 PM
Damn it Jim!  You are a person not a TV show!  You need to stop exhibiting the random processes and actions of Star Trek Voyager and be more coherent like Star Trek DS9!   
 :px
LOL. I really only shave the upper part of the stache if there are stray hairs pissing me off. Or if I go too far trying to clear the strays.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 25, 2014, 08:20:37 AM
I did not really do anything different than normal, but I am having a good beard day.  It just seemed to cooperate more that normal.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 25, 2014, 09:04:43 AM
Looking good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on April 25, 2014, 11:55:37 AM
Good to see an update, SlyBeard!  You have gotten some good length on that beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 25, 2014, 03:49:33 PM
Looks good, Slybeard.

I never thought of the concept of a bad or good beard day.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 29, 2014, 05:21:37 AM
And that makes five weeks. It is at the point where there is not too noticable a change in just a week's time.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on April 29, 2014, 06:08:57 AM
Mr. Trogdolyte, the beard is looking excellent.  I think that length is really becoming on you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 29, 2014, 07:11:35 AM
Looks good, Cave Dweller.  You are one of the fortunate guys that has a good and full looking beard in only 5 weeks,  some of us get caught in a scruffy stage that last much longer.  Congratulations.  What are your plans for length, massive like the goatee you had?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 29, 2014, 10:14:55 AM
Thanks, guys.

Actually, Slybeard, I am leaning strongly toward going back to just the goat. I am going to give it a few more weeks to see how it feels.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 29, 2014, 12:19:55 PM
It looks great -- and came in quickly, too.

Give it a little time before you make a final decision.  Going to a full beard from a goatee doesn't seem like it would be a big deal but it still takes time to adjust to the change.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on April 29, 2014, 09:31:06 PM
Cave Dweller, it's looking great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 03, 2014, 06:35:51 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F03%2Fymu2ejum.jpg&hash=234df03e384960498683623844dc64ede0f1c2a9)

Handlebars are coming along...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 03, 2014, 06:50:19 AM
Wow, Mr Jules.

The handlebar looks great, sir.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 03, 2014, 07:10:00 AM
Thank you. It's worth the effort.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on May 03, 2014, 02:21:55 PM
Nice Mr. Jules!
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Post by: slybeard on May 03, 2014, 02:33:41 PM
Nice, Mr. Jules.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on May 03, 2014, 04:22:54 PM
The handlebar looks terrific!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on May 03, 2014, 05:45:45 PM
You're making the handle bars really work!  Super fun!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on May 03, 2014, 06:20:38 PM
Cave, it's looking pretty good.
Jules that's freaking awesome man!
Title: Re: AW: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardedbaldgerman on May 04, 2014, 05:01:07 AM
Just a small update (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F04%2Fuhavezyd.jpg&hash=5de1c1b82ab13c70965bbc92ef65722449e005dd)
Title: Re: AW: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 04, 2014, 06:25:23 AM
Just a small update
Very impressive, sir.


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Post by: tobler1 on May 04, 2014, 09:46:11 AM
BBG, looking good!
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Post by: slybeard on May 04, 2014, 02:39:39 PM
Great beard, BBG!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on May 04, 2014, 04:58:08 PM
Nice growth... you should keep going!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on May 04, 2014, 06:07:22 PM
Nice job, 0mm BBG!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on May 04, 2014, 09:24:07 PM
Looking great, beardedbaldgerman.... and I like the new name too. O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on May 04, 2014, 09:37:39 PM
Wow! What an awesome beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on May 07, 2014, 04:48:08 PM
Your full beard is looking really good Cave Dweller!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 09, 2014, 12:13:12 PM
Hit roughly 28 seconds into this video to see the worst beard I have ever seen an attorney James Hedelsten:

http://drphil.arcostream.com/007CC1/live/5257_12412_5of7.mp4

Yes... I watch Dr. Phil sometimes.  (I've got a beard. I can afford it  :D)

You're probably expecting it to be some patchy or extreme looking mess, but what you are going to see is a guy who has no beard, until you squint and wonder why his face looks dirty like he was at the beach and has sand stuck to his face.  Unfortunately this has got to be a "beard" because it has an upper boundary and the usual neckline cut halfway up the side of his head.

You might think that he might be at the very beginning of growing a beard, but what are the chances that this would be the case?  And if you were within hours of starting your beard wouldn't you shave it off if you were going to appear on national TV? 

I'm no fan of stubble beards, but this whole stubble beard thing has gotten out of hand because we now has beards measured in a length of hours.   This is a beard that cannot possibly be any longer than 12 hours worth of growth.  What's the point?



Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on May 09, 2014, 03:24:49 PM
I agree, Rusty. I had to watch that a second time. The first time I didn't even notice it. When I watched it again, I thought, yeah that really is a mess. How do you go on TV looking like that? We've talked about how having a beard has nothing to do with a professional look, but that is really unprofessional in my opinion.

Now pay no attention to my avatar. I am a stubbly mess, but it was the beginning of my growing my beard back. I wasn't going on TV!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on May 10, 2014, 11:56:53 AM
I was too distracted by the black and white striped socks to notice the stubble-beard.   :/O
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on May 10, 2014, 04:26:42 PM
Ya, they guy was a mess... the "beard" was the least of his problems!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on May 10, 2014, 05:54:52 PM
 I actually thought he was a really good looking guy. O k I thought the beard was cut a little high on the neck but who cares. He also had great hair cut in a smart looking style. I know everyone's opinions are different but that it's one more thing that makes this forum great, while opinions vary they are always welcome.
Title: Re: AW: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 11, 2014, 04:30:30 AM
Just a small update

That is a monster beard ! Are you going to grow it longer ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DannyBoy on May 11, 2014, 07:40:21 AM
Hit roughly 28 seconds into this video to see the worst beard I have ever seen an attorney James Hedelsten:

http://drphil.arcostream.com/007CC1/live/5257_12412_5of7.mp4

Yes... I watch Dr. Phil sometimes.  (I've got a beard. I can afford it  :D)

You're probably expecting it to be some patchy or extreme looking mess, but what you are going to see is a guy who has no beard, until you squint and wonder why his face looks dirty like he was at the beach and has sand stuck to his face.  Unfortunately this has got to be a "beard" because it has an upper boundary and the usual neckline cut halfway up the side of his head.

You might think that he might be at the very beginning of growing a beard, but what are the chances that this would be the case?  And if you were within hours of starting your beard wouldn't you shave it off if you were going to appear on national TV? 

I'm no fan of stubble beards, but this whole stubble beard thing has gotten out of hand because we now has beards measured in a length of hours.   This is a beard that cannot possibly be any longer than 12 hours worth of growth.  What's the point?







To be honest i see nothing wrong with that stubbly beard i think it looks ok but i am a fan of having a stubbly beard myself but obviously i have grown mine out.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on May 11, 2014, 03:43:23 PM
I have no problem with a "stubbly beard" Looks great on some guys.

But, yeah, what was up with the socks?
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Post by: BBCESQ on May 12, 2014, 07:59:03 AM
BBG beard looks awesome. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 12, 2014, 12:47:16 PM
I don't think it even qualifies as stubble, because at least stubble is visible the first time you see it.  It just doesn't make any sense to me to go to all that effort to show nothing.  I could see it if he uses clippers to buzz the hair down to the skin if shaving breaks out his skin, but if that were the case why bother with necklines and cheeklines?  I didn't even notice the socks so now I have to watch that again.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on May 12, 2014, 04:06:06 PM
My trimmer says perfect stubble, but I only use it with the comb so I never take mine down too much.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on May 12, 2014, 05:34:45 PM
To each. I like it just as much as any other type of beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on May 14, 2014, 02:26:53 PM
Hey guys, I'm still around and still growing out my beard.  Its starting to take on a life of its own, but I'm enjoying the process.  Avatar is from today, but haven't shaved my head in a day or so :(
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on May 14, 2014, 03:34:28 PM
Well that's coming along nicely.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on May 14, 2014, 04:46:41 PM
Hey guys, I'm still around and still growing out my beard.  Its starting to take on a life of its own, but I'm enjoying the process.  Avatar is from today, but haven't shaved my head in a day or so :(


That beard is looking great, BBCESQ! 
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Post by: DoberDaddy on May 14, 2014, 05:17:08 PM
BBCESQ - You are looking quite amazing. Mustache wax in your future?

Steve
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on May 14, 2014, 07:21:59 PM
Looks fantastic!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 14, 2014, 08:27:38 PM
Its starting to take on a life of its own, but I'm enjoying the process.

Well, whatever you are doing, it is working.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BBCESQ on May 14, 2014, 08:33:30 PM
Thanks, guys.  I appreciate the compliments :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on May 15, 2014, 03:28:22 AM
I agree with everyone...beard continues to look good, Mr. BBC Esq.  More power to you...having that much beard hair would drive me crazy!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on May 15, 2014, 06:21:57 AM
Looks great, BBCESQ.  You shout try a longer beard sometime, Tobler1.  It can be addictive, but will not drive you crazy.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on May 15, 2014, 06:27:28 AM
Meh...it's not my thing really.  Plus I'll be seeking teaching jobs in Vietnam soon, and they're not big beard folk there.  I should be fine with a nice trimmed beard, but it would not be realistic to grow anything much grander.  But you never know in the future.  I did NOT think I'd be celebrating my birthday in a few days as a sly guy back in January when I shaved...Stranger things can happen!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on May 15, 2014, 10:42:11 AM
Slybeard... holy moly look at that shine! I need sunglasses!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: greatnessinc on May 19, 2014, 11:08:41 AM
Well I've been itching to test out the shaving prowess of my new DE but I didn't want to shave my beard off completely, so I shaved the sideburns off.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv11%2Fgreatnessinc%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2014-05%2F82C85C4C-7B03-4C21-83A8-FDC93FE249BF_zpsxxtsatqh.jpg&hash=e6a8d969587615f83064715a7176269cc458cc16)
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Post by: Mr Jules on May 23, 2014, 09:25:09 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F23%2Fbyqu5ate.jpg&hash=08f436266f7d845f8a727247cc176e6049c1c0f2)

Just returned from the barber's. Adopted a V shape beard, but the 'bars remain intact.
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Post by: DoberDaddy on May 23, 2014, 10:18:47 AM
Stylin!
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Post by: slybeard on May 23, 2014, 11:36:24 AM
Awesome Handlebars, Mr. Jules
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Post by: slymyke on May 23, 2014, 02:18:08 PM
Cool look, Mr. Jules!  The new v-shape goatee goes well with the stylin' bars!   
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Post by: AJ Q-Ball on May 23, 2014, 03:01:01 PM
I echo everyone else on the look Mr. Jules. Awesome!
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Post by: tobler1 on May 23, 2014, 03:38:42 PM
Super cool, Mr. Jules!
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Post by: Mr Jules on May 23, 2014, 04:25:45 PM
Thank you, everyone. The daily waxing takes some practice , but please with the results ! The visit to the barber was a good tidy up.
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Post by: Razor X on May 24, 2014, 06:30:28 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F23%2Fbyqu5ate.jpg&hash=08f436266f7d845f8a727247cc176e6049c1c0f2)

Just returned from the barber's. Adopted a V shape beard, but the 'bars remain intact.

Very nice!
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Post by: imaginary on June 13, 2014, 08:08:46 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2F5fe16a63737d039819a35fbc8e4cf914ef0ec90e_r.jpg&hash=41bb0673a90171d4407d3b8e86f86754a9e769bf)

Bowties are cool
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Post by: Mike E. P. on June 13, 2014, 09:34:58 PM
Great photo - beard looks awesome and the bow tie is cool.
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Post by: Mr Jules on June 16, 2014, 03:20:48 AM
Like the black and white picture - side ways profile.
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Post by: ksshane on June 30, 2014, 06:34:57 AM
Now that Im fairly comfortable with my slyness.... Its time to work on the beard.
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Post by: slybeard on June 30, 2014, 08:43:07 AM
That beard is looking good on you ksshane.  How long do you plan to go with it?
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Post by: tobler1 on June 30, 2014, 08:49:24 AM
The beard looks great, ksshane.  Don't see that too much work is needed!
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Post by: ksshane on June 30, 2014, 09:01:02 AM
Slybeard,

If my beard would get to your length I would be a happy man.

As a younger man I had a long goatee...  Looked great right out of the shower (about 9" long if I remember correctly), but my hair is so curly by the time it dried out it was only about 2 to 3" long...lol
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Post by: Razor X on June 30, 2014, 11:28:02 AM
Looks great!
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Post by: Mike E. P. on June 30, 2014, 03:36:47 PM
The beard looks terrific. How long have you been growing it? Like the glasses, too.
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Post by: slymyke on June 30, 2014, 05:11:45 PM
Looks good, ksshane. O0
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Post by: ksshane on July 01, 2014, 06:50:39 AM
The beard looks terrific. How long have you been growing it? Like the glasses, too.

Ive probably been growing it for about 3 weeks now.  Trimmed the sides once so far.
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on July 01, 2014, 09:29:28 AM
I decided to post a quick beard selfie, but good lord Photobucket is such an awful mobile website it took a half hour and 3 web browsers to do it.  Here's a sho from today; (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20140701_105454_zps886e2e80.jpg&hash=9dda95d0d835b9024e4e80f1282bcc1ef9832ea1) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/Scuba_Steve1974/media/Beard/20140701_105454_zps886e2e80.jpg.html)

The sides are the longest they've ever been at around 4", and I like the extra length, but it's starting not blend well with the long rolled up goatee.  Im close to the point where I want cut off the chin to around 4-5" to blend in with the rest but I just can't do it! Lol
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Post by: Razor X on July 01, 2014, 10:31:50 AM
It looks fine to me -- at least foe  what I can tell from the photo.
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Post by: zetaeffe on July 01, 2014, 11:21:45 AM
recently am letting my beard grow a bit, so I thought it would be appropriate to post a pic here  ;)

Love the bald/beard combo, and the shiny scalp too!
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Post by: Razor X on July 01, 2014, 11:29:05 AM
Looks good. How much longer do you plan to let it get?
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Post by: zetaeffe on July 01, 2014, 11:54:41 AM
Looks good. How much longer do you plan to let it get?

until it goes "out of control"  ;D

Seriously, the problem is that I have some white hair mixed in the dark hair, and it grows faster than the dark hair, so after a while it doesn't look good because the white hair gets longer.
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on July 01, 2014, 11:55:37 AM
recently am letting my beard grow a bit, so I thought it would be appropriate to post a pic here  ;)

Love the bald/beard combo, and the shiny scalp too!

Looks good.  I've been finding myself slowly becoming more and more of a fan of beards over goatees since I finally figured out how to do it right.  I also remember you as the owner of the BBCY and mentioned being 15 years sly when I was still debating.  Now here I am at 1 month to my own 15 year anniversary. 
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on July 01, 2014, 12:04:53 PM
Looks good. How much longer do you plan to let it get?

until it goes "out of control"  ;D

Seriously, the problem is that I have some white hair mixed in the dark hair, and it grows faster than the dark hair, so after a while it doesn't look good because the white hair gets longer.

Until it goes "out of control" is the idea I adopted a couple months ago, and the weird thing is that it's not doing that.  I keep expecting it to become more and more unruly with each day, but is almost seems to be getting easier to control.  I think as soon as it gets enough mass that it is forced to flow downwards that that will be my limit.

I do have the exact same issue with the random gray hairs because they stand out plain as day against the dark beard so I tend to cut the annoying ones off.  Colored beards are good, gray beards are good, but grayING beards suck! :*))  I was using Just for Men, but then I started using Beard Balms and oils more heavily and I think it prevents the dye from working well.  Even though I would thoroughly wash the beard before applying the color I think a trace amount must still be present and blocks the dye from adhering.   

At this point I think I'm looking forward to it turning gray because I'd like to dye it blonde or a light brown just to see what it would look like, and I think that only works if when hair itself is already lightly colored (and I don't want to bleach it).
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Post by: zetaeffe on July 01, 2014, 12:07:31 PM


Looks good.  I've been finding myself slowly becoming more and more of a fan of beards over goatees since I finally figured out how to do it right.  I also remember you as the owner of the BBCY and mentioned being 15 years sly when I was still debating.  Now here I am at 1 month to my own 15 year anniversary.

Thank you very much for the compliments! :-)
Yes am the owner of the BBCM group of yhaoo, and yes, started shaving in May 1996... now that I think it's more than 18 years as a bald man! you too close to 15 years?? that's great indeed!

As for the BBCM group did we use to chat in the past? can't remember of you on Yahoo.
it's a pity but in the last few years, since fb become popular, the yahoo!groups got used less and less and I lost contact with many bald fellows... now am trying to get in touch again with them, but it's very difficult :-(
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Post by: Sir Harry on July 01, 2014, 12:32:00 PM
Wow, ksshane, Rusty and Zetaeffe....Like how those beards are developing....I have some work to do, mine looks like a domino in some places....
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on July 01, 2014, 12:49:06 PM
Thank you very much for the compliments! :-)
Yes am the owner of the BBCM group of yhaoo, and yes, started shaving in May 1996... now that I think it's more than 18 years as a bald man! you too close to 15 years?? that's great indeed!

As for the BBCM group did we use to chat in the past? can't remember of you on Yahoo.
it's a pity but in the last few years, since fb become popular, the yahoo!groups got used less and less and I lost contact with many bald fellows... now am trying to get in touch again with them, but it's very difficult :-(

I probably didn't discover that site until 1998 or 1999.  Looking back it's funny how the decision to shave my head seemed as tough, if not tougher, than just about any other decision I have ever made. And it was just friggin' hair!  I have literally shaved my head over 5000 times since making that decision and it just seems so funny looking back at how I debated and hedged and procrastinated, and then even tried it out for a week before giving it up and waiting another year before making the permanent change.

During that time I moved away, moved back home, and then moved back.  I remember one guy on your site (one of those that makes you think "I wouldn't be so uncertain about this if I looked like THAT") mentioned living from a town near the area I had moved to and then moved away from.  Years after I moved back I spotted this oddly familiar guy working at a local store and then it suddenly hit me that I me this is him. 

I'm basically that guy who shouts "That's [obscure character] from [movie/tv show]!" when watching something and I am often right (I am forced to goto IMDB to confirm my hunch or else I am distracted from the movie until I do).

Of course I'm not going to go up and ask him, but every time I see him in that store it drives me crazy to prove I'm right and I cannot go to IMDB with this one! lol.  Another thing about him is that I think his avatar from that site was taken and used in a weird Photoshop picture that I first saw used as a user posting to my company's Yahoo stock board years ago when my old employer was rumored to be getting bought out.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FFunny%2F2doggirl1_zpsa7c18b54.jpg&hash=92f8ad6b6e4ba6b0696bfcd4c330a9e8d90971b4) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/Scuba_Steve1974/media/Funny/2doggirl1_zpsa7c18b54.jpg.html)

I always liked that crazy photo and have used it for my own stuff from time to time.   :D
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on July 01, 2014, 12:57:55 PM
Wow, ksshane, Rusty and Zetaeffe....Like how those beards are developing....I have some work to do, mine looks like a domino in some places....
Thanks for the compliment!

A domino?  The toy or the pizza?
I've been pretty pleased with mine lately and the one thing I've learned is that more is more.  Most of my problems were caused by cutting off too much area or too much length and I didn't notice until I decided to go far outside my comfort zone and honestly try something else.  I was basically doing what I saw other guys doing and thought it "had" to be done that way and it always looked like sh*t.  I should really scan the rest of my photo collection into my computer and post some of them where it was short and butchered.  It wasn't until I decided to go off on my own that I finally got it right.
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Post by: Sir Harry on July 01, 2014, 03:41:14 PM
When I say domino, when I go for the longer and wider beard, I end up with gray spots and holes that don't grow with the rest of the beard.
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Post by: slybeard on July 01, 2014, 04:53:20 PM
The full beard is looking good.  Once you get the bug to grow it out, it ca be hard to stop.
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Post by: Razor X on July 01, 2014, 08:42:10 PM


I probably didn't discover that site until 1998 or 1999.  Looking back it's funny how the decision to shave my head seemed as tough, if not tougher, than just about any other decision I have ever made. And it was just friggin' hair!  I have literally shaved my head over 5000 times since making that decision and it just seems so funny looking back at how I debated and hedged and procrastinated, and then even tried it out for a week before giving it up and waiting another year before making the permanent change.


A lot of us have done that.
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Post by: TheSlyBear on July 01, 2014, 10:14:51 PM
Now that Im fairly comfortable with my slyness.... Its time to work on the beard.
It's pretty awesome as is.
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Post by: imaginary on August 15, 2014, 05:21:59 PM
Trying to resurrect a thread. After shaving it off in February, I've been letting the beard grow longer again.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.yuku.com%2Fimage%2Fjpg%2Fdd0264a68878d7800f495a14063092f9a31b99da_r.jpg&hash=a386feb59a70d11517beb3214f869abfd616524c)
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Post by: Razor X on August 15, 2014, 07:14:26 PM
Looks good.  How long are you planning to go?
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Post by: Cave Dweller on August 15, 2014, 07:17:29 PM
Looks good, Imaginary.

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Post by: imaginary on August 16, 2014, 07:16:37 AM
Thanks guys. No real plans on length yet.
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Post by: slybeard on August 16, 2014, 07:34:24 AM
Great beard.
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Post by: AJ Q-Ball on August 16, 2014, 07:36:39 AM
Add another vote of approval imaginary.  I don't have plans for specific length either.  I just know I'm not cutting my beard any time soon because I regretted cutting it a few months back.
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Post by: reddog on August 16, 2014, 08:47:42 AM
Great looking beard Imaginary, I like the length now and how you trimmed it down in front of your ears.
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Post by: imaginary on August 17, 2014, 04:38:24 PM
Thanks guys.
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Post by: Razor X on August 23, 2014, 02:35:06 PM
The full beard is 10 months old today.  Hasn't changed a whole lot lately, except for getting greyer.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F7e6c0afd420c9cd529d899e037d3778f_zpscbefb723.jpg&hash=52a166d9383fdaf79d59a8c12af259b2c7b675c2)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fc4103021cc997c3e1ed9570a0577c54b_zps409656b6.jpg&hash=d3dfca8c4f53774dc0b322de7e6725fb6c8ddc7f)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Ff60a3e5fc095d475104f53caddd5b030_zps65ef941c.jpg&hash=4d6a2547adad8229c2f64b91ccdc8498badf99da)
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Post by: Cave Dweller on August 23, 2014, 03:22:47 PM
Looks good, Razor.
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Post by: Mike E. P. on August 23, 2014, 08:15:30 PM
I've always thought the gray looks great - lots of character.  So is the beard permanent do you think?
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Post by: invaray on August 23, 2014, 08:22:04 PM
Looks nice, I like the colors of it.

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Post by: AJ Q-Ball on August 23, 2014, 08:36:55 PM
Looks terrific Razor!
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Post by: tobler1 on August 23, 2014, 08:46:47 PM
Like the beard, Razor.
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Post by: Razor X on August 23, 2014, 09:51:30 PM
I've always thought the gray looks great - lots of character.  So is the beard permanent do you think?

Probably.  Occasionally I find myself missing the goatee -- which is crazy because it really hasn't gone anywhere.   :/O. But when I put the before and after photos side by side, I usually end up liking the full beard better.  So for now, the beard stays.  Down the road, if I get the itch to change things up, who knows?
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Post by: Coltsfan73 on August 24, 2014, 08:25:08 AM
Beard looks great, Razor. Glad to hear it gets to stay around a while longer
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Post by: Razor X on August 24, 2014, 08:57:12 AM
Thanks, guys.
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Post by: DoberDaddy on August 24, 2014, 10:24:53 AM
Very nice Razor X, why do you shave your cheeks?

Steve
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Post by: Razor X on August 24, 2014, 11:13:26 AM
Because I don't want a beard up to my eyeballs.
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Post by: TheSlyBear on August 24, 2014, 01:01:44 PM
One thing I was gong to post, in addition to the awesome coloring, is how impeccably trimmed Razor's beard is.  I need to shave my cheeks as well or it'll all be pretty ragged.
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Post by: slymyke on August 24, 2014, 03:25:59 PM
The beard looks great, Razor! 
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Post by: slybeard on August 24, 2014, 05:47:32 PM
The beard looks great Razor, but why do your eyes look so sad?  :'(
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Post by: Razor X on August 24, 2014, 06:30:24 PM
The beard looks great Razor, but why do your eyes look so sad?  :'(

I wasn't aware that they looked sad.
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Post by: slybeard on August 25, 2014, 06:20:50 AM
My latest beard style, trimmed back a bit:

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Post by: Razor X on August 25, 2014, 07:25:34 AM
Looks good.  I think trimming it a bit has made it look a bit fuller.
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Post by: Mike E. P. on August 25, 2014, 09:42:35 AM
Trimmed back looks really good.  Like the handlebar, too.
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Post by: imaginary on September 01, 2014, 04:39:09 PM
Luzca bien.
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Post by: Cap on September 18, 2014, 01:28:22 PM
:)
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Post by: DoberDaddy on September 24, 2014, 08:46:01 AM
AWESOME!~
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Post by: SlyMike on September 25, 2014, 02:19:51 PM
Some amazing beards on here, here is mine

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy19%2FBobJ%2FE599F887-A6F8-4C0D-8261-150C99B1C86A.jpg&hash=74c5c2c8f5fdab501a87c287aef97ba40f4dd60a)
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Post by: Goatee on September 26, 2014, 02:15:45 AM
Waw Mike, that is some awesome beard!!!
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Post by: SlyMike on September 26, 2014, 08:41:43 AM
Waw Mike, that is some awesome beard!!!

Thanks, it is still growing too, trying to see how long it will get  :D
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Post by: Goatee on September 26, 2014, 10:47:26 AM
I guess you would be gutted to cut it! How long has it taken to get that long?
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Post by: SlyMike on September 27, 2014, 06:20:00 AM
I guess you would be gutted to cut it! How long has it taken to get that long?

It's complicated, been growing a beard since 2010, but up until last December I had a goatee, decided to grow the sides out, which is what you see today.

The beard part has been untrimmed for just over 2 years, sides nearly a year, I don't intend to shave again, unless it is for slyness!
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Post by: AJ Q-Ball on October 02, 2014, 08:44:07 PM
Here's mine currently.
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Post by: AJ Q-Ball on October 02, 2014, 08:46:54 PM
Awesome beards Slybeard and Mike! In fact, there have been numerous terrific beards in this thread.
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Post by: slybeard on October 02, 2014, 09:24:52 PM
Gaining a lot of length, AJ.  How long to you plan to go with it.
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Post by: Razor X on October 02, 2014, 09:56:08 PM
Here's mine currently.

Nice!  O0
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Post by: K5mow on October 03, 2014, 04:19:06 AM
Very nice.
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Post by: Sir Harry on October 03, 2014, 05:26:09 AM
Looks Great, AJ!
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Post by: slymyke on October 03, 2014, 07:11:59 AM
Wow, AJ!  That beard seems to have grown quickly!   
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Post by: Semi-Sly on October 03, 2014, 11:33:59 AM
wow AJ and QBall:  Those are some epic beards.  IF you ever decided to cut them please do it as part of a fund raiser.  I have seen some guys raise some serious money for childhood cancer or Men's Cancer by participating in a sponsored head or beard shave!
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Post by: AJ Q-Ball on October 03, 2014, 04:39:14 PM
Thanks guys!

SlyBeard: I don't know.  I'll just continue to let it grow and see how it looks from there.  I'm around 3 inches now give or take a little depending on the location. I continue to get compliments on it.

Thanks for letting me know that BBBA. That is a great idea.
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Post by: SlyMike on October 04, 2014, 12:33:03 AM
Looks great AJ, keep on growing!
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Post by: Baldtxn on October 07, 2014, 07:29:08 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2Fgzlschkrt%2FFull_Size_Render.jpg&hash=5cd9e36f05ac4180f725f4623f5c584fe33de94e) (http://postimage.org/)
Not sure on this posting a pic thing.....lets see if this works...

Edit* OMG it came out to big lol and could the dome be ANY shinier? jeez....
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Post by: Sir Harry on October 07, 2014, 09:02:21 AM
Nice beard, baldtxn!
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Post by: baldjoeg on October 07, 2014, 07:55:51 PM
AJ, Your beard looks awesome. I love it. It is nice and full. It looks great on You.
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Post by: AJ Q-Ball on October 07, 2014, 09:02:27 PM
Thanks Joe! Good looking beard baldtxn!
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Post by: SlyMike on October 08, 2014, 10:47:18 AM
Some great beards on here, beard on gents!
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Post by: Mr Jules on October 13, 2014, 05:51:11 AM
Agreed. This is about as far as far as I'm going to take mine ...
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Post by: slybeard on October 13, 2014, 07:53:55 AM
Quite impressive, Mr. Jules.  It is a good looking stopping point.
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Post by: Mr Jules on October 13, 2014, 07:55:59 AM

Quite impressive, Mr. Jules.  It is a good looking stopping point.

Thank you ! Gonna have a little trim tonight at the barber's.
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Post by: Razor X on October 13, 2014, 09:13:29 AM
Agreed. This is about as far as far as I'm going to take mine ...

For now.  ;)
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Post by: Natedawg on October 24, 2014, 04:23:58 PM
Agreed. This is about as far as far as I'm going to take mine ...

Looks FANTASTIC, my good man!! I'm very impressed (not that you need my approval - lol)! Hope that trim is super light.


Been quite some time since I've posted, myself. Thought I'd share my own progress. Hope everyone has been doing well. I see some great beards on here!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs21.postimg.org%2Fuxq5g6cbb%2FIMG_20141024_171552.jpg&hash=b26ddbce251e0c174a60672d8c23460d0d261c86) (http://postimage.org/)
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Post by: Razor X on October 24, 2014, 05:03:06 PM
Looks great, Natedawg.   Welcome back.
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Post by: Sly Red on October 24, 2014, 05:35:03 PM
DAWG!  Welcome back. 

Misanthropic Humanist, indeed.  Is that supposed to be ironic?

Red
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Post by: Sir Harry on October 24, 2014, 09:34:20 PM
Welcome back, Nate!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: bald.metalhead on October 25, 2014, 05:13:11 AM
My beard... About 3 weeks or so of growth.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sly Red on October 25, 2014, 06:23:51 AM
No picture  :(

Red
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on October 25, 2014, 08:29:36 AM
Thanks, fellas!

DAWG!  Welcome back. 

Misanthropic Humanist, indeed.  Is that supposed to be ironic?

Red

Hullo, Red! Yes it is, but it's pretty much also true about me. I'm unnecessarily complex and hypocritical like that.  :/O
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on October 27, 2014, 09:24:32 AM
Good to see you back, Natedawg!!   --also back to your original name O0

The beard is looking good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on October 28, 2014, 06:34:50 PM
Feeling inspired by the mighty beardage! It's a sunny day in Oregon and I'm having a good beard day. Going for the Billy Gibbons look (eventually)  O:O
 
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi115.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn282%2Fvashjustvash%2Fsunny.jpg&hash=8321d9784723ee46d8198af3b5e44c69a1c09361)

It has been awhile since  I read this thread!  But I am being seriously inspired to get my beard even longer than I had mine before.  But I do have to ask Vash this question....Did you happen to attend the World Beard and Mustache Competition in Portland this past weekend?  I actually was there and had a blast!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 07, 2014, 03:09:46 AM
I don
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 07, 2014, 03:15:17 AM
I don't get this.  November is the month where things get a little beardy and men dare to challenge the matriarchy by dabbling with the start of a beard,  yet where I work beards are being killed left and right right now.  A lot of them are the stupid reasons men give for caving because they don't really want it to begin with, one guy blameda  trimming accident,  but most others shaved to participate in No Shave November.   That seems so unbelievably pointless!  Why shave a perfectly good beard to celebrate beards?   If this month is to give men on a short leash some confidence in choosing to be themselves shouldn't a  bearded guy use this asa  chance to grow longer than they normally would?   Why backtrack?  Even witha  full month hair only grows about a half incha  month!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on November 07, 2014, 03:16:40 AM

I don't get this.  November is the month where things get a little beardy and men dare to challenge the matriarchy by dabbling with the start of a beard,  yet where I work beards are being killed left and right right now.  A lot of them are the stupid reasons men give for caving because they don't really want it to begin with, one guy blameda  trimming accident,  but most others shaved to participate in No Shave November.   That seems so unbelievably pointless!  Why shave a perfectly good beard to celebrate beards?   If this month is to give men on a short leash some confidence in choosing to be themselves shouldn't a  bearded guy use this asa  chance to grow longer than they normally would .?   Why backtrack?  Even witha  full month hair only grows about a half incha  month!

I don't understand why people do this either :(
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Semi-Sly on November 07, 2014, 08:19:21 AM
They may not have shaved for "No Shave November".  They may have shaved for "Mo-Vember" in which everyone is supposed to start off the month clean shaven and grow a mustache "Mo" all month long to bring awareness to Men's health issues.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 10, 2014, 09:27:47 PM
They may not have shaved for "No Shave November".  They may have shaved for "Mo-Vember" in which everyone is supposed to start off the month clean shaven and grow a mustache "Mo" all month long to bring awareness to Men's health issues.

I've never seen anyone treat November as a month to grow a mustache alone.  It's just strange how this is  amateur beard month and I see more beards being killed than started.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 28, 2014, 01:00:34 PM
My winter beard.  This is the longest I've managed to keep a beard.  In the past I've gotten frustrated or made a trimming mistake which led to me shaving it all off.  Thanks to you guys, I have avoided my typical errors and have heeded your advice:

I have resisted the urge to trim it.

I have ignored a recent mistake shaving my cheeks - one side was much lower than the other; I left it alone and it evened itself out.

I have ignored my wife's negative comments and it seems like she has come around!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs22.postimg.org%2Fqm582audt%2Fimage1.jpg&hash=6e897d658a4f990eaf1105d6022084b8192d94b6) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs27.postimg.org%2F57i2t1y9f%2Fimage2.jpg&hash=801fadb9008abbc425ed8e0d5181585d7177d01a) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.org%2Ff7ejbd5qp%2Fimage3.jpg&hash=e04ace6dd7c2defe8e7dca4c11d0f40a2f5821dc) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on November 28, 2014, 01:09:21 PM
Man!  That beard looks good!  Good job sticking to it. 

I'm trying to do the same, although it's not nearly as thick as yours.  I get annoyed with the stray hairs that stick out from the rest, but I'm trying to resist the urge to snip them so I can continue to grow it thicker.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 28, 2014, 01:51:46 PM
Hey, Mike, that looks good! I trimmed mine back a little bit recently so I could get refitted for my respirator at work. Now that that's done...I plan to go the whole month of December without beard trimming. so no barbershop visits for a while!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 28, 2014, 08:18:34 PM
Mike E.P., that is one heck of a good looking beard you are sporting.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 28, 2014, 09:07:42 PM
Looks great, Mike.  I've made the same mistake with uneven cheek lines. I don't think anyone else has ever noticed.

Make a commitment to keep it until spring -- and then reevaluate where you want to go from there.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on November 28, 2014, 11:29:24 PM
Good looking beard Mike!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 29, 2014, 05:29:38 PM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on November 29, 2014, 11:53:00 PM
This is the current status of my beard. This is the fullest I've ever had it, but as you can see, it's still a little light below the ears. I'm gonna keep it going and hopefully that will eventually fill out.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2F9o95as07x%2F2014_11_30_05_53_18.jpg&hash=52c081a6d8fe9fb87959bfd42ba80757074c6961) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2Fyg8ri0hel%2F2014_11_30_05_53_22.jpg&hash=dec9a3b6634beca03cc77ad62bdf0c6385d034cb) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2Ftk54qbh99%2F2014_11_30_05_53_26.jpg&hash=137f110e1277d8d6b4542785dce665451688b3f6) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on November 29, 2014, 11:53:00 PM
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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on November 30, 2014, 03:09:39 AM
Looks great, suits you well
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 30, 2014, 06:20:30 AM
The beard does look really good DOC. That area high on the cheeks is always the last to fill in for me and then area I usually botch trying to trim.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 30, 2014, 07:08:32 AM
Its been a while since I posed an updated photo, so here is my latest:


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs16.postimg.org%2Fbhr633uj9%2F2014_11_29_IMG_0731.jpg&hash=14f1572419496c934b79a35f6ffab2946adb0294) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on November 30, 2014, 09:06:39 AM
Compliments on the recent beard pics, sly, DOC and Mike...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on November 30, 2014, 10:44:39 AM
Thanks friends!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 30, 2014, 09:47:12 PM
Nice beards, guys! Slybeard, nice touch with the handlebar!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on December 01, 2014, 04:59:56 AM
Sly beard, that is one awesome beard. And the handlebars are great, too!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Baldtxn on December 12, 2014, 08:46:02 AM
Updating the beard pics. this is from the weekend.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.org%2Fw3efyudgx%2FIMG_1218.jpg&hash=67620269b6469719dfae726b4873f2c0d49a7ac8) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on December 12, 2014, 09:14:13 AM
Goddamn that's a grown out beard!  Looking good looking good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 12, 2014, 10:30:09 AM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybald on December 13, 2014, 09:44:28 AM
i want to say hi to all crazy beardmen and this rap about beard from me to all of you :D
girls love bald men with beard :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mvqAEe58oM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mvqAEe58oM)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on December 14, 2014, 10:27:03 PM
That part at the end with the little boy is pretty funny.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 15, 2014, 06:09:35 PM
Very impressive, Baldtxn.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Adamski1972 on December 16, 2014, 07:16:20 AM
A quick update of my face fur. A few months down the road and the full beard is coming along nicely.  Glad I took the advice some of you fine bald gents and stuck with it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on December 16, 2014, 08:33:31 AM
Nice Adam, filling out nice and full!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on December 16, 2014, 11:20:10 AM
Looking good, Adam! The handlebar is a nice touch, too!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 16, 2014, 12:39:36 PM
Adam, you have grown a very good looking beard, congratulations.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on December 16, 2014, 04:27:14 PM
That beard's awesome on you, Baldtxn.  Adam, very nice - love the handlebars.

I'm almost on week 12 on the beard.  These pictures were taken at my daughter's dance recital Saturday.  When I look at the pics, it doesn't look like me.  This is the longest I've ever gone and I have the urge to trim or shave.  I am trying to resist because the last time I tried to grow the beard and felt like this I shaved it off and then regretted it.

I feel like it's starting to look sloppy and my wife says I'm looking like Kris Kringle in "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" before he got old and fat!

Any words of advice? I think I want to thin it out or trim it.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs16.postimg.org%2Fod1yl5frp%2Fme_and_kate1.jpg&hash=54ccc4ce2953cfcf31e6edebacd3caf772bc3e27) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimg.org%2F4jtwbqlsz%2Fme_and_kate2.jpg&hash=a83804e57fea22d648389309e6586540145b0b69) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on December 16, 2014, 04:55:26 PM
I would leave it just as it is, looks great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on December 16, 2014, 05:45:27 PM
I think you have options.  The length now is fine, but I think a slight trim would look equally good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 16, 2014, 05:51:14 PM
Baldtxn,

LOOKS AWESOME!!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on December 16, 2014, 06:12:04 PM
Looks good Mike!  Maybe to satisfy that urge, trim the sides a little but definitely keep the length on the chin!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on December 16, 2014, 06:29:31 PM
Looks great Mike! You definitely have density in yours too.  Maybe a little trim would look fine but looks good as it is as tobler and DOC have mentioned.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 17, 2014, 08:42:33 AM
Congrats, Mike.  I always suggest to guys to grow longer than your first thought, and then look back a photos to see where you like it best to make a trimming decision.  A lot of guys discover they like a longer beard once they try it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 01, 2015, 06:35:24 PM
My first selfie of 2015.  Playing around with the camera function on my new MacBook Pro.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F5b2c531a53ee2c7f58470118e50e2dfb_zps9adb16c2.jpg&hash=6c8826812bc5c2c374b332d76aa34ac4a0a6e0e5)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on January 01, 2015, 07:30:49 PM
Looking good! You should smile more often.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 01, 2015, 07:38:46 PM
Most of my smiling pics are not very good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on January 01, 2015, 07:44:50 PM
Looking good, Razor.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on January 01, 2015, 09:50:04 PM
Looks great, Rob, and so does the smile. Happy new year!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 01, 2015, 10:10:17 PM
Razor, nice pic! You should do one with the glasses!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on January 02, 2015, 01:29:02 AM
Great pic Razor
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Raulski on January 02, 2015, 09:22:17 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F02%2Ff58ba39f7bd791fc35ec0203840e389e.jpg&hash=eeea61d357d0831e6893928ba44cbcd77c228b3b)Haven't been on this forum in months. Decided not to show my face til I had something to contribute.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on January 02, 2015, 09:25:42 AM
Looks good Razor!  Man, I envy your color pattern!

Raulski, that is one grown out beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on January 02, 2015, 09:46:53 AM
That is a great full beard Raulski, great even coverage!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 02, 2015, 10:16:03 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F02%2Ff58ba39f7bd791fc35ec0203840e389e.jpg&hash=eeea61d357d0831e6893928ba44cbcd77c228b3b)Haven't been on this forum in months. Decided not to show my face til I had something to contribute.

Wow! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 02, 2015, 11:56:34 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F02%2Ff58ba39f7bd791fc35ec0203840e389e.jpg&hash=eeea61d357d0831e6893928ba44cbcd77c228b3b)Haven't been on this forum in months. Decided not to show my face til I had something to contribute.

Raulski, welcome back! Wow, that is impressive!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on January 02, 2015, 01:23:33 PM
Certainly giving me something to aim for!

I've never really rated big beards before but let mine get slightly longer for the xmas and now I'm gonna continue. Here's then to now. Not much of a change but big for me!

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on January 02, 2015, 04:22:56 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F02%2Ff58ba39f7bd791fc35ec0203840e389e.jpg&hash=eeea61d357d0831e6893928ba44cbcd77c228b3b)Haven't been on this forum in months. Decided not to show my face til I had something to contribute.

Awesome beard!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 02, 2015, 08:53:16 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F02%2Ff58ba39f7bd791fc35ec0203840e389e.jpg&hash=eeea61d357d0831e6893928ba44cbcd77c228b3b)Haven't been on this forum in months. Decided not to show my face til I had something to contribute.

Wow, Raulski, you seem to have a lot to contribute!  It looks awesome.  Do you plant to continue growing?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Raulski on January 02, 2015, 09:03:08 PM
Actually, my wife isn't a fan & I talked her into letting me see in the new year with it. Now we've both compromised & I'm going to have it trimmed & neatened up.
To be honest I used to shave with  straight razor & I really enjoyed it so I'm fairly open to the idea of shaving daily again some time soon. But I do love the beard. This is the dilemma I face! :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on January 03, 2015, 07:50:07 AM
That is quite a beard, raulski!  I don't think I could stand having mine that long!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 03, 2015, 10:26:54 AM
Raulski!

WOW... amazing!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on January 03, 2015, 12:40:18 PM
Haven't been on this forum in months. Decided not to show my face til I had something to contribute.

Very impressive, Raulski.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on January 03, 2015, 12:43:30 PM
Not much of a change but big for me!

Looks good on you, BeardBald.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on January 03, 2015, 01:27:29 PM
Great looking beard Raulski. Glad that you had a chance to grow it and enjoy it for awhile.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on January 03, 2015, 04:08:46 PM
Beardbald, I think your beard is looking very nice, I must say!
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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on January 03, 2015, 04:20:32 PM
Thanks Tobler. Loving the feel of it at the mo. Can't wait to see how it goes. shame about the grey!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on January 03, 2015, 06:29:23 PM
Absolutely no shame in the gray ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on January 03, 2015, 06:43:53 PM
The grey gives a beard character.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on January 03, 2015, 06:47:09 PM
Yay!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 03, 2015, 07:43:45 PM
I have more character than I need.  :-\
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on January 03, 2015, 08:16:47 PM
I'm all character!  8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on January 03, 2015, 11:54:02 PM
Nice beards beardbald and Raulski!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: sailor61 on January 04, 2015, 09:24:22 AM
14 weeks in on the beard, 18 months on the 'stache, almost 4 years on the sly.....


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Fla60i1mc5%2FIMG_3497.jpg&hash=f138693498dc964d3bad0c64725210da066921be) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on January 04, 2015, 10:37:24 AM
You have  awesome looking beards AJ Cueball and Sailor 61. Wish I could grow a thicker beard like you guys have.

The beards look awesome with the sly dome.

Happy New Year
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 04, 2015, 11:23:57 AM
AJ Q-Ball

Your beard is pretty AWESOME also.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on January 04, 2015, 11:53:06 AM
Some amazing beards on this thread  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on January 04, 2015, 01:11:02 PM
14 weeks in on the beard, 18 months on the 'stache, almost 4 years on the sly.....

Very impressive, sir!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 06, 2015, 12:53:08 AM
Certainly giving me something to aim for!

I've never really rated big beards before but let mine get slightly longer for the xmas and now I'm gonna continue. Here's then to now. Not much of a change but big for me!

Guys who break through the "comfort zone" of being barely bearded with a dusting of stubble usually seem to find themselves discovering what you have discovered: real beards are awesome.  Just make sure you avoid the temptations of doing something stupid with the beard "I'm going to shave it to look like a lightning bolt!" and when it gets too long for your liking DON'T SHAVE IT BACK DOWN TO STUBBLE.  A lot of guys completely miss the point that a beard is made from hair and can literally be maintained at whatever length you want.  i.e. if you like it at 2" and reach 3" then cut it back to 2" instead of a 1/512".
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 06, 2015, 01:01:02 AM
Actually, my wife isn't a fan & I talked her into letting me see in the new year with it. Now we've both compromised & I'm going to have it trimmed & neatened up.
To be honest I used to shave with  straight razor & I really enjoyed it so I'm fairly open to the idea of shaving daily again some time soon. But I do love the beard. This is the dilemma I face! :)

DANGER! DANGER!
I am afraid that you are compromising your beard to a woman who has been programmed to hate beards because of their being distinctly male characteristics and therefore offensive to the matriarchy.  I fear for this beard because when men and women compromise this is how it works:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZIy_k4PiU8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZIy_k4PiU8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 06, 2015, 01:03:21 AM
14 weeks in on the beard, 18 months on the 'stache, almost 4 years on the sly.....


