Thanks everyone. The responses here and in the "real world" have been nothing short of amazing.
The "transformation" has been a awesome, something I should have done years ago.
Hopefully these pics will help someone take the plunge sooner than later...
I literally feel like a new man! Amazing how 20 years of self consciousness was removed with a few passes with the razor.
Please, if you are on the fence, just jump! You wont be sorry.