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Facial changes you noticed when you shave your face. by marshd1000 on 10 Jun, 2009 20:03
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Well guys, I have shaved off my goatee and am down to just a mustache. I have not done this for a couple of years. In fact, a couple of years ago, I did the Mr. Clean look for a short period of time. But I grew the facial hair back when I broke out with a fever blister.
Well, since I shave things down I think I now have a developing double chin or I look kind of jowly. I will post a updated picture soon. But has anyone noticed things like this? -
#1 by Razor X on 10 Jun, 2009 20:13
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I think when you haven't seen your chin in a while, you forget what it looks like. Having a beard, even a short one, tends to add a bit of length. Shaving it off reveals all the "flaws" that the beard camouflaged, and makes them seem more prominent than we remembered them.
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#2 by marshd1000 on 11 Jun, 2009 23:26
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Here is my current look along with the goatee and the full beard.
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#3 by PeripheralxMvmnt on 12 Jun, 2009 06:47
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Marsh, when i shaved my beard off it took me off a bit. Although i only had one for two months, not a few years. So when i noticed my face was a little.... "fuller" than what i remembered it to be, i immediately did what i could to help fix that. heh.
to be honest, i think you look better with the beard. but less hair is easier to maintain, so i say go with what makes you happy!
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#4 by Stu on 12 Jun, 2009 07:02
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My vote goes to the goat.
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#5 by D.A.L.U.I. on 12 Jun, 2009 07:29
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Change is huge, I can't say which is better for you. You did have a really fine beard though.
It comes down to which do you prefer, once you get over the "Who's that dude in the mirror?" bit. -
#6 by marshd1000 on 16 Jun, 2009 01:13
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Here I am totally clean shaven. What do you think?
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#7 by D.A.L.U.I. on 16 Jun, 2009 07:00
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Here I am totally clean shaven. What do you think?
Initial reaction, goatee and stache, particularly the full goat you had, was better. But it's a "you" determination, what do you like? That's the one to go for. -
#8 by Papa Don on 16 Jun, 2009 08:14
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As everyone has said, it is a personal preference. My vote goes to the full beard. The clean shaven face makes your cheeks look fuller, not that it's a bad thing, mind you.
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#9 by marshd1000 on 16 Jun, 2009 08:34
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I will ultimately go for the full beard or the goatee and mustache. But I kind of want to shake it up, so I might do Mr Clean for awhile!
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#10 by Coltsfan73 on 16 Jun, 2009 09:21
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Wow... that's a big change!! I don't think I could be that brave! My beard is getting a bit outta my comfort zone, so I'm looking for a change maybe too. We'll see. I just haven't been as brave as you, I'm kinda afraid of what I might find! ha
I do like changing the look up from time to time... perhaps I'll go clean too! -
#11 by marshd1000 on 16 Jun, 2009 19:19
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Coltsfan,
Even though I am clean shaven right now, I have always admired your beard. Your current avitar is cool. I would grow one that big if my professional life allowed it and if it was not grey. Although I could be a sly Santa then! How long have you been without a trim? -
#12 by Razor X on 16 Jun, 2009 19:38
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Here's another vote for the beard or goat.
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#13 by TheSlyBear on 16 Jun, 2009 21:34
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Since you asked, I'd vote to definitely grow the fur back.
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#14 by marshd1000 on 17 Jun, 2009 06:35
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Booted, no worries, the fur will come back. But I am having fun with this for right now. The last time I did this, I got a fever blister so I grew it back right away. But I have always admired your fur too. You carry off the big goatee look real well!
Also, you guys might get a chuckle out of this. I have one of my best friends coming to stay with me for a short season. He really should be part of SBG. But even before I ever went sly, we have always been asked if were are brothers. So here is our look alike picture!