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Fla60i1mc5%2FIMG_3497.jpg&hash=f138693498dc964d3bad0c64725210da066921be) (http://postimage.org/)

Damn!  Outstanding!  Have you ever grown out the beard before?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on January 06, 2015, 08:44:32 AM
DANGER! DANGER!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZIy_k4PiU8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZIy_k4PiU8)

Heh, I remember that sequence. "Klingon Opera" is now a synonym for "compromise by capitulation".
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 06, 2015, 02:01:26 PM
DANGER! DANGER!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZIy_k4PiU8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZIy_k4PiU8)

Heh, I remember that sequence. "Klingon Opera" is now a synonym for "compromise by capitulation".

I watched that show live as it aired and never really caught it in reruns so I must have seen that scene when it first aired back in, what, 1993 or 1994?  It is so deeply true that it stuck with me, and every once in a while I would search for it on YouTube with no luck.  I finally found it about a year ago and post it whenever the need arises.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 07, 2015, 01:21:21 AM
I was going through the history looking at some posts that I had posted when I found that this guy:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F02%2Ff58ba39f7bd791fc35ec0203840e389e.jpg&hash=eeea61d357d0831e6893928ba44cbcd77c228b3b)Haven't been on this forum in months. Decided not to show my face til I had something to contribute.

Rocking that outstanding beard wrote this back in January:

Rusty. Your beard rocks. I don't think I have the ability to get it that long but dammit I'm gonna try!

Aside from my advantage of a head start, what the hell does my beard have that yours doesn't? That beard is fantastic! :D
Raulski's post proves a theory of mine that most guys are disappointed with their beards because of bad thoughts in their heads and bad trimming techniques almost all guys seem to adopt (i.e. edging their neckline halfway up their heads)  That beard rocks and if you do anything more than a simple trim job to even things out then you are nuts!

Just let it grow and put aside the bad trimming concepts you have in your head and you'll be surprised at how the problems with your beard often have more to do with sabotage from the person on which the beard grows than it does genetics.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on January 08, 2015, 12:52:33 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimg.org%2Futwfb9iyr%2FB62i0y5_IMAISu_BI.jpg&hash=b71264cf786691b4bf10ca857819255bb2121a23) (http://postimage.org/)
Mine  is starting to fill out
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Post by: SlyMike on January 08, 2015, 12:58:01 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimg.org%2Futwfb9iyr%2FB62i0y5_IMAISu_BI.jpg&hash=b71264cf786691b4bf10ca857819255bb2121a23) (http://postimage.org/)
Mine  is starting to fill out

Looks great beardbald  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: bald Luck14 on January 08, 2015, 02:24:38 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimg.org%2Futwfb9iyr%2FB62i0y5_IMAISu_BI.jpg&hash=b71264cf786691b4bf10ca857819255bb2121a23) (http://postimage.org/)
Mine  is starting to fill out
Great looking beard! You have excellent coverage.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on January 08, 2015, 02:40:52 PM
Not long enough  yet
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Post by: tobler1 on January 08, 2015, 05:11:57 PM
Beard is looking very good there, Mr. Beardbald.
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Post by: Mike E. P. on January 08, 2015, 05:49:33 PM
Great looking beard. You're going longer, I'm going shorter.
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Post by: zetaeffe on January 08, 2015, 11:19:05 PM
14 weeks in on the beard, 18 months on the 'stache, almost 4 years on the sly.....


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Fla60i1mc5%2FIMG_3497.jpg&hash=f138693498dc964d3bad0c64725210da066921be) (http://postimage.org/)

Awesome beard&stwche!! Compliments!! O0
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Post by: zetaeffe on January 08, 2015, 11:24:16 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimg.org%2Futwfb9iyr%2FB62i0y5_IMAISu_BI.jpg&hash=b71264cf786691b4bf10ca857819255bb2121a23) (http://postimage.org/)
Mine  is starting to fill out

And starting to look great!!! Keep at it!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: bald.metalhead on January 09, 2015, 05:05:34 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F09%2Fc3f4e131cbd237736d5b963c4d5b8b1d.jpg&hash=e6aea627266c933c1e17b41bba1f827d821ee278)

Not even close to long enough... Maybe 3 week's growth
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Post by: bald.metalhead on January 09, 2015, 05:06:42 AM

I can't believe there isn't a thread on this already!

I will kick it off, I took this picture today when I was trying to gage how long my bead has actually got. I think this is an epic shot of my beard!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg819.imageshack.us%2Fimg819%2F815%2Fimag0392y.jpg&hash=228546684157ad784f80d9e5f580b1eed13df7a3)

Now it's your turn, show us your beard!


First of all, fellow metalhead m/
Second, sick beard. That's eventually the length I'm looking for.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on January 09, 2015, 07:38:09 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F09%2Fc3f4e131cbd237736d5b963c4d5b8b1d.jpg&hash=e6aea627266c933c1e17b41bba1f827d821ee278)

Not even close to long enough... Maybe 3 week's growth

We all have to start somewhere, keep growing   O0
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Post by: imaginary on January 09, 2015, 08:32:33 AM
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Post by: sailor61 on January 09, 2015, 08:01:34 PM
Rusty asked if I had ever grown out my beard before...I've had a beard the last 32 or 3 winters but for some foolish reason never had a REAL beard until this year.   I've always kept them trimmed to about 1/2 or so - this year I decided to go for the real deal and I'm loving it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Robert79 on January 09, 2015, 08:16:31 PM
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Post by: baldjoeg on January 09, 2015, 08:31:03 PM
Great looking beards guys. Wish I could grow a thicker beard like you guys do. They all look awesome.
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Post by: baldjoeg on January 09, 2015, 08:31:25 PM
Great looking beards guys. Wish I could grow a thicker beard like you guys do. They all look awesome.
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Post by: baldjoeg on January 09, 2015, 08:34:32 PM
A great sly dome and a good thick goatee or beard is a great look.
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Post by: beardbald on January 11, 2015, 02:07:08 PM
Took a selfie for twitter moaning about work tomorrow but was pleased with my beard in it!
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Post by: SlyMike on January 11, 2015, 02:18:59 PM

Took a selfie for twitter moaning about work tomorrow but was pleased with my beard in it!

Great picture, beard looks great, as does the slyness!
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Post by: beardbald on January 11, 2015, 02:20:04 PM
I hadn't  shaved today. Nornal service has been resumed
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Post by: Mike E. P. on January 12, 2015, 02:04:19 PM
My twenty year-old son has beard envy; he has no evidence of being able to grow anything on his face. The potential of facial hair in the near future is questionable. I got him this as a returning to college present. He'll be big man on campus now, for sure.


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.org%2Fplai5q9fl%2Fbeard.jpg&hash=58aa530874c6678b32fe02a12707ae62ce5d5fda) (http://postimage.org/)
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Post by: Sir Harry on January 12, 2015, 02:44:07 PM
My twenty year-old son has beard envy; he has no evidence of being able to grow anything on his face. The potential of facial hair in the near future is questionable. I got him this as a returning to college present. He'll be big man on campus now, for sure.


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.org%2Fplai5q9fl%2Fbeard.jpg&hash=58aa530874c6678b32fe02a12707ae62ce5d5fda) (http://postimage.org/)


You should have waited till April 1st, Mike!  :*))
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Post by: Razor X on January 12, 2015, 09:15:56 PM
A face  toupee?  :o.
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Post by: baldjoeg on January 13, 2015, 08:43:27 AM
Pretty cool Mike. He will get a kick out of it.

Beard is still looking great Razor.
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Post by: slymyke on January 13, 2015, 11:59:23 AM
-Lots of good posts on here since my last visit! O0
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Post by: DannyBoy on January 13, 2015, 02:48:47 PM
I messed up my beard :( lol i went to low on the cheeks my cheeks are not as strong so i lower them and it looks decent...but im sure like many before i had the same questions in mind "dont look even" "need to go lower" etc...so now im waiting for them to grow back.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on January 13, 2015, 06:55:13 PM
That uneven cheek thing is my downfall. I've ruined my beard a few times. Now I try to resist the urge to do a lot of trimming there.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 14, 2015, 07:50:53 AM
When trimming cheeks (or any other part of the beard), set yourself limits beforehand, and if not even, stop after no more than two attempts.  I have the same issue with the top of my sideburns and my hair line.  I tend to occasionally take a little off the top of my sideburns when I shave my head.  So after a few weeks, I just move the line back up and let it grow back.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 14, 2015, 09:06:40 AM
I messed up my beard :( lol i went to low on the cheeks my cheeks are not as strong so i lower them and it looks decent...but im sure like many before i had the same questions in mind "dont look even" "need to go lower" etc...so now im waiting for them to grow back.

Two points:
1) It might not be possible for the sides to match perfectly. Back in my goatee days I always had trouble making sure the sides matched.  It took me over a decade to realize that my face is not symmetrical and that matching up the sides perfectly just wasn't possible.  I think the differences were so subtle that no one would have ever noticed (no one ever commented), but I once work with a guy who kept the sides of his goatee so different that I easily noticed it and it always bugged me.

2) I've noticed that a beard can easily look weird if the neckline is too high (like up at the jawline) but they rarely seem to look weird if the cheeklines are too low.  They may look less than optimal too low, but rarely bad or weird the way a high neckline looks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 14, 2015, 09:14:17 AM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimg.org%2Futwfb9iyr%2FB62i0y5_IMAISu_BI.jpg&hash=b71264cf786691b4bf10ca857819255bb2121a23) (http://postimage.org/)
Mine  is starting to fill out

Awesome!  Keep it going.  It always amazes me how often guys with great beard potential take years before they try to grow out a real beard.
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Post by: beardbald on January 15, 2015, 04:00:00 PM
Grown some more. Thickening now
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Post by: Mike E. P. on January 15, 2015, 05:51:34 PM
It's looking really great. How far are you going to take it?
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Post by: DannyBoy on January 15, 2015, 07:41:22 PM
What makes my cheeks uneven is me messing up lol so when that happens even if its only a little bit its like i have to even it up.
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Post by: beardbald on January 16, 2015, 03:10:56 PM
It's looking really great. How far are you going to take it?


The aim is this
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Post by: TheSlyBear on January 16, 2015, 03:13:41 PM
The aim is this

To look surprised?



:)
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Post by: beardbald on January 16, 2015, 03:14:20 PM
Ha. The beard
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Post by: slymyke on January 16, 2015, 05:51:57 PM
I haven't posted a beard pic in a while.  Here is where mine is these days:

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Post by: Razor X on January 16, 2015, 05:55:22 PM
Nice.   O0
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Post by: SlyMike on January 16, 2015, 05:56:03 PM
Looks  great
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Post by: Mike E. P. on January 16, 2015, 06:33:29 PM
Very nice, Mike. A far cry from when you had that job where they forced you to shave!
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Post by: AJ Q-Ball on January 16, 2015, 07:32:22 PM
Looks great Mike!!
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Post by: Mr Jules on January 17, 2015, 06:36:45 AM
I haven't posted a beard pic in a while.  Here is where mine is these days:

I do like the big sideburns ended abruptly at the shaved head. Keep up the good work, SlyMyke.
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Post by: tobler1 on January 17, 2015, 07:56:22 AM
Mike, the beard looks great!
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Post by: slymyke on January 17, 2015, 10:30:40 AM
Thanks, guys.
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Post by: SimplySly on January 17, 2015, 03:20:50 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2Fy4l8u4cuh%2Fimage.jpg&hash=b3af7e745fe9ba14b78bae80ed5e3772287f5ffd) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2F3ymufc5xl%2Fimage.jpg&hash=07e4ae2606432f1771ff08e299e10ba92486a95c) (http://postimage.org/)


Before and after.  I haven't worn a full beard in 20 years but it's starting to fill in.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on January 17, 2015, 03:47:52 PM
Looks like it's filling in well
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Post by: slybeard on January 17, 2015, 05:17:03 PM
Looking good, slymyke and Ashlec.
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Post by: Sir Harry on January 17, 2015, 05:40:30 PM
Nice beards, guys...Due to a military function, I have to start over again...give me a couple of months.
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Post by: TheSlyBear on January 17, 2015, 06:32:41 PM
Wow, ashlec, the full beard suits you really, really, well!
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Post by: SimplySly on January 17, 2015, 07:08:30 PM
Thanks guys, it feels really good.  I've been Sly now for about 60 days and I think it's a keeper this time.
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Post by: Mike E. P. on January 17, 2015, 07:47:41 PM
The coloring is great, Ashlec.
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Post by: Razor X on January 17, 2015, 09:22:13 PM
Thanks guys, it feels really good.  I've been Sly now for about 60 days and I think it's a keeper this time.

Looks good!
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Post by: beardbald on January 19, 2015, 12:50:12 PM
The grey in my beard was ruining it as it was just looking spidery and horrible. It was looking like I had a big bit of spit in my beard. so I've made a change!
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Post by: Cave Dweller on January 19, 2015, 01:13:41 PM
The grey in my beard was ruining it as it was just looking spidery and horrible.

Looks good, Beardbald.

The gray was the major reason I decided to shave mine back down to just the goat. I wonder what it is about the graying that causes the follicles to change texture and thickness as well.

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Post by: beardbald on January 19, 2015, 01:46:25 PM
Dunno. Annoys me. Even on. Y chest  the gray ia longer and goes in a different direction.  Grrr
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Post by: Mike E. P. on January 19, 2015, 02:16:47 PM
What did you do, Simon? Color it or just trim out the grey?
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Post by: slybeard on January 19, 2015, 03:37:02 PM
Looks good, Simon.  In case you did not know, my beard is colored as well.  Mine is almost completely white now.
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Post by: beardbald on January 19, 2015, 04:04:31 PM
Coloured it.The grey was getting me down today. Looked straggly and was starting to think about going back to my stubble. Loving it now!

Spot the difference.
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Post by: Cave Dweller on January 19, 2015, 04:12:50 PM
Spot the difference.

Migration?
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Post by: beardbald on January 19, 2015, 04:20:57 PM
Looks good, Simon.  In case you did not know, my beard is colored as well.  Mine is almost completely white now.

I did and thought I'd try it, so thank you :)
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Post by: beardbald on January 19, 2015, 04:22:21 PM
Looks good, Simon.  In case you did not know, my beard is colored as well.  Mine is almost completely white now.

I did and thought I'd try it, so thank you :)

Ha! There's a big bald spot you can't see in the first!
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Post by: TheSlyBear on January 19, 2015, 04:29:33 PM
I wonder what it is about the graying that causes the follicles to change texture and thickness as well.

From the Interwebs:

Quote
Gray hair is different from pigmented hair in a few key ways, explains the University of Maryland Medical Center. Because it contains little to no melanin, gray hair is thinner and more fragile than pigmented hair. Gray hair also has a thinner cuticle than pigmented hair, which means its outer layer is easily damaged and dehydrated, making gray hair coarse and kinky.
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Post by: beardbald on January 19, 2015, 04:29:54 PM
Changed my avatar - wont seem to save - testing!
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Post by: tobler1 on January 19, 2015, 06:03:48 PM
I've been letting my beard grow in a bit more than usual...
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Post by: Cave Dweller on January 19, 2015, 06:31:45 PM
Looks good on you, Tobler.
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Post by: Mike E. P. on January 19, 2015, 07:02:25 PM
Looking good, Tobler!
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Post by: Sir Harry on January 19, 2015, 08:53:40 PM
Nice beards, beardbald and Tobler!
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Post by: SlyMike on January 19, 2015, 11:54:13 PM
Great beards, beardbald and tobler
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Post by: slybeard on January 20, 2015, 09:37:44 AM
The longer beard length looks good on you, Tobler.  Length helps beards to not be so "see through" and look fuller.  But I always think more beard length is better.
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Post by: KJK1LL3R on January 20, 2015, 11:01:25 AM
At what stage do you guys recommend tidying up the neck & cheek lines of a full beard? I've heard 4 weeks minimum, 6 weeks ideal?

I'm thinking of trying for a stiletto beard which recommends growing it out for 9-13 weeks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BsqUNyb6i4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BsqUNyb6i4)

I think I would need to tidy up the neck and cheeks before 9-13 weeks though or I would looks very scruffy.
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Post by: SlyMike on January 20, 2015, 12:38:03 PM
I've never heard of a stilleto beard until now, I like the shape idea, can't really see the point of shaving the two sections in it though, give it a try, you can always change your style.
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Post by: slybeard on January 21, 2015, 08:21:52 AM
KJK1LL3R, I an not typically a fan of carved beard styles, since they can be high maintenance to keep them looking sharp.  But as to trimming a neckline, I normally recommend that as soon as it starts looking scrapy.  Depending on where your natural neckline stops, the can be different from guy to guy.  It most imprtant thing is to not go too high, about a fingers width above the Adam's Apple.  Cheeklines can be left alone for most guys, but if yours are too high or uneven, you can carve them at any time.  As to the rest of the beard trimming, I agree with the video to wait until the 9 to 13 week suggestion.

The carving around the soul patch caught my attention.  I hear from many guys that have that look naturally and want it to fill in, and guys I know that do not have the gaps want to carve it out.
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Post by: beardbald on January 21, 2015, 01:08:38 PM
Mine is thickening up
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Post by: Mike E. P. on January 21, 2015, 04:03:09 PM
Great looking beard, Simon. How many weeks is that?
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Post by: beardbald on January 21, 2015, 05:31:45 PM
About a month since I last trimmed. Started on the Xmas break.

I remember looking at AJ Q-Ball's beard in his avi and thinking I'll never get that and now I reckon I could do that size! Well I want that kinda size!

Looking at my twitter my old beard was Dec 15 that I trimmed, on the left,Today was the pic when I bought a cap!
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Post by: SlyMike on January 21, 2015, 05:42:55 PM
Looks really great, filling in well beardbald
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Post by: tobler1 on January 21, 2015, 06:01:54 PM
Beard is looking great, Beardbald...making me a wee bit jealous of mine!
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Post by: beardbald on January 21, 2015, 06:12:55 PM
Thank you :)
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Post by: beardbald on January 21, 2015, 06:16:03 PM
Beard is looking great, Beardbald...making me a wee bit jealous of mine!

Ha! Cheered me up! I have serious beardenvy at the mo everytime I see a bigger beard, like where I want to get to. The colour has really helped as I did start to think of shaving it as the greymade it look too scruffy for work. It was too wiry compared to the rest and not even
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Post by: SimplySly on January 21, 2015, 06:32:15 PM
What do you guys use to color it?  I wished mine didn't have the grey or was all grey.
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Post by: slybeard on January 21, 2015, 08:35:41 PM
I use a box hair color sold on the ladies isle, I find it does a better job than the "Just For Men" that I previously used, costs less, and has more product in the container.  The brand is Revlon Colorsilk.
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Post by: beardbald on January 22, 2015, 05:43:59 PM
i used just for men
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Post by: SimplySly on January 22, 2015, 06:30:57 PM
They both look awesome, will have to give that some thought.
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Post by: TheSlyBear on January 22, 2015, 07:16:25 PM
What do you guys use to color it?  I wished mine didn't have the grey or was all grey.

Are you kidding me? The variation in your beard is freaking amazing.
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Post by: Mike E. P. on January 22, 2015, 08:26:07 PM
What do you guys use to color it?  I wished mine didn't have the grey or was all grey.

Are you kidding me? The variation in your beard is freaking amazing.

Don't do it!  Your beard is great the way it is!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SimplySly on January 23, 2015, 08:26:15 AM
What do you guys use to color it?  I wished mine didn't have the grey or was all grey.

Are you kidding me? The variation in your beard is freaking amazing.

Don't do it!  Your beard is great the way it is!

Maybe I'll wait to let it grow out more then decide.  I haven't decided on a style yet, still letting it grow out then I will decide what kind of beard it will be.
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Post by: beardbald on January 23, 2015, 09:44:41 AM
To be honest if I had your colour beard I wouldn't be dyeing it. Mine is starting to go grey and just looked like I had food caught in it
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Post by: SimplySly on January 23, 2015, 12:11:22 PM
It's probably that I'm a wee bit OCD..LoL.  I have always liked things to be symmetric so the color variation in my beard kind of bugs me.  It's always been like that though, even before it turned Grey.  My Dad had black hair and my Mother was a red head.  My hair was always dark brown but my beard was mixed black and red.  The red is what has turned grey...kind or weird.
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Post by: TheSlyBear on January 23, 2015, 04:30:41 PM
Don't feel lonely, we have another long-time member (you know who you are) who's also in the "My Beard is Freaking Awesome But I'm the Only One Who Can't See That" Club. ;)
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Post by: slymyke on January 23, 2015, 04:56:47 PM
Don't feel lonely, we have another long-time member (you know who you are) who's also in the "My Beard is Freaking Awesome But I'm the Only One Who Can't See That" Club. ;)


lol... I know who it is.  He had a great goatee, but has an even more awesome beard! 
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Post by: beardbald on January 26, 2015, 02:27:35 PM
Another update!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on January 26, 2015, 02:44:22 PM
Looks great beardbald!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 26, 2015, 09:12:04 PM
Don't feel lonely, we have another long-time member (you know who you are) who's also in the "My Beard is Freaking Awesome But I'm the Only One Who Can't See That" Club. ;)

 :D :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on January 26, 2015, 10:39:41 PM
:D :D

/bell-rings-repeatedly
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on January 27, 2015, 01:30:57 PM
I've seen a lot of great beards by joining this forum.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 29, 2015, 01:50:45 AM
Don't feel lonely, we have another long-time member (you know who you are) who's also in the "My Beard is Freaking Awesome But I'm the Only One Who Can't See That" Club. ;)

 :D :D

Haha he does know who he is.  O0
I still think we should do to RazorX's beard the same thing people do with those old Victorian homes that prevent their homeowners from demolishing them.   :*))  I only visit this site occasionally and I always wonder when I arrive "Did RazorX finally learn to love his genetic blessings or did he cut it off and throw it in the trash?"
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 29, 2015, 01:51:57 AM
Another update!

Damn man, I told you so.  That beard is freaking outstanding.  I've got beard envy on how thick it is.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: socknoggle on January 29, 2015, 07:54:18 AM
Brand new beard.  I could never grow one when I was younger.  But, the older I got the hairier I became.  So hear I am!  BBC with a beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on January 29, 2015, 01:23:00 PM
Another update!

Damn man, I told you so.  That beard is freaking outstanding.  I've got beard envy on how thick it is.

Cheers mate! Getting there!!Like I said to you, yours was one of the pics (posted a few pages back) that made me think I wanna beard like THAT
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SimplySly on January 29, 2015, 06:10:55 PM
Good start Socknoggle, now just let it grow.  Be patient and before you know you will have an awesome beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 29, 2015, 09:12:14 PM
Brand new beard.  I could never grow one when I was younger.  But, the older I got the hairier I became.  So hear I am!  BBC with a beard.

Join the club.  I could not grow a full beard before my mid 40's.  I am trying to make up for all those lost years now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on January 30, 2015, 02:37:05 PM
Bad selfie taken at lunch of my unruly and unkempt winter beard. It's likely coming off over the weekend.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2F60f8qyyex%2FIMG_1502.jpg&hash=809ae2a5a8f9043b80c0704576dc352cc53e5aa8) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on January 30, 2015, 04:07:05 PM
Slybear- no, it looks good! But I know - it may feel unkempt. I let mine get pretty big and for a while it felt good feeling unkempt. But then, I couldn't live with it any longer. My beard is now trimmed and tidy. It will be coming off in the spring.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 30, 2015, 08:30:22 PM
Bad selfie taken at lunch of my unruly and unkempt winter beard. It's likely coming off over the weekend.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2F60f8qyyex%2FIMG_1502.jpg&hash=809ae2a5a8f9043b80c0704576dc352cc53e5aa8) (http://postimage.org/)

Is winter over already?   ???
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 31, 2015, 08:13:00 AM
In the deep south, we have been hitting the upper 60's & 70's every afternoon this week.  May have hit 80 one day.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on January 31, 2015, 11:00:56 AM
Is winter over already?   ???
It was 81º here on Wednesday.  :)

But that was actually unusually warm -- we're averaging in the 50's.

The reason I'm thinking of taking it off isn't because what-passes-for-winter here in Austin is over, but because I may be job interviewing next week and for that I'd like to neaten up.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs16.postimg.org%2F3yrb0m8k5%2FIMG_1476.jpg&hash=faae6f22cd8a15451b8654b4ab38cccbb3caef57) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 31, 2015, 11:13:05 AM
Wait, Slybear.... don't shave it off just yet.  First, maybe just tidy it all up and see what you think.  -although I do understand about the interview thing. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on February 01, 2015, 08:16:01 PM
Loki g good Socknoggle.         Sly ears, I like your awesome looking beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on February 02, 2015, 12:41:28 PM
I'm sure mine has stopped growing! Grrrr!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on February 02, 2015, 01:39:26 PM
No, it did not stop beardbald.  It just becomes increasingly difficult to notice the growth the longer it gets.  When you go from a one week beard to a two week beard, the length doubles and it is obvious.  When you go from a 8 week beard to a 9 week beard, the eye cannot see the difference.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on February 02, 2015, 01:40:45 PM
I'm sure mine has stopped growing! Grrrr!

Mine did that for a bit, but it did start again.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on February 06, 2015, 03:28:48 PM
Another week of beard growing done!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on February 06, 2015, 05:09:44 PM
Looks great, are you trying to make the same face as in your avatar?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybald on February 07, 2015, 06:04:50 AM
beard is growing  ;D

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Foyduh7cip%2FWP_20150207_003.jpg&hash=7aeb3775ecce38ea825e642d6bb5ac215ee4f89e) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on February 07, 2015, 07:57:29 AM
Beard is looking good, slybald.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybald on February 07, 2015, 08:25:04 AM
Beard is looking good, slybald.
thnx man :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on February 08, 2015, 03:54:02 AM
Agreed.  The beard looks good on you!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on February 08, 2015, 07:03:50 AM
Looks good Slybald
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybald on February 08, 2015, 11:23:33 AM
thnx to all of you :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on February 08, 2015, 12:47:11 PM
Slybald, the beard really suits you!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on February 09, 2015, 06:13:18 AM
Beard is looking great sly bald.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: martykc on February 11, 2015, 08:33:32 AM
Here is mine.  I trimmed the cheek-line this morning.  Am looking a bit shaggy as I want to thicken up the beard and drop the neck-line a bit.  My busy season at work goes another month so I will let it grow until then before cleaning it up.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on February 11, 2015, 04:10:55 PM
I like the gray. It looks great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on February 11, 2015, 08:54:17 PM
I haven't posted a beard pic in a while.  Here is where mine is these days:



That's a great looking beard, and a great looking bald head! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 12, 2015, 02:33:31 PM
Thanks, Z!   I keep thinking I'm going to trim it, but can't bring myself to.  It is getting a little wild lately, but I'm liking it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on February 12, 2015, 07:02:56 PM
Thanks, Z!   I keep thinking I'm going to trim it, but can't bring myself to.  It is getting a little wild lately, but I'm liking it.

So there's nomreason to trim!!

by the way: anybody told you you have a beautiful head shape?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 13, 2015, 06:36:00 AM
Thanks  for the compliment.  I was worried about my head shape before I shaved it, but found that the things I thought would stand out and look bad we're not even that noticeable. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 13, 2015, 10:17:38 AM
Thanks  for the compliment.  I was worried about my head shape before I shaved it, but found that the things I thought would stand out and look bad we're not even that noticeable.

Yeah, they are. We just didn't want to say anything.  😈
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 13, 2015, 01:37:58 PM
It's probably that I'm a wee bit OCD..LoL.  I have always liked things to be symmetric so the color variation in my beard kind of bugs me.  It's always been like that though, even before it turned Grey.  My Dad had black hair and my Mother was a red head.  My hair was always dark brown but my beard was mixed black and red.  The red is what has turned grey...kind or weird.

I feel your pain.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fd4fe85e05f846128fbadc4c0fc010d07_zps76397b5a.jpg&hash=34018018b9a9adcf1835e3419b63aa3183fd8d74)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on February 13, 2015, 02:07:22 PM
Razor, I think the colour change in your beard looks great, like how it appears to taper into the bottom of your chin.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on February 13, 2015, 02:29:08 PM
Razor, you know how I feel about your beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 13, 2015, 05:01:04 PM
Thanks  for the compliment.  I was worried about my head shape before I shaved it, but found that the things I thought would stand out and look bad we're not even that noticeable.

Yeah, they are. We just didn't want to say anything.  😈
 

oh, I see how you are!   lol    D!u!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 13, 2015, 08:22:27 PM
Razor, I think the colour change in your beard looks great, like how it appears to taper into the bottom of your chin.
f

Thanks.  It took me quite a while to come to terms with the "color change."  😉
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on February 15, 2015, 11:16:14 AM
Razor, your beard still looks awesome. I really like and the 2 tone color. I like the way you are keep g it well groomed.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on February 15, 2015, 12:22:43 PM
If I had more grey I'd keep mine natural, plus my normal hair colour is a bit "meh" anyway.

So freshly dyed = time for an update
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Hieu Tran on February 16, 2015, 09:11:34 AM
I want to have beard too but it won't grow naturally because of my DNA. I don't know if beard will suit me or not. I like goatee too  :'(
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on February 16, 2015, 11:20:31 AM
slymeke, Your beard looks awesome. It looks great with your sly dome.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on February 17, 2015, 02:25:54 AM
Razor, i like the grey in it buddy. Awesome look
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 17, 2015, 09:09:36 PM
Razor, i like the grey in it buddy. Awesome look

Thank you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 19, 2015, 10:26:21 AM
slymeke, Your beard looks awesome. It looks great with your sly dome.

Thanks, Joe!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybald on March 04, 2015, 02:17:14 PM
check out guys my beard does it fits me?some people telling me that it does but some of them  that i must shave it
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pix.ge%2Fe%2Fj5sut.jpg&hash=6f2352d752aff82eadb4f94039c570902e1d90a8) (http://pix.ge/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on March 04, 2015, 02:55:39 PM

check out guys my beard does it fits me?some people telling me that it does but some of them  that i must shave it
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pix.ge%2Fe%2Fj5sut.jpg&hash=6f2352d752aff82eadb4f94039c570902e1d90a8) (http://pix.ge/)

Looks great, do you like it? It's all that matters :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on March 04, 2015, 05:45:03 PM
I think the beard very much suits you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on March 06, 2015, 01:43:54 PM
Keep it, Slybaldguys.  It looks good O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 06, 2015, 06:47:37 PM
Keep it, it is not unusual for family and friends to be negative when guys grow a beard, almost the same reaction to shaving our heads.  In time, they will adjust and like it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybald on March 08, 2015, 12:13:10 AM
Thnx guys I'll definetly keep it

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 16, 2015, 12:31:47 PM
Time for an update! Whaddya reckon - how am I doing!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on March 16, 2015, 01:29:25 PM
Looks great, is the moustache curling a bit?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 16, 2015, 01:45:04 PM
Looks awesome beardbald.  Very thick and full.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 16, 2015, 03:45:07 PM

Time for an update! Whaddya reckon - how am I doing!

Now that's impressive ! Great coverage. Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on March 16, 2015, 07:31:21 PM
Wow. Very nice!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 17, 2015, 08:38:15 AM
Cheers guys, I'm not quite at AJ Q-Ball's profile picture yet but I'm chasing its tail
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on March 17, 2015, 10:23:06 AM
Time for an update! Whaddya reckon - how am I doing!

I like it very much!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Raulski on March 19, 2015, 09:08:01 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F03%2F19%2F477b017229c675ced5bd45056dfd6c63.jpg&hash=a0ea6d53f0bd66f50a2317dfe1f66b216ed00e0b)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on March 19, 2015, 11:52:11 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F03%2F19%2F477b017229c675ced5bd45056dfd6c63.jpg&hash=a0ea6d53f0bd66f50a2317dfe1f66b216ed00e0b)

WOW!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 19, 2015, 12:43:23 PM
Time for an update! Whaddya reckon - how am I doing!

Wow that beard's more awesome every time I see it.  I'm glad to see you've kept it.  From what I see in normal day to day life guys will launch into a beard project, love it, and then shave it off entirely for no real reason whatsoever. 
Do you feel bearded yet or does the beard still feel like a foreign object on your face?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 19, 2015, 12:46:12 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F03%2F19%2F477b017229c675ced5bd45056dfd6c63.jpg&hash=a0ea6d53f0bd66f50a2317dfe1f66b216ed00e0b)

Awesome progress there and nice shape too! It's almost like the beard has literally turned your world upside down!  ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 19, 2015, 03:03:50 PM
Rusty, im converted to beard for life. Love it!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 20, 2015, 07:23:04 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F03%2F19%2F477b017229c675ced5bd45056dfd6c63.jpg&hash=a0ea6d53f0bd66f50a2317dfe1f66b216ed00e0b)

Looks great Raulski.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on March 20, 2015, 09:22:22 AM
Great beard Raulski
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 20, 2015, 06:01:45 PM
Raulski...

Looking great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 21, 2015, 08:32:54 AM
So yesterday I went to the barbers and had a trim. Mainly because nearly three months of growing meant I had no shape to my beard and as I want to continue to grow it, it needed to be tamed so that it looks like the beard I want it to be. The barber had a bald head and beard himself and I had a chat first, which meant I trusted him.

I'm really really pleased and as I left the barbers, two guys walked past me and they said "that's an awesome beard". I was well chuffed!

So now I've found a local barber to keep it maintained, and they also stock some beard products, I now have a personal beard guru to give me advice and keep my ever growing beard in tip top condition.

Here's an updated pic :) 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on March 21, 2015, 08:55:32 AM
Looks excellent, beardbald! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 21, 2015, 09:41:16 AM
thank you :-)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on March 21, 2015, 09:51:29 AM
Raulski and beardbald, thanks for the beard updates! Nice Job! Dober Daddy, you should enter a beard competition!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on March 21, 2015, 10:46:46 AM
Whoa, gentlemen.

Raulski and Beardbald, those are awesome.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on March 21, 2015, 10:54:20 AM
Looks great beardbald
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on March 21, 2015, 12:41:03 PM
Looks great gentlemen!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 21, 2015, 12:58:02 PM
Good find, beardbald.  It ids not often one can find a barber that is good with a beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 24, 2015, 12:49:21 PM
Had a play round with my beard today, mainly to annoy my colleagues that hate it! :*))
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on March 24, 2015, 02:11:29 PM

That style really looks good on you, Beardbald.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on March 24, 2015, 04:17:04 PM
Looks great, the waxed moustache especially so
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 25, 2015, 04:29:47 PM

Had a play round with my beard today, mainly to annoy my colleagues that hate it! :*))

Like the handlebars !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 25, 2015, 04:34:01 PM
ha ha i don't. only messed around
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on March 26, 2015, 10:15:19 AM
Looking great, gentlemen!  O0 Some of these beards are mighty impressive.

I don't have any real updates on mine. My wife just trimmed it up recently, cuz it was getting a little crazy (aka mountain man-style), so progress has taken a hit for the sake of beauty.  ;D

I wish I could also find a barber that is good with beards. That would be awesome. There are literally only a few shops in my area, and none seem that experienced with full, longer beards. Few men in this part of the country grow them that way...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Contradiction on March 29, 2015, 01:31:03 AM
Newly minted bald guy, long time beard grower reporting.

This is 7 months worth of beard now.

pleasant approachable guy pic:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1358.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq776%2FAutoX-FIB%2FBald_zpsb4tyamsx.jpg&hash=a5d694ce72f4170c85001ca1052187d912ea8264)

Cold stare, bad @$$ pic:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1358.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq776%2FAutoX-FIB%2FBHMF_zpste6ixda2.jpg&hash=76dc52588b1403ba6f649ea7c0b16d06ecbcbb63)

The later is what a favorite beard facebook group I am a member of would refer to as a "bald headed mother "F**ker". LOL

I just shaved on Friday night for the first time but I plan to keep this up.  My goal is to keep the beard until HR at my office job tells me to trim it, or until I hit a "yeard" which would be Labor Day this year.  Hopefully the later happens.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on March 29, 2015, 11:26:05 AM
Looks fantastic, Contra!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on March 29, 2015, 01:04:01 PM
Looks great
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 29, 2015, 01:24:18 PM
Excellent beard, Contradiction.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 29, 2015, 07:19:45 PM
Nice looking beard to go with your newly sly dome, Contradiction.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 31, 2015, 06:56:13 PM
Contra... looks awesome.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: K5mow on April 01, 2015, 12:57:58 PM
Looks great.

Roger
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on April 01, 2015, 04:50:06 PM
Great beard contradiction. I've just gone passed my 3 month stage and have beard envy
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on April 03, 2015, 12:32:19 PM
3.5 month update!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 03, 2015, 12:49:55 PM
Great progress in a short amount of time!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on April 03, 2015, 05:01:10 PM
Cheers Razor, not where I want to be yet!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 03, 2015, 05:16:26 PM
3.5 month update!

Growing a great looking beard there!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 03, 2015, 05:18:52 PM
3.5 month update!

Growing a great looking beard there!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on April 03, 2015, 06:53:31 PM
Hopefully it will be great soon!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 03, 2015, 07:04:51 PM
Patience is the key.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on April 03, 2015, 07:56:28 PM
Simon, it's looking pretty great now!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on April 04, 2015, 10:59:21 AM
That is awesome progress!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 04, 2015, 11:14:03 AM
Excellent looking beard, Beardbald
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on April 04, 2015, 12:39:01 PM
Thanks guys, I really appreciate your comments, gives me the will to go on :) Everyone I know hates it!! :*))
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on April 04, 2015, 01:26:31 PM
Beard is looking great beardbald
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 16, 2015, 12:15:38 PM
Thanks guys, I really appreciate your comments, gives me the will to go on :) Everyone I know hates it!! :*))

It looks more impressive every time you post an update. 
The latter part of your comment begs the question: why do you know that?  I find it highly irritating that if someone dislikes any visual aspect of another person that the social norm is to be polite and keep it to yourself, but for some reason when that thing is a beard people feel like they are EXPECTED to proudly announce their disapproval to such an intense degree that the dumber the comment the better.  This is another reason why beards are associated with individualism and ruggedness because few woman and metrosexuals have the ability to tolerate criticism of their chosen style.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on April 16, 2015, 01:51:29 PM
two days away from four months. Reckon I'm a third of the way on my journey.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 16, 2015, 02:28:51 PM
two days away from four months. Reckon I'm a third of the way on my journey.

Woah, so you're doing The Yeard?  Damn you started out as a stubble guy and now you're going hard core bearded  O0  If you do hit a beard and get Beard Fatigue just remember you can cut it back to what you have now instead of shaving it off entirely.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 17, 2015, 01:34:41 PM
two days away from four months. Reckon I'm a third of the way on my journey.

Awesome progress!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on April 18, 2015, 11:37:29 PM
I got challenged to do a youtube vlog on my beard! If you wanna waste 6 mins of your life here it is! Ha ha!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FlBokIXmLU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FlBokIXmLU)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on April 19, 2015, 05:23:47 PM
That was great, Simon. You're a natural entertainer! I could definitely relate to enjoying combing the beard.  I bought myself a nice soft brush and felt just as you do!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on April 22, 2015, 04:48:36 PM
Great video
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 23, 2015, 09:40:17 PM
Today marks 18 months since starting my "six month" full beard experiment.  Not a whole lot different from the last update; just a little greyer.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Faeed87f69c98d67811b8748074ae99a6_zpscqrl2b5t.jpg&hash=3a8121150946f7e180ad0b3ef49ea50453f6d982)



(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F02760bfa6a8743c1e1007977d87bb228_zpsbrsuc4f0.jpg&hash=ded8c11e94adcbf5563f6c463884abcc71d4c840)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on April 24, 2015, 09:58:14 AM
Ah, you got to 6 months and just carried on, I guess?

The beard looks great, suits you so well Razor
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 24, 2015, 10:28:02 AM
Ah, you got to 6 months and just carried on, I guess?


Pretty much!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on April 24, 2015, 11:19:34 AM
Yep, getting pretty grey, Razor. But IMHO, the perfect length. Looking good. Now, if your head hair gets more grey, you won't have any shadow at all.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 24, 2015, 02:14:59 PM
Yep, getting pretty grey, Razor.

Yes, I'm catching up with you!

Quote
Now, if your head hair gets more grey, you won't have any shadow at all.

I think it has.  When I rinse my razor, the stubble that I see in the sink looks pretty grey. Bottom of the sideburns/beginning of the beard is solid white.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on April 24, 2015, 03:58:47 PM
Looks great - gray and all.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on April 24, 2015, 06:04:31 PM
You've got a long way to go to catch me, Razor!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 24, 2015, 06:10:27 PM
It seems to happen in spurts.  There are periods when there seems to be new grey hairs every morning, and then there are periods where it seems to stabilize.  I'm ready to get it over with.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on April 24, 2015, 08:51:37 PM
The usual accolades. ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: clipped on April 24, 2015, 11:03:50 PM
Great beard. Very distinguished, especially with the shaved head. As I move (very slowly) from clipper shaved to razor shaved, I am more curious about facial hair. I am probably a long way from growing such an outstanding beard for myself, but I have the coverage and density to grow something like yours, although it would be 99% white (which is not so bad). maybe I'll try a goatee during a razor shave period this summer.   
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 25, 2015, 03:40:55 PM
Whoa, Razor!

The marbling of that beard gets more impressive each time you post a picture.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 25, 2015, 04:21:07 PM
Thanks, everyone.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 25, 2015, 08:27:26 PM
Whoa, Razor!

The marbling of that beard gets more impressive each time you post a picture.

Marbling -- now that's a term I haven't heard before!  Sounds a whole lot better than greying!   :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 26, 2015, 12:01:11 AM
I got challenged to do a youtube vlog on my beard!

I like it, sir. Very entertaining.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 26, 2015, 09:51:43 PM
Now that I think about it... Have been growing my beard for a while, so I should be entitled to post a pic on this thread too ;-)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Fj4gycuuol%2Fimage.jpg&hash=607e347220a9b348309357aca1dbfac275ba1add) (http://postimg.org/image/iey60hu4x/full/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on April 27, 2015, 02:18:42 PM
Great beard zetaeffe, amazingly smooth head too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 27, 2015, 06:00:52 PM
Cool beard zetaeffe, awesome shine as well.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 27, 2015, 07:45:04 PM
Cool beard zetaeffe, awesome shine as well.



+1     O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on April 28, 2015, 12:48:40 PM
Month 4 achieved! Had a bit of a wobble last week and contemplated shaving it off. That soon passed!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on April 28, 2015, 12:52:18 PM
Looking good Beardbald. Nicely shaped.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on April 28, 2015, 01:28:04 PM
Month 4 achieved! Had a bit of a wobble last week and contemplated shaving it off. That soon passed!

Glad to see you didn't, it suits you so well.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on April 30, 2015, 06:28:02 PM
Celebrating my 51st birthday, needed a change!
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimg.org%2F63nw4t7ub%2FPhoto_on_4_30_15_at_16_55_2.jpg&hash=3123445c5361f5642f0e608aebd2260e01543efc) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on April 30, 2015, 07:22:06 PM
Happy birthday! Great braid and great photo!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on April 30, 2015, 07:22:22 PM
Wow. Dober Daddy...what a change! Looks good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on May 01, 2015, 08:06:06 AM
All beards are looking great guys
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: K5mow on May 01, 2015, 09:51:14 AM

Celebrating my 51st birthday, needed a change!
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimg.org%2F63nw4t7ub%2FPhoto_on_4_30_15_at_16_55_2.jpg&hash=3123445c5361f5642f0e608aebd2260e01543efc) (http://postimage.org/)


Looks great.

Roger
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on May 01, 2015, 05:54:19 PM
Razor,

Your beard looks awesome. I like the two tone. Olof and the way that you ardor pong it groomed. It looks awesome with your shiny sly chrome dome.

Hope that you are enjoying this great Spring weather.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 01, 2015, 07:11:44 PM
Celebrating my 51st birthday, needed a change!


Happy birthday!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 01, 2015, 07:12:16 PM
Razor,

Your beard looks awesome. I like the two tone. Olof and the way that you ardor pong it groomed. It looks awesome with your shiny sly chrome dome.

Hope that you are enjoying this great Spring weather.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on May 03, 2015, 06:35:39 AM
Month 4 achieved! Had a bit of a wobble last week and contemplated shaving it off. That soon passed!

No more wobbles.  Always wait at least 48 hours if you get the urge to shave.  It gives you time to sober up and come to your senses.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on May 07, 2015, 05:20:28 PM
I had a trim to give my beard a bit of shape as it was starting to look a bit homeless! Still growing but needed some style
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on May 07, 2015, 06:31:11 PM
Looking good!  The trim was a good idea, I think.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on May 07, 2015, 08:33:02 PM
Still looking good, beardbald.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 08, 2015, 09:57:39 AM
I had a trim to give my beard a bit of shape as it was starting to look a bit homeless! Still growing but needed some style

What did you trim off?  As long as a beard is still big after a trim all is good  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 08, 2015, 09:59:26 AM
Celebrating my 51st birthday, needed a change!
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimg.org%2F63nw4t7ub%2FPhoto_on_4_30_15_at_16_55_2.jpg&hash=3123445c5361f5642f0e608aebd2260e01543efc) (http://postimage.org/)

That looks awesome!  I love the braid.  It's been my experience that the length you have it now is about the longest I can truly tolerate.  When I unleash mine to hang free it's just too long and gets in the way (kinda like a tie) but when it was that length it was both long and out of the way.  I just can't get myself to trim it!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on May 08, 2015, 02:56:23 PM
I had a trim to give my beard a bit of shape as it was starting to look a bit homeless! Still growing but needed some style

What did you trim off?  As long as a beard is still big after a trim all is good  O0

Just the sideburns and sides really
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on May 08, 2015, 07:17:12 PM
Great beard zetaeffe, amazingly smooth head too.

Thanks! still really far from a long beard! :-)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on May 08, 2015, 07:18:23 PM
Cool beard zetaeffe, awesome shine as well.

Thank you slybeard! am a Pro with the shine, but still a beginner with the beard! :-)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on May 19, 2015, 10:00:50 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs4.postimg.org%2Fkewbv57cd%2Fimage.jpg&hash=e4656591c5972980f48475b60183614eddee798b) (http://postimg.org/image/q32mm1bop/full/)
Beard update.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on May 20, 2015, 07:20:37 AM
Beardbald and Zettaefe, Your beards are looking great. They look great with the shaved dome.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on May 21, 2015, 04:17:23 PM
Great beards gents
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybald on May 22, 2015, 02:43:47 AM
hi fellows i have t been here for a long time

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2F473xrne3b%2FWP_20150522_009.jpg&hash=ccfc0c0b39ee7beedc5e1a34cff78645ce8530cc) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on May 22, 2015, 08:57:29 AM
The beard looks very nice, slybald.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on May 22, 2015, 09:23:52 AM
Slybald, you beard has really come along well.  Looks great with the sly dome.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybald on May 22, 2015, 10:12:05 AM
Tnx guys I think confidence is growing along with beard ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on May 23, 2015, 10:08:57 AM
Beard looks great slybald
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 23, 2015, 10:15:36 AM
Still going strong with the spade shaped beard, handlebars and optional nose metal (which can be flipped up). And a T-shirt, to go with the 'bars !!

Picture won't rotate !!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on May 23, 2015, 11:28:50 AM
Welcome back Slybald. You are looking good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybald on May 25, 2015, 11:24:45 AM
Welcome back Slybald. You are looking good.
thnx man happy to see all this sly dudes
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on May 27, 2015, 02:17:29 PM
Looking great Slybald.

I'm still growing - This pic is a couple of weeks ago but think I'm getting to big beard territory now
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on May 27, 2015, 02:52:26 PM
Beard is coming on great beardbald
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 27, 2015, 07:20:45 PM
Looking great Slybald.

I'm still growing - This pic is a couple of weeks ago but think I'm getting to big beard territory now

Yes, you are.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Adamski1972 on May 29, 2015, 04:39:28 PM
Just a quick update on my facial hair. Had to chop it down a bit for a wedding but got it back to a length I love now and my moustache is at the length I prefer it to be. Just the right length for waxing when the mood takes me, I find its current state 'office friendly'. Also I'm surprised how much thicker the beard has become in the last 28 months.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on May 30, 2015, 12:25:26 AM
Beard looks good, Adamski.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 30, 2015, 09:37:21 AM
Just a quick update on my facial hair. Had to chop it down a bit for a wedding but got it back to a length I love now and my moustache is at the length I prefer it to be. Just the right length for waxing when the mood takes me, I find its current state 'office friendly'. Also I'm surprised how much thicker the beard has become in the last 28 months.

Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on May 30, 2015, 12:23:20 PM
Looks great Adamski
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on June 11, 2015, 12:00:28 PM
Been a while since I posted, but this is the beard today.  It's gotten fuller and thicker but blow the ears are is still a little thin.  It's a little unkempt today, I need to tidy up some of the stray hairs, but overall I'm liking the fullness and am gonna keep growing it. 

And the girls really seem to dig the gray! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on June 11, 2015, 12:25:44 PM
Beard looks great, has come on so much since your avatar.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on June 11, 2015, 01:16:10 PM
Thanks Mike!  Yeah, I've progressively let it grow for the last several months.  I just trim out the stray hairs that stick out but I leave the length alone.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on June 11, 2015, 07:08:42 PM
Looks good DOC.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on June 11, 2015, 07:15:28 PM
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was filling in my beard. After about 2 weeks I shaved it back to the goatee, as I had a blind date and it was just too scruffy. I will try it again, maybe in the fall. Photo will show how it was at 2 weeks.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs23.postimg.org%2Fjovm7a697%2FIMG_20150529_084330.jpg&hash=9f455ad9731f9a443fa88d3f57b33059e35e5662) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on June 12, 2015, 12:20:55 AM
Looking good, Reddog and DOC!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 12, 2015, 07:34:26 AM
Been a while since I posted, but this is the beard today.  It's gotten fuller and thicker but blow the ears are is still a little thin.  It's a little unkempt today, I need to tidy up some of the stray hairs, but overall I'm liking the fullness and am gonna keep growing it. 

And the girls really seem to dig the gray! O0

I like the extra length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 12, 2015, 07:35:33 AM
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was filling in my beard. After about 2 weeks I shaved it back to the goatee, as I had a blind date and it was just too scruffy. I will try it again, maybe in the fall. Photo will show how it was at 2 weeks.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs23.postimg.org%2Fjovm7a697%2FIMG_20150529_084330.jpg&hash=9f455ad9731f9a443fa88d3f57b33059e35e5662) (http://postimage.org/)

Nice!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on June 12, 2015, 09:19:44 AM
Thanks Sly, Harry, and Razor!  I feel like I finally have a real beard, although Razor, I am still envious of yours! O0

Looks good Reddog!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on June 12, 2015, 12:04:09 PM
Reddog, from your two week photo it looks like you could grow a full beard just as awesome as your circle beard.  You have options and can change it up from time to time.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on June 12, 2015, 12:19:51 PM
Yes, I think it would look good, the weather is pretty hot now, I will try again in the fall.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 12, 2015, 12:35:51 PM
Yes, I think it would look good, the weather is pretty hot now, I will try again in the fall.

I honestly don't notice feel any warmer with a full beard in the summertime.  If I were to shave it off in the winter, I'm sure my face would feel a lot colder, but this time of year it really doesn't make any difference.  Just sayin'.   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on June 12, 2015, 01:56:07 PM
I'm in Southern California and it gets pretty hot here and I don't really feel much of a difference either in feeling warmer with the beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on June 12, 2015, 02:41:44 PM
A friend emailed this to me today. I thought of you guys immediately.
Is the part of the "Bro Code" of which I keep hearing?

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs28.postimg.org%2Fnenwjqqhp%2Fimage.jpg&hash=30332b11e34ef90968caac904342287cf1f12eba) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on June 12, 2015, 04:37:05 PM
Hmmm... I wonder how that works when two sly guys meet, guess whoever has the closest shave!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on June 12, 2015, 05:09:55 PM
Reddog

Although I've always admired your amazing exact goatee (my wife wants me to shave the full beard down to a goatee but after 49 years of full beard??) but the photo of the fuller beard also looked good.  Next fall!

Roger
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on June 12, 2015, 05:15:09 PM
I think you would look good with the goatee, Roger. Why not give it a try? Never hurt to get extra points from the Mrs. And thanks for the compliment.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Quiet_Dan on June 12, 2015, 06:37:05 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs23.postimg.org%2Foatrd6nu3%2FIMG_0197.jpg&hash=a6d2cbc3a5631f9a6429c254303115e14fecda37) (http://postimage.org/)
here's how mine is progressing

EDIT: dunno why its on its side, was right way up before
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 12, 2015, 07:02:56 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs23.postimg.org%2Foatrd6nu3%2FIMG_0197.jpg&hash=a6d2cbc3a5631f9a6429c254303115e14fecda37) (http://postimage.org/)
here's how mine is progressing

Very nice!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on June 12, 2015, 07:29:30 PM
Looking good, Quiet_Dan
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on June 12, 2015, 07:46:30 PM
Nice coverage, Quiet_Dan! (The glasses are a nice touch, too!)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on June 13, 2015, 12:38:50 AM
Great full beard Quiet_Dan
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on June 13, 2015, 12:53:43 AM
The beard definitely looks good, Dan.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on June 13, 2015, 09:00:14 AM
Dan,

Quite impressive!

Steve
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on June 15, 2015, 11:03:34 PM
It may be just a goat, but it finally is growing out again.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.org%2F9q9lp6jsh%2Fimage.jpg&hash=c4f4c39618339219116c495ff20b9413ac57f7aa) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 16, 2015, 10:53:57 AM
Looks great, Cave Dweller!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on June 16, 2015, 02:19:55 PM
Looks great Cave Dweller.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on June 16, 2015, 05:41:52 PM
Cave Dweller, It looks great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on June 16, 2015, 06:20:22 PM
The gents are correct.  The goatee is looking great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on June 16, 2015, 10:28:16 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs23.postimg.org%2Foatrd6nu3%2FIMG_0197.jpg&hash=a6d2cbc3a5631f9a6429c254303115e14fecda37) (http://postimage.org/)
here's how mine is progressing

EDIT: dunno why its on its side, was right way up before

Beautiful!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: bbc2012 on June 21, 2015, 12:04:02 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs23.postimg.org%2Foatrd6nu3%2FIMG_0197.jpg&hash=a6d2cbc3a5631f9a6429c254303115e14fecda37) (http://postimage.org/)
here's how mine is progressing

EDIT: dunno why its on its side, was right way up before


Very nice. Let the beard grow.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on June 23, 2015, 05:52:31 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2Ff8n7b8ujj%2Fimage.jpg&hash=d84a764c9e7f5ad09219f5edc9130b176485dfea) (http://postimage.org/)

Beard Update!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on June 23, 2015, 07:32:14 PM
Most impressive.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on June 23, 2015, 08:30:34 PM
Very nice, zetaeffe
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Quiet_Dan on June 23, 2015, 09:57:01 PM
Beards! Wonderful Beards!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on June 24, 2015, 04:12:40 PM
Lovely beard zetaeffe
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 24, 2015, 07:24:02 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on June 25, 2015, 10:59:14 AM
Looking great, gentlemen!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beadog on June 25, 2015, 12:23:34 PM
6.5 weeks into the bearded and bald club!


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs28.postimg.org%2Ffrwkdqobh%2FPhoto_on_6_25_15_at_10_58_3.jpg&hash=25549c6be38c18145bf88b591dc897a6076c156b) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on June 25, 2015, 01:47:41 PM
Nice beards, guys!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on June 25, 2015, 09:14:15 PM
I concur!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: jaslewis631 on June 29, 2015, 06:11:29 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimg.org%2Fw3caeytqf%2F20150629_200129.jpg&hash=9326e1b88853e90de4df568ad40bea7b0bcfe13d) (http://postimage.org/)
5 weeks of beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on July 04, 2015, 02:23:38 AM

Quote from: zetaeffe link=topic=17784.msg352929#msg352929

Beard Update!
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Facebook like !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: bbc2012 on July 04, 2015, 06:42:16 AM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2Ff8n7b8ujj%2Fimage.jpg&hash=d84a764c9e7f5ad09219f5edc9130b176485dfea) (http://postimage.org/)

Beard Update!

Nice beard. Together with your earrings quite impressive  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Ian on July 06, 2015, 10:04:33 AM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimg.org%2F9lih8e7kv%2FIMG_2895.jpg&hash=944b7f0a598284401e2422bde2ca1379d8466f32) (http://postimage.org/)



(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs8.postimg.org%2Fosmpqo0p1%2FIMG_20150411_133833.jpg&hash=a77a9e0bb5159840534cc4b689f73529f5d2c5db) (http://postimage.org/)


Not been on for aggggeeesssss,but here i am sporting a beard. Those of you from the UK will know who the person in the 1st pic with me is....
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on July 06, 2015, 03:07:23 PM
So why are you having your beard fondled by Philip Schofield Ian?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on July 06, 2015, 05:05:33 PM
Ian,

Beard is spectacular!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 06, 2015, 05:09:50 PM
Great beard, Ian.  Quite impressive.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Ian on July 07, 2015, 03:12:28 AM
So why are you having your beard fondled by Philip Schofield Ian?

I had been down to London ITV studios for a 'This Morning' feature on beards,there was 3 of us altogether live on TV,talking to Phil & Holly about the Beard trend going on in Hollywood at the time.
Unfortunately Holly had to go of quickly so no pics taken with her .

A great day & they were both lovely (and very small)


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.org%2Fczvvudts1%2FIMG_2889.jpg&hash=57452e5ffc672ced09d27a4faafa38b56c4fb361) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on July 07, 2015, 06:07:26 AM
Impressive, Ian.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beadog on July 07, 2015, 11:45:24 AM
I have reached 7 weeks of shaving my head, but not my face. I received a new pair of glasses yesterday, too! They are my first ever pair with transitions lenses, but so far, I like them!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2F4cg0d8rf5%2FPhoto_on_7_6_15_at_19_30_3.jpg&hash=9f11319dff9ef8fa91fd8baa1a1b1de816cb254b) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Beadog on July 07, 2015, 11:50:06 AM
I meant to say "I have reached 8 weeks", but couldn't get the "modify" option to work!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on July 07, 2015, 04:40:17 PM
Awesome beard Ian!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on July 07, 2015, 04:42:42 PM
Great progress Beardog
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on July 07, 2015, 04:53:13 PM
Fantastic beard growth for 8 weeks Beadog.  You still look so pleased with yourself, the confidence just oozes.

Roger
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 07, 2015, 07:20:28 PM
Nice! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Adamski1972 on July 08, 2015, 11:31:49 AM
Been growing this beard long than usual for me and I'm at the do I or don't I trim it stage? Having a wire wool type of beard and it's getting increasingly hard to control. This is the fullest I've every had my beard in 7 years of having one. What do you guys think? Trim or keep going?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on July 08, 2015, 02:52:50 PM
Well I have to say I was a bit of a twat! I, in a complete moment of madness shaved my beard off. 5 months of growth gone in minutes. I instantly regretted it and have been growing it since.

So here's a pic of how it was. A pic after the shave and how I'm doing five weeks after and I have to say this time I won't be shaving it again.

The good news is it's much thicker this time!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on July 08, 2015, 04:55:32 PM
I had been wondering what had happened to you, Beardbald.

The sequel is coming in nicely.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 09, 2015, 07:13:07 AM
Adam, My advice is always to go long at least once in your life to see if you like it.  So don't trim and give it a shot.

Bradbald, glad to see you back.  Beard #2 is progressing well.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on July 10, 2015, 12:44:01 AM
Well I have to say I was a bit of a twat! I, in a complete moment of madness shaved my beard off. 5 months of growth gone in minutes. I instantly regretted it and have been growing it since.

You'd think some of these veteran beard growers would warn noobs about this.  Oh, wait a minute...

I know you've mentioned that a lot of people you interact with believe your face is their property and have told you to shave, so once you shaved did you get the impression from any of them that they felt like they won? That is the part that would bug me the most: knowing that those other people believe that they won.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on July 17, 2015, 09:18:43 PM
The beard today. Let's see how long I can keep growing it, although I like this length. Getting quite a bit of compliments on the beard and on the greys actually.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimg.org%2Fe7che079f%2Fimage.jpg&hash=6184ac4be3fe84b67f76c4a8e6d72241f8d4750e) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on July 18, 2015, 05:17:53 AM
Very nice, Doc.  I think the length suits your face quite excellently.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on July 18, 2015, 05:19:57 AM
That is a nice length, Doc!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on July 18, 2015, 12:49:08 PM
Looks really good, Doc.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on July 18, 2015, 02:31:26 PM
Looking good DOC
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 18, 2015, 07:13:38 PM
I like the extra length, Doc.  I've been forced to grow mine out a little lately.  I usually go to the barber for a trim every two weeks.  I can only go on Saturdays and last Saturday it totally slipped my mind -- first time that has ever happened.  Today was a very busy day so there was no opportunity to go, so it will have to wait until next week, which will be four weeks without a trim -- an eternity for me.   :o :o
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on July 18, 2015, 10:35:17 PM
I like the extra length, Doc.  I've been forced to grow mine out a little lately.  I usually go to the barber for a trim every two weeks.  I can only go on Saturdays and last Saturday it totally slipped my mind -- first time that has ever happened.  Today was a very busy day so there was no opportunity to go, so it will have to wait until next week, which will be four weeks without a trim -- an eternity for me.   :o :o

Dude, you are slipping!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 19, 2015, 06:56:59 AM

Dude, you are slipping!


I know, right?   ;D

If I just stop trimming now for the rest of the year, I could have a nice Santa beard for Christmas.   :-\
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: claydontoby92 on July 19, 2015, 07:41:16 AM
I vary between these two lengths, sometimes when its longer its harder to keep a neat look...

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg354%2Fclaydontoby92%2FFullSizeRender_zpssy1fbcal.jpg&hash=08eb4a5035667646528dd2ef4d9a65c24651c59e) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/claydontoby92/media/FullSizeRender_zpssy1fbcal.jpg.html)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg354%2Fclaydontoby92%2FIMG_3529_zpsqwijt5ft.jpg&hash=9e44e363db74016f1077ce7146d96d692c3bdfe9) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/claydontoby92/media/IMG_3529_zpsqwijt5ft.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on July 19, 2015, 08:08:13 AM
Great beardsToby and Doc
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on July 19, 2015, 08:19:01 AM
Thanks all for the kind words, appreciate it!

Razor, I try to trim every couple of weeks as well, but only to trim off the stray hairs that stick out. The rest I leave alone.

I've been tempted to shave off the mustache, but above my lip. I'd keep the sides that connect to the beard. Thinking about doing something different, but just not sure how that would look. Thoughts? Opinions?

Clay, beard looks good either length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 19, 2015, 09:24:53 AM

I've been tempted to shave off the mustache, but above my lip. I'd keep the sides that connect to the beard. Thinking about doing something different, but just not sure how that would look. Thoughts? Opinions?


Don't do it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on July 19, 2015, 10:28:01 AM

I've been tempted to shave off the mustache, but above my lip. I'd keep the sides that connect to the beard. Thinking about doing something different, but just not sure how that would look. Thoughts? Opinions?


Don't do it.

Agreed. DON'T!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on July 19, 2015, 10:28:42 AM
The beard today. Let's see how long I can keep growing it, although I like this length. Getting quite a bit of compliments on the beard and on the greys actually.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimg.org%2Fe7che079f%2Fimage.jpg&hash=6184ac4be3fe84b67f76c4a8e6d72241f8d4750e) (http://postimage.org/)

Nice look and shape!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on July 19, 2015, 10:56:43 AM
OK, two no opinions. I Googled some photos, not a good look, unless you're Abe Lincoln...or Wolverine. Yeah, not doing it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on July 20, 2015, 09:21:31 PM
The beards are looking great guys!  I haven't been online in a while, so I thought I would post a current beard pic:


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs23.postimg.org%2Fyehx8i71n%2FIMG_2237_1.jpg&hash=23aa428ce38d7798d658cdef38c7f1b85d025a67) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 20, 2015, 09:29:52 PM
Looks a little longer.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on July 20, 2015, 09:45:24 PM
Looking good Myke!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on July 20, 2015, 09:58:03 PM
Looking good Myke!

Thanks, Doc.  The extra length looks good on yours too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Semi-Sly on July 20, 2015, 10:55:44 PM
You beard guys are not going to like this ---- I just read an article written by a men's grooming guru in which he says that the "lumberjack" beards have run their course and men will be going back to clean shaving again starting this Fall!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on July 21, 2015, 07:20:44 AM
You beard guys are not going to like this ---- I just read an article written by a men's grooming guru in which he says that the "lumberjack" beards have run their course and men will be going back to clean shaving again starting this Fall!

I don't listen to the so called experts.  We should all just do what we like.  And if the masses go back to clean shaven, we can enjoy standing out and not following the crowd  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on July 21, 2015, 07:21:50 AM
Good to see you back, Mike.  The new length looks good on you!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 21, 2015, 08:25:14 AM
Looks good, slymyke.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on July 21, 2015, 08:41:31 AM
You beard guys are not going to like this ---- I just read an article written by a men's grooming guru in which he says that the "lumberjack" beards have run their course and men will be going back to clean shaving again starting this Fall!
Thank goodness. I hate being accidentally trendy.  8)

I've also seen more than my share of "ironic" lumberjack beards on guys who really shouldn't grow a beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on July 21, 2015, 09:55:51 AM
You beard guys are not going to like this ---- I just read an article written by a men's grooming guru in which he says that the "lumberjack" beards have run their course and men will be going back to clean shaving again starting this Fall!

Oh no... what am I going to do???? The "Guru" said shave!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 22, 2015, 11:47:03 AM
A little bit longer


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fd6745326724cb40c83d03d814a04a7c2_zpsdqpaftlk.jpg&hash=4b6af2a0b1ce9c2e5ae4d8a0602f8f4a2772825f)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Semi-Sly on July 22, 2015, 12:09:05 PM
That's the spirit Lads!  Don't let the "guru" push you around!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on July 22, 2015, 12:59:51 PM
Thanks Myke!

Looks good Razor!

And the so called guru's are full of horseshit!  I read some article like that recently talking about how the beard "trend" was now out of fashion.  Whatever! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on July 22, 2015, 01:15:40 PM
What the heck are we going to do when the guru says shaved heads are passe? Let the revolution begin!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on July 22, 2015, 02:43:25 PM
Looks good Mike and Razor!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on July 22, 2015, 03:53:13 PM
From my observation over many years most fashion gurus (so called) are full of crap.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on July 22, 2015, 06:21:00 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2F84vzaimst%2Fimage.jpg&hash=39223a07e667d70aa6cafe203ecbbf430a883cd4) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2Fg943f997x%2Fimage.jpg&hash=f47b2c6ac309572885e87012cac5eb7e902f642e) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2F6m0l5jg8d%2Fimage.jpg&hash=645ec44fae3562a129a56db0534d2a54bc08b3db) (http://postimage.org/)

Bald/beard update.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on July 23, 2015, 12:31:25 AM
Razor and zetaeffe, you guys look great, such great beards.

I have no interest in the face that the beard trend is over, I didn't grow mine for a trend, I grew it for me.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on July 23, 2015, 06:36:27 AM
Razor and zetaeffe, you guys look great, such great beards.

I have no interest in the face that the beard trend is over, I didn't grow mine for a trend, I grew it for me.

 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 23, 2015, 07:02:45 AM
I had a beard when beards were not cool.  So it may be that way again.  It took the first half of my life for my beard to mature, so I will keep it for the second half.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 23, 2015, 10:17:14 AM
I really have to wonder if there are people who will shave because some self-proclaimed expert has decided that beards are no longer "in".

From what I'm seeing in my day-to-day life and in the media, the popularity of beards has not yet begun to wane.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on July 23, 2015, 10:39:00 AM
This was discussed in an Urban Beardsman article today.
http://www.urbanbeardsman.com/2015/07/keep-beard-guys/ (http://www.urbanbeardsman.com/2015/07/keep-beard-guys/)

I have worn a beard for thirty-two years, so I honestly do not care what the "dedicated followers of fashion" do in response to trends or whatever these gurus dictate.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on July 24, 2015, 06:55:45 AM
Those beards are too good to shave off because of some "article" Keep 'em going, guys!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on July 24, 2015, 08:51:55 AM
This was discussed in an Urban Beardsman article today.
http://www.urbanbeardsman.com/2015/07/keep-beard-guys/ (http://www.urbanbeardsman.com/2015/07/keep-beard-guys/)


Great response.  Makes me want to grow my beard back now!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 24, 2015, 10:21:13 AM
This was discussed in an Urban Beardsman article today.
http://www.urbanbeardsman.com/2015/07/keep-beard-guys/ (http://www.urbanbeardsman.com/2015/07/keep-beard-guys/)


Great response.  Makes me want to grow my beard back now!

What's stopping you?   :D

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 31, 2015, 12:27:39 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fc09b8ddeb507269343d4f91843b95b48_zpssnzlidse.jpg&hash=73434dc767e8e0c01bbd813e134f3586be1824d4)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mike E. P. on July 31, 2015, 09:54:57 PM
Wow, Razor. The beard looks great. Again the color is amazing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 01, 2015, 06:30:24 AM
Again the color is amazing.

Which one?   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on August 01, 2015, 07:53:10 AM
Razor X, Nice beard there!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on August 02, 2015, 11:43:37 AM
Again the color is amazing.

Which one?   ;)

Yes.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on August 11, 2015, 04:15:09 PM
Right it's 11 weeks before I took the stupid stupid STUPID STUPID decision to shave my beard. I'm two months away from where I was when I shaved.

Saying that my beard is much better condition, stronger and fuller this time and hasn't needed a trims as it's just grown right, where last time it was quite straggly. I can't wait to get to the five month stage and then push on bigger.

I learned my lesson   
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on August 12, 2015, 10:25:54 AM
Right it's 11 weeks before I took the stupid stupid STUPID STUPID decision to shave my beard. I'm two months away from where I was when I shaved.

Saying that my beard is much better condition, stronger and fuller this time and hasn't needed a trims as it's just grown right, where last time it was quite straggly. I can't wait to get to the five month stage and then push on bigger.

I learned my lesson


It's amazing. Looking great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 12, 2015, 11:43:33 AM
It is making a great come back, beardbald
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on August 13, 2015, 12:43:21 PM
It's looking great, keep on growing
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on August 13, 2015, 05:54:36 PM
Bad selfie from this morning.

This is the longest I've ever let my beard get when not a full beard. This is the point at which you can see it already wants to do weird twisty things.

I'll likely neaten it up a bit and keep at this length for a bit.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Ftdf1g9c87%2FIMG_1856.jpg&hash=ef161461796fb012826489e331a89dcae78484ec) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: PBurke on August 13, 2015, 08:20:59 PM
SlyBear, mine does all sorts of weird twisty things too. I just started growing mine back out about 3 weeks ago. Hopefully I can tame it and keep it for awhile.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 14, 2015, 12:28:30 PM
Beard balm helps keep things under control a bit.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on August 27, 2015, 09:07:39 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs28.postimg.org%2Fnrjaxse65%2Fimage.jpg&hash=f04074f45d4806e5eedaae9aa22742718e20ae07) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs28.postimg.org%2Fwl5m15br1%2Fimage.jpg&hash=a59a2d2113da7120cfbdd1d0cd11cffcb2c03fc5) (http://postimage.org/)


Beard update
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: luckyone824 on August 28, 2015, 01:54:42 AM
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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 28, 2015, 10:20:25 PM
That's really great growth for just three weeks! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on August 29, 2015, 05:08:42 PM
Monday marks 14 weeks since I shaved my beard off. Pretty pleased at the regrowth and learned my lesson this time. Luckily it's come back thicker this time, so in some ways I'm pleased I shaved it off as it's much fuller 2nd time round, even tho I was devastated for weeks ha ha!  Def gonna do the yeard this time
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: luckyone824 on August 29, 2015, 08:26:50 PM
That's really great growth for just three weeks!

Thanks! Yeah, my facial hair grows really fast, but unfortunately, it looks a bit uneven on the upper part of my cheeks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: bald.metalhead on August 30, 2015, 04:37:56 AM
Hey fellas, been lurking awhile. Thought I'd finally post something. 34 years old, not going bald but love being sly!

Mach 3 for the head, microtouch one safety razor for the face(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F08%2F30%2Fb0e47bb1b5f4b309bfbbf22182200888.jpg&hash=e13efb844bdafbb36d4a6085e0d46c38dc6930ca)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardedbaldgerman on September 04, 2015, 08:19:52 AM
So this is me and my beard now:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimg.org%2Foiphcd9cz%2FIMG_20150829_151434.jpg&hash=6a50196f61fe38ebdf0be9df19b91ddcebb2d52e) (http://postimage.org/)

What do you think?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 04, 2015, 09:31:44 AM
So this is me and my beard now:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimg.org%2Foiphcd9cz%2FIMG_20150829_151434.jpg&hash=6a50196f61fe38ebdf0be9df19b91ddcebb2d52e) (http://postimage.org/)

What do you think?

It's amazing, I would never shave it off, it I were you!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 04, 2015, 12:32:27 PM
It's been a little over a year since I took the last attempt off. I am going to try again.

One week in.

My wife did not notice anything until last evening. I am not sure if that is a comment on the quality/quantity of my facial follicles or just her observation abilities.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs22.postimg.org%2F6ace0tsk1%2Fimage.jpg&hash=019663c4769c06852ae62e69b0b4d1ef8cd191f1) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on September 04, 2015, 03:48:39 PM
So this is me and my beard now:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimg.org%2Foiphcd9cz%2FIMG_20150829_151434.jpg&hash=6a50196f61fe38ebdf0be9df19b91ddcebb2d52e) (http://postimage.org/)

What do you think?

Looking good, keep growing!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on September 04, 2015, 03:49:45 PM
It's been a little over a year since I took the last attempt off. I am going to try again.

One week in.

My wife did not notice anything until last evening. I am not sure if that is a comment on the quality/quantity of my facial follicles or just her observation abilities.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs22.postimg.org%2F6ace0tsk1%2Fimage.jpg&hash=019663c4769c06852ae62e69b0b4d1ef8cd191f1) (http://postimage.org/)

Good luck! Keep us up to date!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 04, 2015, 07:23:14 PM
Cave Dweller:  the extra length looks great!   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on September 04, 2015, 08:41:03 PM
So how about some more length on your own awesome beard, Raxor X.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 04, 2015, 09:19:57 PM
So how about some more length on your own awesome beard, Raxor X.

I started to but I was starting to not like the way it was looking.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on September 05, 2015, 06:56:51 AM
It's been a little over a year since I took the last attempt off. I am going to try again.

Great stylish beard. The differing lengths give it great character.

Meanwhile, my handlebars keep on growing. Sorry about the angle, having trouble uploading.


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimg.org%2Fdz00aev6b%2F5_Sept_2015.jpg&hash=956b8bba2560bda7b47cf80af24a898d829d234c) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on September 05, 2015, 05:42:24 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs18.postimg.org%2Fa2j1e8mdl%2Fimage.jpg&hash=ffda1506570fde255716efbeced5fae67c9050ce) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs18.postimg.org%2Ffrz9yjsjt%2Fimage.jpg&hash=273a6078430034d8e6e3b2158cbb42fc172d5b12) (http://postimage.org/)

Beard update!  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on September 05, 2015, 05:47:07 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Ffu246utyf%2Fimage.jpg&hash=4ae110522841ba66b37f17c0cbf4ad87b09c0d0d) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Fau4nywobr%2Fimage.jpg&hash=d15e17649b2ff26860a3b829e2a01f5ed7d2df1a) (http://postimage.org/)

BALD and beard update!  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 05, 2015, 07:39:19 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 05, 2015, 09:26:06 PM
Beardedbaldgerman, Mr Jules and Zetaeffe:

Very impressive, gentlemen.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 06, 2015, 08:12:18 AM
A couple of my "going longer" pics before I chickened out and trimmed back:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fc09b8ddeb507269343d4f91843b95b48_zpssnzlidse.jpg&hash=73434dc767e8e0c01bbd813e134f3586be1824d4)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F9b1401bea2bec38b0e4708a259c21fbb_zpsz0dsfrhm.jpg&hash=93a76bc4f9628360110b8a4c18cf36b49a7f9413)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F7ee42b738f9082074f79fe45f153623a_zpslbu7sosy.jpg&hash=787aa97d3bef1f76861245aef2014b65cb767dd0)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on September 06, 2015, 08:26:57 AM
A couple of my "going longer" pics before I chickened out and trimmed back:

Great beard. Shame you chickened out. Seeing if you can be braver next time around !

Last seen in Edwardian times, the expedition sized beard is back.

Here in the UK, academics are even being paid to do research on the subject.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-34150467 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-34150467)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on September 06, 2015, 08:30:16 AM
Beard update!  :)

Una grande barba. Mi piace molto !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 06, 2015, 08:33:47 AM

Great beard. Shame you chickened out. Seeing if you can be braver next time around.

It usually takes me a few attempts to get comfortable with trying a new look. ;). I need to get over my fear of resembling a garden gnome.  😳
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on September 06, 2015, 08:38:26 AM

Great beard. Shame you chickened out. Seeing if you can be braver next time around.

It usually takes me a few attempts to get comfortable with trying a new look. ;). I need to get over my fear of resembling a garden gnome.  😳

So another attempt then ? You need to overcome that fear and think of the beard envy !

Three years ago, I grew my first ever beard. And now I look like a gentleman from a BBC Victoria costume drama. Well, it's a look...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 06, 2015, 08:46:42 AM
I'm sure I'll try again at some point.  Just not sure I'm ready to sport a long white beard yet.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 06, 2015, 08:52:49 AM
Just not sure I'm ready to sport a long white beard yet.

Come on. Go for the Gandalf!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 06, 2015, 09:05:55 AM
Just not sure I'm ready to sport a long white beard yet.

Come on. Go for the Gandalf!

You first.  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on September 06, 2015, 11:32:46 AM
Just not sure I'm ready to sport a long white beard yet.

Come on. Go for the Gandalf!

You first.  ;)

My money's on Cave Dweller!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on September 06, 2015, 03:09:56 PM
Beard update!  :)

Una grande barba. Mi piace molto !

Thank you very much! :-)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on September 06, 2015, 08:59:46 PM
Beardedbaldgerman, Mr Jules and Zetaeffe:

Very impressive, gentlemen.

I agree!  And CaveDweller, I'm glad to see you growing the sides back for a full beard again.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on September 07, 2015, 11:42:58 AM
I need to get over my fear of resembling a garden gnome.  😳
Avoid pointy hats.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 07, 2015, 12:38:29 PM
I need to get over my fear of resembling a garden gnome.  😳
Avoid pointy hats.

Damn!  >:(
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on September 08, 2015, 01:41:06 PM
14 weeks. Mine's getting thicker now
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 08, 2015, 04:28:34 PM
14 weeks. Mine's getting thicker now

Really looking great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 08, 2015, 04:58:17 PM
Very nice, Beardbald.

Looking forward to the next chapter of your vlog.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 08, 2015, 06:56:36 PM
14 weeks. Mine's getting thicker now

Very nice.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on September 09, 2015, 10:08:26 AM
Beardbald, yours is great!

Here's where mine is today.  I've been trimming along the way...

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 09, 2015, 10:12:00 AM
Beardbald, yours is great!

Here's where mine is today.  I've been trimming along the way...

Wow Myke... looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on September 09, 2015, 11:10:34 AM
Looks great, I'm trying to resist trimming as I did last time. First trim was fine but then two weeks I ended up feeling it needed trimming again. Second time I trimmed they took too much off the sides and it looked misshapen
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 10, 2015, 11:08:33 AM
Looks great, I'm trying to resist trimming as I did last time. First trim was fine but then two weeks I ended up feeling it needed trimming again. Second time I trimmed they took too much off the sides and it looked misshapen

Resisting the urge to trim is not easy.  Hang in there; it looks great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 10, 2015, 11:14:01 AM
My chin is now mostly grey. But I have to admit, it looks better than I thought it would. 


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F6630b3b2836f9eaf7982813a1e53727e_zps8gktxndh.jpg&hash=b78d33cf60640114ea6ba03d45daa3c0365e0773)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mangosink12572 on September 10, 2015, 12:49:37 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimg.org%2F61uxpc5fn%2F013.jpg&hash=19650df4dcf8bd54a36389ba16f03031e840153f) (http://postimage.org/)

Razor - - - Yours looks GREAT -  gray - - -Look at mine    WHITE - -and I love it and enjoy it 
 It compliments our bald heads
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: john.peachie on September 10, 2015, 02:15:29 PM
You truly have an impressive beard...this is a recent pic of me.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Fkojut9b3p%2FPony_tail.jpg&hash=a003565bcad63c8d00efa0d36937b0542f7e26a6) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 10, 2015, 02:34:42 PM
You truly have an impressive beard...this is a recent pic of me.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Fkojut9b3p%2FPony_tail.jpg&hash=a003565bcad63c8d00efa0d36937b0542f7e26a6) (http://postimage.org/)

Cool! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on September 10, 2015, 04:23:34 PM
You truly have an impressive beard...this is a recent pic of me.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Fkojut9b3p%2FPony_tail.jpg&hash=a003565bcad63c8d00efa0d36937b0542f7e26a6) (http://postimage.org/)

Looks good, do you normally wear it tied or not?  Do you ever wear a full beard?  Looks like you could grow a nice looking one.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on September 10, 2015, 05:50:25 PM
They look great, guys! Here's mine after a trimming accident:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2Fldenv95v3%2FIMG_0927.jpg&hash=d5d72803378b635916334fc0bcd9be60d060fc7a) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 10, 2015, 06:57:48 PM
They look great, guys! Here's mine after a trimming accident:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2Fldenv95v3%2FIMG_0927.jpg&hash=d5d72803378b635916334fc0bcd9be60d060fc7a) (http://postimage.org/)

I don't see any signs of an accident.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 10, 2015, 06:58:47 PM

Razor - - - Yours looks GREAT -  gray - - -Look at mine    WHITE - -and I love it and enjoy it 
 It compliments our bald heads

Thanks.  Yours is looking good, too. O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on September 10, 2015, 07:31:09 PM
They look great, guys! Here's mine after a trimming accident:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2Fldenv95v3%2FIMG_0927.jpg&hash=d5d72803378b635916334fc0bcd9be60d060fc7a) (http://postimage.org/)

I don't see any signs of an accident.


I cut the sideburns too low and I ended up shortening the width. I had it wider but I just trimmed the rest of it down to give the inside of the cheeks a chance to catch up.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 10, 2015, 07:57:16 PM
Still looks fine.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: john.peachie on September 11, 2015, 06:05:21 AM
You truly have an impressive beard...this is a recent pic of me.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Fkojut9b3p%2FPony_tail.jpg&hash=a003565bcad63c8d00efa0d36937b0542f7e26a6) (http://postimage.org/)

Looks good, do you normally wear it tied or not?  Do you ever wear a full beard?  Looks like you could grow a nice looking one.

Thanks!  I'm about 30 days into a full beard to my eyeglass level.  I trimmed the ponytail down to get everything matching, but currently I'm about 60 days away from it being back to that length.  BTW the tears in my eye's were from attempting to smile  :*))
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 11, 2015, 07:15:06 AM
Week two of the full beard.

It is starting to meld with the goat, thankfully.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs16.postimg.org%2F7rrbc08h1%2Fimage.jpg&hash=c5d1323ee370a57899fa31c93ea001b3dea81786) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 11, 2015, 07:30:37 AM
Hey, John.Peachie,

That is an excellent split screen avatar!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 11, 2015, 09:34:01 AM
I agree with Razor, Harry. I could not see any sign of an accident either.

It looks good to me.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on September 11, 2015, 11:07:25 AM
Some great beards gents, in great stages of growth.

A recent pic of me
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 11, 2015, 11:19:54 AM
A recent pic of me

How many years does that length represent, Mike?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on September 11, 2015, 11:25:51 AM
A recent pic of me

How many years does that length represent, Mike?

I had a goatee up until November 2013, then I went for the full beard, no trimming since then (other than split ends), surprisingly the sides caught up and it all looks like it has been there from the start.

I love having the beard as much as I love having the shaved head, to me they are now a set that go together for me.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on September 11, 2015, 07:52:27 PM
Stick with the full beard, Cave.  It looks good on you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 18, 2015, 10:14:19 PM
Week three.

Hard to believe I got the job offer even though I went to the interview looking this scruffy.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Fyp5nwk7gx%2Fimage.jpg&hash=5de77eff7e0cb4d21a38e95baa9411486563f54d) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: john.peachie on September 19, 2015, 12:04:28 AM
Week three.

Hard to believe I got the job offer even though I went to the interview looking this scruffy.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Fyp5nwk7gx%2Fimage.jpg&hash=5de77eff7e0cb4d21a38e95baa9411486563f54d) (http://postimage.org/)

Its filling in nicely!  Congratulations on the job offer  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on September 19, 2015, 07:24:10 PM
It's filling in nicely, CaveDweller.    I'm sure it must have been hard to decide to go to an interview with the beard in an "in-between stage".  Congrats on being bold enough to do it anyway... and on getting the offer!  -Maybe they respected your confidence.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 24, 2015, 06:40:06 PM
Week four.

Now I can see the gray. Those are the ones that stick straight out.


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimg.org%2F8gzmrw3mf%2Fimage.jpg&hash=58b6580c6f8a08325f795af4ad9fe53f4fe1d306) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 24, 2015, 07:23:17 PM
Yeah, grey whiskers have a habit of doing that.  It looks great.  What's your ultimate goal?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 24, 2015, 08:03:45 PM
What's your ultimate goal?

The goat is about 3.5 inches right now. I am hoping to have the beard at that length in a few months.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 25, 2015, 10:25:34 AM
Speaking of grey whiskers, have I ever mentioned how much I hate natural lighting?   ;)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F01c57cebd880bed043a5b4ace2003a96_zpspzdclj37.jpg&hash=3b833579872b971c6d393a659fd576d6523ca452)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F64279c20331c131f8950f1490ddee0cf_zpse5l8vudp.jpg&hash=f9fbbc3e15295fd05ff46c0088f9499d631ed54b)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F348a424dbf222d4b43aba64d13dca659_zpsout6jfbg.jpg&hash=fe21261ca5fda724e436083b2265bdde246abe17)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 25, 2015, 02:09:38 PM
Razor, I still say that marbling looks great.

Wish mine was turning with that same level of symmetry.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 28, 2015, 06:03:55 PM
It was time to start over!

At least I am really BALD now (shaved).

:)


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs18.postimg.org%2Ft217qsxt5%2FIMG_0649.jpg&hash=92ad8d1622749e7ce70411e2d48958c19561aeb9) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 28, 2015, 08:03:23 PM
It was time to start over!

At least I am really BALD now (shaved).

:)


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs18.postimg.org%2Ft217qsxt5%2FIMG_0649.jpg&hash=92ad8d1622749e7ce70411e2d48958c19561aeb9) (http://postimage.org/)

That's not a beard!   :D   Very different look for you.  How do you like it?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 28, 2015, 08:47:42 PM
Well, need to style the mustache a bit. Feels weird. I want to grow it back, but I want to do 4-6 inches, styled.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 29, 2015, 04:20:40 AM
It was time to start over!

Whoa, sir! How many years' worth of growth did you cut off?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: john.peachie on September 29, 2015, 06:31:09 AM
DoberDaddy - that is a serious change, it took me a while to connect your new face with the old avatar.

Will you be keeping your mustache trimmed so your beard can catch up, or keep it dominant?

BTW - The old fashion strongman look rocks!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on September 29, 2015, 07:19:02 AM
Huge change, Dober.  But I am glad you at least kept the mustache.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on September 29, 2015, 04:48:27 PM
Week 17 since I shaved the beard! Finally getting back to where I was. About another four weeks and it'll all be new territory!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on September 29, 2015, 04:52:14 PM
Wow Dober! Blimey! Surprised at that!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 29, 2015, 06:43:37 PM
Week 17 since I shaved the beard! Finally getting back to where I was. About another four weeks and it'll all be new territory!

AWESOME!!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 29, 2015, 06:47:19 PM
Hard to say...

Big beard comes and goes... bearded since '84. Shaved it last, in '05, left huge fu stache, and then grew back 7" beard. Buzzed it down again in Jan of '11, and it grew, until march of '14, was 16"... have been whittling away at it ever since.

Next goal, 4-5" more styled instead of wild.

Why... *sigh* dunno... needed a change, been a tough two years, very long story, but... sometimes change is good, just for the sake of change... and, in most cases, it grows back.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 29, 2015, 06:57:53 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2F6hvc8fww7%2FIMG_0660.jpg&hash=7eb983f47af514f858b3faefe50770623b58fcee) (http://postimage.org/)

Target beard.

Ya, I don't look anything like him... but I love the beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 29, 2015, 07:10:09 PM
Week 17 since I shaved the beard! Finally getting back to where I was. About another four weeks and it'll all be new territory!


Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 29, 2015, 08:32:16 PM
Looking really good, Beardbald.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on September 30, 2015, 08:33:25 AM
Week 17 since I shaved the beard! Finally getting back to where I was. About another four weeks and it'll all be new territory!

Awesome return of the big beard.  I think the big beard really suites you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on September 30, 2015, 10:09:35 AM
Dober, I love the stache look on you. Looks great with the completely smooth head.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on September 30, 2015, 12:11:52 PM
Steve, I was jealous of that beard of yours, but the shaved head and mustache is a winner, too! Reminds me of the circus strongman, one of my favorite childhood heroes
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on October 09, 2015, 11:09:45 AM
Week Six

Finally long enough for it and the goat to merit a trim this afternoon to neaten and homogenize them a little more. Since it was slow, the barber threw in a scalp, neck and shoulder massage.

That earned a very nice tip.


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs21.postimg.org%2F56mpklv87%2Fimage.jpg&hash=45ab9ef11472ef4252f4d7efba85c04da643587b) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on October 09, 2015, 11:13:53 AM
Coming in pretty nicely there, Tom. Keep it up!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 09, 2015, 01:56:26 PM
Nice trim cave.  And I like the longer mustache as well.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 09, 2015, 04:59:40 PM
It's coming along nicely. O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on October 11, 2015, 05:54:05 AM
Looks really good Cave Dweller
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on October 20, 2015, 11:38:00 PM
I really have to wonder if there are people who will shave because some self-proclaimed expert has decided that beards are no longer "in".

Yes, absolutely yes there are guys who will shave if they are told it is no longer cool, in fact I think a lot of guys grew them only because they are cool.  I'd even bet that most millennial hipsters only have beards because they became cool. 

Those guys will shave. Guaranteed.  Other guys, like me, saw the abundance of beards and decided to give it a shot because it got the wheels spinning.  In my case I had tried beards in the past and it always sucked so I gave up, but I kept seeing so many beards it convinced me to try one more time.   I upgraded my goatee to a beard and also figured out why my previous beards sucked so much: over trimming and aggressive edging. 

Guys like me that joined the beard wave will stick with it because the trend simply forced us to get the gears of curiosity spinning in our heads.  Hipsters joined the wave to be cool and will simply shave and jump on the next trend that they are told to follow.

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From what I'm seeing in my day-to-day life and in the media, the popularity of beards has not yet begun to wane.
The way I see it, the way the media mindlessly parrots whatever nonsensical matriarchal tantrum someone throws out there, I'm sure they have hated this entire beard thing because it is so openly and unapologetically male. I'm sure they thought they had it contained with stubble beards, but somehow (and I can't figure out how) this purely male thing got out of their hand and I'm sure they've been trying to find a way to re-feminize men back into metrosexuals.

Besides, I'm in my 40s now and one of the nice things about being a grown up is that your give-a-damn works less and less everyday.  I've lost most of my concern for following the desires of what my personal preferences ought to be. I still refuse to wear skinny jeans and have decided to stick with nice looking sunglasses instead of Ray Bans that neither look good or effectively block sunlight.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on October 21, 2015, 12:07:34 AM
Speaking of grey whiskers, have I ever mentioned how much I hate natural lighting?   ;)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F348a424dbf222d4b43aba64d13dca659_zpsout6jfbg.jpg&hash=fe21261ca5fda724e436083b2265bdde246abe17)

It is nice how yours is mixing well and just works better in general with red than dark brown.  Mine is not graying that nicely; it's mainly gray at the top of the sideburns and the chin and the kinkiest hairs are the gray ones so they stand out against the darker ones, so the whole thing is starting to bug me.  I've used Just for Men in the past but it lasts for about 4 days.  I've seriously been considering getting real hair dye and doing it for real but it's just such messy work.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2Febc98aaa-0490-4c5e-bc97-9322bff4ba34_zpsen0sdvnc.jpg&hash=d287e1f1aea87b9474acb95ebeac156ad21c5281)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on October 21, 2015, 01:09:16 PM


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2Febc98aaa-0490-4c5e-bc97-9322bff4ba34_zpsen0sdvnc.jpg&hash=d287e1f1aea87b9474acb95ebeac156ad21c5281)

Amazing beard, I have serious beard envy   :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 21, 2015, 05:11:25 PM
Speaking of grey whiskers, have I ever mentioned how much I hate natural lighting?   ;)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F348a424dbf222d4b43aba64d13dca659_zpsout6jfbg.jpg&hash=fe21261ca5fda724e436083b2265bdde246abe17)

Rusty... how great to finally see your beard, and your face!!!

Just awesome!

Steve
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 21, 2015, 05:11:53 PM
Speaking of grey whiskers, have I ever mentioned how much I hate natural lighting?   ;)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F348a424dbf222d4b43aba64d13dca659_zpsout6jfbg.jpg&hash=fe21261ca5fda724e436083b2265bdde246abe17)

Rusty... how great to finally see your beard, and your face!!!

And yours too Mr. X!
Just awesome!

Steve
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 21, 2015, 09:21:34 PM

It is nice how yours is mixing well and just works better in general with red than dark brown.  Mine is not graying that nicely; it's mainly gray at the top of the sideburns and the chin and the kinkiest hairs are the gray ones so they stand out against the darker ones, so the whole thing is starting to bug me.  I've used Just for Men in the past but it lasts for about 4 days.  I've seriously been considering getting real hair dye and doing it for real but it's just such messy work.


I've always thought just the opposite - that brown hair greys more nicely than red.   Yours will be fine - just give it a little more time.  The grey hairs have to accumulate before they start mixing in nicely with the rest of the beard.  Hang in there and be patient.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on October 29, 2015, 04:36:37 AM
Rusty,I am in serious beard envy too!  I could only hope that my curly Brillo Pad of a beard could get that long.  But I would love to have and KEEP, as my permanent look, my sly noggin and a beard that goes past my chest!  Kudos to you!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on October 29, 2015, 11:10:37 AM
Time for a beard update, after the last trimming.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.postimg.org%2Fw98ef9yxl%2FIMG_1955.jpg&hash=621e323551d2f65329a18b52f074e25c3a50cddb) (http://postimage.org/)


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Fx9o8nonsx%2FIMG_1954.jpg&hash=8b01543d77305c23bb7e352dd7576b02bad1e51b) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2Fd45vfy2gf%2FIMG_1953.jpg&hash=3b11565e5f12e0d1cfb2550d979a4caced4c5d00) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 29, 2015, 12:56:35 PM
The longer beard suits you.  It's a very different look for you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on October 29, 2015, 01:40:07 PM
Time for a beard update, after the last trimming.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.postimg.org%2Fw98ef9yxl%2FIMG_1955.jpg&hash=621e323551d2f65329a18b52f074e25c3a50cddb) (http://postimage.org/)


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Fx9o8nonsx%2FIMG_1954.jpg&hash=8b01543d77305c23bb7e352dd7576b02bad1e51b) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2Fd45vfy2gf%2FIMG_1953.jpg&hash=3b11565e5f12e0d1cfb2550d979a4caced4c5d00) (http://postimage.org/)


Looks amazing, how do you get your head so shadow free?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on October 29, 2015, 07:57:18 PM
The longer beard suits you.  It's a very different look for you.

Thank you Razor!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on October 30, 2015, 09:18:01 AM
Time for a beard update, after the last trimming.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2Fd45vfy2gf%2FIMG_1953.jpg&hash=3b11565e5f12e0d1cfb2550d979a4caced4c5d00) (http://postimage.org/)


Looks amazing, how do you get your head so shadow free?

It's shadow free because there's no hair :-)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 31, 2015, 07:52:55 AM
Too much salt and not enough pepper  :D

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F0ffc501e8f68f89f448e1b3aa5e750dc_zpszpmbeper.jpg&hash=1aa1b8b346c89c8fbde49bfa87818dc8c53c1cb3)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sly Red on October 31, 2015, 10:58:23 AM
About 9 weeks growth at present.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/601/22019723774_ce21ac0c22_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zxNQHU)20151031_114633 (https://flic.kr/p/zxNQHU) by Darrell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30468375@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 31, 2015, 11:58:40 AM
Too much salt and not enough pepper  :D

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F0ffc501e8f68f89f448e1b3aa5e750dc_zpszpmbeper.jpg&hash=1aa1b8b346c89c8fbde49bfa87818dc8c53c1cb3)

Your'e complaining? Look at mine!

Looks great, keep growing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sly Red on October 31, 2015, 12:04:51 PM
Too much salt and not enough pepper  :D

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F0ffc501e8f68f89f448e1b3aa5e750dc_zpszpmbeper.jpg&hash=1aa1b8b346c89c8fbde49bfa87818dc8c53c1cb3)

I think that would be 'paprika' ginger dude!  ;)

Red
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 31, 2015, 02:58:46 PM

I think that would be 'paprika' ginger dude!  ;)

Red

Cayenne pepper.  :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on October 31, 2015, 03:11:37 PM
I see SimplyRed has become staid and has taken the 'imp' out of his name to become SlyRed

Roger
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sly Red on October 31, 2015, 03:23:22 PM
Only a name changed, still as imp'ish as ever.

Red
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 31, 2015, 04:48:51 PM
About 9 weeks growth at present.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/601/22019723774_ce21ac0c22_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zxNQHU)20151031_114633 (https://flic.kr/p/zxNQHU) by Darrell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30468375@N08/), on Flickr

Looking good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sly Red on October 31, 2015, 04:55:24 PM
Thanks Razor, just wish I had more beard thickness!  I'm going to give it at least two more months and see what it looks like.

Red
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on November 01, 2015, 05:32:24 AM
Thanks Razor, just wish I had more beard thickness!  I'm going to give it at least two more months and see what it looks like.

Red

Give it a few more months, it should fill in.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on November 01, 2015, 03:36:08 PM
Too much salt and not enough pepper  :D

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F0ffc501e8f68f89f448e1b3aa5e750dc_zpszpmbeper.jpg&hash=1aa1b8b346c89c8fbde49bfa87818dc8c53c1cb3)

I love the way a nice thick ginger beard turns into Creamsicle colors as the white comes in among the orange!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on November 05, 2015, 09:28:30 AM
Great pics.
Rusty, that beard is amazing.

I moved home so not posted a update on my beards return. I'm getting close to where t was when I shaved it. Looking forward to getting to new territory! I had it shaped and the new avi is about a week old.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 05, 2015, 04:52:35 PM
My latest beard photo:


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2F5nw9jx4l9%2F2015_11_02.jpg&hash=30f7403f89293ee0a60a1872750b5c48c0e4ed30) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 05, 2015, 05:37:31 PM
My latest beard photo:


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2F5nw9jx4l9%2F2015_11_02.jpg&hash=30f7403f89293ee0a60a1872750b5c48c0e4ed30) (http://postimage.org/)


Nice coverage, Slybeard! I'm recurling my mustache for Movemeber/November, but I like the way yours is curled.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on November 05, 2015, 08:27:25 PM
Whoa. Major beard envy, BeardBald & SlyBeard.

I made the mistake of going to a barber I did not know two weeks ago to get mine shaped. He cut about an inch off the chin even after I told him I wanted the length of the goat part to stay as it was. When I yelped, he told me he thought I would have wanted him to make it closer to the seven week old beard on my cheeks. No, he did not get a tip.

Oh well. It's just hair. It will grow.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimg.org%2Fcpe6bjzp3%2Fimage.jpg&hash=db78611a1b4822b11f37f4c51551bae80150d42b) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 05, 2015, 08:39:17 PM
Whoa. Major beard envy, BeardBald & SlyBeard.

I made the mistake of going to a barber I did not know two weeks ago to get mine shaped. He cut about an inch off the chin even after I told him I wanted the length of the goat part to stay as it was. When I yelped, he told me he thought I would have wanted him to make it closer to the seven week old beard on my cheeks. No, he did not get a tip.

Oh well. It's just hair. It will grow.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimg.org%2Fcpe6bjzp3%2Fimage.jpg&hash=db78611a1b4822b11f37f4c51551bae80150d42b) (http://postimage.org/)


Still looks good, Tom...it fits your face/head structure well. I made a pact with myself to avoid barbershops for the whole month of November...just to see what happens with my beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 06, 2015, 11:59:50 AM
Cave,

It may not be a long as you wanted, but it still look s good.  It is hard to find a barber that does a good job on beards that are longer than a short stubble type of beard.  I here similar barber stories frequently on another board I participate in that is focused on beards.  So if you don't want to trim it yourself, the best bet is to find a barber with a beard that is styled similar to what you want and/or has clients with a beard style you want.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on November 08, 2015, 06:48:59 AM
Four and a half months in. Me now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on November 08, 2015, 06:14:46 PM
I wish my beard were more dense. But then I wonder whether beard density is tied to MPB, because testosterone. So, the fact that my MPB is minimal, for which I've always been thankful (prior to now), may be the same reason that my beard isn't particularly dense, for which I've always been sad.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 08, 2015, 08:10:03 PM
Munky,  It may just be your age.  My beard was sparse, especially on my cheeks, until my mid 40's.  I also did not start thinning until about the same time.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on November 09, 2015, 12:14:19 PM
Four and a half months in. Me now.

Very fine beard, beardbald.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on November 12, 2015, 10:58:50 AM
Week Eleven.

Slowly returning to the length it was before the barber chopped off the goat a few weeks ago.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Fl0u7ldonb%2Fimage.jpg&hash=4157abb480dbf58c28ea53dcf68f99b1b3b7455e) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on November 12, 2015, 11:05:35 AM
slybeard, beardbald, and cavedweller - you all have awesome beards. I envy you!  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 12, 2015, 11:15:34 AM
Week Eleven.

Slowly returning to the length it was before the barber chopped off the goat a few weeks ago.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Fl0u7ldonb%2Fimage.jpg&hash=4157abb480dbf58c28ea53dcf68f99b1b3b7455e) (http://postimage.org/)


Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on November 12, 2015, 11:42:44 AM
Razor X (related to Racer X, by an chance?), you've also got a masterpiece of a beard.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 12, 2015, 03:48:32 PM
Thanks for the compliment, Munk
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 13, 2015, 05:19:07 AM
Razor X (related to Racer X, by an chance?), you've also got a masterpiece of a beard.  O0


Thank you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on November 18, 2015, 10:52:03 AM
Week Eleven.

Slowly returning to the length it was before the barber chopped off the goat a few weeks ago.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Fl0u7ldonb%2Fimage.jpg&hash=4157abb480dbf58c28ea53dcf68f99b1b3b7455e) (http://postimage.org/)

You're getting an overall great look!! Both bald head and beard!
Best compliments!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on November 18, 2015, 10:54:33 AM
Just a BW pic I took some days ago for a fb group of beards, my beard looks good in this pic. :-)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on November 18, 2015, 02:13:22 PM
Just a BW pic I took some days ago for a fb group of beards, my beard looks good in this pic. :-)

Amazing picture zetaeffe
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on November 18, 2015, 03:21:58 PM
Impressive beard, Zetaeffe. And excellent Noir effect!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on November 18, 2015, 03:23:31 PM
zetaeffe, that is a beautiful picture of an awesome beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 18, 2015, 09:52:11 PM
Just a BW pic I took some days ago for a fb group of beards, my beard looks good in this pic. :-)

 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on November 19, 2015, 05:40:10 AM
Zetaeffe, awesome beard and fantastic color. Wish I had that as opposed to my skunk like white and black mix!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on November 19, 2015, 08:18:25 AM
Thanks everybody! :-)

Lately am posting too much beard, maybe I should go back to post about my bald head! :-D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 19, 2015, 03:32:41 PM
Thanks everybody! :-)

Lately am posting too much beard, maybe I should go back to post about my bald head! :-D

It's all part of the total package.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Nickd on November 21, 2015, 01:24:13 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Fkco2hb5c7%2FIMG_20151121_152150224.jpg&hash=5d1244010b9ce14b4f1d8ba009ffe9c9200512f0) (http://postimage.org/)

I have a lot of white hair already for only being 36.  :o
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on November 21, 2015, 01:56:38 PM
Well, I don't have a massive beard, but I've made a change to my beard today that I like.
In the "Show us your bald head" thread, slybeard pointed out that a different beard shape might better complement my round head, so I figured I experiment a little this weekend.
I think this shape lengthens my face a bit. I might play around with it some more...


Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on November 21, 2015, 05:46:58 PM
Looks great MunkyMunk very similar to how I wear mine. Luckily for you your beard isnt skunk colored.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on November 21, 2015, 06:03:35 PM
Looks nice, Nickd. The first gray hairs in mine showed up in my late thirties as well.

MunkyMunk, I agree. That is a great style for you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 21, 2015, 07:31:21 PM
Well, I don't have a massive beard, but I've made a change to my beard today that I like.
In the "Show us your bald head" thread, slybeard pointed out that a different beard shape might better complement my round head, so I figured I experiment a little this weekend.
I think this shape lengthens my face a bit. I might play around with it some more...

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi464.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr9%2Fhermit93%2FBeard_Change_zpscgb9vsal.jpg&hash=e2aa01011002fe2196412a4b458a568e431b468c) (http://s464.photobucket.com/user/hermit93/media/Beard_Change_zpscgb9vsal.jpg.html)

Very nice!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on November 21, 2015, 08:47:00 PM
Change is good I'm in the process of getting feed back from family and friends on a new beard style. Gonna pick one and show them the new look soon!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on November 21, 2015, 09:26:56 PM
Shows how a little creative beardstyling can help the shape of your head!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on November 22, 2015, 04:53:58 AM
It sure can, before I grew out my beard I had a few members messege me saying my head shape appeared odd. One even said stupid looking. I thought ok guys easy on the critique. While I think the delivery could have been a little more polished, the dome does look better with the beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on November 22, 2015, 05:11:57 PM
Wow, that seems pretty harsh. At least you didn't ragequit the forum.
I'm also thankful for the advice; I'm really liking my new configuration and I think it's a lot more flattering.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on November 22, 2015, 05:44:20 PM
 I stopped with the photos and things got a lot better, so it's all good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on November 28, 2015, 10:34:12 AM
Beard coming back... slowly...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on November 28, 2015, 02:54:15 PM
Looks awesome Dober !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on November 29, 2015, 03:00:21 AM
Looks great Dober
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on November 29, 2015, 08:33:49 AM
Impressive, DoberDaddy.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: rodey201 on November 29, 2015, 11:29:39 AM
A work in progress...

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F11%2F29%2F0c502620dc1f20405b44637307e91a07.jpg&hash=9da126947581175a46b96144a042cb9afe650877)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sly Red on November 29, 2015, 11:58:05 AM
The beard shows great potential.  Keep on growing.  The shaved head is already perfection.

Red
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on November 29, 2015, 01:45:48 PM
Looking awesome, Dober and Rodey!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 30, 2015, 01:08:24 PM
Got a way to go before I catch up with Sly Mike:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F6ed3278de11aea275b4616d715eef2a8_zpsjmoav825.jpg&hash=4a08edaf3271de90e37163f923782afbf1ea2aff)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on November 30, 2015, 01:59:05 PM
The extra length looks good, Razor.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on November 30, 2015, 02:01:46 PM
A work in progress...

How many weeks into it are you, Rodey?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 30, 2015, 02:03:58 PM
Thanks.  The last time I was at the barber 3 weeks ago he tried something new -- he removed some of the bulk with thinning shears while leaving the length alone.  May have him so it again in another week or so.  Maybe having less bulk will make it easier to add some length.  I'm about at that point where I'm not sure what direction to go in.  Hadn't really planned on letting it get longer; it just sort of sneaked up on me.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 30, 2015, 02:10:44 PM
Come on Razor, you know that more length would look great on you, and no need to thin it out.  You could give me some of your thickness if it is too much for you, I could use it.  I'l take gray or red.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 30, 2015, 02:13:38 PM
Come on Razor, you know that more length would look great on you, and no need to thin it out.  You could give me some of your thickness if it is too much for you, I could use it.  I'l take gray or red.

Well, you can't have red.  It's in short supply these days and has become a precious commodity.   :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on November 30, 2015, 02:16:23 PM
Got a way to go before I catch up with Sly Mike:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F6ed3278de11aea275b4616d715eef2a8_zpsjmoav825.jpg&hash=4a08edaf3271de90e37163f923782afbf1ea2aff)

Looks great though Razor, the extra length suits you well and it's a great shape too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: rodey201 on November 30, 2015, 02:55:18 PM
I'm about 2 weeks in
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 30, 2015, 03:58:05 PM
I'm about 2 weeks in

Looks terrific for just two weeks!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on November 30, 2015, 05:12:07 PM
Got a way to go before I catch up with Sly Mike:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F6ed3278de11aea275b4616d715eef2a8_zpsjmoav825.jpg&hash=4a08edaf3271de90e37163f923782afbf1ea2aff)

WOW!!!! Looks amazing!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on November 30, 2015, 05:19:15 PM
I'm about 2 weeks in

Hey, that is good density for just two weeks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 01, 2015, 07:02:11 AM
Week thirteen.

Just reached the five inch mark again.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs16.postimg.org%2F4fuuu93z9%2Fimage.jpg&hash=6d255cc074e45c81ac4fc4ada0b4a152378ddd6a) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on December 01, 2015, 07:27:57 AM
Week thirteen.

Just reached the five inch mark again.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs16.postimg.org%2F4fuuu93z9%2Fimage.jpg&hash=6d255cc074e45c81ac4fc4ada0b4a152378ddd6a) (http://postimage.org/)


Nice comeback from the Hacksaw Duggan barbershop job from a few weeks back!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 01, 2015, 08:59:38 AM
Nice recovery, Cave Dweller. It grew back quickly, although it probably did not seem quick to you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on December 01, 2015, 05:30:27 PM
I think it is agreed, we all look great as bearded baldies!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on December 01, 2015, 07:39:10 PM
Razor X, that's some nice shaping you're doing. I also envy your beard's thickness. Very nice!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 01, 2015, 08:41:53 PM
Razor X, that's some nice shaping you're doing. I also envy your beard's thickness. Very nice!

Thank you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on December 02, 2015, 10:28:00 AM
Cave Dweller, you've got a great beard also. Nice to see all these guys rocking the grey mix in their beards. It really does look distinguished.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 02, 2015, 01:25:27 PM
Thanks.  The last time I was at the barber 3 weeks ago he tried something new -- he removed some of the bulk with thinning shears while leaving the length alone.  May have him so it again in another week or so.  Maybe having less bulk will make it easier to add some length.  I'm about at that point where I'm not sure what direction to go in.  Hadn't really planned on letting it get longer; it just sort of sneaked up on me.

Damn I wish I had too much thickness!  I don't understand how this could be a problem, are you going for a really long length now but don't want to deal with a large mass of hair?  If not I would think it would be easier just to keep it shorter.  Wow, too much thickness... um if you ever find you have too much money I can help you out there.... O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on December 02, 2015, 05:46:19 PM
Cave Dweller, you've got a great beard also. Nice to see all these guys rocking the grey mix in their beards. It really does look distinguished.
l used to be self conscious about my skunk mix but at least its symmetrical and I get compliments on it. I think guys of all ages look great with some gray mix.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 02, 2015, 08:11:34 PM


 are you going for a really long length now but don't want to deal with a large mass of hair?

I'm undecided. There are limits as to how long I can let it go.  I may let it get a little longer; just not sure.   :-\
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 02, 2015, 08:15:40 PM
l used to be self conscious about my skunk mix but at least its symmetrical and I get compliments on it.

Same here.  I like mine better now that it's evened out some.  I get compliments on it, which I aways find a bit surprising.  Lately it seems to be turning much more quickly.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 03, 2015, 08:05:04 AM
Cave Dweller, you've got a great beard also. Nice to see all these guys rocking the grey mix in their beards. It really does look distinguished.

Wow, thanks.

My wife convinced me to shave down to just the goat in 2008 as the gray was starting to seriously invade the brown. I saw how gray the goat was in August of this year, and decided there was no reason not to see the gray on the rest of the face as well. So far, my wife has not said anything.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on December 03, 2015, 11:50:14 AM
I don't know what it is (probably just aging myself), but I'm really starting to view gray differently over the past few years. I've got a bunch of grey in my beard and my wife is starting to go gray and I don't mind it a bit.

I'm appreciating older looks alot more than I used to. In fact, I'm starting to feel that many younger people don't look "finished." It's not like I'm an older version of myself; it's more like I'm becoming more and more my actual self over time.

I'm also trying to teach my kids not to fear aging, so I'm trying to be a good role model of getting older gracefully.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on December 03, 2015, 12:33:09 PM
I guess it's the fact that I turned grey in my early 30's, but I'm tired of the grey. That's one of the main reasons I like the shaved head, no more grey.

I've recently thought about coloring my beard, but I keep reading so much negative about coloring. So....that leaves one choice, shave it off. Last time I did that I hated the way I looked. That was about 20 years ago. Oh well, like we tell everyone thinking about shaving their head, it will grow back.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 03, 2015, 01:58:21 PM
Reddog, beard color does require maintenance.  The issue is, with a totally white beard like you and I have, the white roots show quickly.  When I was going totally dark, I needed weekly maintenance to keep the white from showing too much.  I did stretch it out to 2 weeks a few times, but did not like it.  But using the JFM "Touch of Gray" I can go two weeks.  Since it leaves some gray, the white roots are not as noticeable.  It also fades quicker.  So, if you want to try something, I recommend it.  If you don't like it, it will fade out in a matter of weeks.

With other dye, it is hard to stop because you will have white roots and dark tips.  That may require you to shave and start over if you want to transition back to white.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 03, 2015, 04:07:25 PM

I'm appreciating older looks alot more than I used to. In fact, I'm starting to feel that many younger people don't look "finished."

Who wants to be "finished"?   :*))
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 03, 2015, 04:16:11 PM

I've recently thought about coloring my beard, but I keep reading so much negative about coloring. So....that leaves one choice, shave it off. Last time I did that I hated the way I looked.

I last shaved mine seven years ago because it was getting very grey. Or it seemed very grey at that time; it was actually very little compared to how much I have now.  I tried for about three months but could not adjust to a clean shaven face. I decided that a grey beard was better than no beard.  Like you, I realized the options were:

1.  Dye
2.  Shave
3.  Learn to live with a grey beard

I used JFM for a few years.  It worked OK for camouflaging small grey areas here and there but when I really started getting grey, it was simply not adequate.  It faded too soon and I did not want to start using a regular permanent hair dye, so option #3 is the only one available to me.   It's taken me a long time to come to terms with it but I think I'm finally getting there.

I have to say though, with your olive complexion, a nice thick grey or white beard is a great look. With my pale skin, I will probably look very washed out and colorless once my beard is fully de-pigmented. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on December 03, 2015, 10:17:45 PM
I've recently thought about coloring my beard
That, in my opinion, would be a crying shame.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sly Red on December 04, 2015, 02:49:12 AM
Here's my very white beard after about three months growth.

Red

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmixteheaven.com%2Fimages%2FDarrell_Beard.jpg&hash=56bdffe550f5a8003b7f7666925ad3603c766b1e)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on December 04, 2015, 03:42:04 AM
Suits you well, Red, looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 04, 2015, 04:13:05 AM
Here's my very white beard after about three months growth.

Red

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmixteheaven.com%2Fimages%2FDarrell_Beard.jpg&hash=56bdffe550f5a8003b7f7666925ad3603c766b1e)

Looks great! :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on December 04, 2015, 05:11:49 AM
Looks amazing Red :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: rodey201 on December 04, 2015, 05:47:46 AM
Looking good Red!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 04, 2015, 05:54:05 AM
Looks good, Red.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on December 04, 2015, 12:13:47 PM
You wear it well, Red!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tellersquill on December 13, 2015, 03:51:03 AM
First attempt at a full beard. I'm putting minoxidl in my beard for four months (just started) to get the cheeks to grow fuller. This is me at 4 weeks of growth:

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/12360283_10153881678798586_2405844339446687906_n.jpg?oh=2e852b9e2960f6442b2dec7888e3af8d&oe=5718594A
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 13, 2015, 08:12:33 AM
You're off to a good start.  Stick with it. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 13, 2015, 11:43:18 AM
Beard looks good.

Did not realize you were the guy from the other post!

Love the haircut.... can't wait to see what you do next!
:)

S.

First attempt at a full beard. I'm putting minoxidl in my beard for four months (just started) to get the cheeks to grow fuller. This is me at 4 weeks of growth:

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/12360283_10153881678798586_2405844339446687906_n.jpg?oh=2e852b9e2960f6442b2dec7888e3af8d&oe=5718594A
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on December 13, 2015, 10:17:24 PM
I had mine trimmed this week to give I some shape as it can get a bit too thick and wild. I prefer it to grow down rather than out!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tellersquill on December 14, 2015, 03:40:44 AM
Cheers guys. I'm just going to take it for six months and see what happens.

The minoxidil only cost £30 for a six month supply. If that's the cost of a fuller beard than I am in!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on December 14, 2015, 04:54:36 AM
Beard looks great, Beardbald.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 14, 2015, 07:03:34 AM
Excellent shape, Beardbald.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 14, 2015, 08:09:08 AM
Good looking trim, beardbald
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Magoo on December 14, 2015, 08:53:08 PM
First attempt at a full beard. I'm putting minoxidl in my beard for four months (just started) to get the cheeks to grow fuller. This is me at 4 weeks of growth:

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/12360283_10153881678798586_2405844339446687906_n.jpg?oh=2e852b9e2960f6442b2dec7888e3af8d&oe=5718594A


You my not even need the minoxidil, give it a few months without it. Some of us require more time.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 14, 2015, 09:50:02 PM
I had mine trimmed this week to give I some shape as it can get a bit too thick and wild. I prefer it to grow down rather than out!

You look great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 15, 2015, 01:18:23 PM
I had mine trimmed this week to give I some shape as it can get a bit too thick and wild. I prefer it to grow down rather than out!

You look great!

Agreed.  You've got some great thickness there so it gives you a lot of flexibility with styling.  There is something to be said about keeping the sides in check while letting the length grow.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on December 15, 2015, 02:28:09 PM
Cave Dweller

Best beard on here
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sly Red on December 15, 2015, 02:32:21 PM
Excellent shape, Beardbald.

Best beard on here

Agreed!

Red
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on December 15, 2015, 02:34:23 PM
Excellent shape, Beardbald.

Best beard by far!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 15, 2015, 03:15:58 PM
I unleashed my beard today so that I could dye the roots and tie it back up.  It was the first time in 6 weeks!:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20151215_153205_zps0kwimbf3.jpg&hash=eba847d78309d0429ba5cab41dac9d7dcf4470b5)


I accidently mixed up the entire bottle of dye when I had intended just to use a little bit for the roots.  Oops.  This time I got the light brown instead of the blonde that I used the other week.  The blonde did absolutely nothing. 
This is it after I colored it, and it measured 28" on the chin.  I was gradually letting the rest get longer and about a year ago I stopped trimming altogether so I could have a terminal length beard all around.  You can see where the shorter hairs match up at below my shoulder:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20151215_152453_zpsvtro9het.jpg&hash=993a7dead359643baa41bd8da46a7b883d4e37bf)



Then this is it tied back up and with a nice bit of my homemade beard balm:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20151215_160043_zpsfdlqq9kc.jpg&hash=47a9e27f589514aec73a9ca080efffac41a5623e)

Typically after doing it strays will pop out for a couple days so once I get enough I bind them back up and fasten them in.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 15, 2015, 06:03:53 PM
Rusty,

One of my all-time favorite bald/beard combos here!

Steve

I unleashed my beard today so that I could dye the roots and tie it back up.  It was the first time in 6 weeks!:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20151215_153205_zps0kwimbf3.jpg&hash=eba847d78309d0429ba5cab41dac9d7dcf4470b5)


I accidently mixed up the entire bottle of dye when I had intended just to use a little bit for the roots.  Oops.  This time I got the light brown instead of the blonde that I used the other week.  The blonde did absolutely nothing. 
This is it after I colored it, and it measured 28" on the chin.  I was gradually letting the rest get longer and about a year ago I stopped trimming altogether so I could have a terminal length beard all around.  You can see where the shorter hairs match up at below my shoulder:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20151215_152453_zpsvtro9het.jpg&hash=993a7dead359643baa41bd8da46a7b883d4e37bf)



Then this is it tied back up and with a nice bit of my homemade beard balm:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20151215_160043_zpsfdlqq9kc.jpg&hash=47a9e27f589514aec73a9ca080efffac41a5623e)

Typically after doing it strays will pop out for a couple days so once I get enough I bind them back up and fasten them in.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 15, 2015, 09:06:52 PM
Rusty,

One of my all-time favorite bald/beard combos here!

Steve

Thanks.  I remember early on when I was on the fence with the whole bald head thing yours really helped inspire me to go with it.  I still don't think my bald head and beard are anywhere near as badass as yours but I'm happy with it.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on December 16, 2015, 01:30:28 AM
I had mine trimmed this week to give I some shape as it can get a bit too thick and wild. I prefer it to grow down rather than out!

You look great!

Agreed.  You've got some great thickness there so it gives you a lot of flexibility with styling.  There is something to be said about keeping the sides in check while letting the length grow.
Cheers. After shaving it off last time I have just realised I'm not good when it gets out of control. My beard gets very thick at the sides and looks scruffy. I want to go longer but this time taking my time to grow the beard I want.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 16, 2015, 06:56:45 AM
Rusty, your beard is an inspiration to me and I assume many guys on this board.  My dream is to one day have enough length to do a tie-up like you do.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 16, 2015, 12:25:32 PM
Rusty:

Genuine genuflection, sir!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 17, 2015, 12:10:34 AM
Once when my goatee was around 8" or so I went to a dress up Old Fart birthday party where I dressed up as an old fart.  I "bleached" my goatee with talcum powder and it worked great, so any future Santas out there should consider it instead of bleach. I did it before using wax and oil so I don't know if that would make things better or worse.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 17, 2015, 02:13:20 AM
Cheers. After shaving it off last time I have just realised I'm not good when it gets out of control. My beard gets very thick at the sides and looks scruffy. I want to go longer but this time taking my time to grow the beard I want.

The nice thing about thickness on the side is that it rounds out a thin face.  I don't really have cheeks so the extra mass on the sides helps round my face.  On the other hand if you go for length having shorter sides can help make for a long sweeping controlled beard.  In other words I've seen both concepts done well.  As long as you don't return to stubble or edge a neckline at your cheek then you're good  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 18, 2015, 10:49:33 AM
Once when my goatee was around 8" or so I went to a dress up Old Fart birthday party where I dressed up as an old fart.  I "bleached" my goatee with talcum powder and it worked great, so any future Santas out there should consider it instead of bleach. I did it before using wax and oil so I don't know if that would make things better or worse.

And here I was thinking mine was getting long at 3 1/2".  :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 18, 2015, 07:06:23 PM
2011:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fbeard%2F031211color.jpg&hash=3eebfa5d15670406d62b310ba23b13935f304286)

2012:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fbeard%2FAug192012b.jpg&hash=01569259739f46ff9fbbb47378372aae0e26b669)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2FFull%2520beard%2FDay262.jpg&hash=73a82f2b40c5c0bcd5b1398cf89eaa8541566b71)

2013:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fimage_zps2bd1d283.jpg&hash=416c0fafcb702acd58462fa4ecd13775c009775f)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fimage_zpsf380c527.jpg&hash=07bce3cb06d65b1c9287fb99650d4dc004ba2ce0)

2014:

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2015:

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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 19, 2015, 12:34:22 AM
Razor,

Looking awesome!

S.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 19, 2015, 12:45:35 AM
I agree that beard just gets better and better with the thickness, texture, and color.  It's basically a flawless beard-envy generating beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on December 19, 2015, 07:18:20 AM

I agree that beard just gets better and better with the thickness, texture, and color.  It's basically a flawless beard-envy generating beard!

I agree it is a very fine beard
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 19, 2015, 08:53:28 AM
+1 more razor, a very good beard that looks better in the 2015 photo.  Waiting to see what lengths you may take it to in 2016.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 19, 2015, 09:26:34 AM
Thanks, guys. The current length wasn't planned; it just sort of sneaked up on me.  I don't know where in going from here but I am starting to like the extra length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 19, 2015, 11:29:59 AM
I had mine trimmed this week to give I some shape as it can get a bit too thick and wild. I prefer it to grow down rather than out!

I agree. It looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on December 19, 2015, 05:42:06 PM
I agree that beard just gets better and better with the thickness, texture, and color.  It's basically a flawless beard-envy generating beard!
I have nothing to add to this. Perfectly said.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 19, 2015, 06:50:11 PM
Thank you. The beard has got a little longer than usual and today I was playing around and put the hairdryer on it to straighten it out a bit and get an idea of the true length.  While trying to fluff it up from underneath, the dryer caused the ends of my mustache to curl up and form handlebars of a sort. I had no idea that they were long enough to do this and it's not really the look I was going for.  A little out of my comfort zone, but here's what it looked like:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fed6675d85069b6b042c869da829a655e_zpsdzf7uehg.jpg&hash=4bf7436efedc391bb4fb2fa88dbb6eead62e43ee)

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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on December 19, 2015, 10:11:59 PM
Fantastic look.  I've been trying for that but one side always droops.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on December 20, 2015, 05:48:47 AM
Thank you. The beard has got a little longer than usual and today I was playing around and put the hairdryer on it to straighten it out a bit and get an idea of the true length.  While trying to fluff it up from underneath, the dryer caused the ends of my mustache to curl up and form handlebars of a sort. I had no idea that they were long enough to do this and it's not really the look I was going for.  A little out of my comfort zone, but here's what it looked like:

Those 'natural' handlebars look great. They're worth the admission fee alone. Time to invest in some mustache wax ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 20, 2015, 06:23:58 AM
Maybe.  I'm not sure I'm ready yet to venture out in public with handlebars.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 20, 2015, 07:16:45 AM
Razor, stick with the handlebars. They work for you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on December 20, 2015, 07:24:45 AM
Maybe.  I'm not sure I'm ready yet to venture out in public with handlebars.

Know what you mean. Handlebars are a visual addition. Where as a bald head is missing hair. Folks tend to comment on what you've added, not what's missing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 20, 2015, 08:58:00 AM
Thank you. The beard has got a little longer than usual and today I was playing around and put the hairdryer on it to straighten it out a bit and get an idea of the true length.  While trying to fluff it up from underneath, the dryer caused the ends of my mustache to curl up and form handlebars of a sort. I had no idea that they were long enough to do this and it's not really the look I was going for.  A little out of my comfort zone, but here's what it looked like:

NICE!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Laser Man on December 20, 2015, 10:23:41 AM
Give the handlebars a try just for a short time and see if you like the look! ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 22, 2015, 01:23:07 PM
Hey Razor, I like the handlebars, and it's a very subtle handlebar (more of a swept to the side look) so many might not even notice you did it.  I tried doing something like that a year or so ago and it looked better because a beard looks best with a bigger stache on the top.  I once heard that it is like the "crown" of a beard but I ultimately went back to trimming along the lipline because I couldn't get it to hold in that position all day even with beard wax.  I eat too much big-bite food like subs and burritos and it was just too difficult eating my food without eating my mustache.  Lately I've been missing the bigger look so I've let it get a little bigger than normal, but it was just too much of a PITA for me to do it.  I think a lot has to do with how high your upper lip actually is because guys with more distance can probably pull off the longer stache thing easier.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 22, 2015, 08:45:31 PM
There's a limit to how much primping I'm willing to do, so a lot would depend on how well it stayed in place in the course of a day.  I find that trying to figure out the right size for a stache can be tricky.  You're right that a bigger beard needs a bigger stache but you reach a point where you either let it grow down past the top lip or you do not.

I haven't really tried to let it grow past the top lip yet.  And the whole handlebar thing truly took me by surprise, so I haven't really thought it out. I'm pretty sure I'd feel self conscious about it for quite a while.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 23, 2015, 02:05:00 AM
There's a limit to how much primping I'm willing to do, so a lot would depend on how well it stayed in place in the course of a day.  I find that trying to figure out the right size for a stache can be tricky.  You're right that a bigger beard needs a bigger stache but you reach a point where you either let it grow down past the top lip or you do not.

I haven't really tried to let it grow past the top lip yet.  And the whole handlebar thing truly took me by surprise, so I haven't really thought it out. I'm pretty sure I'd feel self conscious about it for quite a while.

Personally I find the most annoying facial hair to be the mustache which is a shame.  I can tolerate additional length that causes it to grow below my upper lip, but only so far.  The most annoying part is the ends that would be used for handlebars.  Again I like the way the length looks but it really drives me nuts, and I think the reason why is that it is attached to a piece of skin that moves around a lot, so that length of hair moves around a lot and therefore becomes very noticeable. I end up messing with it a lot and cutting it off once its gets an inch long or so.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: clipped on December 23, 2015, 08:05:04 AM
And the whole handlebar thing truly took me by surprise, so I haven't really thought it out. I'm pretty sure I'd feel self conscious about it for quite a while.

Razor, like shaving one's head, I think that everyone should grow a handlebar moustache at least once in their life. I only grew a full beard once - back when I was 27, about 36 years ago. I let my beard grow for 4 months. When it was time to shave it (for a job), I had my first barber straight razor shave and told him to leave the moustache. I hadn't trimmed anything for the 4 months, so I had a huge handlebar. It was great. I didn't use any wax or stuff, so it was just natural. There were a few comments, but mostly everyone ignored it. That was in the late 70s, so longer hair & moustaches were still somewhat in style.

You have often commented in your posts (as have others) on having been self conscious about shaving your head at first, about growing a beard, etc. I was self conscious about the handlebar moustache, about getting a buzz cut and shaving my head (I alternate seasonally between buzzed & shaved now). I think it looks great on you.  There are probably some members on this Board that have sparse upper lip hair and would love to be able to grow a handlebar.  You should go with it for a while...let it get longer & bigger....you only live once.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 23, 2015, 01:09:43 PM
I remember when I first grew any facial hair (a goatee back in 1995) I remember being incredibly self conscious about it and this weird foreign thing on my face. It might as well have been a piece of masking tape stuck to my face!  I feel the same way when I let my beard hang out because I'm so used to it being tied up that it just feels odd and because it is big, long, and unusual it does get some looks unlike something as mundane as a goatee.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 23, 2015, 01:44:36 PM
I posted a pic some time ago of my poor excuse for a handlebar. Pretty sickly looking.

My mustache never has been bold, so I just let it be the accessory to that which grows below my mouth line.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on December 24, 2015, 08:44:11 PM
Beard looks great, Razor.

I'm not  a fan of the handlebar, I think it's quite a dated look that should be confined to either mad professors or 70's gay porn stars - obvs that just my personal opinion and choice.  :)

I have to say that the moustache just annoys me if not short. I don't like the feeling of hairs getting near my mouth and it makes eating impossible so growing my tash has never appealed to me! I'm also not great at styling, I never really did it with my hair so doing it with facial hair wouldn't be for me. When I hear of people styling their beads and tash's for ages, I just don't get it. I'll comb my beard and if I remember I might whack on some beard oil but it's always an after thought but then even when it comes to shaving my head it's  quick thing unlike some that seem to undertake a huge event of various stages. Life's too short... or I have no attention span which is probably more the truth. :*))
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on December 24, 2015, 09:14:00 PM
I think im at my destination now. I don't want to go much longer apart from what time happen until my next tidy in a few weeks. That'll be interesting as it will be the first time I'll let them touch the length and I'll probably feel they've take loads off when they actually wont!

I didn't mean to get the bald head in too, ha ha
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on December 24, 2015, 09:51:57 PM
Looks great! And the head too!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on December 30, 2015, 07:39:22 PM
Thanks Slybeard

I think 2015 will be defined by my beard!

I hadn't trimmed my short beard over Christmas and Chris Daughtry was rocking a cool beard and I though I might try and grow mine

The pic in the red t shirt is last NYE at a party. I thought my beard was so long, ha ha!
My June I had gone all black beard and it was far too dark and unkempt
So I shaved it all off and instantly regretted it!
and here's how it looks currently.

It's definitely been the year of the beard! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 30, 2015, 07:53:24 PM
It took some experimenting but you got it right in the end.  It looks really good now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on December 30, 2015, 08:36:44 PM
Yeah I'm pleased now. Doubt I'll go longer than this. Thankfully moving means I have found an excellent beard barber!

How's your beard doing?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 30, 2015, 09:44:14 PM
My barber trimmed it back a little more than I really wanted just before Christmas but I will be busy at work in January and won't have time to go back so it's probably just as well. That's the only real change aside from getting greyer.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fd4a4d6db55591405082aff2ae2e769a2_zpshxw3mdkt.jpg&hash=c7d5693951be0406e3181ef6dc3216c229c7b47a)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 31, 2015, 09:29:01 AM
My barber trimmed it back a little more than I really wanted just before Christmas but I will be busy at work in January and won't have time to go back so it's probably just as well. That's the only real change aside from getting greyer.

Looks great!

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: rodey201 on December 31, 2015, 09:32:04 AM
Been going for about 6 weeks now, may give it a little trim to tidy up the stray hairs. Loving the comments im getting from co workers!

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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 31, 2015, 10:47:19 AM
Looks great, Rodey!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 31, 2015, 10:53:24 AM
It's coming in great, Rodey.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 31, 2015, 11:00:03 AM
Congratulations, BeardBald. That is a fine looking beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: rodey201 on December 31, 2015, 11:19:19 AM
Cheers guys
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 31, 2015, 01:25:00 PM
My barber trimmed it back a little more than I really wanted just before Christmas but I will be busy at work in January and won't have time to go back so it's probably just as well. That's the only real change aside from getting greyer.

Looks great!

Thank you.  How's your regrowth coming along?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Laser Man on December 31, 2015, 03:35:08 PM
I'm envious of you guys and your full beards!  Mine is at best patchy...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MunkyMunk on January 01, 2016, 01:56:20 PM
Going to give myself a New Year's shave today and then see how long I can go without shaving it. I think the longest I've gone in the past is 6 months...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on January 10, 2016, 10:53:29 AM
Took this yesterday! I think it shows of the beard and bald head rather well
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on January 10, 2016, 12:52:17 PM
Cool effect, BeardBald.

Awesome beard, as always.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 10, 2016, 02:52:22 PM
Took this yesterday! I think it shows of the beard and bald head rather well

WOW!!!

Impressive...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on January 19, 2016, 06:39:18 PM
Took this yesterday! I think it shows of the beard and bald head rather well



Looking Great, beardbald!  ---and that pic is too cool!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on January 19, 2016, 07:50:42 PM
I am happy I work for an employer who does not care how bushy I get.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2Fppmm5q2an%2Fimage.jpg&hash=5ff655fb6846e519fc1d591dc8fa1b2e06c849cf) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 19, 2016, 08:38:04 PM
Looks fantastic!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on January 19, 2016, 08:45:23 PM
Seeing all this impressive face fur leaves me feeling a little inadequate.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on January 20, 2016, 05:18:38 AM
Looks great CD
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Jordan1991 on January 28, 2016, 03:59:08 PM
Here's mine, working on growing out the beard more now I've shaved the hair down.

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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 29, 2016, 08:23:49 AM
Here's mine, working on growing out the beard more now I've shaved the hair down.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Fzcw9v73xx%2Fimage.jpg&hash=0f7f8b9525f6d8b01a92a469e7272265ff1b8342) (http://postimage.org/)

NICE!!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on January 29, 2016, 08:45:26 AM
Here's mine, working on growing out the beard more now I've shaved the hair down.

Looks good, sir.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 29, 2016, 01:16:14 PM
Seeing all this impressive face fur leaves me feeling a little inadequate.

From the looks of it... you could grow a monster beard, if you chose to do so!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on January 29, 2016, 01:41:42 PM
Seeing all this impressive face fur leaves me feeling a little inadequate.

From the looks of it... you could grow a monster beard, if you chose to do so!
Your probably right I just always seem to punk out when it starts getting any real growth.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on February 03, 2016, 07:18:15 AM
My barber trimmed it back a little more than I really wanted just before Christmas but I will be busy at work in January and won't have time to go back so it's probably just as well. That's the only real change aside from getting greyer.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fd4a4d6db55591405082aff2ae2e769a2_zpshxw3mdkt.jpg&hash=c7d5693951be0406e3181ef6dc3216c229c7b47a)

Seem to remember you used to have goatee. Is the full beard a permanent feature ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 03, 2016, 08:10:41 AM
My barber trimmed it back a little more than I really wanted just before Christmas but I will be busy at work in January and won't have time to go back so it's probably just as well. That's the only real change aside from getting greyer.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fd4a4d6db55591405082aff2ae2e769a2_zpshxw3mdkt.jpg&hash=c7d5693951be0406e3181ef6dc3216c229c7b47a)

WOOF! I sure hope so!!! :)

Seem to remember you used to have goatee. Is the full beard a permanent feature ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on February 03, 2016, 01:13:04 PM
At the end of last year I moved from South to North and after a couple of months off I'm starting to job hunt and am aware a big beard isn't everyone's taste.  I liked it but I have to say it was also getting to the point I wasn't feeling tidy enough for interviews. So I've stripped back and am slightly in mourning.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on February 03, 2016, 01:14:43 PM
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before

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after

Sorry couldn't work out how to tapa talk pics
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 03, 2016, 02:26:46 PM
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before

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after

Sorry couldn't work out how to tapa talk pics

WOOF before... WOOF after!!!

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on February 03, 2016, 07:26:21 PM
The longer beard was impressive, BeardBald, but the shorter version is just as dashing.

Hope the interviews go well for you!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on February 03, 2016, 08:52:17 PM
Agreed.  The shorter beard is quite becoming.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on February 04, 2016, 09:11:43 AM
It doesn't feel as short today. Once interviews are out of tge way I'll go longer but not sure I want bulk as I just feel scruffy.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on February 04, 2016, 01:18:02 PM
At the end of last year I moved from South to North and after a couple of months off I'm starting to job hunt and am aware a big beard isn't everyone's taste.  I liked it but I have to say it was also getting to the point I wasn't feeling tidy enough for interviews. So I've stripped back and am slightly in mourning.

I am not saying the trimmed beard does not look good, but I am always a little sad when a bearded brother trims or shaves a good looking beard.  Hopefully after you land a job it will be back bigger and better.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on February 04, 2016, 08:32:57 PM
ah. it's cool. I didn't have masses taken off the length and it's not as short as it looks in the pic. To be honest it did feel a bit scruffy. My beard is quite curly and it did feel a bit unkempt. I'm kinda liking it now it's a bit more styled. I think it's a bit more me!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on February 04, 2016, 08:34:33 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F16%2F02%2F04%2F51403b29991026b1ad4631e395c71c6e.jpg&hash=3145b9915b73cab09d6c6204f8f2242a37abd59b)

It looks less short in the pic I took yesterday than when the barber styled it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: stn87 on February 05, 2016, 10:05:29 AM
my long beard and my head shaved 5 days
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on February 05, 2016, 10:42:32 AM
Looks sharp, Stn87.

How many weeks/months have you been growing it?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: stn87 on February 05, 2016, 11:13:07 AM
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Looks sharp, Stn87.

How many weeks/months have you been growing it?


usually I cut my beard leaving it in a length of 3 mm . however three weeks I've grown a beard without trimming ago.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 05, 2016, 04:45:46 PM
my long beard and my head shaved 5 days

Looking good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on February 05, 2016, 06:17:54 PM
Nice beard, stn!  Overall, bald and bearded really suits you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: stn87 on February 06, 2016, 11:36:30 AM
Thanks guys! :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 07, 2016, 10:40:34 AM
Time for an update. I think it's finally starting to look like a beard again!
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2Ff145ye2zz%2FPhoto_on_2_7_16_at_09_35.jpg&hash=0b14d1aee4506a2837e4afc4b08ad8b7bb526714) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on February 07, 2016, 03:12:26 PM
Dober, looking good my friend!  Keep it up!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on February 07, 2016, 03:59:48 PM
Looks great, DoberDaddy.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on February 07, 2016, 05:55:20 PM
Beard perfection Dober!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Magoo on February 07, 2016, 06:45:39 PM
DD ,  beard looks great , nice and full , good coverage. How many months growth?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 07, 2016, 09:46:43 PM

Seem to remember you used to have goatee. Is the full beard a permanent feature ?

For now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on February 08, 2016, 02:27:53 PM
Still looking great Razor.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on February 08, 2016, 07:06:03 PM
my long beard and my head shaved 5 days


Looks great, stn87!   
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 08, 2016, 07:21:22 PM
It doesn't feel as short today. Once interviews are out of tge way I'll go longer but not sure I want bulk as I just feel scruffy.

I know what you mean.  And it always takes a few days to adjust after trimming back a bit.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 08, 2016, 07:22:06 PM
Still looking great Razor.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 13, 2016, 10:13:37 AM
I've been gradually letting the mustache get a little fuller.  And it looks like Ive finally reached the point where my beard is mostly grey.  I've been trying to convince myself for a while that the color transition wouldn't be that big a deal but I think the change is quite dramatic.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F0b846e54b11d162263fa4f07aecf106f_zpsigvxojtx.jpg&hash=a8ee2e10aeb9dd9ae98b0373c27f535b562f38b0) (http://s318.photobucket.com/user/rhorgan68/media/0b846e54b11d162263fa4f07aecf106f_zpsigvxojtx.jpg.html)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F8edd67393776d4600bde1a78df4effb4_zpss6rmpezv.jpg&hash=6a3d624e4afab6e12f6359bb2cc11232487a2d6b) (http://s318.photobucket.com/user/rhorgan68/media/8edd67393776d4600bde1a78df4effb4_zpss6rmpezv.jpg.html)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F23e60bd7c8a2332e94d3b041f461c0ba_zps8dmxcjks.jpg&hash=cfece0ca9d64a49c8c5bf9ba2c28e2ff68161223) (http://s318.photobucket.com/user/rhorgan68/media/23e60bd7c8a2332e94d3b041f461c0ba_zps8dmxcjks.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 13, 2016, 10:37:52 AM
I've been gradually letting the mustache get a little fuller.  And it looks like Ive finally reached the point where my beard is mostly grey.  I've been trying to convince myself for a while that the color transition wouldn't be that big a deal but I think the change is quite dramatic.

Razor...

I think you look AWESOME!

S
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on February 13, 2016, 11:29:11 AM
Razor,

The color transition looks great.

No need to worry about it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on February 13, 2016, 12:31:57 PM
The beard looks really great Razor, the colours give it character.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on February 13, 2016, 12:49:44 PM
My opinion is still on file.  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 13, 2016, 02:38:28 PM
Thanks, guys!   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on February 13, 2016, 05:53:31 PM
Almost six months old.

My wife calls it my Midlife Crisis.

(Too bad I am nowhere near recovering!)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2Flw0twwhh5%2Fimage.jpg&hash=32e83047ad228324c042b5afa4b88fa9ef60af63) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 13, 2016, 06:50:57 PM
Almost six months old.

My wife calls it my Midlife Crisis.

(Too bad I am nowhere near recovering!)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2Flw0twwhh5%2Fimage.jpg&hash=32e83047ad228324c042b5afa4b88fa9ef60af63) (http://postimage.org/)

That's the problem.  Once you get used to a little (or a lot of) extra length, it's very hard to go back to shorter.  I looked back at some of my photos from 2-3 months ago and cringed.  We're o a dangerous, slippery slope.  ;)

Yours looks great, BTW.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 13, 2016, 06:57:01 PM
The beard looks really great Razor, the colours give it character.

Yes, characters like Santa Claus or Gandalf.    :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: kerryman on February 13, 2016, 08:19:31 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimg.org%2Fuk1ds020b%2Fbeard.jpg&hash=c47d04ca07936af3114ec262f17785086e29cd21) (http://postimage.org/). Thats the best i got mine up to .It can be a very infuriating process .I wasn't happy with the thickness in some parts so shaved it closer and hope it gets a bit thicker over time
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on February 13, 2016, 08:30:58 PM
Don't you dare trim it between now and when we meet up in March or I might not recognise you.

Roger
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 13, 2016, 09:13:32 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimg.org%2Fuk1ds020b%2Fbeard.jpg&hash=c47d04ca07936af3114ec262f17785086e29cd21) (http://postimage.org/). Thats the best i got mine up to .It can be a very infuriating process .I wasn't happy with the thickness in some parts so shaved it closer and hope it gets a bit thicker over time


Looks good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on February 14, 2016, 07:28:32 AM
Looks good, Kerryman.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 14, 2016, 08:11:53 AM

Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on February 14, 2016, 01:09:58 PM
Beards looking great Razor

CD you're is huge now

Nice pic Kerryman
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: kerryman on February 14, 2016, 05:31:45 PM
Too late for mine i gave it chop .Mine was growing faster under the chin  then some parts of the face so im trying to wait for the face hair to get nice and thick before regrowing
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: J_Scott on February 23, 2016, 12:05:20 PM
Totally envious of some of the beards in this thread. I've tried growing out a long lumberjack beard, but I find my facial hair just doesn't grow in thick enough so it looks kind of ratty. So I just try to keep it short and tidy.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on February 23, 2016, 01:08:36 PM
Totally envious of some of the beards in this thread. I've tried growing out a long lumberjack beard, but I find my facial hair just doesn't grow in thick enough so it looks kind of ratty. So I just try to keep it short and tidy.

It looks pretty good from your avatar.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on February 23, 2016, 01:47:28 PM
Totally envious of some of the beards in this thread. I've tried growing out a long lumberjack beard, but I find my facial hair just doesn't grow in thick enough so it looks kind of ratty. So I just try to keep it short and tidy.

You probably just need to give it more time - most beards have that look when first growing out.  Grow beyond the length you want, and then when you trim back the thin ends it will look much fuller.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: J_Scott on February 23, 2016, 03:14:18 PM
Totally envious of some of the beards in this thread. I've tried growing out a long lumberjack beard, but I find my facial hair just doesn't grow in thick enough so it looks kind of ratty. So I just try to keep it short and tidy.

It looks pretty good from your avatar.

Thanks, Sly Mike.

Totally envious of some of the beards in this thread. I've tried growing out a long lumberjack beard, but I find my facial hair just doesn't grow in thick enough so it looks kind of ratty. So I just try to keep it short and tidy.

You probably just need to give it more time - most beards have that look when first growing out.  Grow beyond the length you want, and then when you trim back the thin ends it will look much fuller.

That makes sense, I'll give it a shot. I'm always trying to get a better beard to go with the dome.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on February 23, 2016, 04:05:38 PM
Totally envious of some of the beards in this thread. I've tried growing out a long lumberjack beard, but I find my facial hair just doesn't grow in thick enough so it looks kind of ratty. So I just try to keep it short and tidy.

It looks pretty good from your avatar.

Thanks, Sly Mike.

Totally envious of some of the beards in this thread. I've tried growing out a long lumberjack beard, but I find my facial hair just doesn't grow in thick enough so it looks kind of ratty. So I just try to keep it short and tidy.

You probably just need to give it more time - most beards have that look when first growing out.  Grow beyond the length you want, and then when you trim back the thin ends it will look much fuller.

That makes sense, I'll give it a shot. I'm always trying to get a better beard to go with the dome.

There are various beard boards on the internet that you can check out for tips on how to get the beard that you want and how much time you may need. Good luck!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on February 23, 2016, 04:53:00 PM
I've tried growing out a long lumberjack beard, but I find my facial hair just doesn't grow in thick enough so it looks kind of ratty.

Picking up on what the gentlemen before me have said, beards are odd in how they grow in. Cheeks grow at a different pace than the mustache which grows differently than the neck that likewise grows at a speed different from the jaw and chin. Then there are the various grains of the growth patterns (my neck's beard grows up while every other area points downward).

The best thing to do is to let it grow out for a while, then trim it up to make it uniform when it gets to the mass/length you want.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 23, 2016, 07:19:41 PM
I think in most cases the beard we end up with is quite different from what we had visualized when we were starting out.  I think the key is to just let it grow out and see what direction it want to go in naturally -- and then trim/style to complement what Mother Nature started.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: J_Scott on February 23, 2016, 07:30:45 PM
This is all great advice guys. The beard I have now is about 1.5 months old, I'll give another month or so and see where that takes me. Hopefully I'll have a good beard going by the spring.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 23, 2016, 07:39:11 PM
This is all great advice guys. The beard I have now is about 1.5 months old, I'll give another month or so and see where that takes me. Hopefully I'll have a good beard going by the spring.

You've got a good one going now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 23, 2016, 07:40:47 PM
This I'm not so sure about:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Ff99f1e7d268d43885fb0b2aaa57e138d_zps84ledeq1.jpg&hash=f2f91182579d626d6b27e8aa7ff21d2013459846) (http://s318.photobucket.com/user/rhorgan68/media/f99f1e7d268d43885fb0b2aaa57e138d_zps84ledeq1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on February 23, 2016, 08:30:18 PM
Good expanse, Razor.

If mine was that thick, I would be waxing and shaping it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 23, 2016, 09:05:16 PM
Good expanse, Razor.

If mine was that thick, I would be waxing and shaping it.

I'm not ready to venture out in public like that yet.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on February 24, 2016, 12:47:25 AM
That an excellent new beard DoberDaddy, keep it up!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on February 24, 2016, 12:54:14 AM
Almost six months old.

My wife calls it my Midlife Crisis.

(Too bad I am nowhere near recovering!)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2Flw0twwhh5%2Fimage.jpg&hash=32e83047ad228324c042b5afa4b88fa9ef60af63) (http://postimage.org/)

That's the problem.  Once you get used to a little (or a lot of) extra length, it's very hard to go back to shorter.  I looked back at some of my photos from 2-3 months ago and cringed.  We're o a dangerous, slippery slope.  ;)

Yours looks great, BTW.

I'm going to second both statements here.  Once you get used to a little extra length it really does get locked into your mind as your normal and correct length and pics with a shorter beard really look strange.  I still remember a time long ago I decided to go beyond the half inch guard on my clippers and got really self conscience as it grew beyond my comfort zone.  Looking back it seems so absurd.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on February 24, 2016, 01:00:23 AM
I noticed that Beardman disappeared from this thread he created, but I always hoped he'd return.  Now when I open the thread the pic he posted in the original post is now broken link.  I'm pretty confident that he must have shaved and moved on.  Kinda sad since he was so proud of it and encouraging of others here.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: J_Scott on February 24, 2016, 08:47:43 AM
This is all great advice guys. The beard I have now is about 1.5 months old, I'll give another month or so and see where that takes me. Hopefully I'll have a good beard going by the spring.

You've got a good one going now.


Thanks Razor, you've got an amazing beard btw.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 24, 2016, 09:02:15 AM
This is all great advice guys. The beard I have now is about 1.5 months old, I'll give another month or so and see where that takes me. Hopefully I'll have a good beard going by the spring.

You've got a good one going now.


Thanks Razor, you've got an amazing beard btw.

Thanks
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 24, 2016, 09:03:41 AM
I noticed that Beardman disappeared from this thread he created, but I always hoped he'd return.  Now when I open the thread the pic he posted in the original post is now broken link.  I'm pretty confident that he must have shaved and moved on.  Kinda sad since he was so proud of it and encouraging of others here.

Not necessarily. He just seems to have stopped participating in the forum.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on February 26, 2016, 02:41:36 PM
In stark contrast to X's perfect beard, this is what I wake up to.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2524225/photos/beard/IMG_2559.jpg)

A little beard balm and a brush will tame it somewhat, but it's getting to the point where it's not gonna do anything good, so this is the time of year I usually chop it back.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 26, 2016, 07:54:11 PM
SlyBear:  A few seconds under a blow dryer might make a difference.   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 02, 2016, 09:15:02 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F6d642051ef89885667589f1cf7ab6c97_zpsthham9yd.jpg&hash=49d3c3103938d456721d03a2e767e015239b9197)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on March 03, 2016, 01:10:41 AM
Razor, the handlebar is a nice fit!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on March 03, 2016, 01:34:36 AM
Razor, it is a good look for you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 03, 2016, 05:23:12 AM
Thanks.  It needs to grow some more and I need more practice on how to get it to look right,
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 04, 2016, 10:18:39 PM
Still trying to perfect the technique. i think this is a little better but I still feel like Snidely Whiplash.  :D

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F9d15c5661f330d1c8f6a516da6167682_zpso7kqaiqm.jpg&hash=bb4f64051b0294395c93ed83f53b98727439d63a)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on March 05, 2016, 07:43:27 AM
It looks good, Razor.

I think you hit a keeper.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on March 05, 2016, 10:33:06 AM
Still trying to perfect the technique. i think this is a little better but I still feel like Snidely Whiplash.  :D
Nya-nya-nya!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on March 05, 2016, 02:08:37 PM
I still feel like Snidely Whiplash.

I don't see it. He had black hair.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs21.postimg.org%2Fa2cijn9mf%2Fimage.jpg&hash=fe04abf0244feca9e2e5ebba93c7843adc6abeed) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 05, 2016, 03:27:56 PM
I still feel like Snidely Whiplash.

I don't see it. He had black hair.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs21.postimg.org%2Fa2cijn9mf%2Fimage.jpg&hash=fe04abf0244feca9e2e5ebba93c7843adc6abeed) (http://postimage.org/)

Details, shmetails.   :D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 06, 2016, 08:35:31 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F7b76f8ecf56673bf8db0f89720bfd1df_zpszgnwflq3.jpg&hash=168f1371b44a6672411c03b266c99c55eb8f2aca)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 06, 2016, 06:31:35 PM
Beard looks amazing! Razor x

Not a fan of the handlebar. Bit too 70's gay for me and I say that as a gay man!! (Don't be offended!!_
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 06, 2016, 07:21:20 PM

Not a fan of the handlebar. Bit too 70's gay for me and I say that as a gay man!! (Don't be offended!!_

Not offended.  I'm not really sure I like it myself and probably would not venture out in public with it like that.  I've been trying to let the mustache get a little fuller and the ends now tend to curl up a bit on their own.  Been playing around with the handlebar as a means to train the hairs to lie to the sides.   
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 09, 2016, 07:11:28 PM
Well if anyone can pull of the 70's leatherdaddy look, it's you Razor. :*))

I trimmed my beard down for an interview. I've just moved North and kind of taking a sabbatical and applying for things that interest me. I went for an interview but they decided I would get bored and there would not be enough to fit skills (Surely it's their job to see if I have the right skills and mine to only apply for jobs I think are enough but hey)

My beard has grown back but I think I'm gonna trim back to my stubble beard shortly. I'm kinda bored of rocking the same look and want to change up my style a bit.
     
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 09, 2016, 07:23:48 PM
That should say GROWN back not BROWN back but forum won't let me edit currently!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Semi-Sly on March 09, 2016, 09:03:12 PM
Well if anyone can pull of the 70's leatherdaddy look, it's you Razor. :*))

I trimmed my beard down for an interview. I've just moved North and kind of taking a sabbatical and applying for things that interest me. I went for an interview but they decided I would get bored and there would not be enough to fit skills (Surely it's their job to see if I have the right skills and mine to only apply for jobs I think are enough but hey)

My beard has grown back but I think I'm gonna trim back to my stubble beard shortly. I'm kinda bored of rocking the same look and want to change up my style a bit.
     
It is just my personal opinion but you look younger, (and definitely more handsome) with the stubble beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 09, 2016, 09:13:38 PM
It was 2 years ago so I was younger!

Not sure whether I will do it. Will wait till my next trim and go from there, it'll be nice to have a change I guess, which I can't do from growing hair but then if I want to grow back I will.

I do think this forum has taken a bit of a turn for the worst recently as every new member that posts asking for advice on their receeding hairline is now told as standard to grow some facial hair, like every bald guy MUST have a beard. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 09, 2016, 10:12:59 PM
Well if anyone can pull of the 70's leatherdaddy look, it's you Razor. :*))


Thanks ....  I guess.  :-\
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 09, 2016, 10:18:05 PM
ha ha. Just the first thing I think of when I see a handlebar
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mopar400 on March 10, 2016, 08:37:39 AM
Breard what breard
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 10, 2016, 01:01:37 PM
Handlebars seem like they'd be very high maintenance and constantly falling apart or failing to be symmetrical, and it also seems like a thick mustache like yours would need a lot of length in order to wax up in such a way they would hold all day.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on March 10, 2016, 01:34:07 PM
Well if anyone can pull of the 70's leatherdaddy look, it's you Razor. :*))

I trimmed my beard down for an interview. I've just moved North and kind of taking a sabbatical and applying for things that interest me. I went for an interview but they decided I would get bored and there would not be enough to fit skills (Surely it's their job to see if I have the right skills and mine to only apply for jobs I think are enough but hey)

My beard has grown back but I think I'm gonna trim back to my stubble beard shortly. I'm kinda bored of rocking the same look and want to change up my style a bit.
     

I personally think that the fuller beard looks amazing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 10, 2016, 09:42:01 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F045ef0a0ff9297acd9e8cef051e671a6_zpstawzw23e.jpg&hash=4b67b8db80884f5446c9b0bd7926aefede475e68)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 11, 2016, 12:25:59 PM
I personally think that the fuller beard looks amazing.

That's my thinking too, but if you don't want a full beard right now whether it's for the interviews or a need to change then I'd recommend shaving down to an adequately long goatee or shaving the beard of altogether. In other words if the beard is just to much beard then you're better off doing a goatee or shaved face right than doing a beard wrong.  Stubble just looks unkempt.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 11, 2016, 12:26:09 PM
I personally think that the fuller beard looks amazing.

That's my thinking too, but if you don't want a full beard right now whether it's for the interviews or a need to change then I'd recommend shaving down to an adequately long goatee or shaving the beard of altogether. In other words if the beard is just to much beard then you're better off doing a goatee or shaved face right than doing a beard wrong.  Stubble just looks unkempt.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on March 11, 2016, 12:44:15 PM
Just a little over six months of the full beard, and just shy of six inches in length.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2Fkuqfqibi1%2Fimage.jpg&hash=47089ba4eb321f94f9c8b16b09209749ebe61c4f) (http://postimage.org/)

Wish I could accessorize with a cool helmet...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 11, 2016, 06:41:18 PM

Wish I could accessorize with a cool helmet...



Why can't you?   :D   

Impressive amount of growth in a short period of time.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on March 11, 2016, 11:52:59 PM
Most impressive Tom.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on March 12, 2016, 03:42:27 AM
Just a little over six months of the full beard, and just shy of six inches in length.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2Fkuqfqibi1%2Fimage.jpg&hash=47089ba4eb321f94f9c8b16b09209749ebe61c4f) (http://postimage.org/)

Wish I could accessorize with a cool helmet...


Awesome!
Title: Re: Show us your beard! Sim month update
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 21, 2016, 11:51:22 PM
Just realised that it has been about six months since the big CHOP!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2Fwq44loewd%2FPhoto_on_16_03_2016_at_08_16.jpg&hash=d179980e6949825d314b37643a69b382cd634e9a) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on March 22, 2016, 12:17:25 AM
Nice beard, Dober Daddy!
Title: Re: Show us your beard! Sim month update
Post by: Razor X on March 22, 2016, 04:20:13 AM
Just realised that it has been about six months since the big CHOP!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2Fwq44loewd%2FPhoto_on_16_03_2016_at_08_16.jpg&hash=d179980e6949825d314b37643a69b382cd634e9a) (http://postimage.org/)

It's back!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on March 22, 2016, 05:34:28 AM
Nice return, Dober.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 22, 2016, 04:27:42 PM
I personally think that the fuller beard looks amazing.

That's my thinking too, but if you don't want a full beard right now whether it's for the interviews or a need to change then I'd recommend shaving down to an adequately long goatee or shaving the beard of altogether. In other words if the beard is just to much beard then you're better off doing a goatee or shaved face right than doing a beard wrong.  Stubble just looks unkempt.

Me and goatees don't get on an I find shaping them too high maintenance. I' not very good at that ha ha! I've just left it whilst I make up my mind but it's been thickening up!

I find stubble pretty easy and tidy, which is why I keep hovering with the clippers
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: armiller17 on March 23, 2016, 07:58:17 PM
All these beards make me want to grow mine out longer!

Had various beards and facial hairs over the last decade.  Been sporting the full beard for about two years.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 24, 2016, 12:41:06 AM
All these beards make me want to grow mine out longer!

Had various beards and facial hairs over the last decade.  Been sporting the full beard for about two years.

Looks great Alex. Go for it!

Steve
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on March 24, 2016, 04:30:34 AM
The beard definitely suits you, Alex.  I actually think your current length is pretty perfect.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: armiller17 on March 24, 2016, 07:43:37 AM
The beard definitely suits you, Alex.  I actually think your current length is pretty perfect.

Thanks. It's a little bit longer than I usually keep it, but I like the length it's at right now too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on March 24, 2016, 05:45:48 PM
Sober, your beard is looking great!  Your old beard was one of the things inspiring me to grow mine long!  I am sure that in no time, you will grow longer than me as mine seems to be stunted....at least for now!  Glad you are growing it back!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on March 24, 2016, 07:26:49 PM
Hi Steve.
I  was always worried when you shaved it off and pleased it is backa.   Hope the Israelis did not try and recruit you to their army.

looking good.

Nuts

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 25, 2016, 01:53:48 AM
Hi Steve.
I  was always worried when you shaved it off and pleased it is backa.   Hope the Israelis did not try and recruit you to their army.

looking good.

Nuts

Thanks!

I am a bit too old for the army.

S.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on March 25, 2016, 08:47:31 AM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Fofluw2qnr%2FKIMG0104.jpg&hash=e0787fbeeecec5acb87c78c8ff18af7360f87ddc) (http://postimage.org/)

Six weeks after I no guarded it for a Mardi Gras Ball...and avoided Barbershops
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 25, 2016, 09:05:38 AM
All these beards make me want to grow mine out longer!

Know what you mean. I've been away from SBG for a few weeks and return to all this !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on March 25, 2016, 09:35:50 AM
You have some good coverage going there, Sir Harry.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on March 25, 2016, 09:51:04 AM
You have some good coverage going there, Sir Harry.

Thanks, man....I'm trying to get on your level, but I can only go so far due to job restrictions (fitting of dust masks). Another reason to look forward to retirement.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 25, 2016, 10:05:31 AM
I've just left it whilst I make up my mind but it's been thickening up!


Your beard is preposterous. I rather like it !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 25, 2016, 10:17:36 AM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Fofluw2qnr%2FKIMG0104.jpg&hash=e0787fbeeecec5acb87c78c8ff18af7360f87ddc) (http://postimage.org/)

Six weeks after I no guarded it for a Mardi Gras Ball...and avoided Barbershops

Nice!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 25, 2016, 10:25:56 AM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Fofluw2qnr%2FKIMG0104.jpg&hash=e0787fbeeecec5acb87c78c8ff18af7360f87ddc) (http://postimage.org/)

Six weeks after I no guarded it for a Mardi Gras Ball...and avoided Barbershops

Looking good, Harry.  I think that is the longest I have seen your beard, and impressive for only 6 weeks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on March 25, 2016, 10:26:13 AM
I've just left it whilst I make up my mind but it's been thickening up!


Your beard is preposterous. I rather like it !

Eh?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 25, 2016, 10:34:50 AM
I've been fighting a losing battle with this mustache, which is determined to curl up into a handlebarrish style. 

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F9dae0f7c3e5da9b9978a7f370fa2f637_zpsecsl31nh.jpg&hash=33002baba4db6f1c663388ec9a02e8fc9e409402)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 25, 2016, 10:40:24 AM


Eh?

It's a great beard. Probably suffering from a bit of beard envy !!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on March 25, 2016, 10:57:51 AM
I've been fighting a losing battle with this mustache, which is determined to curl up into a handlebarrish style.

Sure, Razor, rub it in.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on March 25, 2016, 11:02:19 AM
It's a great beard. Probably suffering from a bit of beard envy !!

I concur with Mr Jules, BeardBald.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 25, 2016, 11:04:59 AM
I've been fighting a losing battle with this mustache, which is determined to curl up into a handlebarrish style.

Sure, Razor, rub it in.

I guess the grass is always greener ....   ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 25, 2016, 11:11:17 AM
I've been fighting a losing battle with this mustache, which is determined to curl up into a handlebarrish style. 

A handlebar moustache without the time and expense of applying wax. Count yourself lucky ! No ifs, no buts: 'bars add class.

Eating was becoming troublesome, so I went to the barber's for the first time in 2 months. (can't get the picture to rotate)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on March 25, 2016, 11:16:33 AM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Fofluw2qnr%2FKIMG0104.jpg&hash=e0787fbeeecec5acb87c78c8ff18af7360f87ddc) (http://postimage.org/)

Six weeks after I no guarded it for a Mardi Gras Ball...and avoided Barbershops

Nice!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Fofluw2qnr%2FKIMG0104.jpg&hash=e0787fbeeecec5acb87c78c8ff18af7360f87ddc) (http://postimage.org/)

Six weeks after I no guarded it for a Mardi Gras Ball...and avoided Barbershops

Looking good, Harry.  I think that is the longest I have seen your beard, and impressive for only 6 weeks.

Thanks guys...The growth was kind of accelerated by everyday shampooing plus sleeping with beeswax grease embedded in it...I'm going to try to keep going until my boss raises a stink about it...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 25, 2016, 12:24:59 PM
I've been fighting a losing battle with this mustache, which is determined to curl up into a handlebarrish style. 

A handlebar moustache without the time and expense of applying wax. Count yourself lucky ! No ifs, no buts: 'bars add class.

Eating was becoming troublesome, so I went to the barber's for the first time in 2 months. (can't get the picture to rotate)

Trim looks good. Know what you mean about eating becoming cumbersome.  I've chewed on my stache more times than I care to admit.  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on March 25, 2016, 12:38:46 PM
Know what you mean about eating becoming cumbersome.  I've chewed on my stache more times than I care to admit.  :)

Been there. Chewed that !

Napkins are a permanent feature these days. Frothy beer can be 'fun'.

Seeing as I get far more comments about the beard and 'tache than the shiny bald head,  it's all worthwhile !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on March 25, 2016, 05:16:57 PM
All these monster beards are making me very envious.  Harry that is the longest  I  have ever seen yours.  Mine is trimmed down for my trip round the southern states.
nuts
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 11, 2016, 05:47:09 PM
It's been a while since I posted on this thread, so here's my beard update: just passed the YEARD, now going for the TWEARD  ;)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2F6bublp35x%2FIMG_3474.jpg&hash=af8d3f2e98fed2b8e75e46edc70c1d34cff321dd) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs15.postimg.org%2Ftpi87zupn%2FIMG_3561.jpg&hash=d1045bdfcd7c3effca0338357bf18d3595f5ace0) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 11, 2016, 08:46:05 PM
Well done, zettaeffe! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 11, 2016, 10:12:53 PM
Congratulations, Zetaeffe!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 12, 2016, 03:20:51 AM
Thank you bearded fellows!!  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on April 12, 2016, 02:29:47 PM
Zettaeffe,

Been following you for years. Your beard looks its' most amazing ever!

It's been a while since I posted on this thread, so here's my beard update: just passed the YEARD, now going for the TWEARD  ;)

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on April 12, 2016, 02:30:55 PM
Update time!
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs22.postimg.org%2Fkw1ugn481%2FNew_beard.jpg&hash=95db4695ba379f74190e05a321261269aeb3ce98) (http://postimage.org/)

New barber. 40 minute bus ride, 90 minute wait, worth every minute!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on April 12, 2016, 04:05:19 PM
Looks fantastic, especially with the great HB
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on April 12, 2016, 04:13:19 PM
Awesome look zetaeffe! Yours is looking good too DoberDaddy!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 12, 2016, 04:36:44 PM
Zettaeffe,

Been following you for years. Your beard looks its' most amazing ever!

It's been a while since I posted on this thread, so here's my beard update: just passed the YEARD, now going for the TWEARD  ;)
Thank you Dober, yours is much better! Love the new shape after the barber trim.
I'm not done with my look yet: scalp is totally smooth for sure, but the beard is a work in progress, next goal the tweard, and then we'll see :-)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 12, 2016, 04:38:14 PM
Awesome look zetaeffe! Yours is looking good too DoberDaddy!

Thank you AJ!! i really love your look too!!

I do agree that "Bald Head and Full Beard: Awesome combination"  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 12, 2016, 06:08:49 PM
Mine pales in comparison, but this is just under eight months' growth.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2F5k0fih1o5%2Fimage.jpg&hash=866ba9d4b6a9c1ea08e7afba511331b09618b29d) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 12, 2016, 06:18:06 PM
Mine pales in comparison, but this is just under eight months' growth.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2F5k0fih1o5%2Fimage.jpg&hash=866ba9d4b6a9c1ea08e7afba511331b09618b29d) (http://postimage.org/)

give it some months and your beard will get better than mine!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on April 12, 2016, 08:59:00 PM
All looking good!

Dober, I love the shaping!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on April 12, 2016, 11:03:25 PM
Looking great zetaeffe, Dober Daddy and Cave Dweller! That motivates me to keep mine going...Nice job, guys!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on April 12, 2016, 11:44:48 PM
I've been fighting a losing battle with this mustache, which is determined to curl up into a handlebarrish style. 

Hey Razor... how are things going with the beard/stache? You letting things grow?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 13, 2016, 10:41:31 AM

Hey Razor... how are things going with the beard/stache? You letting things grow?

No, I got frustrated with it and trimmed it back a bit
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on April 13, 2016, 03:07:16 PM
Great beards zetaeffe, Dober Daddy & Cave Dweller!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 13, 2016, 09:31:45 PM
Update time!
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs22.postimg.org%2Fkw1ugn481%2FNew_beard.jpg&hash=95db4695ba379f74190e05a321261269aeb3ce98) (http://postimage.org/)

New barber. 40 minute bus ride, 90 minute wait, worth every minute!

Dober, that is an immaculate looking trim.  Does is still look that neat a few days after the trim?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyCatCrossing on April 25, 2016, 01:54:41 PM
I'll say ahead of time that I haven't shaved my head yet today and my beard is in need of a minor trim but here ya go!  This is a 4.5 month beard for me with some trims every few weeks
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs31.postimg.org%2Fhsxir6g8r%2Fimage.jpg&hash=0e57f2abba07e00b7c99e78af5935bd31c687394) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs31.postimg.org%2F5s2vyyu2j%2Fimage.jpg&hash=b1b31c8d718c89837f04a16adeb3978e11cdebeb) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 25, 2016, 01:59:45 PM
Nice beard, SlyCat.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyCatCrossing on April 25, 2016, 02:08:48 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on April 25, 2016, 03:48:12 PM
Great look
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on April 25, 2016, 05:28:05 PM
I'll say ahead of time that I haven't shaved my head yet today and my beard is in need of a minor trim but here ya go!  This is a 4.5 month beard for me with some trims every few weeks
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs31.postimg.org%2Fhsxir6g8r%2Fimage.jpg&hash=0e57f2abba07e00b7c99e78af5935bd31c687394) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs31.postimg.org%2F5s2vyyu2j%2Fimage.jpg&hash=b1b31c8d718c89837f04a16adeb3978e11cdebeb) (http://postimage.org/)


Even with the head not shaved, the beard blends in well!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on April 25, 2016, 11:17:41 PM
Update time!
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs22.postimg.org%2Fkw1ugn481%2FNew_beard.jpg&hash=95db4695ba379f74190e05a321261269aeb3ce98) (http://postimage.org/)

New barber. 40 minute bus ride, 90 minute wait, worth every minute!

Dober, that is an immaculate looking trim.  Does is still look that neat a few days after the trim?

Yes, even a couple of weeks out, looks amazing. Am not doing the handlebars all the time, big PITA!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 28, 2016, 02:03:07 PM

Man, Dober, I can only wish mine could get that kind of shape!

And PITA or not, that handlebar is excellent!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 29, 2016, 12:39:32 PM
Napkins are a permanent feature these days. Frothy beer can be 'fun'.

Seeing as I get far more comments about the beard and 'tache than the shiny bald head,  it's all worthwhile !

Bottled beer was designed for guys with mustaches in mind O0
I eat a lot of burritos and generally keep my mustache untrimmed until it makes eating too difficult then I cut it back a bit.

I learned a few years ago that a bigger mustache works better with a beard than a short one, but long mustaches   make life difficult.  At some point function wins out over form with me.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 29, 2016, 12:48:41 PM
I like the results of Sir Harry's and Cave Dweller's new longer beards, and Zetaeffe's yeard is looking great.  You guys are going outside your norm into uncharted territory so just remember that once you truly get beyond a length you like you can always trim back to what you have now instead of taking it all off.  I think it's important to keep that in mind since I see a lot of guys going longer beards that they profess to love, get beyond a certain point, and then buzz it all back down to the length they had kept prior to trying out a longer length.

DoberDaddy's has clearly recovered and proves that a big beard can look perfectly groomed  O0 

SlyCatCrossing that's one fine beard you brought to the table!  Keep it up!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 29, 2016, 12:52:42 PM
Scientific proof that my shaved head is hotter than my beard  :o

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20151221_143917_zpspg76yaet.jpg&hash=8c5447c07c45ce1e2e3834137af61abd231e5285)

I like how the blue part of the section where I keep my beard tucked up.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: J_Scott on May 01, 2016, 09:10:13 PM
I decided since it was summer to trim up the beard, and try out the tailback style.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs32.postimg.org%2Fixdaq2rdx%2FIMG_20160501_192406666.jpg&hash=0cc38e6e52d206a4d41f6bb1f87f8da6cb121972) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on May 01, 2016, 09:24:12 PM
I decided since it was summer to trim up the beard, and try out the tailback style.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs32.postimg.org%2Fixdaq2rdx%2FIMG_20160501_192406666.jpg&hash=0cc38e6e52d206a4d41f6bb1f87f8da6cb121972) (http://postimage.org/)


Nice blending job on the sides!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: tobler1 on May 02, 2016, 01:59:20 AM
The tailback looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Adamski1972 on May 02, 2016, 04:02:23 AM


Very happy with my beard thickness / length these days but very tempted to shave it down to a van dyke for the summer and wax my handlebar moustache a bit more. Depends how warm the English summer gets 😀😀
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs19.postimg.org%2F4yfjyroqr%2Fimage.jpg&hash=b2189eaf897de67952369ee73b40a131becf9454) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on May 02, 2016, 08:10:27 AM


Very happy with my beard thickness / length these days but very tempted to shave it down to a van dyke for the summer and wax my handlebar moustache a bit more. Depends how warm the English summer gets 😀😀
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs19.postimg.org%2F4yfjyroqr%2Fimage.jpg&hash=b2189eaf897de67952369ee73b40a131becf9454) (http://postimage.org/)

Don't get the logic? Beards keep you cooler in summer, know fact. Protect your face from sun (ok, UK, occasional break in the clouds). Shaving makes your skin more sensitive, and then you perspire on said scraped skin.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Adamski1972 on May 02, 2016, 09:46:29 AM


Very happy with my beard thickness / length these days but very tempted to shave it down to a van dyke for the summer and wax my handlebar moustache a bit more. Depends how warm the English summer gets 😀😀
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs19.postimg.org%2F4yfjyroqr%2Fimage.jpg&hash=b2189eaf897de67952369ee73b40a131becf9454) (http://postimage.org/)

Don't get the logic? Beards keep you cooler in summer, know fact. Protect your face from sun (ok, UK, occasional break in the clouds). Shaving makes your skin more sensitive, and then you perspire on said scraped skin.

You make some convincing arguments for not shaving it down. I always find the logic of beards keeping you cooler hard to digest but it is true of course.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyCatCrossing on May 02, 2016, 12:56:17 PM
As a portly gentleman who is a professional brewer in florida where it's always hot I have a ton of first hand experience with this and I can confidently say you are at the perfect middle ground.  Longer and it will feel like your face is wearing a wet wool coat, any shorter (or shaved) and you'll face irritation.  Right now you will have sweat pulled away without your face feeling heavy or covered.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Adamski1972 on May 02, 2016, 02:42:34 PM
As a portly gentleman who is a professional brewer in florida where it's always hot I have a ton of first hand experience with this and I can confidently say you are at the perfect middle ground.  Longer and it will feel like your face is wearing a wet wool coat, any shorter (or shaved) and you'll face irritation.  Right now you will have sweat pulled away without your face feeling heavy or covered.

Thanks for your insight! Great comment!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: J_Scott on May 02, 2016, 07:19:41 PM
I decided since it was summer to trim up the beard, and try out the tailback style.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs32.postimg.org%2Fixdaq2rdx%2FIMG_20160501_192406666.jpg&hash=0cc38e6e52d206a4d41f6bb1f87f8da6cb121972) (http://postimage.org/)


Nice blending job on the sides!

Thanks Harry!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: J_Scott on May 02, 2016, 07:21:02 PM
The tailback looks great!
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Thanks Tobler, figured it was the time to change it up a bit and give it a shot.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on May 02, 2016, 11:25:07 PM
I decided since it was summer to trim up the beard, and try out the tailback style.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs32.postimg.org%2Fixdaq2rdx%2FIMG_20160501_192406666.jpg&hash=0cc38e6e52d206a4d41f6bb1f87f8da6cb121972) (http://postimage.org/)


Nice blending job on the sides!

Thanks Harry!

Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on May 14, 2016, 06:56:45 AM
I fell out of love with my beard a few weeks ago but remembered last time I shaved it I regretted. Although the little voices in my head kept telling me to get rid, I kept it and now I'm glad I did as I'm back on side liking it again
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on May 14, 2016, 08:08:38 AM
I fell out of love with my beard a few weeks ago but remembered last time I shaved it I regretted. Although the little voices in my head kept telling me to get rid, I kept it and now I'm glad I did as I'm back on side liking it again

Looks AMAZING!!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on May 14, 2016, 08:24:13 AM
I fell out of love with my beard a few weeks ago but remembered last time I shaved it I regretted. Although the little voices in my head kept telling me to get rid, I kept it and now I'm glad I did as I'm back on side liking it again

Looks great Beardbald!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 14, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
Glad you thought about it first, BeardBald.

It would be a shame to lose that beard again.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on May 14, 2016, 11:27:57 AM
Excellent beard, beardbald; glad you kept it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Magoo on May 14, 2016, 03:57:30 PM
Sometimes I think instead of shaving the whole thing off give it a little trim . Sometimes it just needs a little maintenance to leave it on. Much better than having to start all over again. Have to admit any time I did a complete shave , wish I hadn't.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on May 14, 2016, 10:38:15 PM
Never ever rush into shaving off a beard.  Looks good Beardbald with a trim.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on May 15, 2016, 02:22:08 AM
Keep the beard, it looks great and it's a great colour
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 18, 2016, 08:20:09 AM
Just about to hit nine months' worth of growth, and the curls have returned.

My head's hair was extremely wavy (to the point that if I did not keep it short or go to great efforts to straighten it, the horseshoe would curl up and give me a Bozo the Clown look) so I am not greatly surprised that the beard has the same characteristics. I just never anticipated curly cheeks or a beard that could tickle my ears.

Someone suggested using a blowdryer to get the hairs to flatten out. Ugh. That was a device I was happy to put down when I picked up the razor and went smooth.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs32.postimg.org%2Fxkibebb7p%2Fimage.jpg&hash=e905a318cc59b30a8d024d2909e8eee9c5514a79) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on May 18, 2016, 09:18:59 AM
Cave Dweller some may call that wavy, some may call it curly, but most would call it what I do. AWESOME!!!!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on May 18, 2016, 11:55:12 AM
It looks great to me Cave Dweller
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 25, 2016, 09:20:27 PM
Just about to hit nine months' worth of growth, and the curls have returned.

My head's hair was extremely wavy (to the point that if I did not keep it short or go to great efforts to straighten it, the horseshoe would curl up and give me a Bozo the Clown look) so I am not greatly surprised that the beard has the same characteristics. I just never anticipated curly cheeks or a beard that could tickle my ears.

Someone suggested using a blowdryer to get the hairs to flatten out. Ugh. That was a device I was happy to put down when I picked up the razor and went smooth.


I don't think I've ever seen anything like that before.  I suppose that additional length will eventually add some weight and straighten it out. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyCatCrossing on May 26, 2016, 06:24:21 AM
Just a quick follow up, I hit that new local barber I spoke of who specializes in beards and it was awesome!  I got a nice shaping, trim, straight razor/hot lather outline, plus got to hangout with a cool like minded person while listening to black sabbath.  All together it took about 40 mins and $15 (counting a $5 tip).  If anyone lives in/near, or travels too, central Florida I HIGHLY suggest making an appointment with Cody at rusty razor barber shop in deland Fl.  He also does full hot lather straight razor head shaves for $18, I just was on my lunch break so I didn't have time
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 26, 2016, 06:57:48 AM
It's always great to find that "right" barber who understands beards.

If mine only charged $18 for a head shave, I would be there at least once a week.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: TheSlyBear on May 26, 2016, 08:32:22 AM
I don't think I've ever seen anything like that before.  I suppose that additional length will eventually add some weight and straighten it out. 
Mine does that to an even greater extent than Cave Dweller's. It's why I never grow it out beyond a couple of inches. Completely out of control, and no, extra length only makes it worse, not better.

Sigh.

And I have no idea why. Back in the last Ice Age when I had hair, it was very fine and very straight.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 26, 2016, 11:10:31 AM
I can't make up my mind what to do with my beard.  It's been two months since I last posted a pic in this thread.  At that time I was letting it get a little longer.  I got tired of the extra upkeep and trimmed it back around the beginning of April.  Looking back at the older pics it looks longer than I'd remembered.  Initially trimming back was a relief but now I'm starting to get the urge to go longer again.  Maybe in the fall since I don't really want to try and keep a longer beard tidy in the summer.

One positive development is that I finally seem to have gotten past the awkward "patchy grey" stage. My chin is a lot greyer now but it's a lot more even and I think it looks a lot better.

Two months ago:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F9dae0f7c3e5da9b9978a7f370fa2f637_zpsecsl31nh.jpg&hash=33002baba4db6f1c663388ec9a02e8fc9e409402)

Today:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2F16ad4c97e8fe0550c08e0f4bef330978_zpsnjlxxcjn.jpg&hash=e13843d1823a5661f855c99045860444a94aa86d)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on May 26, 2016, 11:23:58 AM
I use a blowdryer on my goatee everyday. Only take a minute, otherwise, I get wild hairs sticking out all over.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 26, 2016, 11:26:56 AM
So do I.  It doesn't lay properly if I don't.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 26, 2016, 09:16:11 PM
I certainly understand that urge to go longer, Razor, but both are great looks for you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on May 26, 2016, 11:21:24 PM
Both look great but the longer one has great shape
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Magoo on May 27, 2016, 02:28:55 AM
So do I.  It doesn't lay properly if I don't.


I like the shorter version , it just looks neater to me . Once past that certain length it takes to much maintenance, combing , washing , oiling , similar to having a full head of hair, LOL.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 27, 2016, 05:00:34 AM
So do I.  It doesn't lay properly if I don't.


I like the shorter version , it just looks neater to me . Once past that certain length it takes to much maintenance, combing , washing , oiling , similar to having a full head of hair, LOL.

That's exactly the problem.  When I see pictures where it looked good I kind of miss it, but the truth is, getting to look good for a picture is one thing; getting to look good all the time was quite a challenge.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 27, 2016, 05:29:34 AM
Another "long" pic:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fe9a121bfca8074d5a692a8a8de9d3452_zpstdu6fyvv.jpg&hash=13e4d033d0e7e4507ce56d18cbf491b4ad57601f)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 27, 2016, 05:47:04 AM
Once past that certain length it takes to much maintenance, combing , washing , oiling , similar to having a full head of hair, LOL.

And the irony of that situation is not lost on some of us.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyCatCrossing on May 27, 2016, 06:29:49 AM
Razor, I'm not typically one to agree with a chin point like in your longer pic however you really can pull it off man.  Look at it like growing a beard in general...if you an grow a killer beard that makes all the ladys second guess the baby faced little boy walking next to them then why not do it? Feel me brother?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on May 27, 2016, 07:45:36 AM
Another "long" pic:

LOVE IT!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Laser Man on May 27, 2016, 11:57:19 AM
I think the shorter beard looks better, but that's only my opinion. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on May 30, 2016, 05:34:08 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy19%2FBobJ%2F2600FE34-13A6-4966-8918-8E3DB9E13F47.jpg&hash=dbf7821446fd8cfdaad136b1bf8d46c75e5bad77)

I can just get it in the picture, also just shaved the head today too.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 30, 2016, 07:52:17 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy19%2FBobJ%2F2600FE34-13A6-4966-8918-8E3DB9E13F47.jpg&hash=dbf7821446fd8cfdaad136b1bf8d46c75e5bad77)

I can just get it in the picture, also just shaved the head today too.


Wow!! Impressive!  How long is it now?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on May 30, 2016, 07:21:17 PM
So do I.  It doesn't lay properly if I don't.


I like the shorter version , it just looks neater to me . Once past that certain length it takes to much maintenance, combing , washing , oiling , similar to having a full head of hair, LOL.

That's exactly the problem.  When I see pictures where it looked good I kind of miss it, but the truth is, getting to look good for a picture is one thing; getting to look good all the time was quite a challenge.

You know my opinion Razor, a thick beard like yours deserves to be grown out.  Nothing wrong with the shorter look, but you have awesome potential for a longer beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on June 01, 2016, 09:03:14 AM
Nine months into the full beard. Three months before I decide what to do with it.

I still am hoping to get it long enough to touch my chest without bending my neck.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs33.postimg.org%2Fi0u6abmun%2Fimage.jpg&hash=890b0e274bce30fbf3473b8708c4b71fb3594d20) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on June 01, 2016, 09:05:35 AM
I can just get it in the picture, also just shaved the head today too.

Incredible beard you have there, Sly Mike.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 01, 2016, 10:18:09 AM
What do you think you will do when the three months are over, Cave Dweller?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on June 01, 2016, 03:17:46 PM
Wow!! Impressive!  How long is it now?

The longest part (from chin to end of hair is 14 inches, however the majority is a foot long.


Incredible beard you have there, Sly Mike.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: jeff29708 on June 30, 2016, 01:57:17 PM

(https://s31.postimg.org/wgou0glvf/20160630_1542551.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nyfdw4fcn/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on June 30, 2016, 02:32:51 PM
How long have you been growing it, Jeff?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: jeff29708 on June 30, 2016, 02:40:25 PM
How long have you been growing it, Jeff?

Ive had it off and on for 15 years. I cant let it get as long as yours cave dweller, it drives me crazy any longer than it is now lol. I just like the bald look better with it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 30, 2016, 02:44:24 PM
Looks good, Jeff!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: jeff29708 on June 30, 2016, 02:45:42 PM
thanks Razor!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on June 30, 2016, 02:57:50 PM
I cant let it get as long as yours cave dweller, it drives me crazy any longer than it is now lol. I just like the bald look better with it.

Actually, I wore mine closely cropped for about thirty-three years, and had gone down to just the circle for the last six. Then, about ten months ago, I decided on a whim one morning just to let it grow out and see what it looked like long.

Yours looks great, by the way.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: jeff29708 on July 01, 2016, 02:13:59 AM
Thanks Cave dweller
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Magoo on July 01, 2016, 03:14:58 PM



Saw your picture and thought I was looking at a picture of myself . Needless to say , your lookin good.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on July 02, 2016, 12:07:13 AM
Just a quick follow up, I hit that new local barber I spoke of who specializes in beards and it was awesome!  I got a nice shaping, trim, straight razor/hot lather outline, plus got to hangout with a cool like minded person while listening to black sabbath.  All together it took about 40 mins and $15 (counting a $5 tip).  If anyone lives in/near, or travels too, central Florida I HIGHLY suggest making an appointment with Cody at rusty razor barber shop in deland Fl.  He also does full hot lather straight razor head shaves for $18, I just was on my lunch break so I didn't have time

It's good to know of one in the area that specializes in beards.  I keep hoping I hit terminal length soon so that way I can trim it back to a 6" or so beard, so maybe when I do it would be best for a pro to do it so that I can copy what they do.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: jeff29708 on July 02, 2016, 02:31:03 PM
lol magoo
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 04, 2016, 10:12:06 AM
Moving beyond just a touch of grey

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm407%2Frhorgan68%2Fcc8cc441cb135ecc97ce3e8e7f028a47_zpsc7dyw5vo.jpg&hash=6f6ae4eccc49308a6574b06ea9a932c2c99ccb2e)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on July 04, 2016, 10:19:20 AM
Yes sir, a couple more years and you can play bald Santa!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 04, 2016, 10:23:54 AM
Yes sir, a couple more years and you can play bald Santa!

I don't think it will take too long; it's turning very quickly.  Definitely have more grey than color now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on July 04, 2016, 04:06:54 PM
Moving beyond just a touch of grey

Still has a good blend, Razor.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Nickd on July 11, 2016, 10:25:12 AM
I used to fret about going gray. By the time I graduated high school I already had my first Gray's, but just like when I started going bald I got over it and accepted it. Now it doesn't bother me as much.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on July 11, 2016, 06:56:15 PM

(https://s31.postimg.org/54wmapptn/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/v0gctwrnb/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 11, 2016, 07:14:47 PM
Very nice, 4fit!  I didn't realize from looking at your avatar pic that you have more than just the goatee!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on July 11, 2016, 08:22:06 PM
Thank you, all the men in my family suffer from Schnauzer Face, black stache and upper chin and white cheeks. Dredded as a child as I knew my fate. Lol!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BigKen on July 11, 2016, 08:35:28 PM

(https://s31.postimg.org/54wmapptn/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/v0gctwrnb/)

Very Nice 4fit!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on July 11, 2016, 08:48:25 PM
Thx BigKen!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BigKen on July 11, 2016, 08:59:37 PM
 
Thx BigKen!

 O0 !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on July 12, 2016, 04:04:38 AM
Maybe I should stay bald and bearded huh?
(https://s32.postimg.org/fgsq8jpwl/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rio42oz4x/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BigKen on July 12, 2016, 08:19:48 AM
Maybe I should stay bald and bearded huh?
(https://s32.postimg.org/fgsq8jpwl/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rio42oz4x/)

Wow, what a difference! You look good in this photo too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on July 12, 2016, 09:06:55 AM
Looks good, 4fif.

I like the contrast. (Both the beard and pics)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on July 12, 2016, 09:17:15 AM
Looks good, 4fif.

I like the contrast. (Both the beard and pics)
Thank you, I am sticking with bald.......like I have a choice. LOL!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 12, 2016, 10:22:18 AM
Thank you, all the men in my family suffer from Schnauzer Face, black stache and upper chin and white cheeks. Dredded as a child as I knew my fate. Lol!

Interesting name for it!  😆
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on July 12, 2016, 10:39:51 AM
You look better bald with a Schnauzer face, so you're a winner
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on July 12, 2016, 01:20:16 PM
You look better bald with a Schnauzer face, so you're a winner
Thank you Dragon. Ruff! Ruff!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on July 14, 2016, 02:09:49 PM
Definitely a big improvement bald and bearded! lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on July 14, 2016, 08:34:47 PM
I will take that as a compliment.......I think.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on July 14, 2016, 11:05:12 PM
Just right for you.
Nuts
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on July 15, 2016, 04:49:02 AM
Thanks nuts!
(https://s32.postimg.org/eawl2j3qd/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/kolo5s8m9/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on July 28, 2016, 07:32:14 AM
Eleven months into the full beard.

It is just under eight inches long.

Still not sure what I am going to do with it when it hits the Yeard next month.

(https://s32.postimg.org/8xi5tw89x/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5qnma9ntt/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 28, 2016, 01:33:17 PM
Cave,

Your beard is really fast growing.  You have surpassed me, I am at about 6-1/2 inches.  It has been some time since I posted an update here, so here it is:


(https://s32.postimg.org/xejydag79/IMG_1123.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/eyzhfw22p/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: old_hippie on August 01, 2016, 02:59:46 PM
my goatee
(https://s32.postimg.org/70qe5bmv9/Me_July_18_2016_Horns_2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/cowow7r7l/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 01, 2016, 09:45:49 PM
Cool.  How do you get it shaped like a perfect triangle?  Most goatees go straight down, but I would not expect you to have a "normal" goatee :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: old_hippie on August 03, 2016, 08:52:13 PM
Cool.  How do you get it shaped like a perfect triangle?  Most goatees go straight down, but I would not expect you to have a "normal" goatee :)

it just happened to turn out that way,I did not do any shaping,
but I did recolor it
(https://s31.postimg.org/3os9ycwa3/Me_Purple_Goatee_Horns_Aug_2_2016.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/dyuoxlm5j/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: offtheclockuk on August 04, 2016, 01:24:47 PM
7 months of growth with a little trimming along the way....

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160804%2F0891ae5158fb0dca1df1a95cf4bb9a41.jpg&hash=0c9cc7bcd31e59727f124f3329bc3329e337705f)

Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on August 04, 2016, 01:43:18 PM
7 months of growth with a little trimming along the way....

Great beard you have going, sir.

What length are you aiming for?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: offtheclockuk on August 04, 2016, 01:49:31 PM
7 months of growth with a little trimming along the way....

Great beard you have going, sir.

What length are you aiming for?
Honestly I have no idea, I'll get to the  12 months and see, I'm a member of a couple of beard groups on Facebook and am in awe of some of the long beards, so I may commit to try and reach terminal length.

Thanks for the kind words too.

Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on August 04, 2016, 04:50:01 PM
it just happened to turn out that way...

I don't think "extraordinary" does it justice.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on August 05, 2016, 12:14:03 PM
7 months of growth with a little trimming along the way....

Wow!

Looks awesome!

S
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 05, 2016, 12:41:06 PM
7 months of growth with a little trimming along the way....


That is a nice looking 7 month beard.  Glad to see you over a JBB as well.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: offtheclockuk on August 05, 2016, 01:36:17 PM
Thanks SlyBeard, looks like I'll be making a regular appearance over there too!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Quiet_Dan on August 07, 2016, 04:06:36 AM

(https://s7.postimg.org/fg4khnpob/13884500_10153872103956801_102233394_n.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nye0lzw6v/)

How I manage get mail delivered now!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on August 07, 2016, 07:06:37 AM
How I manage get mail delivered now!

LOL

Great beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on August 07, 2016, 11:24:58 AM
Recent pic from my holiday last week

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy19%2FBobJ%2F13934972_1649735372011199_1227823771308636410_n.jpg&hash=0db09c1eaf8e4dfb5c82986e2b9a4742fa3f3708)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on August 07, 2016, 12:13:18 PM
Cracking beard
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Magoo on August 07, 2016, 01:27:06 PM
Great picture.
 
Epic beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 07, 2016, 02:51:36 PM
Very nice, Mike!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on August 07, 2016, 03:21:46 PM
Major beard envy here, Mike.

Congratulations on that incredible mane.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on August 08, 2016, 11:28:23 AM
Offtheclockuk, that beard looks great as is.  I know you want to see it grow to terminal lengthy, but this is a great place to go back to when you are ready ( in my opinion)

Sly Mike, was your beard steering that boat?   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on August 15, 2016, 06:51:27 AM
Less than two weeks to go until the first year of the full beard.

After that, I still am not sure.

(https://s4.postimg.org/um6piiyod/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qd1zgcvex/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 15, 2016, 11:18:44 AM
Bleach it white and you can play Santa.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 16, 2016, 11:58:17 AM
Mine, on the other hand won't need much bleaching but t lacks sufficient length for Santa:


(https://s3.postimg.org/yobli1a3n/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ptar7ilb3/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: J_Scott on August 16, 2016, 01:42:40 PM
Man, Cave Dweller your beard (or "yeard") looks amazing.

Razor and Sly Mike great beards as well.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 18, 2016, 09:21:24 AM
Mine, on the other hand won't need much bleaching but t lacks sufficient length for Santa:


(https://s3.postimg.org/yobli1a3n/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ptar7ilb3/)

You still have 4 months to get some length
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 18, 2016, 09:41:00 AM
I could theoretically add two inches between now and then. 😆
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on August 21, 2016, 12:45:35 AM
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Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on August 21, 2016, 12:45:47 AM
I was messing with my beard today and actually did a major trim.  I had a long piece on my chin from when I only had a long goatee and after growing out my beard this piece was getting wispy and dangling a foot below the rest.  I've been debating for a long time on evening things out and I finally did it.  It was an interesting experience having done beard hair so long it would rest on my upper leg when it was wet in the shower, but having it even is so much better.  I actually cut one hair at the skin to measure later lol.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20160821_011631_Burst03_zps9ygukili.jpg&hash=2b476846a3422508f68280934d8a63bd8dff1d74)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on August 21, 2016, 04:23:39 AM
looking great Rusty
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 21, 2016, 07:53:53 AM
Wow! You took off a lot!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 21, 2016, 09:00:30 PM
I was messing with my beard today and actually did a major trim.  I had a long piece on my chin from when I only had a long goatee and after growing out my beard this piece was getting wispy and dangling a foot below the rest.  I've been debating for a long time on evening things out and I finally did it.  It was an interesting experience having done beard hair so long it would rest on my upper leg when it was wet in the shower, but having it even is so much better.  I actually cut one hair at the skin to measure later lol.

Wow! A foot cut and it is still that long.  So how long has to goatee been growing to get to that length?  Was it still growing or was it terminal?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on August 22, 2016, 02:41:27 PM
Incredible, Rusty.

Your beard never ceases to amaze.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on August 29, 2016, 03:32:11 AM
The full beard now is a Yeard!

(https://s12.postimg.org/4aakdeiq5/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/cfsmbk6yx/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on August 29, 2016, 03:59:00 AM
Looks great cave dweller, a really nice full beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 29, 2016, 05:40:21 AM
Congratulations, Cave Dweller!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on August 29, 2016, 09:50:23 AM
Yay on the Yeard, Cave Dweller! Mine is coming up September 15th.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 29, 2016, 03:15:21 PM
Congratulations, Cave.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on August 29, 2016, 03:34:39 PM
Thank you, gentlemen.

The best thing about growing a beard is that it is fairly effortless.
It just takes time and patience.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 22, 2016, 08:58:59 PM

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Fdle5lzm5t%2FIMG_6640.jpg&hash=be1eb44c4b2f45290b5bb0f7f8b41f49a83bacf6) (http://postimg.org/image/xsrleajn1/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 22, 2016, 10:51:25 PM
Nice shaping, Razor.

Looks good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 22, 2016, 11:45:52 PM
Cave Dweller...

Congratulations on the Yeard, mine will be in 4 days.

Tweard?

S.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 23, 2016, 06:39:52 AM
Tweard?

You bet, DoberDaddy! I am 13 months into it.

Congratulations in advance on your Yeard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on September 23, 2016, 07:43:26 AM
Razor, love the nicely shaped beard. I'm trying to grow the side in, not sure if I'll keep it.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Frh0bxvdkx%2FIMG_20150529_084330.jpg&hash=57a00309c9d59e1273a991a5c5aecddc3a84e87c) (http://postimg.org/image/cl1sqa265/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on September 23, 2016, 07:49:40 AM
Give it time, Reddog.  Have you ever tried the full beard before?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on September 23, 2016, 08:03:41 AM
Slybeard, I sported a full beard for many years, but not since I shaved my head. I got about this far last year, but thought it looked scruffy and shaved it back to the goatee.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 23, 2016, 08:29:53 AM
Agree. Give it more time. And add a little length to your chin.  A goatee can make the chin seem slightly longer and that effect can be lost when the rest of the beard grows in.  Leaving the chin a little longer than the rest gets that look back. That's what worked for me, anyhow.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 23, 2016, 09:40:42 AM
It's off to a good start, Reddog.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Magoo on September 23, 2016, 06:41:55 PM
The full beard might add a few years in age  IMO . But it wood look good either way .
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on September 25, 2016, 04:07:36 AM
#beardgang
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on September 25, 2016, 06:39:27 AM
#beardgang


Awesome!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on September 25, 2016, 06:48:39 AM
Thanks Harry. Really loving the beard/bald combo, it's a great accessory to a bald head!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 25, 2016, 08:23:23 AM
#beardgang

Perfect!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 26, 2016, 11:35:05 PM
A year since the last "big chop".

Growing out the fringe for a while...

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimg.org%2Faw2aorswz%2FYeard_9_27_16.jpg&hash=2b147208ecaf1dd28cc3d86b2d9a09c3ad475209) (http://postimg.org/image/h9rds0xsv/)

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on September 27, 2016, 03:10:11 AM
A year since the last "big chop".

Growing out the fringe for a while...

Looks good, DoberDaddy!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 27, 2016, 04:02:57 AM
A year since the last "big chop".


Congratulations!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on October 09, 2016, 08:25:38 AM
Sides are coming in pretty good. I just got past a huge urge to give it up. Don't worry, I got some spray in temporary Halloween dye and it washed right out. I thought it looked good, especially from the side.
(https://s4.postimg.org/5hcio9xd9/IMG_20161005_090830.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ag012t161/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 09, 2016, 11:03:58 AM
Sides are coming in pretty good. I just got past a huge urge to give it up. Don't worry, I got some spray in temporary Halloween dye and it washed right out. I thought it looked good, especially from the side.
(https://s4.postimg.org/5hcio9xd9/IMG_20161005_090830.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ag012t161/)

Looks great, better in your natural color.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 09, 2016, 02:10:42 PM

Looks great, better in your natural color.

Agree.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on October 09, 2016, 08:42:42 PM
A year since the last "big chop".

Growing out the fringe for a while...

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimg.org%2Faw2aorswz%2FYeard_9_27_16.jpg&hash=2b147208ecaf1dd28cc3d86b2d9a09c3ad475209) (http://postimg.org/image/h9rds0xsv/)


Great beard recovery!  You and I could almost be twins now as I have been growing out the fringe!  Your fringe has had a head start however!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on October 09, 2016, 09:10:07 PM
A year since the last "big chop".

Growing out the fringe for a while...

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimg.org%2Faw2aorswz%2FYeard_9_27_16.jpg&hash=2b147208ecaf1dd28cc3d86b2d9a09c3ad475209) (http://postimg.org/image/h9rds0xsv/)


Great beard recovery!  You and I could almost be twins now as I have been growing out the fringe!  Your fringe has had a head start however!

Now that you mention it, I do see some resemblance between you two! Maybe we should start a SBG member resemblance thread >:D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on October 12, 2016, 05:11:12 AM
I thought it looked good, especially from the side.

I agree with DoberDaddy.
You have a great natural color. I would stick with it.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 12, 2016, 03:01:21 PM
Sides are coming in pretty good. I just got past a huge urge to give it up. Don't worry, I got some spray in temporary Halloween dye and it washed right out. I thought it looked good, especially from the side.
(https://s4.postimg.org/5hcio9xd9/IMG_20161005_090830.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ag012t161/)

The color gives you a whole different look, but that pure white really looks good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 24, 2016, 10:45:53 AM

(https://s16.postimg.org/xfgefjlph/IMG_7243.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/uld923jj5/)

(https://s21.postimg.org/k1qz3264n/IMG_7244.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/onn3bernn/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on October 24, 2016, 11:10:11 AM
An impressive sweep there Razor!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on October 24, 2016, 11:34:09 AM
Keep it Razor! That suits you well, IMO
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: dshupe on October 24, 2016, 11:57:49 AM
You wear that well Razor!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Wicked_Ripper on October 24, 2016, 12:13:43 PM
Heya,
I wouldn't actually call it a beard.....and I can't get that much of face hair, but hey, it's something

( sorry I don't have any pics by myself, was just too lazy to take any right now, so I got one of the old ones )
My profile pic is also relevant :)
(https://s11.postimg.org/sm7hlmw1f/14199144_1177777515630207_4782944819823475275_n.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/cb7dpbjjj/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: dshupe on October 24, 2016, 12:29:51 PM
Your facial hair looks great with your bald head...in both pictures for that matter.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on October 24, 2016, 01:45:24 PM

(https://s16.postimg.org/xfgefjlph/IMG_7243.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/uld923jj5/)

(https://s21.postimg.org/k1qz3264n/IMG_7244.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/onn3bernn/)


That looks seriously great, Razor and it looks like you love it too!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on October 24, 2016, 01:45:56 PM
Heya,
I wouldn't actually call it a beard.....and I can't get that much of face hair, but hey, it's something

( sorry I don't have any pics by myself, was just too lazy to take any right now, so I got one of the old ones )
My profile pic is also relevant :)
(https://s11.postimg.org/sm7hlmw1f/14199144_1177777515630207_4782944819823475275_n.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/cb7dpbjjj/)


All facial hair is valid :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BigKen on October 24, 2016, 09:27:52 PM

(https://s16.postimg.org/xfgefjlph/IMG_7243.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/uld923jj5/)

(https://s21.postimg.org/k1qz3264n/IMG_7244.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/onn3bernn/)

This is the first time I've seen you smile Razor!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 25, 2016, 10:21:58 AM
I don't know which I like the best? The beard, the mustache or the smile!!!

All three, are wonderful.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on October 25, 2016, 12:53:09 PM
I don't know which I like the best? The beard, the mustache or the smile!!!

All three, are wonderful.

They are and so is the shaved head!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 25, 2016, 07:28:39 PM
I don't know which I like the best? The beard, the mustache or the smile!!!

All three, are wonderful.

They are and so is the shaved head!


Thanks, guys!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on October 26, 2016, 12:24:02 AM
All good things...

As many of you know I have a very long beard that I keep rolled up in such a way that it appears like a regular length beard.  For a long time now it has bugged me that I have a big beard that seems short,  but I could never get myself to cut it. I've finally decided to do it this weekend and this decision has definitely meet the 24 hour rule.

It's going to be tough because it took so long to grow out,  but yet by going to a short beard I intend to keep it untied,  so my short beard will actually seem bigger than my long beard... If all goes as planned.  In a big DIYer so I must trim it myself.

A couple months ago i trimmed the longest section of my goatee that reached my upper leg to match the rest of the length of the rest which is about 2.5 years old.  That trim has kinda lifted the trim-ban mentality I had.  Also last weekend I trimmed the poofy sideburn area and like it better.

Now my goal is to have a well-maintained big beard that is my everyday beard.  I'm looking forward to being able to scratch it and brush it however I feel lol!

Of course expect pics of the difference. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on October 26, 2016, 08:42:40 PM
Wow, Rusty. This is big news.

I personally will be sad to see that magnificent length cut, but I can understand your reasoning.

Ya gotta do what is best for you.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on October 28, 2016, 02:25:27 AM
I admit that I am getting cold feet, but it's gonna happen.  Naturally ever day at work I've run into other guys from other departments with massive beards and it's making me question myself! It's odd that I have this incredibly long beard,  and will be cutting most of it off,  yet I will end up looking like I have a bigger beard.  I just want a big beard that I can just let loose without being a complete pita like it is now when I have it unleashed.

If I don't post an update by Sunday night it's because I caved or I did it and jumped off the nearest bridge in dispair!

But I was already past the 24 hour rule long ago and have remained decided upon doing this.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 28, 2016, 04:09:56 AM
I admit that I am getting cold feet, but it's gonna happen.  Naturally ever day at work I've run into other guys from other departments with massive beards and it's making me question myself! It's odd that I have this incredibly long beard,  and will be cutting most of it off,  yet I will end up looking like I have a bigger beard.  I just want a big beard that I can just let loose without being a complete pita like it is now when I have it unleashed.

If I don't post an update by Sunday night it's because I caved or I did it and jumped off the nearest bridge in dispair!

But I was already past the 24 hour rule long ago and have remained decided upon doing this.

So don't do it!!!

I SO regret the chop from last year...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on October 29, 2016, 02:40:23 AM
I just did it.  Here is a before all rolled up for the last time:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20161029_030701_zpsd6vanyrh.jpg&hash=7c997cb997fde4e919f88639c4614bba05fb8774)

Here is is unleashed for the last time.  Remember that a couple months ago I evened out the length:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20161029_034659_zpstn7dssh2.jpg&hash=0d321321f7e1069cbb8a70df5f9b15f71b7fc580)

And now trimmed short :
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20161029_042043_zpsp0z7zvlt.jpg&hash=2101d69d092fe715b2a45974cc025374c421dba2)

And a momento:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F20161029_042115_zpsinhzjt3g.jpg&hash=ff13f755e7614b261782e9a2d123b951db791734)

Now to see if I'll regret it in the morning... And no I'm not drunk lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 29, 2016, 05:34:31 AM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on October 29, 2016, 06:26:24 AM
Still looks great, at least you won't  need to keep hiding it all the time now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on October 29, 2016, 06:33:31 AM
looks great and its not hidden now!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on October 29, 2016, 10:42:54 AM
A very brave move.  Personally I  think the new length looks great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on October 29, 2016, 07:38:41 PM
Thanks everyone.  I've gone a day with the new beard length and like it.  I measured it out to 4" which gets me close to yeard length,  it's nice to be able to "comb" it and poof it round with my hands.  I'll miss being able to say i had a long beard but don't miss having it.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd209%2FScuba_Steve1974%2FBeard%2F1454681747-no-ragrats-bad-tattoo_zpstr4mb85s.jpg&hash=57a53c408268a554e323091bc3e6b55c6fbd058c)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on October 29, 2016, 09:42:03 PM

(https://s16.postimg.org/xfgefjlph/IMG_7243.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/uld923jj5/)

(https://s21.postimg.org/k1qz3264n/IMG_7244.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/onn3bernn/)

Razor, I agree that it is so nice to see you smile!  I am jealous of your mustache!  I am hoping I can get mine trained that way!  But the longer beard is looking great and of course, so is the bald head!  I hope you will join me on the long beard journey!  While I know you don't like your grey, I think it will be very distinguished on you!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on October 29, 2016, 09:44:55 PM
Rusty, both your long beard and new length look great.  It is important that you are happy with it!  But I am hoping that I can grow one that was as long as yours was!  It was a thing of beauty and a worthy beard to emulate!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 29, 2016, 11:35:48 PM
I just did it.  Here is a before all rolled up for the last time:


Now to see if I'll regret it in the morning... And no I'm not drunk lol

Speechless!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 01, 2016, 01:51:14 PM
Thanks everyone.  I've gone a day with the new beard length and like it.  I measured it out to 4" which gets me close to yeard length,  it's nice to be able to "comb" it and poof it round with my hands.  I'll miss being able to say i had a long beard but don't miss having it.

Rusty, the trim looks good.  I have always had beard envy when I saw your photos, and I still do after the trim.  I cannot seem got get beyond 6 or 7 inches, and you took off what appears to be over 12 inches and still have a 4 inch beard.  Amazing growth.  Maybe not now, but I bet it returns at some point.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Natedawg on November 14, 2016, 03:22:58 PM
It does look really good, Rusty. Crazy to see that monster go, but you're still rockin' a hell of a beard.  O0


No updates on mine. I've pretty much reached terminal length, and my lovely wife keeps it looking nice for me. Although, I've been considering going to a barber. Just to see how it looks in a professional's hands.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: ThePangolin on November 19, 2016, 12:58:42 PM
had a full and messy beard this morning, just to get it grown out for trimming - and forgot to take a photo of it... but here is what it looks like now after some trimming.

Thought I'd try a thin chinstrap look. Not done fixing the sideburns, might just take them off and see how that looks...?

(https://s21.postimg.org/8e46pn2kn/IMG_0011.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nmu43ew8z/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: dshupe on November 19, 2016, 01:13:45 PM
Looking good. Try it out without.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 02, 2016, 09:55:16 AM
Fifteen months into the full beard.
Sadly, I fear it is about to reach its terminal length.
Growth has really slowed the last month or so.
(https://s14.postimg.org/wdc8k5yxd/IMG_9524.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hhdpcknil/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on December 02, 2016, 12:05:19 PM
Most impressive Tom.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on December 02, 2016, 03:15:20 PM
Beards do slow down and speed up depending on the time of year, mine certainly does.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 02, 2016, 04:47:57 PM
Don't be sad; be happy about what you have.  :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 25, 2016, 12:27:49 PM
Changing it up a bit!
(https://s24.postimg.org/7vafs7mk5/IMG_1994.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/apdl5noq9/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on December 25, 2016, 12:39:42 PM
Very impressive but I did like the twirl  on the ends of the mustache,
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 25, 2016, 09:21:51 PM
You have gained quite a bit of length, Dober.  How long has it been since your last trim?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 26, 2016, 07:42:01 AM
Looks good, DD.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 26, 2016, 01:14:14 PM
You have gained quite a bit of length, Dober.  How long has it been since your last trim?

The beard has been growing since Sept. 2015. With a slight trim (avatar pic), in April.

I am going in, Friday AM for a "new look".

It's my barbers' choice... will see what he comes up with.

After that... I am going for a Tweard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 26, 2016, 01:14:51 PM
Looks good, DD.

Thanks Mr. X!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Semi-Sly on December 26, 2016, 01:25:09 PM
had a full and messy beard this morning, just to get it grown out for trimming - and forgot to take a photo of it... but here is what it looks like now after some trimming.

Thought I'd try a thin chinstrap look. Not done fixing the sideburns, might just take them off and see how that looks...?

(https://s21.postimg.org/8e46pn2kn/IMG_0011.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nmu43ew8z/)

IMHO the strap makes you look tough - like a street thug.  If you like that look, then keep the strap but lose the sideburns - they just look messy.

As a retired law enforcement officer myself, IMHO any beard or facial hair does not look right.  A guy in a uniform with a clean shaven head is really impressive and commands the respect he deserves.  A guy in any kind of enforcement "garb" with a shaved head and facial hair looks more like a bouncer or an "enforcer" and may command fear, but not necessarily respect.

Just my opinion

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Semi-Sly on December 26, 2016, 01:29:27 PM
Changing it up a bit!
(https://s24.postimg.org/7vafs7mk5/IMG_1994.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/apdl5noq9/)

Just my opinion Dober; but I really prefer the look you have in your avatar photo - the full but meticulously shaped beard with the waxed mustache is striking and you look really nice like that.  I'll bet a lot of people "noticed" you with that look whether or not they actually said anything to you about it.  Your current look is not unlike that of a lot of the local bikers.

But remember, this is just my opinion; and I am not a fan of facial hair on handsome guys.  I wear a mustache and goatee myself, but if I were as good looking as some of the young men on this board there is no way I would detract from good facial features by wearing facial hair.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 28, 2016, 07:30:28 AM
Last beard pic of the year:


(https://s29.postimg.org/674jfmf2f/IMG_8210.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/jba3sb743/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Vash on December 29, 2016, 01:03:52 AM
(https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15780866_10155596163304128_8155524080521321678_n.jpg?oh=aae3145c3c1f078290b6cd59eb3e20fb&oe=58E35C79)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 30, 2016, 05:33:19 AM
A visit to the "Master", in Holon, Israel. Johnson.

https://he-il.facebook.com/המספרה-של-גונסון-Jhonson-Barber-Shop-261517190663136/

He fixed the mess I made.

Was scolded to NOT trim it myself, anymore.

:)

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 30, 2016, 06:55:01 AM
Big change for you!  Looks good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on December 30, 2016, 07:22:59 AM
Nice shape and although I'm not sure why, it makes you look a lot younger
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 30, 2016, 07:56:53 AM
Thanks guys... the taper gives the illusion that I have a jawline, and cheekbones under all of that... ahem, fat!

:)

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on December 30, 2016, 03:51:04 PM
Looks really good Steve.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: stn87 on December 30, 2016, 09:58:54 PM

(https://s27.postimg.org/xphatd3tv/IMG_6706.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ex5fps7fj/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BaldBear on December 30, 2016, 11:30:53 PM
Here's my beard currently.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on January 06, 2017, 10:14:24 PM
Well according to my history, I last posted on May 14 on the forum. My beard bit the dust sometime around the end of June or July. I fancied a change and just got bored and haven't regretted it since. Infact it got shorter. I'd never be clean shaven as I'd probably look like E.T without it - plus I can't actually remember what I look like without some kinda fuzz,

I'm definitely over bigger beard now and although never say never, there are no plans to go back. Then again it might be another eight months till I log in again so who knows what may happen!
   
(https://s30.postimg.org/uq4pagxqp/Image4.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/tb34lqwnh/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on January 06, 2017, 11:57:51 PM
Personall I think a little bit fuller beard would look really good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 07, 2017, 01:13:51 AM
Personall I think a little bit fuller beard would look really good.

Agreed...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: dshupe on January 07, 2017, 04:05:55 AM
I actually think the smaller beard looks best on you. Good thing is this, you pull both looks off well!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 08, 2017, 07:30:46 AM
I actually think the smaller beard looks best on you. Good thing is this, you pull both looks off well!

Agreed.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on January 09, 2017, 09:37:07 PM
Thanks guys

nuts: My beard varies, it grows quite quickly anyway. I had it a bit longer when I went for the chop. However I'd coloured my beard when it was longer as it didn't have enough grey in it to go full force and also my natural colour is quite mousey and 'meh' and doesn't look great on a longer beard. I've just ended up going shorter at the mo for a bit of a change, plus I wanted the colour out. Saying that in the year it took me to grow my beard long, let's not forget I did it, trimmed it, grew it again, my beard has gone a lot greyer and I kinda like it but only short. I'm not ready for a full on grey beard - I like it on others but not me! I'd have to admit I was a grown up if I had a grey beard and I'm not ready for that :D

Thanks dshupe - I like your goatee. I have experimented with goatees before but never quite get it right and always end up looking lopsided. I think I have tried a goatee twice and both times it ended up with me trimming, trimming trimming and ending up clean shaven. Which I absolutely hate - so safer for me to stay away from it.


Thanks Razorx
 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on January 10, 2017, 03:15:13 PM
The longer beard suits you well beardbald, so is it like the smaller beard pic now?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: ThePangolin on January 10, 2017, 08:17:18 PM
Working on mine. Not supposed to have any with my profession but I have no local supervisor so I'm getting away with it lol

It's not combed there so it looks like there's a longer missing in the sideburn but it's not. I usually keep it less than a quarter inch thick but I've let it grow a couple weeks now and it's an inch long. Curious how far I can let it go before someone complains lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: dshupe on January 11, 2017, 07:23:50 AM
After several failed attempts to grow a beard I am finally doing it and I decided to after seeing all the support you guys give on here to others. I haven't shaved my face since January 6th.
(https://s30.postimg.org/x831z7yu9/IMG_0799.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/d0pm6x1ct/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: ThePangolin on January 11, 2017, 07:38:48 AM
Dang what a great beard coming in Dshupe! Looks like youve got great facial hair growth ability, shame youve been shaving it haha LET IT GROW
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on January 11, 2017, 08:42:17 AM
After several failed attempts to grow a beard I am finally doing it and I decided to after seeing all the support you guys give on here to others. I haven't shaved my face since January 6th.
(https://s30.postimg.org/x831z7yu9/IMG_0799.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/d0pm6x1ct/)


Hey give it a try! Give it time to develop.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 11, 2017, 09:54:00 AM
You're off to a great start!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: dshupe on January 11, 2017, 10:59:33 AM
Thanks guys!!!! :) :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 12, 2017, 08:45:24 AM
After several failed attempts to grow a beard I am finally doing it and I decided to after seeing all the support you guys give on here to others. I haven't shaved my face since January 6th.

Looks like you have plenty and dense growth to support a good looking beard.  Just be patient.  I tell guys to expect to grow for three months before it starts looking good, but some guys with fast growing beards will look good quicker.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: dshupe on January 12, 2017, 09:16:59 AM
Thanks....it's growing like mad it seems.  I am having great comments both on here and from friends and family. 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lew on January 13, 2017, 07:07:24 AM

I'm working on growing out my goatee.  I never wore any facial hair until last year so this is most definitely a work in progress.

(https://s23.postimg.org/cffpl10zv/lewjan2017.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/7gs76hx6v/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: dshupe on January 13, 2017, 07:09:40 AM
Looking good Lew!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SILBaldguy on January 13, 2017, 06:24:15 PM
(https://s23.postimg.org/5k1cqs6bv/IMG_1422.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4hr688nif/)

Don't post often, but though I'd update progress on my beard. This was taken New Year's Eve. Not the longest I've grown it, but its about an inch away. If I can make it to March without a trim I should break the record.

*Rose colored glasses I have to wear all the time like prescriptions for light sensitivity and migraine prevention/relief. Just so you guys don't think I'm trying to look weird.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 13, 2017, 09:27:18 PM
Looks good, SILBaldguy.   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on January 14, 2017, 12:17:28 AM
Looking good Lew.  I see the two earrings are still in place - presumably your wife is now happy with that.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lew on January 15, 2017, 08:37:31 AM
Looking good Lew.  I see the two earrings are still in place - presumably your wife is now happy with that.

Thanks, Roger.  Yes, both earrings are still firmly in place and my wearing them is completely a non-issue with my wife now.  It's funny to think what a big deal it seemed at the time, but how now it's really nothing at all in the grand scheme of things.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BigKen on January 16, 2017, 04:50:28 PM

I'm working on growing out my goatee.  I never wore any facial hair until last year so this is most definitely a work in progress.

(https://s23.postimg.org/cffpl10zv/lewjan2017.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/7gs76hx6v/)

Very nice Lew, and the dome is awesome.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on February 04, 2017, 08:54:56 PM

(https://s23.postimg.org/5vrrrnxij/IMG_0854.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bjy2ik1uv/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 04, 2017, 09:42:08 PM
4fit:   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 04, 2017, 11:06:35 PM
:)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on February 05, 2017, 06:03:58 AM
Thx guys!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 07, 2017, 07:38:05 PM
I am getting old    :-\
(https://s24.postimg.org/zcht35mit/IMG_7573.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/o057lddtt/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Magoo on February 08, 2017, 07:49:44 AM
Not to many of us getting younger .
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 10, 2017, 12:42:16 PM
I am getting old    :-\

Ha... better than not. WOOF!... But still HOT!!!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 16, 2017, 12:26:35 PM
Growing back!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on February 16, 2017, 02:53:16 PM
Nice beards, guys!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on March 17, 2017, 12:22:50 PM
The full beard is a few days past it's eighteen month anniversary.
After an almost two inch hacking off by a barber early in its growth and a few neatening trims, it still measures at just beyond 8.5 inches.
I am going to let it continue and see if it can make it to the foot long mark

(https://s23.postimg.org/587v9b9qj/IMG_1077.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rk5o2p8uf/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on March 17, 2017, 01:43:28 PM
Wow Tom.  Superimpressive.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on April 10, 2017, 01:29:05 AM

(https://s18.postimg.org/7qvl1k54p/IMG_3435.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/tdalil3p1/)
A little trim, always seems to end up shorter than anticipated!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on April 10, 2017, 03:40:25 AM
Did you get a trim, Dragon? If so, it suits you well!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on May 04, 2017, 09:43:10 AM
I am long over due for an update on this thread, and my wife took this photo a few days ago, so here is my latest:

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on May 04, 2017, 11:47:05 PM
I am long over due for an update on this thread, and my wife took this photo a few days ago, so here is my latest:

Awesome!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on May 05, 2017, 12:01:55 AM
OK,

I will jump in, time for an update.

I am considering going for the super long beard again. I kind of miss having it, although it will make me VERY unpopular, most folks here, HATE IT.

S.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on May 05, 2017, 09:50:06 AM
Looking great dude.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on May 05, 2017, 07:46:11 PM
Slybeard. You look awesome.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on May 05, 2017, 07:47:09 PM
Razor, You don't look old. You look awesome.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 07, 2017, 12:41:47 PM
Razor, You don't look old. You look awesome.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on May 07, 2017, 02:32:23 PM
Slybeard. You look awesome.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BigKen on May 08, 2017, 02:36:32 PM
I am long over due for an update on this thread, and my wife took this photo a few days ago, so here is my latest:
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 17, 2017, 10:13:22 AM

(https://s16.postimg.org/c35s7kpqt/IMG_2425.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6rqvmv3o1/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on May 17, 2017, 10:59:46 AM

(https://s16.postimg.org/c35s7kpqt/IMG_2425.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6rqvmv3o1/)
getting quite long there Razor.  I envy your straight beard hair. Overall though, looking great
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 17, 2017, 12:19:22 PM

getting quite long there Razor.  I envy your straight beard hair. Overall though, looking great

This is the longest it's ever been.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on May 19, 2017, 04:20:09 AM

(https://s16.postimg.org/c35s7kpqt/IMG_2425.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6rqvmv3o1/)

WOW!!!!

Amazing
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 19, 2017, 08:06:41 PM
Razor, that is one excellent beard.
As I have said many times, the intertwining of the two colors is awesome.
The increased length looks great too!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 19, 2017, 09:50:01 PM
Razor, that is one excellent beard.
As I have said many times, the intertwining of the two colors is awesome.
The increased length looks great too!

Thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 21, 2017, 12:27:43 PM
Razor I'm a envious of that beard! The extra length and bigger stache works so well.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 21, 2017, 12:37:45 PM
OK,

I will jump in, time for an update.

I am considering going for the super long beard again. I kind of miss having it, although it will make me VERY unpopular, most folks here, HATE IT.

S.
Do it!  Your beard is impressive when long and nice and thick. I'm debating doing the same because I miss my long length. I don't plan on tying it up again or going 2'+ again because extremely long beards are PITA, but I'm probably going to go 8"-10". I'm about 6" on the chin now and about 3" on the sides.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 21, 2017, 12:37:56 PM
Finally past the nine inch mark!
It seems to be growing again at last
(https://s8.postimg.org/necnv1zth/IMG_1510.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6ql5sk51t/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 21, 2017, 12:41:16 PM
Finally past the nine inch mark!
It seems to be growing again at last
(https://s8.postimg.org/necnv1zth/IMG_1510.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6ql5sk51t/)
Awesome! I love it, but how are you liking it? Is it getting to pain in the a** length for you and are powering through for the challenge, or do you love it and want to go longer?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 21, 2017, 01:20:53 PM
Awesome! I love it, but how are you liking it? Is it getting to pain in the a** length for you and are powering through for the challenge, or do you love it and want to go longer?
There have been some unexpected adjustments I had to make (chili dog now eaten with a fork) and a few surprises like waking up with it in my arm pit, but I really could not be happier with the length.
My mom hates it. My wife prefers it shorter, but tolerates it. My daughters LOVE it.
My goal is to let it continue growing until it reaches terminal length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on May 21, 2017, 05:09:54 PM
Cave,

Your beard is looking awesome.  9 inches is impressive.  I made it to around 8 and trimmed back to 7 because the ends were so thin.

Rusty, you beard is looking great as well.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on May 26, 2017, 12:43:43 AM
Haven't been on the SBG forum for a while. So good to see the beard activity. Here's my latest, complete with handlebar moustache.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on May 26, 2017, 03:49:37 AM
Looking good, Mr. Jules! Love the extra-long goatee!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 26, 2017, 10:15:53 AM
Haven't been on the SBG forum for a while. So good to see the beard activity. Here's my latest, complete with handlebar moustache.


 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 26, 2017, 01:11:25 PM
Haven't been on the SBG forum for a while. So good to see the beard activity. Here's my latest, complete with handlebar moustache.
Superb, Mr Jules!
I wish my mustache could do that!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: ServantOfTheDarkLord on May 31, 2017, 02:20:40 AM
(https://s2.postimg.org/n49o2sss9/20170303_180340.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ntsgf5tbp/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on May 31, 2017, 03:17:06 AM
(https://s2.postimg.org/n49o2sss9/20170303_180340.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ntsgf5tbp/)

Welcome to the forum! Nice beard. (the glasses and septum ring are nice touches as well)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 31, 2017, 12:53:07 PM
Cool beard, Servant!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on May 31, 2017, 04:40:13 PM
Looking very dapper Mr Jules.  Cut a dashing figure in the streets of London!  Wish my moustache would curl.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on June 04, 2017, 08:17:39 AM
Looking very dapper Mr Jules.  Cut a dashing figure in the streets of London!  Wish my moustache would curl.

Thanks for the compliment. Really like the handlebar moustache now !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: stn87 on June 04, 2017, 09:44:04 AM
My beard
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: J_Scott on June 04, 2017, 01:21:49 PM
You got a great beard there Stn87!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 04, 2017, 04:47:40 PM
My beard

Nice!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on June 05, 2017, 07:11:07 AM
My beard
You appear to have a very thick one coming in. Looks good.
How long have you had it so far?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on June 22, 2017, 02:57:21 PM
(https://s2.postimg.org/n49o2sss9/20170303_180340.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ntsgf5tbp/)

I love the look of that beard, especially the pic with the hair bands in your avatar. It reminds me of mine before I cut it.  :'(
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on June 22, 2017, 02:58:44 PM
My beard

That's a nice looking beard there stn87, nice and thick.  It's bigger than your avatar so what are your goals with it?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on July 05, 2017, 09:11:20 PM
It has been a while... here's the present beard status
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 06, 2017, 02:45:20 PM
Wow, Zet!  It is too long to fit in the frame of the photo now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on July 07, 2017, 04:21:01 PM
Agreed! The too-big-for-frame milestone is a good one!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on July 08, 2017, 08:16:32 AM
Agreed! The too-big-for-frame milestone is a good one!

Hey Rusty... so what's the plan for you after the big chop? Growing? Staying the shorter length?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on July 08, 2017, 08:17:48 AM
It's coming back... slowly!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lew on July 08, 2017, 04:22:01 PM
I've tried growing a beard out but I didn't think it looked good on me.  I've decided to stay with the goatee.  I like the look and it's fairly easy to maintain.
(https://s24.postimg.org/66lpjh8yt/IMG_4952.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bus0addb5/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on July 09, 2017, 11:11:22 AM
I've tried growing a beard out but I didn't think it looked good on me.  I've decided to stay with the goatee.  I like the look and it's fairly easy to maintain.

Looking good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 09, 2017, 02:10:47 PM
I've tried growing a beard out but I didn't think it looked good on me.  I've decided to stay with the goatee.  I like the look and it's fairly easy to maintain.


Nothing wrong with sticking to what works for you, Lew.  Technically, you have a circle beard, but most people call it a goatee.  I kept the same style for around 20 years before going full beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BigKen on July 09, 2017, 02:53:25 PM
I've tried growing a beard out but I didn't think it looked good on me.  I've decided to stay with the goatee.  I like the look and it's fairly easy to maintain.
(https://s24.postimg.org/66lpjh8yt/IMG_4952.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bus0addb5/)

Cool photo!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on July 09, 2017, 05:12:11 PM
Agreed! The too-big-for-frame milestone is a good one!

Hey Rusty... so what's the plan for you after the big chop? Growing? Staying the shorter length?

After the big chop I gradually cut it back a couple more inches over the next few months but it was still on the long side compared to how most guys keep their beards, but short for me.  I probably cut the most from the sides, but then I decided I wanted a big beard again and have been letting it grow back out.  It's longer than it was after the big chop and I'm going to get it a bit longer, but I won't be going for terminal length any time soon.  I might someday because I know it can go beyond 30".   I may not have been blessed with the thickest of beards but I can definitely grow a long one.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on July 10, 2017, 01:22:46 AM
Me after trimming due to an accident with pancake syrup.
(https://s10.postimg.org/bnnki2fm1/20170709_193400.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gmb2wljet/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Lew on July 10, 2017, 07:55:36 AM
Thanks for your positive comments Super Sly, slybeard, and BigKen.  I may try growing my beard completely out one day.  I tried a year ago, but the itching got on my nerves too much.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 10, 2017, 08:54:05 AM
Me after trimming due to an accident with pancake syrup.


Hairy, we need to hear more about this pancake syrup accident.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: gwsmallwood on July 10, 2017, 08:58:48 PM
6 month commit.  Got my first professional trim this weekend, at about 3 months.
(https://s21.postimg.org/a3jsyswzb/20170708_113612.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ckvk62gvn/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyRunner on July 10, 2017, 11:56:19 PM
That looks amazing!

Wish I could grow a moustache like that.

 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on July 11, 2017, 12:10:18 AM
Me after trimming due to an accident with pancake syrup.


Hairy, we need to hear more about this pancake syrup accident.

I was in a restaurant and while I was lifting the fork to eat pancakes my friend and I bumped elbows. I missed my mouth and the syrupy pancake hit my beard in an area that was already tangled
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on July 11, 2017, 12:12:48 AM
6 month commit.  Got my first professional trim this weekend, at about 3 months.

Wow... looks great. I especially love the mustache. You should let that grow out a bit more (beardstache).

Steve
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 11, 2017, 06:53:18 AM
6 month commit.  Got my first professional trim this weekend, at about 3 months.
(https://s21.postimg.org/a3jsyswzb/20170708_113612.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ckvk62gvn/)

Congratulations, that is an awesome look on you.  You guys know my preference is sly with a full beard, and you do it well.  I suggest you either take it longer or maintain this length,  just go no shorter.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: gwsmallwood on July 11, 2017, 09:42:29 AM
I'm actually liking the longer mustache, and I plan on letting that grow out (if it will).  I think I might actually be pretty close to terminal length, but I'm not sure as I've never let it get this long before.

I'm going to try letting the beard go a few more months, but I think this might actually be just about right for me.  My beard is patchy on the cheeks and sideburns, so when I try to go longer everything just looks wispy and I get flyaways everywhere.  Tried Beard Wax, blow dryer, softening, and a few other things.  Just can't tame it when it gets too long because it's so patchy in those areas.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 11, 2017, 10:24:16 AM
I'm actually liking the longer mustache, and I plan on letting that grow out (if it will).  I think I might actually be pretty close to terminal length, but I'm not sure as I've never let it get this long before.

I'm going to try letting the beard go a few more months, but I think this might actually be just about right for me.  My beard is patchy on the cheeks and sideburns, so when I try to go longer everything just looks wispy and I get flyaways everywhere.  Tried Beard Wax, blow dryer, softening, and a few other things.  Just can't tame it when it gets too long because it's so patchy in those areas.

Mustaches typically grow slowly, especially after becoming established like yours.  The tip (edges) will grow faster, but the center hairs will reach a terminal length around 1.5 to 2 inches in length.  Of course it is different for every guy.  I have not trimmed the center hairs of my mustache for 5 years, I only trim the tips.  My cheeks are not that thick as well, and I have found recently that hair gel actually helps control the sides for me better than beard products.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on July 11, 2017, 10:37:19 AM
I'm actually liking the longer mustache, and I plan on letting that grow out (if it will).  I think I might actually be pretty close to terminal length, but I'm not sure as I've never let it get this long before.

I'm going to try letting the beard go a few more months, but I think this might actually be just about right for me.  My beard is patchy on the cheeks and sideburns, so when I try to go longer everything just looks wispy and I get flyaways everywhere.  Tried Beard Wax, blow dryer, softening, and a few other things.  Just can't tame it when it gets too long because it's so patchy in those areas.

Are you using anything on the 'tash  in the photo?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: gwsmallwood on July 11, 2017, 11:11:03 AM
I'm actually liking the longer mustache, and I plan on letting that grow out (if it will).  I think I might actually be pretty close to terminal length, but I'm not sure as I've never let it get this long before.

I'm going to try letting the beard go a few more months, but I think this might actually be just about right for me.  My beard is patchy on the cheeks and sideburns, so when I try to go longer everything just looks wispy and I get flyaways everywhere.  Tried Beard Wax, blow dryer, softening, and a few other things.  Just can't tame it when it gets too long because it's so patchy in those areas.

Are you using anything on the 'tash  in the photo?
Just a bit of Clubman Wax.  I bought it a couple of years ago when I grew the stache out a bit for a Halloween costume.  It was the only thing I could find local.  We're going to CA this weekend and plan to hit up The Old Town Shaving Company in Pasadena.  I'll probably pick up some new stuff while we're there.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on August 07, 2017, 07:50:14 PM
Hey Guys!  It's been a while since I've been on here, so I thought I'd send a beard pic.

I hope you are all doing well!

-Mike
(https://s1.postimg.org/5zlir24sf/Epcot_pic.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on August 07, 2017, 09:39:36 PM
Hey Guys!  It's been a while since I've been on here, so I thought I'd send a beard pic.

I hope you are all doing well!

-Mike

WOW!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on August 08, 2017, 12:21:27 AM
Hey Guys!  It's been a while since I've been on here, so I thought I'd send a beard pic.

I hope you are all doing well!

-Mike
(https://s1.postimg.org/5zlir24sf/Epcot_pic.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Welcome back, Mike!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 08, 2017, 06:42:38 AM
Hey Guys!  It's been a while since I've been on here, so I thought I'd send a beard pic.

I hope you are all doing well!

-Mike
(https://s1.postimg.org/5zlir24sf/Epcot_pic.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Welcome back, Mike.  Looks like your beard is doing well.  How was EPCOT?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on August 09, 2017, 08:23:26 PM
Thanks, Guys! 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on August 16, 2017, 02:00:08 PM
Needs a tidy up but love the bald and beard look, balances everything out
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slymyke on August 16, 2017, 04:00:13 PM
Looks good, Mahaw90! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 16, 2017, 07:06:32 PM
Needs a tidy up but love the bald and beard look, balances everything out

Very nice!   O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: mahaw90 on August 17, 2017, 03:00:46 AM
Cheers guys! Nice to be back, struggled with tapatalk so not been on for a while, but doing it through the website so I'm back!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on August 17, 2017, 07:06:02 AM
Welcome back, Mark, beard is looking great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: gwsmallwood on August 17, 2017, 10:31:58 AM
Monthly update.  Beard is getting a little unruly, but the 'stache is coming along nicely.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 17, 2017, 04:46:54 PM
Monthly update.  Beard is getting a little unruly, but the 'stache is coming along nicely.
i

Stache looks great! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on August 18, 2017, 08:45:45 PM
That's a fine beard - good size or could go bigger? Great black and white profile.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Mr Jules on August 18, 2017, 08:50:28 PM
Goatee is nearly 5 inches long. Will grow handlebar and goatee for another month
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 19, 2017, 08:07:16 AM
Monthly update.  Beard is getting a little unruly, but the 'stache is coming along nicely.

Nice stache, GW.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 19, 2017, 08:08:22 AM
Needs a tidy up but love the bald and beard look, balances everything out

That is a good looking beard, Mahaw.  Do you plan to grow longer?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 19, 2017, 08:09:52 AM
Goatee is nearly 5 inches long. Will grow handlebar and goatee for another month

Looks good, Mr. Jules.  What do you plan to do to it after another month?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: el calvo on August 19, 2017, 11:30:27 AM
my beard
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BigKen on August 19, 2017, 01:27:35 PM
Cheers guys! Nice to be back, struggled with tapatalk so not been on for a while, but doing it through the website so I'm back!

Greetings Mark, it's great to see you on here again! I was wondering where you've been!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 23, 2017, 09:11:11 PM

(https://s3.postimg.org/wznygr8c3/IMG_4468.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qlyvdi3fz/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on August 23, 2017, 11:55:02 PM
Looking resplendent Razor.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Laser Man on August 24, 2017, 06:27:57 AM
Looks good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 24, 2017, 09:57:47 AM
Looks good, Razor.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on August 25, 2017, 12:01:15 AM

SWOON!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: whitesnakefan88 on August 29, 2017, 05:46:33 PM
Here is about two weeks (not shaving and 1st week of the 30 days)... what do yall think about it???
(https://s26.postimg.org/mn5theqop/IMG_1339.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3utydtuad/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/u4f0wmg7t/IMG_1343.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/t24ue2xed/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/bdhp07b15/IMG_1350.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ns4h0j2j9/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on August 30, 2017, 07:19:44 AM
Here is about two weeks (not shaving and 1st week of the 30 days)... what do yall think about it???
(https://s26.postimg.org/mn5theqop/IMG_1339.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3utydtuad/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/u4f0wmg7t/IMG_1343.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/t24ue2xed/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/bdhp07b15/IMG_1350.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ns4h0j2j9/)

Nice coverage! Not bad for only two weeks' growth
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 30, 2017, 09:56:52 AM
Here is about two weeks (not shaving and 1st week of the 30 days)... what do yall think about it???


It looks great.  Your beard must grow fast to have that much coverage in only 2 weeks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on August 31, 2017, 08:05:47 AM
Here is about two weeks (not shaving and 1st week of the 30 days)... what do yall think about it???

You look great. Good combo, bald head + beard.

DD
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: theseventhhill on September 03, 2017, 07:25:28 PM
About 40 days into my quest for a yeard! Started with a clean shaven look.

(https://s26.postimg.org/lbk45zch5/IMG_20170903_132135.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qzqewvgth/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/j36fvjysp/IMG_20170903_182241.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/477wnyndx/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 05, 2017, 07:45:38 AM
About 40 days into my quest for a yeard! Started with a clean shaven look.

Beard looks great, you going to shave your head?

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on September 17, 2017, 01:36:04 PM
I've not posted for a while but thought I'd pop back and say Hi. I've decided to grow my beard back. I fancies some time off with it, but now really want it bigger than before. Started at the beginning of August
(https://s26.postimg.org/w715l10x5/Image1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on September 17, 2017, 01:45:52 PM
I've not posted for a while but thought I'd pop back and say Hi. I've decided to grow my beard back. I fancies some time off with it, but now really want it bigger than before. Started at the beginning of August
(https://s26.postimg.org/w715l10x5/Image1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Looks great, suits you so well!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on September 17, 2017, 02:12:00 PM
Welcome back with your new beard, beardbald.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 18, 2017, 12:15:24 AM
I've not posted for a while but thought I'd pop back and say Hi. I've decided to grow my beard back. I fancies some time off with it, but now really want it bigger than before. Started at the beginning of August


A wise choice!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BaldBear on September 19, 2017, 04:42:30 PM
Here is my current beard
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on September 19, 2017, 04:46:02 PM
Cheers. This one probably shows it's current state.  By reckoning today is day 55
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BigKen on September 20, 2017, 01:52:22 PM
Here is my current beard

O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on September 22, 2017, 11:26:36 AM

(https://s26.postimg.org/cdp59f961/IMG_3569.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3vfp532n9/)
How's everybody, feels like I haven't been here in forever!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on September 22, 2017, 11:50:45 AM
Nice to see you back, now that is an outstanding trim on your beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on September 22, 2017, 12:32:02 PM
Thank you brother!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on September 23, 2017, 08:40:51 PM
Looks awesome, fit.  I am still in awe of your color, that dark mustache the looks like it is bleeding over into your white beard.  If I could have natural color like that, I could give up my dye.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 26, 2017, 10:17:49 PM
Time for an update.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on September 27, 2017, 08:09:16 AM
Wow, Dober, that is a BIG update from your profile photo.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on October 01, 2017, 03:07:39 PM
Hit the two month mark on my beard.  Glad it's coming back.
(https://s25.postimg.org/5dzh5ibn3/20171001_220437.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ss7ghftkb/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on October 02, 2017, 06:20:31 AM
Good looking beard, and an awesome looking bald head. Great combination.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 03, 2017, 01:06:39 PM
Reddog - time to show us your new full beard
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on October 03, 2017, 02:05:15 PM
Was going to wait for it to fill in more, good start though.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 03, 2017, 06:21:12 PM
It is a good start Reddog.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 03, 2017, 11:07:08 PM
Was going to wait for it to fill in more, good start though.

GO REDDOG!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on October 13, 2017, 03:12:48 PM
Had a trim. Mainly because my tash was wonky and I wanted the sides taken down so when it grows the length has an advantage to the thickness
(https://s1.postimg.org/2sfhsuajin/Screenshot_20171013-220932.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/1wj0de0v2j/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 17, 2017, 02:08:28 AM

Had a trim. Mainly because my tash was wonky and I wanted the sides taken down so when it grows the length has an advantage to the thickness


Sexy as hell!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on October 17, 2017, 11:34:09 PM
Hey Guys!  It's been a while since I've been on here, so I thought I'd send a beard pic.

I hope you are all doing well!

-Mike
(https://s1.postimg.org/5zlir24sf/Epcot_pic.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Awesome beard!!!  O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on October 24, 2017, 11:33:39 AM
Day 86 of my yeard
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 25, 2017, 09:10:19 PM
Day 86 of my yeard

Looks good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Tyler on October 26, 2017, 10:53:40 AM
Day 86 of my yeard

Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BaldBear on October 27, 2017, 02:35:58 PM
Damn...we sure have some very handsome men on this site!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 28, 2017, 12:06:42 AM
Damn...we sure have some very handsome men on this site!

Indeed!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on October 28, 2017, 02:12:40 PM
All the beards are looking great.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 29, 2017, 02:23:05 PM

(https://s1.postimg.org/7oapgnh7gf/FB2_C809_B-_DFF6-4423-_AD88-2_F5_E48_BC8957.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/358odobqij/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Tyler on October 29, 2017, 11:14:12 PM
Looking good, Razor!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: 4fit on November 08, 2017, 08:58:18 PM
Still bald and bearded.
(https://s1.postimg.org/5qq13l63qn/IMG_5527.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6tpqeh1xm3/)
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Post by: Tyler on November 08, 2017, 10:55:59 PM
Looks good @4fit
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on November 09, 2017, 11:37:07 AM
Got to day 100 of the beard
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 09, 2017, 12:59:51 PM
@4fit and @beardbald

You both have some very good looking beards.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: pastorscott on November 25, 2017, 09:56:42 PM
I've had the beard for 35 years... the shaved head is new. I decided the mostly bald look wasn't doing me any favors.
(https://s33.postimg.org/nkogioetr/image.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on November 26, 2017, 08:35:17 AM
a couple of days off four months. 1/3 of my yeard done
(https://s33.postimg.org/vi53ep39r/IMG_20171126_145238_069.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ds3etnpor/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on November 29, 2017, 07:46:19 AM
a couple of days off four months. 1/3 of my yeard done


WOOF!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 29, 2017, 08:50:44 PM
I've had the beard for 35 years... the shaved head is new. I decided the mostly bald look wasn't doing me any favors.
(https://s33.postimg.org/nkogioetr/image.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Great beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 29, 2017, 08:51:36 PM
a couple of days off four months. 1/3 of my yeard done
(https://s33.postimg.org/vi53ep39r/IMG_20171126_145238_069.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ds3etnpor/)

Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on November 30, 2017, 07:43:43 AM
Great looking beards, @pastorscott and @beardbald
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on December 06, 2017, 11:11:15 AM
looking good Sly beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: baldjoeg on December 06, 2017, 11:16:52 AM
Looking great.
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Post by: beardbald on December 10, 2017, 11:02:22 AM
Day 134 of my yeard
(https://s33.postimg.org/rxpw7jxzj/20171210_175934.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5ls3e5yvf/)
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Post by: slybeard on December 10, 2017, 07:26:31 PM
Impressive look and length, @beardbald
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 11, 2017, 10:25:59 PM
Beard looks excellent, @beardbald!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 11, 2017, 10:40:32 PM
I had it trimmed up a bit last month, which took off about two inches, but it is growing much more evenly now.

(https://s7.postimg.org/o23l3ag2j/0_C4_B0035-86_E9-42_FB-94_AE-639_D12093_A3_A.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rlpit3is7/)
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Post by: Razor X on December 12, 2017, 09:59:38 PM

(https://s7.postimg.org/p9ifyb1ij/63936_E5_C-_AB18-4_B54-_A465-_C69_B029_BC94_D.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/s3llbr3on/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 13, 2017, 06:32:18 AM
The beard is looking fantstic, @Razor X.  Great shape.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 13, 2017, 08:34:15 AM
Great looking beards, @Razor X and @Cave Dweller
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on December 13, 2017, 06:08:07 PM
My humble beginnings...1&1/2 weeks in.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 13, 2017, 06:22:30 PM
Bravo, @Doug!

You are off to an excellent start!  Keep it growing!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 13, 2017, 06:49:30 PM
The beard is looking fantstic, @Razor X.  Great shape.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 14, 2017, 07:38:23 AM
@-Doug- all beards have to have a start.  You appear to have good thick coverage, so it will make a great looking beard in time.  Any specific goals for it?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 14, 2017, 09:30:59 AM
[quote author
My humble beginnings...1&1/2 weeks in.
[/quote]

Yay Doug, welcome back to the world of the bearded!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on December 14, 2017, 09:32:13 AM
@-Doug- all beards have to have a start.  You appear to have good thick coverage, so it will make a great looking beard in time.  Any specific goals for it?

Not sure at this point. I'll just wait and see how it fills in and go from there.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on December 14, 2017, 01:31:18 PM
Good start.  Already starting to 'change' your appearance. Don't get frustrated if it gets itchy for a while as that soon passes.

I recently nearly lost my beard of 50+ years after a chemo treatment for cancer but after that ended it has  gradually come back come back much to my relief and should be back to 'normal' in a couple of months.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 16, 2017, 07:34:42 AM
Good start.  Already starting to 'change' your appearance. Don't get frustrated if it gets itchy for a while as that soon passes.

I recently nearly lost my beard of 50+ years after a chemo treatment for cancer but after that ended it has  gradually come back come back much to my relief and should be back to 'normal' in a couple of months.

Nope you are feeling better!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: beardbald on December 16, 2017, 06:03:37 PM
140 days into my yeard
(https://s33.postimg.org/krp01ihlb/IMG_20171217_005836_528.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/80atv07t7/)
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Post by: Razor X on December 16, 2017, 08:27:47 PM
You've come a long way!
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Post by: beardbald on December 17, 2017, 12:11:14 PM
 cheers razor. looking forward to seeing what 365 days will be
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Post by: nuts on December 18, 2017, 06:14:49 PM
Thanks RazorX.   Although the chemo was only patially successful I am now on a new drug which seems to be working.  Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: gwsmallwood on December 21, 2017, 08:17:39 PM
I went about 7 full months before deciding I liked mine a bit shorter.  I decided to rock the handlebar for a while, though.

(https://s13.postimg.org/yglx0ce5z/20171218_203246.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/e98h81goj/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 22, 2017, 12:14:17 AM
gwsmallwood

Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 22, 2017, 08:51:32 AM
Looks great @gwsmallwood

Do you have a photo of the longer beard before your trimmed?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: gwsmallwood on December 22, 2017, 10:45:27 AM
Looks great @gwsmallwood

Do you have a photo of the longer beard before your trimmed?

Took way too much time to maintain.  It started getting wavy in 4 different directions.  My cheeks are also sparse, so I think it looks a little better shorter.

For some reason it won't let me upload right now.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on December 23, 2017, 10:49:01 AM
Beard looks good @gwsmallwood The handlebar mustache is a plus, too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Magoo on December 24, 2017, 08:25:45 AM
Cool mustache, the two guys with you not bad either.   >:D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on January 03, 2018, 09:58:55 AM
Here I am, one month into my beard...
(https://s13.postimg.org/h2po23exz/beard_1_month.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/sf29jvnmr/)
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Post by: Dragon on January 03, 2018, 10:15:43 AM
Here I am, one month into my beard...
(https://s13.postimg.org/h2po23exz/beard_1_month.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/sf29jvnmr/)
Looking great, good coverage and length for 1 month
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 03, 2018, 11:10:43 AM
Looks good, @-Doug-

 That is a lot of good growth for only one month.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Magoo on January 03, 2018, 06:29:48 PM
You wear it well , looks good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: nuts on January 03, 2018, 07:17:48 PM
Looking really good Doug especially after only a month.  You wear it well. Given the proliferation of beards on this forum I was wondering when you might succumb.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on January 03, 2018, 07:20:24 PM
It appears you have a thick one growing in, @-Doug-.

Looks great on ya!
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Post by: Razor X on January 03, 2018, 10:06:10 PM
Looks terrific, Doug!
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Post by: DoberDaddy on January 04, 2018, 07:39:57 AM
Here I am, one month into my beard...

AWESOME!
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Post by: el calvo on January 06, 2018, 06:17:13 PM
my beard
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Post by: nuts on January 06, 2018, 06:50:17 PM
Gives your head and fcd\\ace great definition. A keeper
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Post by: Dragon on January 07, 2018, 01:41:05 AM
@el calvo, looks great
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Post by: slybeard on January 08, 2018, 02:26:57 PM
my beard

That is an awesome looking beard.  BTW - do you shave the soul patch out, or is that your natural growth pattern?
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Post by: el calvo on January 08, 2018, 09:32:49 PM
I went to the barbershop to be shaped a little, so in the pic is my beard when it grows
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Post by: Sri on January 09, 2018, 03:00:15 AM
I went to the barbershop to be shaped a little, so in the pic is my beard when it grows

Looks nice!
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Post by: plambermont on January 14, 2018, 09:08:06 PM
Here is my beard
(https://s9.postimg.org/rdtabo83z/Bald_Head.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5emvogr9n/)
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Post by: Sir Harry on January 15, 2018, 03:51:23 AM
Here is my beard
(https://s9.postimg.org/rdtabo83z/Bald_Head.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5emvogr9n/)


Nice beard and mustache combination!
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Post by: Sri on January 16, 2018, 03:54:07 AM
Here is my beard

Epic! 👌
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Post by: plambermont on January 17, 2018, 01:41:19 PM
THank you. Yours too is a good looking beard.
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Post by: psyflex on January 21, 2018, 10:21:58 PM

(https://s14.postimg.org/w7g4r0vrl/beard.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ufn5w4cel/)
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Post by: slybeard on January 22, 2018, 09:02:34 AM
Cool beard to compliment your head, @psyflex
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Post by: zetaeffe on January 22, 2018, 09:44:08 PM
Here is my beard
(https://s9.postimg.org/rdtabo83z/Bald_Head.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5emvogr9n/)


Great beard/stache combo!!  O0
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Post by: Dragon on January 25, 2018, 01:36:49 PM

(https://s9.postimg.org/h43biw4kv/IMG_0644.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/htm3v954b/)

(https://s9.postimg.org/3n6d011z3/IMG_0645.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3zxr67k8r/)

Must be the time of year for considering change.  I'm Looking for some advice,  Re the beard, should I, grow, trim, cut back or shave ?
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Post by: slybeard on January 25, 2018, 01:49:41 PM
Well, @Dragon you should know that I suggest grow.  I think all guy should at leas give along beard and mustache a good try sometime in their life.  You can always cut it back, but it is something to try.
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Post by: Razor X on January 25, 2018, 08:27:16 PM

(https://s10.postimg.org/d971c8yu1/00934953-_AD8_D-493_D-83_AF-_C8436_D1_AB784.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fqisjiiqd/)
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Post by: DoberDaddy on January 25, 2018, 10:11:49 PM
Looking great, Razor!
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Post by: -Doug- on January 26, 2018, 06:44:21 AM
Nice look, @Razor X.
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Post by: DoberDaddy on January 26, 2018, 06:58:32 AM
Nice look, @Razor X.

Doug... what happened to yours?
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Post by: -Doug- on January 26, 2018, 07:00:19 AM
Doug... what happened to yours?

It's still here.....I just hadn't updated my forum profile pic.

Just took care of that.
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Post by: Razor X on January 26, 2018, 05:48:41 PM
Nice look, @Razor X.

Thanks, @Doug and @DoberDaddy.
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Post by: slybeard on January 26, 2018, 06:05:58 PM

(https://s10.postimg.org/d971c8yu1/00934953-_AD8_D-493_D-83_AF-_C8436_D1_AB784.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fqisjiiqd/)

Great length, great shape, and great mix of colors.
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Post by: DoberDaddy on January 27, 2018, 12:08:40 AM
Doug... what happened to yours?

It's still here.....I just hadn't updated my forum profile pic.

Just took care of that.

Good! You pull off the beard, really well!
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Post by: Dragon on January 27, 2018, 01:59:02 AM

(https://s10.postimg.org/d971c8yu1/00934953-_AD8_D-493_D-83_AF-_C8436_D1_AB784.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fqisjiiqd/)

Great look @Razor X. Oh for straight beard hair!
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Post by: beardbald on February 03, 2018, 05:46:25 PM
Past the six months point of my yeard
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Post by: wndk on February 06, 2018, 07:39:48 AM
Awesome beards, brothers.

This is the first time that i will let my beard grow, i never let it grow more than 3 weeks or so, in the past.

Can this beard become a respectful beard like you guys have, with time? what you guys think?

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Post by: slybeard on February 06, 2018, 07:47:54 AM
Awesome beards, brothers.

This is the first time that i will let my beard grow, i never let it grow more than 3 weeks or so, in the past.

Can this beard become a respectful beard like you guys have, with time? what you guys think?


You have all you need for a great looking beard, but you need more than 3 weeks of growth.  I suggest you all it to grow for at least 8 weeks, preferably 13 weeks, without trimming anything other than a neckline.  And don't trim the neckline too high, start at about a finger's width above the Adam's Apple.
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Post by: wndk on February 06, 2018, 07:56:12 AM
Awesome beards, brothers.

This is the first time that i will let my beard grow, i never let it grow more than 3 weeks or so, in the past.

Can this beard become a respectful beard like you guys have, with time? what you guys think?


You have all you need for a great looking beard, but you need more than 3 weeks of growth.  I suggest you all it to grow for at least 8 weeks, preferably 13 weeks, without trimming anything other than a neckline.  And don't trim the neckline too high, start at about a finger's width above the Adam's Apple.

Thanks for the advice, i will follow it and soon i will post some updates here!
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Post by: DoberDaddy on February 08, 2018, 08:38:29 AM
Awesome beards, brothers.

This is the first time that i will let my beard grow, i never let it grow more than 3 weeks or so, in the past.

Can this beard become a respectful beard like you guys have, with time? what you guys think?

You look great!
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Post by: beardbald on March 18, 2018, 01:12:48 PM
Still going on my yeard.
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Post by: Razor X on March 22, 2018, 08:42:16 PM
Still going on my yeard.

Looks good.  How far into the year are you now?
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Post by: wndk on March 24, 2018, 07:29:06 AM
I'am back on track. Unfortunately i cut the beard, but now i'am determined to let it grow hahaha. Soon i will post some pics!


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Post by: lordpeich on March 24, 2018, 08:06:04 AM
My beard and my bald head.

(https://s9.postimg.org/70wis9hm7/20180223_183018_W.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3u1z8mx63/)
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Post by: Tennisman0 on March 24, 2018, 12:57:34 PM
Hey chaps, my first post here,

Nice to find a site where we sly guys can talk and share ideas. I've been wanting to grow back my beard for a while now, and seeing the beards on this thread is inspirational. That being said, I seem to get cold feet though at about the two week mark and end up shaving it. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Post by: beardbald on March 26, 2018, 10:35:00 AM
You know it says Day 232 above.my head. Well...... hahahhaha 😂😉
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Post by: Dragon on April 07, 2018, 02:25:05 PM

(https://s7.postimg.org/pll7o93m3/IMG_0652.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/cu71hqttz/)
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Post by: Razor X on April 08, 2018, 05:07:09 PM

(https://s7.postimg.org/pll7o93m3/IMG_0652.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/cu71hqttz/)

 O0
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Post by: beardbald on May 03, 2018, 02:11:40 PM
Still growing
(https://s31.postimg.cc/kt516g7zv/Screenshot_20180503-210728.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/slvoyfdyv/)
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Post by: DoberDaddy on May 04, 2018, 09:30:16 AM
Looks amazing.
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Post by: DoberDaddy on May 09, 2018, 10:39:35 AM
Beard trim with new "haircut". I guess I'm not really "sly" anymore.

I am blaming in on Spain!



:)
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Post by: baldjoeg on May 25, 2018, 09:15:53 PM
All beards are looking great guys.
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Post by: Goatee on May 26, 2018, 03:16:41 PM
I keep trimming my goatee!!!
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on June 27, 2018, 02:56:12 PM
Still growing
(https://s31.postimg.cc/kt516g7zv/Screenshot_20180503-210728.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/slvoyfdyv/)

That's looking AWESOME! It's nice and thick with some curls. Last I saw you here you had given up on big beards and were settling for a short one.

I haven't been around since I regrew my hair, but my beard is still big.
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on June 27, 2018, 03:36:36 PM
Here's my update.
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Post by: DoberDaddy on June 28, 2018, 09:25:11 AM
Here's my update.

Wow... now THAT is amazing. Beard looks great, and so does the hair.
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Post by: beardbald on June 28, 2018, 06:19:20 PM
Here's my update.

Hey! good to see you again! Yes, I had some time off fro the beard really fancied a change and didn't regret it. fancied a change again and can't grow my hair back hahahahaha  so growingthe beard back. recently had a trim as it really needed it, as needed some shape and the ends were pretty broken. Want it a few incheslonger, but happy enough with the length I have no to keep it shaped!
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on June 29, 2018, 02:58:22 PM
Here's my update.

Wow... now THAT is amazing. Beard looks great, and so does the hair.
Thanks! It looks like we both have more hair!
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on June 29, 2018, 03:01:45 PM
Here's my update.

Hey! good to see you again! Yes, I had some time off fro the beard really fancied a change and didn't regret it. fancied a change again and can't grow my hair back hahahahaha  so growingthe beard back. recently had a trim as it really needed it, as needed some shape and the ends were pretty broken. Want it a few incheslonger, but happy enough with the length I have no to keep it shaped!

You look great! I hope to see what it looks like after a couple more inches.
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Post by: beardbald on September 06, 2018, 01:07:43 PM
Still growing it
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Post by: DoberDaddy on September 06, 2018, 11:54:03 PM
Still growing it

Looks really good. Some guys, when they get a lot of length, start to get scraggly (myself included). You seem to be going strong!
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Post by: Dragon on September 07, 2018, 01:33:46 AM
Still growing it
looks good, great colour
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Post by: slybeard on September 07, 2018, 06:24:04 PM
Still growing it

That is really looking awesome @beardbald

Is this the longest you have ever had it?
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Post by: beardbald on September 09, 2018, 06:03:37 PM
Hi @slybeard   yes it is. Still a way to go from the length I want
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Post by: DoberDaddy on December 29, 2018, 01:38:57 AM
The Viking beard is coming back, the Viking hair is gone!
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Post by: DoberDaddy on December 30, 2018, 09:17:33 AM
Better haircut this time!


https://imgur.com/7gQNGht
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Post by: DoberDaddy on January 14, 2019, 08:46:25 AM
Hi @beardbald, it's been a couple of months, how about an update on your magnificent beard?
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Post by: Razor X on February 04, 2019, 09:23:05 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRdbKGrW/E19-E7-F66-9-F79-448-E-B6-B3-A388-FE0215-DB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdQNXxK9)
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Post by: DoberDaddy on February 05, 2019, 04:18:14 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRdbKGrW/E19-E7-F66-9-F79-448-E-B6-B3-A388-FE0215-DB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdQNXxK9)

Outstanding, @Razor X !
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Post by: Razor X on February 05, 2019, 08:52:54 AM
Thanks!
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Post by: slybeard on February 05, 2019, 11:30:05 AM
Nice look on you @Razor X
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Post by: Barbero Pelón on February 06, 2019, 04:10:46 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/5jc6sNMF/IMG-20190129-121734.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3P1dKxV)
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Post by: slybeard on February 06, 2019, 08:55:48 AM
Looks great @Tony Dadá

Have you considered growing your beard longer?
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Post by: Barbero Pelón on February 06, 2019, 11:27:35 AM
Looks great @Tony Dadá

Have you considered growing your beard longer?

My beard grows very slowly,and after the trims every 3 months...I can't pass that stage 😱

Any advice?




(https://i.postimg.cc/8kRfyKkc/IMG-20180901-212134.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nMLLr1Df)
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Post by: slybeard on February 07, 2019, 07:25:19 AM
If you are going to a barber for trims, just let the barber know you want to grow longer and not to trim so much off.  Or maybe extend the time between trims.
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Post by: Razor X on February 07, 2019, 10:15:03 AM
Nice look on you @Razor X

Thanks, @slybeard
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Post by: Razor X on February 07, 2019, 10:15:50 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/5jc6sNMF/IMG-20190129-121734.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3P1dKxV)

Nice.
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Post by: Barbero Pelón on February 09, 2019, 07:12:54 PM
If you are going to a barber for trims, just let the barber know you want to grow longer and not to trim so much off.  Or maybe extend the time between trims.

That and I need more vitamins maybe haha.

I need to learn how to not get splits ends.
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Post by: Ty1963 on February 09, 2019, 08:59:43 PM
Well I guess mine's kind of pitiful compared to all those thick beards but I like it it seems to suit me. :-)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpvR6Jfs/20190209-225443.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JsCtxgqJ)
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Post by: Barbero Pelón on February 10, 2019, 04:44:43 AM
Well I guess mine's kind of pitiful compared to all those thick beards but I like it it seems to suit me. :-)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpvR6Jfs/20190209-225443.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JsCtxgqJ)


Is a great beard! Makes you look even balder 💪
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Post by: Razor X on February 11, 2019, 06:39:34 PM
Well I guess mine's kind of pitiful compared to all those thick beards but I like it it seems to suit me. :-)


Nothing pitiful about it.
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Post by: Semi-Sly on February 15, 2019, 12:26:02 AM
Well I guess mine's kind of pitiful compared to all those thick beards but I like it it seems to suit me. :-)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpvR6Jfs/20190209-225443.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JsCtxgqJ)
There is nothing pitiful about it!
- a well trimmed and shaped beard says that you are a guy who cares about his grooming.  It is very attractive and very professional.
- as a barber I have noticed that the "yeard" craze is over.  Moderate and well groomed facial hair is more the norm these days.
- It has color and it doesn't look like a dye job.  If is was gray it would heap extra years onto you.
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Post by: slybeard on February 15, 2019, 09:15:14 AM
Well I guess mine's kind of pitiful compared to all those thick beards but I like it it seems to suit me. :-)


I agree that it looks good on you @Ty1963

You did not ask for suggestions, but IMO it would leek even better with more length, and a lower neckline.
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Post by: DoberDaddy on February 15, 2019, 09:33:05 AM
Well I guess mine's kind of pitiful compared to all those thick beards but I like it it seems to suit me. :-)


I agree that it looks good on you @Ty1963

You did not ask for suggestions, but IMO it would leek even better with more length, and a lower neckline.

Yep!
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Post by: Sir Harry on February 16, 2019, 03:47:23 AM
@Ty1963 I think you have decent beard coverage, and the ring gauges are awesome!
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Post by: Quiet_Dan on February 18, 2019, 10:03:49 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/xCf1N1Pd/beard.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I thought I would re-add to this as early December I shaved it all off after a hospital stay where the soap left me with a horrible rash under my beard, so fairly happy with the growth by now
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Post by: DoberDaddy on February 19, 2019, 01:52:41 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/xCf1N1Pd/beard.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I thought I would re-add to this as early December I shaved it all off after a hospital stay where the soap left me with a horrible rash under my beard, so fairly happy with the growth by now

WOW!!! That is from December!

IMPRESSIVE!!!
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Post by: Quiet_Dan on February 19, 2019, 02:36:25 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/xCf1N1Pd/beard.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I thought I would re-add to this as early December I shaved it all off after a hospital stay where the soap left me with a horrible rash under my beard, so fairly happy with the growth by now

WOW!!! That is from December!

IMPRESSIVE!!!

Yep, God gave me the genes for growing hair pretty much everywhere but the top of my head :)
It did only recently struck me just how much grew in that time
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Post by: Razor X on February 20, 2019, 06:32:19 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/xCf1N1Pd/beard.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I thought I would re-add to this as early December I shaved it all off after a hospital stay where the soap left me with a horrible rash under my beard, so fairly happy with the growth by now

 O0
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Post by: DoberDaddy on April 09, 2019, 12:58:54 AM
It's been a while, time for an update!

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Post by: slybeard on April 09, 2019, 06:20:38 AM
It's been a while, time for an update!

Awesome beard, Dober. You need an avatar with a larger beard.
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Post by: DoberDaddy on April 09, 2019, 08:39:44 AM
It's been a while, time for an update!

Awesome beard, Dober. You need an avatar with a larger beard.

I already complained to the Bitmoji people... they need to get with the program!
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Post by: DoberDaddy on April 26, 2019, 06:23:47 AM
New haircut (lol, and new hair), plus got a "beard blowout".


(https://i.imgur.com/qNAFnWJ.jpg)
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Post by: slybeard on April 29, 2019, 05:51:18 PM
Both look good, Dober
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Post by: DoberDaddy on May 28, 2019, 12:41:55 AM
Awfully QUIET... I hope ya'all have not SHAVED!!!

Your faces!!!!


 >:(
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Post by: Razor X on June 13, 2019, 11:20:58 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/fbrfZxLH/5-A3-FBBD1-49-B2-4020-AFCD-8-F034786-AA90.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sB5h4G5S)
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Post by: DoberDaddy on June 14, 2019, 07:48:19 AM
Looking dapper as always @Razor X !  :@`
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Post by: slybeard on June 17, 2019, 01:38:28 PM
Awfully QUIET... I hope ya'all have not SHAVED!!!

Your faces!!!!


 >:(

No change for me, still bearded.  Just haven't posted an update lately.
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Post by: DoberDaddy on June 18, 2019, 02:12:25 AM
Awfully QUIET... I hope ya'all have not SHAVED!!!

Your faces!!!!


 >:(

No change for me, still bearded.  Just haven't posted an update lately.

Good to hear...

It's been terribly quiet on this site, in general, as of late. TOO QUIET!!!  :o
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Post by: baldjoeg on June 21, 2019, 01:24:21 PM
Looking great Beardbald.
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Post by: SlyMike on October 04, 2019, 09:31:03 AM
I haven't been on here for ages, but good to see so many guys with great beards still, mine is still growing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 07, 2019, 08:45:42 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZZbbmZd/37297222-021-B-498-B-A088-FA1403-E188-AB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F7wZ72ck)
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Post by: DoberDaddy on October 11, 2019, 01:46:00 AM
Looking good @Razor X !
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Post by: slybeard on October 11, 2019, 06:39:53 AM
You have one of my favorite ginger beards @Razor X , but it is becoming less ginger every time you post an update.
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Post by: Razor X on October 15, 2019, 07:34:47 PM
You have one of my favorite ginger beards @Razor X , but it is becoming less ginger every time you post an update.

I know.   :'( :'(  :'(
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Post by: Razor X on November 11, 2019, 08:40:04 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/zDpRZgrK/CF9-F1822-FA1-E-48-B9-8-A26-6-C16159-A7-BC3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6T2QCTTp)
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Post by: Razor X on February 25, 2020, 10:54:16 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/bN26s4Gd/9-E0498-A0-0549-4-B83-9-A62-4-F902-E71893-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kBqNH1vd)
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Post by: Magoo on February 25, 2020, 11:09:16 AM
Looks great Razor !  Was that trimmed professionally ? If you did it , you did an excellent job.
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Post by: Semi-Sly on February 26, 2020, 03:21:05 PM
Looks great Razor !  Was that trimmed professionally ? If you did it , you did an excellent job.

I agree! Great shape!

as a barber I always get nervous when someone asked me to trim their beard because I know her beard guys are and that “a barber is a beard’s worst enemy”! HaHha
because I know that a beard owner has in his mind’s eye what he wants it to look like but I don’t always know exactly what’s in his mind’s eye. in beard hair grows in so many directions and has so many swirls that it can be really challenging for me!
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Post by: slybeard on February 26, 2020, 05:42:12 PM
Looks great @Razor X
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Post by: Razor X on February 27, 2020, 08:06:13 PM
Looks great Razor !  Was that trimmed professionally ? If you did it , you did an excellent job.

I agree! Great shape!

as a barber I always get nervous when someone asked me to trim their beard because I know her beard guys are and that “a barber is a beard’s worst enemy”! HaHha
because I know that a beard owner has in his mind’s eye what he wants it to look like but I don’t always know exactly what’s in his mind’s eye. in beard hair grows in so many directions and has so many swirls that it can be really challenging for me!

Thanks, guys.  Professionally trimmed about three weeks ago so it’s grown out a bit since then.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 06, 2020, 02:25:15 PM
Lockdown beard
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZYWwK36/2-E6-EA256-649-F-4-AA7-99-A4-DF5014705-BDD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zynDrLF8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Magoo on April 06, 2020, 02:49:14 PM
Who ever does your beard , him or her , really does good work. Certainly good to re visit as needed.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 06, 2020, 03:06:09 PM
Who ever does your beard , him or her , really does good work. Certainly good to re visit as needed.

Thanks.  Right now nobody is doing it since all the barbershops here are closed!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: R o b 6 on April 06, 2020, 03:49:37 PM
Lockdown beard
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZYWwK36/2-E6-EA256-649-F-4-AA7-99-A4-DF5014705-BDD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zynDrLF8)

Lockdown is workin' for the beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 06, 2020, 09:16:06 PM
Lockdown beard
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZYWwK36/2-E6-EA256-649-F-4-AA7-99-A4-DF5014705-BDD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zynDrLF8)

Looks great on you Razor.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Laser Man on April 08, 2020, 03:39:25 PM
That’s an epic beard, Razor X!  I’m jealous. 😊
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 22, 2020, 12:14:44 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/C11xDWQM/9-CDC2-C32-C988-4-F5-A-A490-B2-D4-E9-FB9-E30.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKpWG5WP)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 22, 2020, 02:40:32 PM
I like it, I hope you do as well @Razor X
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 22, 2020, 09:09:22 PM
I like it, I hope you do as well @Razor X

Thanks. I don’t dislike it but I’m not sure how I will feel when the lockdown is over and it’s time to go back to working in the office.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Adamski1972 on May 03, 2020, 02:44:27 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/0N2sJ0X4/IMG-20200409-182840.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/18TTkwQ0)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on May 03, 2020, 08:26:06 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/0N2sJ0X4/IMG-20200409-182840.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/18TTkwQ0)

Looking good!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on May 14, 2020, 01:28:11 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/cC0y8LsW/0-E3-AB55-C-A654-4193-93-FF-77-AFF5-E53994.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N9JP3Y9C)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on May 15, 2020, 09:13:14 AM
Still looking good @Razor X
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Jerome on May 15, 2020, 10:12:08 AM
I'm so jealous of all the beards! I really want to grow one now that I'm sly, but as a healthcare provider, I need to be able to safely wear a mask. Oh well, hopefully in the future.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: stn87 on June 14, 2020, 08:52:34 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/8z8ZzH0s/5562-B9-B4-E917-46-DE-AF16-B4-AD84-DCFBFC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CzNGvjYV)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HkQBcyqz/970832-F7-A960-4076-88-AF-64-CC016062-EA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDwS7KFR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Dy4ChD5t/B6-A31-ED9-FF74-4681-8-F4-A-E52-CB9784650.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bs80Hm7T)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on June 15, 2020, 01:45:59 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/8z8ZzH0s/5562-B9-B4-E917-46-DE-AF16-B4-AD84-DCFBFC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CzNGvjYV)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HkQBcyqz/970832-F7-A960-4076-88-AF-64-CC016062-EA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDwS7KFR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Dy4ChD5t/B6-A31-ED9-FF74-4681-8-F4-A-E52-CB9784650.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bs80Hm7T)
@stn87 the extra length really suits you
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on June 17, 2020, 07:12:29 AM
That sly dome and big beard look awesome @stn87
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 24, 2020, 05:10:29 AM
After a disastrous trim in January... the beard is starting to come back to itself.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 24, 2020, 11:32:06 AM
After a disastrous trim in January... the beard is starting to come back to itself.

Looking good, Dober.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 25, 2020, 12:01:25 AM
Thanks SB...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 26, 2020, 09:55:47 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/rmG9NWT1/F0-AA2-B2-B-4-A88-4-F2-A-9-D89-D67-EE44-CAF4-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdRc9Y7z)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 27, 2020, 12:24:06 AM
Looking great, RX!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 27, 2020, 11:47:09 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 29, 2020, 06:01:14 PM
Looks good, @Razor X

Looks a little shorter now?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 29, 2020, 07:51:37 PM
Looks good, @Razor X

Looks a little shorter now?

Yes, I trimmed it back a while ago.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Semi-Sly on October 29, 2020, 09:38:10 PM
 I tried something new

 As most of you know for many years I spent part of the year with my head shaved a part of it with a little bit of hair but I’ve always resisted facial hair because I didn’t like the way the gray beard looked

 The last couple of years I spend most of my time bald usually with no facial hair whatsoever

 Recently I thought I’d let my hair grow again because I’m facing another major surgery with a month-long restriction on my back and I will be able to take care of myself at all but it started to drive me nuts and today I went back to my beautiful shaved head and I just really love it it really is me it just brings back my power and my self-confidence !

 as for the facial hair I kept a mustache and a goatee but instead of keeping the rest of the full beard I keep the goatee at number one and then faded it out to zero about halfway across my cheeks toward my ear with just a straight line from the lip to the bottom of the ear.   I like the way it looks because of the feeding I can get away with only having to trim the beard once a week and don’t have to do any facial shaving in between .  I have finally found a beard that I like and I think works for me !

 I’m still going to go to my barber once a week for a head shaved in the beard lineup but during the week I use my and his profile on my head and just the tops of the cheeks five minutes a day and I’m in business



(https://i.postimg.cc/3wDvfcms/5-DF05-A7-E-B2-B2-40-B8-ABEC-BB6-FD2-E684-E8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBsxvKnm)

(https://i.postimg.cc/y8GRPHgh/9-FCEF8-B9-CC52-4332-839-A-7-C64-AAE5-F70-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/18p4mbK4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SxR8CssN/C35857-AC-7-D65-46-A2-898-D-4-FE704-A55959.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fV4JhMm6)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on October 30, 2020, 02:42:22 AM
looks good @Semi-Sly, glad you found something that you like and works for you.  good luck with the op
 
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on October 30, 2020, 05:36:31 AM
Looking good, Semi, I like the beard design! Good luck with your surgery, and hopes for a quick recovery.

I recently tried growing my hair back for winter warmth. Made it 3 weeks and couldn't stand it. I always think the white hair and flattop make me look old! It feels so good when you shave it smooth again. Anyway, we're both rocking the baldie style again!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on October 30, 2020, 07:05:27 AM
Looks cool.

Hope op goes well.

God bless you
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 30, 2020, 12:42:46 PM
Looks good @Semi-Sly

You are trying new things!

Hope your surgery and recovery go well.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 31, 2020, 08:26:50 AM
Best of luck with the surgery!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: VOT on November 10, 2020, 03:44:21 PM
Haven’t checked in for some time. Here is where I now am
(https://i.postimg.cc/pTS5cbx1/CACB31-C2-6-AC7-41-A9-9-C7-A-B0-B1888541-F8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ygFNWGDF)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on November 11, 2020, 09:34:21 AM
Wow @VOT
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 12, 2020, 03:26:23 PM
Haven’t checked in for some time. Here is where I now am
(https://i.postimg.cc/pTS5cbx1/CACB31-C2-6-AC7-41-A9-9-C7-A-B0-B1888541-F8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ygFNWGDF)

Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 31, 2020, 03:02:58 AM
OK, it's been a while... time for a beard update...

It's ALMOST grown back...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on December 31, 2020, 10:36:06 AM
OK, it's been a while... time for a beard update...

It's ALMOST grown back...

Frustrating isn't it?  They grow so slow!
I've been waiting ages for my beard to grow back after trying to remove dye and what I now think was damage caused by using a hair straightener.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 31, 2020, 10:40:09 AM
OK, it's been a while... time for a beard update...

It's ALMOST grown back...

The beard is looking great, @DoberDaddy !  And that "system" looks good as well.  Never thought I would say that.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 01, 2021, 04:40:05 AM
OK, it's been a while... time for a beard update...

It's ALMOST grown back...

Frustrating isn't it?  They grow so slow!
I've been waiting ages for my beard to grow back after trying to remove dye and what I now think was damage caused by using a hair straightener.

Thanks, @Rusty Shackleford, the day you cut your beard was a sad day for all of us... I remember it well...

How about an update?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 01, 2021, 04:40:59 AM
OK, it's been a while... time for a beard update...

It's ALMOST grown back...

The beard is looking great, @DoberDaddy !  And that "system" looks good as well.  Never thought I would say that.

Thanks man!

Happy New Year to you!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 01, 2021, 08:16:13 AM
Thanks, @Rusty Shackleford, the day you cut your beard was a sad day for all of us... I remember it well...

How about an update?
Hum... I think the last time I posted a pic here that Photobucket was still a thing.  I'll have to see what I need to do to post another pic.

I don't think I mentioned the last big trim here though.   December 2019 and my beard was probably 10" or a little more.  I remembered I dyed my beard and then got a haircut with no intention on getting the beard trimmed.  Then at the next chair a bald guy with a huge beard came in and got a trim and I decided to trim mine.  I had a few inches cut off, but then I decided that I needed to end using hair dye.  Since it can't be removed from the hair I kept cutting here and there until last May when I got it down to a paltry 4".  At that point most of the dye was visibly gone, and I've let it grow back since then with only a couple minor trims on the tips.

Also in 2019 I was having huge problems with knots and if I pulled my beard through my fist it actually puffed out at the last inch or so.  It just hit me recently that I was likely hitting it too hard with a heated brush and just ruined the hair.  It's about 7" long now and does not do that, and in 2020 I maybe used the heated brush once (mainly because it was so short anyway)

So now I know!
No dyeing - it's too hard to stop
No heat
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 01, 2021, 08:24:16 AM
This was either the shortest I had it or very close:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Nj545wsj/20200505-203823-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNHn5S6P)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on January 02, 2021, 04:13:56 AM
Even at its shortest it looks great
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 02, 2021, 09:01:56 AM
Looks great, @Rusty Shackleford

You still have a lot of natural color left there.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Goatee on January 02, 2021, 11:07:29 AM
Haven’t checked in for some time. Here is where I now am
(https://i.postimg.cc/pTS5cbx1/CACB31-C2-6-AC7-41-A9-9-C7-A-B0-B1888541-F8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ygFNWGDF)


Impressive! Awesome
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 02, 2021, 11:22:17 PM
This was either the shortest I had it or very close:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Nj545wsj/20200505-203823-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNHn5S6P)

Wow... looks great... I think you should definitely ditch the dye... the grey looks awesome.

You can switch to Imgur...

Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on January 11, 2021, 02:02:19 AM
Thats grown!, looks great
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 11, 2021, 06:18:51 PM
Beard looks great @stn87 !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 12, 2021, 01:06:56 AM
@stn87 DUDE!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on February 02, 2021, 01:38:26 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/3RWq5pmb/feb-2021.png) (https://postimg.cc/HcDzbrSQ)

ok, I havent seen my top lip in almost 30 years and my chin in about 8 yrs.  Been sly now for 3 or 4 years.  so ive never been sly and shaven. Feel like a change on the lower face.  Advice?  short, goatee (never tried), or let it grow?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: reddog on February 02, 2021, 05:44:34 AM
I was at the same point one year ago. I hadn't had a clean shaven face in several decades, and never with a shaved head. I started noticing alot of guys with bald heads and no facial hair, and finally got up the nerve to shave my face. Wow, what a shock! I didn't recognize myself in the mirror, and didn't like what I saw! Luckily, it grew back pretty fast, but I'm glad I tried it. I suppose it's just like when you first shave your head, it takes time to get used to the change.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 06, 2021, 11:32:51 PM
@Dragon you have quite the impressive beard, I would hate to see you cut it. Your beard is now part of your face.

Like when people ask me... don't I "miss my face". This IS my face.

That being said, it's your face.

What I will say that is every time in the past 36 years of being bearded... I have regretted every time that I drastically cut or shaved.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on February 07, 2021, 03:00:40 AM
thanks guys
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on February 07, 2021, 05:15:49 PM
If not too late, I vote to keep the beard you have.  It looks awesome.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on February 08, 2021, 01:46:53 AM
thanks @slybeard, I havent done anything rash!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 27, 2021, 03:39:20 AM
Where is everyone?

Is it my imagination, or has this entire board gone basically silent?

There were loads more folks making frequents posts... and now... not much at all.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: MoonageDaydream on February 27, 2021, 08:23:37 AM
No, it’s not your imagination. This site was considerably more active when I first shaved my head a little less than 4 years ago.

The r/bald subreddit has grown in popularity, I’m active there too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 01, 2021, 08:46:35 AM
Where is everyone?

Is it my imagination, or has this entire board gone basically silent?

There were loads more folks making frequents posts... and now... not much at all.

I am not sure what happened.  I still check every few days, but not much activity at all.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razorhead on March 01, 2021, 01:02:16 PM


Anyone ever use beard beards or braid their beard?

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 01, 2021, 01:17:44 PM


Anyone ever use beard beards or braid their beard?

I tried once when on vacation in the Bahama's.  They were ladies set-up on the beach doing braids for the ladies, so I said why not?  They are not that easy to see due to the color of my shirt.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razorhead on March 01, 2021, 01:22:15 PM
Nice Slybeard. I think i may let my chin hair on my goatee grow long enough to to do that. I did some research and it sounds like you need about 4 inches of length at minimum. I got some growing to do!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on March 02, 2021, 01:38:39 AM


Anyone ever use beard beards or braid their beard?

some of the viking beads look good but i havent had had the courage yet
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on March 02, 2021, 08:15:05 AM
Where is everyone?

Is it my imagination, or has this entire board gone basically silent?

There were loads more folks making frequents posts... and now... not much at all.



I think what happened was that a lot of the membership joined the Facebook group. At first it was kind of fun, but things got a little out of hand for some of the members. I am guilty and I will start contributing more in the future.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 03, 2021, 01:34:08 AM
When my beard is longer I braid it often.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 16, 2021, 05:27:14 PM
Beard is roughly 9".  I'm thinking of maintaining it at 10" in length.
Oh and I'm bald again. :D

(https://i.postimg.cc/QC0Drm6K/20210316-085340-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ctg2RRGd)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 16, 2021, 05:57:00 PM
Where is everyone?

Is it my imagination, or has this entire board gone basically silent?

There were loads more folks making frequents posts... and now... not much at all.

A lot of people might not be able to log in.  I forgot my password and the password recovery system doesn't work.  I'm only in due to dumb luck by guessing what it was and setting it to leave myself logged in.  At some point it will lock me out and I won't be able to get back in.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 18, 2021, 05:43:14 AM
The perfect look for you @Rusty Shackleford !

I am trying to grow terminal length, again.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 18, 2021, 11:00:08 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/T3BXwyWv/C220656-F-443-B-4-C35-9-BF4-B8-F055-AC8097.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9DPkgQpL)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on March 18, 2021, 11:06:33 AM
I'm looking for some advice. This is the longest (length) I've had my beard over the past 18-ish months. This is the point where I usually get bugged by all the little flyaways and hairs that won't stay down and reach for the trimmer.

Any tips or tricks on how to tame the mane?
(https://i.postimg.cc/bJbFK5LJ/IMG-6054.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdrZSDM5)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 18, 2021, 11:11:56 AM
Apply a little beard butter which should help condition and tame it a little.  It looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 18, 2021, 12:47:09 PM
Many guys do use beard balm or beard butter for control, and you can also get beard wax as well.  I have found that my preference is regular hair gel and a blow dryer.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 19, 2021, 02:13:35 AM
Like buttah!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on March 19, 2021, 02:43:35 AM
A bit of oil or butter but the main this is time, give it a bit of time and the flyaway ones will fall into place with the others
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 23, 2021, 08:43:15 AM
The perfect look for you @Rusty Shackleford !

I am trying to grow terminal length, again.

Nice!  Pic or it isn't happening!   ;D
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 23, 2021, 08:44:40 AM
 

(https://i.postimg.cc/T3BXwyWv/C220656-F-443-B-4-C35-9-BF4-B8-F055-AC8097.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9DPkgQpL)

Beard's looking great  O0
You cut it back some haven't you?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 23, 2021, 08:48:03 AM
I'm looking for some advice. This is the longest (length) I've had my beard over the past 18-ish months. This is the point where I usually get bugged by all the little flyaways and hairs that won't stay down and reach for the trimmer.

Any tips or tricks on how to tame the mane?
(https://i.postimg.cc/bJbFK5LJ/IMG-6054.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdrZSDM5)

With beard hair being relatively thick and your length being on the short side you might not be able to control the hairs with anything.  Honestly you might need to let it grow more to see what it wants to become, and based on how it looks now I bet you have a curly beard and those can really look awesome once allowed to fill out.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 24, 2021, 02:23:48 AM
Hi @Doug ...

Nice to see you bearded again.

From the pic, it looks like your beard hairs are curly... they are sometimes hard to control... but as RS said... let them grow out a bit longer, see how they do.

A little "beard balm" or "beard butter" might be just the trick.

Steve
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 24, 2021, 02:30:05 AM
@Razor X looking SHARP!!!


@Rusty Shackleford  here ya go...


Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: -Doug- on March 24, 2021, 06:28:47 AM
It got to me so I knocked off about 8-10 mm. Maybe this time I'll let it go a bit longer just to see what it does. I do use beard oil on it but I'll have to look into some butter or balm as well.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on March 24, 2021, 07:22:53 AM
@Razor X looking SHARP!!!


@Rusty Shackleford  here ya go...

How long does it take you to get to terminal Steve?  How much more length do you expect to get?

It looks good, btw.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 24, 2021, 09:58:26 PM

Beard's looking great  O0
You cut it back some haven't you?

A bit.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on March 24, 2021, 09:59:10 PM
@Razor X looking SHARP!!!


Thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on March 25, 2021, 05:23:20 AM
I did a major chop back in January of 2020, went down to almost nothing... just a really short goatee.

I believe the longest I ever went was two years... and if I am not mistaken, 18".


I would like to see if I can just leave it, totally. See what's it's like after 3 years.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on March 25, 2021, 11:11:13 AM
@Razor X looking SHARP!!!


@Rusty Shackleford  here ya go...

 O0 Keep it going!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on March 26, 2021, 02:06:38 AM
@Razor X looking SHARP!!!


@Rusty Shackleford  here ya go...

Looking great
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on June 15, 2021, 10:29:00 AM
The other week I bought a Kent comb so I decided to de-tangle my beard.  I oiled it up extra heavily and worked at it for a while and not it feels super long.  BTW, I strongly oppose the use of those hair straightening heated combs because I'm virtually convinced that my frequent use of one in 2019 fried my hair, because my beard has regrown almost all of that length but it feels totally different than in 2019.


(https://i.postimg.cc/hvHLt80M/20210615-115612-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L6KvRR0S/20210615-115556-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 15, 2021, 02:00:48 PM
Looks like you’ve got your length back, @Rusty Shackleford!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 15, 2021, 09:02:58 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/nzQCb0fB/9437403-C-61-CC-4283-8-D8-C-4-CBED4672-BA8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CBSFbC1x)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on June 16, 2021, 12:55:01 AM
@Rusty Shackleford @Razor X looking good guys
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on June 16, 2021, 04:33:41 AM
It's been a while... getting harder to fit it into pics... almost back to pre-chop length.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 16, 2021, 07:30:31 AM
@Rusty Shackleford @Razor X looking good guys

 :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 16, 2021, 07:30:49 AM
It's been a while... getting harder to fit it into pics... almost back to pre-chop length.

 O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on July 23, 2021, 06:22:39 PM
I gave it a chance, but I cannot tolerate a long mustache.  This is the biggest it has ever been and it won't sweep to the side unless I use some sort of hair product in it, and then it only seems to cooperate for maybe an hour before it acts like nothing was ever applied to it.  Eating has become a phenomenal pain with my mouth being full of mustache with every bite with certain kinds of food. So I trimmed it back and did a little beard trim and this was the before and after.

This is basically the third time I've learned this lesson.  I also noticed that the sensation that I was being overwhelmed by hair on my face had disappeared and was the fault of the mustache.


(https://i.postimg.cc/tThy5Ktm/20210723-182039-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PprBfF7m)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MpNS869F/20210723-183922-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4FNFCwF)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 23, 2021, 11:02:27 PM
I agree.  A huge mustache can just get in the way and be a huge encumbrance.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on July 24, 2021, 03:26:45 AM
I gave it a chance, but I cannot tolerate a long mustache.  This is the biggest it has ever been and it won't sweep to the side unless I use some sort of hair product in it, and then it only seems to cooperate for maybe an hour before it acts like nothing was ever applied to it.  Eating has become a phenomenal pain with my mouth being full of mustache with every bite with certain kinds of food. So I trimmed it back and did a little beard trim and this was the before and after.

This is basically the third time I've learned this lesson.  I also noticed that the sensation that I was being overwhelmed by hair on my face had disappeared and was the fault of the mustache.

(https://i.postimg.cc/tThy5Ktm/20210723-182039-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PprBfF7m)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MpNS869F/20210723-183922-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4FNFCwF)

Looks great Rusty
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 04, 2021, 08:22:01 AM
The photo below was taking at work by a professional.  I have since trimmed about 2 to 3 inches off the beard because the ends were getting too thin and hard to deal with.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 04, 2021, 09:30:03 AM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on August 05, 2021, 11:52:21 PM
@slybeard @Rusty Shackleford

Looking amazing, guys!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 06, 2021, 11:58:46 AM
Thanks, Dober
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 06, 2021, 01:56:02 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqVTtmcv/107-CA6-C7-B9-FE-45-B5-886-F-4845-BF927870.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kVRrKkL7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Dz22M0qK/6-AA44198-0369-4-C19-B7-AA-86-A715-BA72-D6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9Dn54W8x)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bn5SpHPg/6-C6-FA674-BD9-C-4058-BED6-B16-C699593-AA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yDdCYJPg)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on August 07, 2021, 01:06:11 AM
@Razor X NICE!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 07, 2021, 10:14:08 PM
@Razor X NICE!

Thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on August 08, 2021, 07:34:04 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/DZb0qws3/PSX-20210801-130708.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Vrmzw1DK)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on August 08, 2021, 08:53:57 AM
Mark, was that after the trim in that photo? It looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 09, 2021, 08:01:21 AM
Mark, was that after the trim in that photo? It looks great!

No, that was pre-trim.  Believe me, it rarely looked as neat as it did in that photo.  About 30 minutes after styling, it separates in a stringy mess.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 21, 2021, 11:35:25 PM
Time for an update... had a trim, first time since the big WHACK back in December of 2019!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on October 22, 2021, 02:10:08 AM
Time for an update... had a trim, first time since the big WHACK back in December of 2019!
Looking majestic
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 22, 2021, 07:27:04 AM
Time for an update... had a trim, first time since the big WHACK back in December of 2019!

Awesome!  I always like seeing the updates of your great looking beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 23, 2021, 03:41:44 AM
Time for an update... had a trim, first time since the big WHACK back in December of 2019!

It’s recovered nicely!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on October 23, 2021, 03:42:17 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/v82zSbk0/1828-C265-4622-4-DF3-9-C9-B-519-A764-D0-EDF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mhMCPfb9)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on October 23, 2021, 11:04:35 PM
Thanks! @slymyke

You too @Razor X , and DAMN!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 25, 2021, 07:02:30 AM
@Razor X that must be record length for you.  I do wish I could have seen that length on you when you still had more red.  Red beards are my favorite.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 13, 2021, 05:18:00 AM
@Razor X that must be record length for you.  I do wish I could have seen that length on you when you still had more red.  Red beards are my favorite.

@slybeard , it’s not record length yet but getting close.

@Razor X  I do wish I could have seen that length on you when you still had more red.

So do I but the timing just didn’t work out that way.  It turned grey sooner than I expected.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 23, 2021, 08:32:56 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/FKkcKXKg/D16966-F2-EBF3-4-E36-A5-BB-7-D525-FB5-C255.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1gP4WTwf)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on November 23, 2021, 11:21:23 PM
@Razor X WOW!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on November 26, 2021, 12:29:05 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/W1vxxy12/4966071-C-AA55-4-A80-8-ECA-5-BEF0266114-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GHXMyqDN)

Here’s a recent pic of my beard!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on November 27, 2021, 12:25:33 AM
@marshd1000

It's been ages, so great to see you. Beard looking AWESOME!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: clint902 on November 27, 2021, 12:54:00 AM
There's something very refreshing about seeing a full white beard.  My hat's off to ya! O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 27, 2021, 04:41:09 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/W1vxxy12/4966071-C-AA55-4-A80-8-ECA-5-BEF0266114-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GHXMyqDN)

Here’s a recent pic of my beard!

👍🏻
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on November 27, 2021, 05:56:12 PM
There's something very refreshing about seeing a full white beard.  My hat's off to ya! O0

Thanks for the compliment!  I do really need to post here more! I love my white beard!  If it could grow down to my tummy, I’d be very happy!  But at least it is full and thick!  I also do plan on going fully sly again at some point!  Just having fun with the fringe!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Thathawkguy001 on December 01, 2021, 11:06:05 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/FsQhxYwG/241-ABD4-F-BBA3-486-F-AE87-3-CAE96014084.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nM08FhFQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8PBNX1SG/2-DA35-D0-E-D264-453-E-876-D-143966-DC6-ACA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7f6Ffrht)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TYkH3Sjm/36-F5-CC68-1813-44-A9-9-CC0-CCC3-A1-C183-DF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HVytS6hs)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 01, 2021, 11:25:51 AM
Looking good @Thathawkguy001 !  Are you noticing improvements in your beard growth?  It looks thicker to me.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Thathawkguy001 on December 01, 2021, 04:40:08 PM
Looking good @Thathawkguy001 !  Are you noticing improvements in your beard growth?  It looks thicker to me.

Somewhat been trying to get the cheeks to fill in. Left is progressing nice.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on December 01, 2021, 10:37:05 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/rwVFrs5V/PSX-20211125-134714.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XpPbMV2m)


I'm thinking on try  a goatee without mustache next.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 02, 2021, 06:40:16 AM
Looks good @Tony Dadá !

You have good beard growth and any facial hair style works for you.  So have fun with it and change as you like.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on December 02, 2021, 08:26:00 AM
Looks good @Tony Dadá !

You have good beard growth and any facial hair style works for you.  So have fun with it and change as you like.

Thanks man!

My beard grows really fast,is fun a change of style.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on December 07, 2021, 08:10:37 PM
Update.

After almost 4 months of having a mustache decided to switch to a goatee

(https://i.postimg.cc/c1Kwxz58/PSX-20211207-111215.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NLc5bdtg)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 08, 2021, 06:59:51 AM
Looks great Tony
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on January 02, 2022, 02:48:42 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/wvNbz3Bj/PSX-20220102-150453.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WF276NrB)

All gone!

Is just hair isn't it?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razorhead on January 02, 2022, 08:08:02 PM
@Tony Dadá  nice clean shaven face! Now it’s tempting. How are you adjusting?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 02, 2022, 09:17:14 PM
Nice cue-ball look!  But you know I like beards, so I like at least some style of facial hair with a shaved head.  BTW, I cannot tell with your shades, but did you ditch the eyebrows as well?  We have had a few guys post with shaved eyebrows.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on January 02, 2022, 11:17:39 PM
Nice cue-ball look!  But you know I like beards, so I like at least some style of facial hair with a shaved head.  BTW, I cannot tell with your shades, but did you ditch the eyebrows as well?  We have had a few guys post with shaved eyebrows.


Wanted to start fresh the year.
I feel naked without beard and hair...but badass at the same time.

Bald and bearded is my favorite look,but change is good.

No,the glasses just cover my eyebrows...is kinda cool tbh.

(https://i.postimg.cc/L86BtJRq/PSX-20220102-184318.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dVv7Jk7)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on January 02, 2022, 11:23:19 PM
@Tony Dadá  nice clean shaven face! Now it’s tempting. How are you adjusting?


Thanks man.

Even if I did it multiple times before,is a shock see myself totally hairless.

But feels great tho,all smoothness from thw chin to the nape.


Go for it!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 02, 2022, 11:38:22 PM
@Tony Dadá

You look great, whatever you do. I, personally prefer you with the shaved head and beard.

I would love to see you with a mohawk. THAT would be cool.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on January 03, 2022, 06:07:24 AM
@Tony Dadá

You look great, whatever you do. I, personally prefer you with the shaved head and beard.

I would love to see you with a mohawk. THAT would be cool.


Thanks man.

Nah,the days with hair arw over to me
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razorhead on January 03, 2022, 12:16:57 PM
@Tony Dadá  thanks for the inspiration. I took the clippers and razor to my beard this morning and went fully clean shaven. Now it’s a naked face with a my clean dome. You are right….it’s just hair.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on January 03, 2022, 01:25:09 PM
@Tony Dadá  thanks for the inspiration. I took the  and razor to my beard this morning and went fully clean shaven. Now it’s a naked face with a my clean dome. You are right….it’s just hair.

I'm honoured that someone took my look as inspiration

That's awesome Razorhead,now your beard match with your haircut!

Show us in a picture if you want :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on January 13, 2022, 09:33:48 PM
Update,8 days of growth.


(https://i.postimg.cc/JzjnR8Js/PSX-20220113-143911.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FYsmx2Tv)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 14, 2022, 01:55:15 AM
 O:O O:O  :@` :@`
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 20, 2022, 11:13:16 PM
Nice look Tony, how long do you plan to let it grow this time?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on January 21, 2022, 05:38:43 AM
Nice look Tony, how long do you plan to let it grow this time?

The first goal is February 23 (my 4th baldnniversary),but hopefully a whole year.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 21, 2022, 08:22:08 AM
Keep us updated on your progress - you grow such a great beard it will be fun to watch.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 22, 2022, 08:40:19 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/JzDby54x/08-EA9040-A9-E2-4131-B91-E-10-E60-C99-BA19.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrWZmF5B)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Magoo on January 22, 2022, 06:42:48 PM
Great looking beard Razor. I’m thinking maintenance for shape and trimming is taking lots of time ?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 22, 2022, 08:45:19 PM
Great looking beard Razor. I’m thinking maintenance for shape and trimming is taking lots of time ?

Not really. Barber visit once a  month.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 22, 2022, 11:16:08 PM
@Razor X gorgeous!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on January 25, 2022, 06:34:38 AM
20 days of beard growth

(https://i.postimg.cc/y8ztf4NL/PSX-20220124-134516.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dntRqmG)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 25, 2022, 07:30:46 PM
20 days of beard growth

(https://i.postimg.cc/y8ztf4NL/PSX-20220124-134516.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dntRqmG)

👍🏻
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 25, 2022, 11:34:19 PM
@Tony Dadá  :) :) :)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 30, 2022, 04:33:56 PM
Already looking good @Tony Dadá

Are you still using dye on it?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on January 31, 2022, 06:09:45 PM
Already looking good @Tony Dadá

Are you still using dye on it?

Yes,every two weeks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on February 08, 2022, 01:36:17 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/RhjLYNpZ/PSX-20220208-134349.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K3DTkvy6)


33 days of beard growth.

Is not full yet, I can see that some hairs are still stubble or very short compared with the rest.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on February 09, 2022, 07:08:53 AM
Still it is fast beard growth, looks good already.  Most guys need at least 90 days to get good coverage.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 10, 2022, 01:42:11 AM
@Tony Dadá Looking good, wapo!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on February 10, 2022, 08:12:18 PM
Still it is fast beard growth, looks goo already.  Most gut need at least 90 days to get good coverage.


Thanks man. Maybe is my imagination,but since I start shaving my beard two years ago my beard grows faster.

Definitely is going to need some time to look full again


(https://i.postimg.cc/sg9LTQjy/PSX-20220210-142525.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w1MFvBRb)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on February 10, 2022, 08:13:47 PM
@Tony Dadá Looking good, wapo!

Thanks 😏
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on February 11, 2022, 06:26:29 AM
The faster growth is likely due to age.  I know in my case, my beard growth rate increased as I aged.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on February 12, 2022, 02:35:26 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/zfgbFsmg/PSX-20220212-142536.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67Bp91pW)


Good-bye beard,I see you when the pandemic is over.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Levi149 on February 12, 2022, 08:00:29 PM
Nice look Tony you rock both styles really well! I’ve been tweezing for a while so this is about the best I can do right now lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on February 13, 2022, 06:07:41 AM
Nice look Tony you rock both styles really well! I’ve been tweezing for a while so this is about the best I can do right now lol

Totally smooth!

Thsnks man
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 14, 2022, 03:27:43 AM
How did I know that beard was NOT going to last?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on February 14, 2022, 09:12:25 AM
How did I know that beard was NOT going to last?

Lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Levi149 on February 14, 2022, 10:01:47 AM
Nice look Tony you rock both styles really well! I’ve been tweezing for a while so this is about the best I can do right now lol

Totally smooth!

Thsnks man

You have really cool gauges too awesome aesthetic seriously!

My style is a bit out there but do I do the look justice or should I think about trying something different?

I’ve thought about other things before but it would take awhile to grow anything back if I decided to
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on February 23, 2022, 07:24:25 AM
Been experimenting with letting the dye grow out in my beard.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on February 23, 2022, 08:19:32 AM
Been experimenting with letting the dye grow out in my beard.

That's awesome man,soon is going to be totally silver.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on February 23, 2022, 10:45:33 AM
@slybeard , it looks good!  👍🏻
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on February 23, 2022, 11:02:18 PM
It's going to look great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on February 24, 2022, 01:57:44 AM
looks good
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on April 07, 2022, 07:25:02 AM
Goatee without mustache.


(https://i.postimg.cc/xCT09DMr/PSX-20220404-143058.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1g2xKdvM)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razorhead on April 07, 2022, 07:43:53 PM
@Cue Ball looking good!love the goatee without the stache. nice shirt too. You are the man of style!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 09, 2022, 08:15:31 AM
That is some fine and detailed trimming @Cue Ball , looks good.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on April 09, 2022, 10:52:41 PM
@Cue Ball looking good!love the goatee without the stache. nice shirt too. You are the man of style!

Thanks!
  A bald man still can have a makeover 😎🎱
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on April 09, 2022, 10:56:52 PM
That is some fine and detailed trimming @Cue Ball , looks good.

  It takes time to perfect lineup's,thanks Slybeard.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 10, 2022, 01:59:50 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/PfFtYbYt/IMG-5367.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QV1GrTfP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbt4Rt99/IMG-5368.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lgdc198N)

Here I am after a long time, still big beard, just more gray, and permanently bald scalp!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 10, 2022, 02:01:22 PM
Been experimenting with letting the dye grow out in my beard.

the gray looks good, I got much more gray me too
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 12, 2022, 06:20:23 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/PfFtYbYt/IMG-5367.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QV1GrTfP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbt4Rt99/IMG-5368.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lgdc198N)

Here I am after a long time, still big beard, just more gray, and permanently bald scalp!

Nice smooth top and beard.  I wish I could get the permanent smooth top - without the pain and time required for tweezing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on April 13, 2022, 05:04:06 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/PfFtYbYt/IMG-5367.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QV1GrTfP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbt4Rt99/IMG-5368.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lgdc198N)

Here I am after a long time, still big beard, just more gray, and permanently bald scalp!

Looks great, i like the grey
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on April 13, 2022, 06:28:40 AM
All gone again.... I'm addicted to smoothness



(https://i.postimg.cc/KzZXZ8ST/PSX-20220413-073713.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDfY8j4p)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 13, 2022, 10:15:30 AM

I got much more gray me too

Who doesn’t?  😉
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 13, 2022, 05:13:47 PM

Nice smooth top and beard.  I wish I could get the permanent smooth top - without the pain and time required for tweezing.

Was very painful especially at the beginnings, but it did work, and now I can enjoy the 100% bald and no shadow scalp
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 13, 2022, 05:19:47 PM

Looks great, i like the grey

Thank you @Dragon, love your grey beard and perfect smooth head too.  O0
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razorhead on April 13, 2022, 06:34:20 PM
@Barbero Pelón nice clean shaven look. It suits you. I love my clean shaven face. Thanks for giving me the idea.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Dragon on April 13, 2022, 08:44:33 PM

Looks great, i like the grey

Thank you @Dragon, love your grey beard and perfect smooth head too.  O0
cheers @zetaeffe, i had grown the beard almost as long as yours but had to trim in back for work, not a huge amount but its not as long as it was, lol
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on April 14, 2022, 06:05:45 AM
@Barbero Pelón nice clean shaven look. It suits you. I love my clean shaven face. Thanks for giving me the idea.

Thanks Razorhead, it's definitely something that I'm going to to do more often,love how the smoothness of the face match with the chrome dome.

 Glad that you find inspiration from it ;)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 15, 2022, 02:01:28 PM


Here I am after a long time, still big beard, just more gray, and permanently bald scalp!

Looking good, @zetaeffe
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 15, 2022, 02:04:59 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/TwjLjWKg/1-A25-C9-BB-1-CEF-4-FA5-B891-F027-D545-F4-D8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G82mdtJm)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 15, 2022, 05:50:51 PM


Looking good, @zetaeffe

Thank you very much indeed
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on April 15, 2022, 05:52:14 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/TwjLjWKg/1-A25-C9-BB-1-CEF-4-FA5-B891-F027-D545-F4-D8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G82mdtJm)

WOW! great beard and beautiful smooth dome!🎱
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on July 06, 2022, 12:05:52 AM
I had a "maintenance trim", I am letting the bottom half go terminal ... just keeping the upper half more groomed. It's less that $15, so I can afford to do it every few months.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 06, 2022, 06:21:00 AM
Looks great @DoberDaddy

Here is my latest - the dye is almost gone, just a little dark at the bottom.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Sir Harry on July 06, 2022, 10:20:22 AM
@slybeard -Love the bald/gray combo!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on July 06, 2022, 10:46:19 PM
@slybeard Thanks, yours looks great. Now stop trimming it for a while!  O:O
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 07, 2022, 06:23:32 AM
@slybeard Thanks, yours looks great. Now stop trimming it for a while!  O:O

I am a slow grower, my last trim was back in December 2021.  I am almost at the length where my beard just seems to stop growing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on July 12, 2022, 07:26:09 AM
@slybeard -Love the bald/gray combo!


Agree; it looks great!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Thathawkguy001 on July 16, 2022, 04:29:03 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/PJMWV813/PXL-20220714-161558135.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3k3kxQc)

Sly on clinic rotations at vet school
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on July 17, 2022, 06:24:16 PM
Looking good with the cheeks @Thathawkguy001 !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Thathawkguy001 on July 17, 2022, 08:02:19 PM
Looking good with the cheeks @Thathawkguy001 !

Thanks I've been shaving daily and keeping the beard growing strong. Decided I'm gonna keep it shaved this winter and for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on July 29, 2022, 12:31:41 PM
Tried to find a picture that features my bald head and my beard but had trouble finding one where my head looked good.
(https://i.postimg.cc/N0BCjRtZ/IMG-3793.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zy2FdbVk)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on July 29, 2022, 12:32:29 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/PJMWV813/PXL-20220714-161558135.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3k3kxQc)

Sly on clinic rotations at vet school


I love the specs, your beard and sly head look great too.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on July 31, 2022, 06:50:36 AM
@SlyMike

Magnificent beyond words!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Thathawkguy001 on August 02, 2022, 03:10:01 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/PJMWV813/PXL-20220714-161558135.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3k3kxQc)

Sly on clinic rotations at vet school


I love the specs, your beard and sly head look great too.

Your length of beard or a bit shorter is definitely a goal for me, learning patience and letting it do it's thing.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: SlyMike on August 03, 2022, 02:23:52 PM
Just be patient! @Thathawkguy001
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 21, 2022, 08:32:38 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/RVKWdBX7/91-ADCF9-E-56-A0-4339-8-D1-E-877-C9-A24-E205.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WhpppQRz)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on August 21, 2022, 03:54:56 PM
A perfectly shaped beard @Razor X !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on August 21, 2022, 04:15:32 PM
A perfectly shaped beard @Razor X !

Thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on August 22, 2022, 03:35:11 AM
@razorx

WOW!!!!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 23, 2022, 03:45:31 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/KjcCC7Qj/E48-EAB4-E-D864-45-AB-AD58-236-BB9473683.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on September 23, 2022, 11:51:06 PM
AMAZING!  :@`
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Thathawkguy001 on September 25, 2022, 04:58:57 PM
Got a beard trim and it evened up.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 25, 2022, 06:16:35 PM
Got a beard trim and it evened up.

 Nice job! 👍🏻
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razorhead on September 25, 2022, 07:16:34 PM
@Razor X  Great looking beard! Nicely shaped. Do you trim it yourself or have a barber do it?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on September 26, 2022, 07:55:45 AM
Looks good @Thathawkguy001
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on September 26, 2022, 10:47:42 AM
@Razor X  Great looking beard! Nicely shaped. Do you trim it yourself or have a barber do it?

I have a barber do it.  I did it myself during lockdown, with mixed results.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: BaldOrchidgrower on October 07, 2022, 01:08:56 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/KjcCC7Qj/E48-EAB4-E-D864-45-AB-AD58-236-BB9473683.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

 So beautiful look, amazing combo of long beard and very smooth head!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Semi-Sly on October 14, 2022, 10:57:51 PM
I actually had my beard shaved off today kept only my mustache!

(https://i.postimg.cc/RFxmp2YS/32-AFFC0-A-7-DB0-4-B80-B3-FF-C5860692775-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9C3pcx4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/W43TJMkV/826-BC801-9-D42-4618-9328-61524-B3-EBF2-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yDwwM3jp)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on October 17, 2022, 12:28:17 PM
You look a lot different to me without the flattop and beard.  My preference would be the flattop with the beard, but do your own thing.  I know you like to change it up, so we will see the beard and flattop again one day.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 01, 2022, 02:42:42 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0RSDf92/E1040-AC3-DFC9-4-C42-BA4-A-45969-CBAC060.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wRtH7NLn)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on November 02, 2022, 02:12:22 AM
Glorious!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Laser Man on November 02, 2022, 09:48:25 AM
Terrific beard!  I'm envious...
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Tyler on November 17, 2022, 01:24:14 PM
@Razor X that's an awesome picture!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 17, 2022, 03:16:21 PM
@Razor X that's an awesome picture!

Thanks.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on November 19, 2022, 09:23:13 AM
@Razor X that's an awesome picture!

Thanks!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: zetaeffe on December 08, 2022, 02:38:37 PM
Looks great @DoberDaddy

Here is my latest - the dye is almost gone, just a little dark at the bottom.

Looks so good white!!! well done!!!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 29, 2022, 03:43:31 PM
So here are some of my latest.  I did Santa for a Children's Program at my church, and one with my youngest son.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Barbero Pelón on December 29, 2022, 04:14:18 PM
 That's a badass Santa.

The white beard looks awesome man. No more hair dye
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 29, 2022, 04:27:53 PM
Thanks @Barbero Pelón
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on December 30, 2022, 06:32:09 AM
@slybeard, you make a great-looking Santa!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 30, 2022, 09:24:43 AM
Thanks, @Razor X
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 31, 2022, 12:25:17 AM
Wow, we can almost be twins! Looking good @slybeard
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 31, 2022, 11:43:22 AM
Wow, we can almost be twins! Looking good @slybeard

Thanks, Post a current photo so we can see side by side.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on December 31, 2022, 11:44:33 AM
Wow, we can almost be twins! Looking good @slybeard


BTW, I would be honored to look like your twin!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Laser Man on January 01, 2023, 09:31:13 AM
Terrific beard and great job as Santa!

My daughter asked if I would consider growing my beard to play Santa for my grandson.  He was terrified when they tried to have him sit on Santa's lap this year (he's only 18 months old).  I said I would try, but couldn't guarantee a good beard.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 03, 2023, 03:29:54 AM
Did a thing...


Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 03, 2023, 08:36:23 AM
Looks good , @DoberDaddy , but I have no plans to carve away my cheeks to maintain our twin status.  I do wish I had that hair on top, but I don't think I will ever want to put the money into that.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 05, 2023, 01:49:29 AM
I agree with that 100%!

I, of course, no longer pay for my hair.... ;)

Best wishes in 2023!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 20, 2023, 04:57:45 AM
Did another thing...

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 20, 2023, 08:00:17 AM
Awesome Stache, but I am partial to your full beard.  What is up with the hair system, or lack of it?
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Adamski1972 on January 20, 2023, 08:50:39 AM
Fresh headshave and light beard trim this morning
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFYd87zt/20230120-112929.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7Lx2fX6)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 20, 2023, 11:59:26 PM
Awesome Stache, but I am partial to your full beard.  What is up with the hair system, or lack of it?

Thanks... was not loving the goatee, so starting from almost 0. The hair comes off on Thursday (start of weekend), if I have no weekend plans, goes back on Sat. eve to start the week.

I had no idea of how long the mustache had gotten, this was after taking off 4" from each side.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 21, 2023, 09:45:41 AM
Awesome Stache, but I am partial to your full beard.  What is up with the hair system, or lack of it?

Thanks... was not loving the goatee, so starting from almost 0. The hair comes off on Thursday (start of weekend), if I have no weekend plans, goes back on Sat. eve to start the week.

I had no idea of how long the mustache had gotten, this was after taking off 4" from each side.

So you plan to keep the stache this length and grow the beard back?  That will be an awesome beardstache as the beard comes in.  Keep us updated.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 21, 2023, 09:46:16 AM
Fresh headshave and light beard trim this morning
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFYd87zt/20230120-112929.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7Lx2fX6)

Looks great @Adamski1972 !
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 22, 2023, 12:22:14 AM
Awesome Stache, but I am partial to your full beard.  What is up with the hair system, or lack of it?

Thanks... was not loving the goatee, so starting from almost 0. The hair comes off on Thursday (start of weekend), if I have no weekend plans, goes back on Sat. eve to start the week.

I had no idea of how long the mustache had gotten, this was after taking off 4" from each side.

So you plan to keep the stache this length and grow the beard back?  That will be an awesome beardstache as the beard comes in.  Keep us updated.

I am not going to trim the stache again, I think. As for the beard... not sure. I can maintain a beardstache at home, but do like the look of a longer, fuller beard. That is where I usually gravitate... although, this is the first time in many many years that after removing my beard I only have ONE CHIN!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 22, 2023, 06:34:27 AM
Congratulations on the single chin.  I have no idea how many I have now, I don't want to see!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 22, 2023, 07:33:46 AM
Congratulations on the single chin.  I have no idea how many I have now, I don't want to see!

And I suggest you don't touch your amazing beard.

And, of course, a guy I have just met saw my old pic from last year, 1 min post barbershop... "I liked it that way"... LOL
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on January 23, 2023, 07:18:34 AM
Congratulations on the single chin.  I have no idea how many I have now, I don't want to see!

And I suggest you don't touch your amazing beard.

And, of course, a guy I have just met saw my old pic from last year, 1 min post barbershop... "I liked it that way"... LOL

At least he knows your potential and what it will be again in the future.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 27, 2023, 04:07:43 PM
Did another thing...


Cool new look @DoberDaddy.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on January 27, 2023, 04:08:15 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/x1VHQ2FK/FE28-B42-A-DDDD-4289-82-B0-675-C2-BD6-E249.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PPKNbBHx)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on January 28, 2023, 03:07:24 AM
Thanks @Razor X you are still stunning.

Mine is starting to grow back.
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on April 08, 2023, 07:56:46 AM
Just after the 3-month mark, and it was NOT looking good, went back to my barber, who I have not been to in a year.

Let's just say he was NOT impressed with the results of the "TRIM".

After... he took off more than I thought, but he said it will grow in better.

Had to change that horrible pic.

Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: slybeard on April 08, 2023, 04:01:25 PM
Looks good now!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: DoberDaddy on April 08, 2023, 11:59:17 PM
I thank you.

My barber said, I am probably good to go for at least another few months. He said the bottom will grow out naturally, and I can keep the upper part (sides, and around the mustache) groomed every other month to stay neat looking
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Semi-Sly on April 11, 2023, 02:16:29 PM
My barber really whacked off my beard today!

I told him to fade it to bald as it moves from the chin toward the ear -  he didn’t get very far before he faded to bald!
(https://i.postimg.cc/NMt6KS91/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GBM8NMj2)

But it’s all good because my beard grows really really quickly and I like to keep it cropped fairly close for comfort in another week it’ll grow all the way back to my ear again!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 11, 2023, 04:05:22 PM
My daughters tell me me it’s Gandalf Gray, but I think it’s fast on the way to Santa White.
Either way, it sure ain’t the dark brown of a few years ago.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nL9zkCh8/588-D1-D41-F8-B4-4419-A4-D9-6-FACAF1-A467-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TyGf22bQ)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on April 11, 2023, 05:15:44 PM
My daughters tell me me it’s Gandalf Gray, but I think it’s fast on the way to Santa White.
Either way, it sure ain’t the dark brown of a few years ago.

I know how you feel!
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxDgtgJN/IMG-3134.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4cV86W8)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: marshd1000 on June 07, 2023, 03:43:19 PM
I’ve been hanging out with bearded bros lately but still as sly as ever!


(https://i.postimg.cc/CxYX65Zk/IMG-4903.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JG6ps15z)
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 09, 2023, 12:22:50 PM
Looks good, Marshall!
Title: Re: Show us your beard!
Post by: Razor X on June 09, 2023, 12:23:35 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/NGSgZb9W/IMG-4647.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5NzxJv8j/IMG-4648.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/52Mf20mg/IMG-4649.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)