Thinking on doing it today (Done!)

[Sly Red]

Welcome to the serious Sly side.  I give the shave my highest praise:

You look totally BadA$$! 

Red

[F77Scot]

Well done on taking the plunge and trying the complete shave...sounds as though it was a good experience for you!

[Laser Man]

Looks great.  Since you have dark hair and fair skin, you'll always have the shadow, but don't worry about that because you look good.

The difference between the stubble ans shave is how it feels.  Sounds like you liked the smoothness of the shaved head.  As you practice, you'll get closer and smoother shaves.  The completely smooth feel is the holy grail of shaving!

[mrzed]

Looks good, man. 

Concerning smooth and shaving ... give it a few weeks to get really smooth. It takes a while to learn how and get the knack of shaving super smooth. Sound like you've had a good first shave experience.  I'd suggest that you shower FIRST, then shave. This gives your hair time to soften up in the shower.  Then shave immediately after the shower. Some guys shave in the shower so they can rinse off.

I occasionally go a day without shaving, but I really like the smoother feel of daily shaving. You can figure that out.

[Slyer]

Thank you all so much! 

This feeling is a keeper, no doubt.

@mrzed Thanks for the tip. I think showering first will actually help, I never thought of that. Just as it softens the nails I'm sure it does the same with the hair. Will give it a shot to see if I improve on the smoothness.

I can see from your pictures that you are all very good at this, you all look perfectly sly. Hopefully with practice and knowledge I'll get closer to that level of proficiency.

A big THANK YOU to all for the huge support, kind words and encouragement!

I'll stay in touch posting any anecdote or improvement...

Slyer

[kalbo]

You wear the sly look really well and a great story too. Time to change your avatar.

[Slyfive]

The new look is great (make it your avatar). It took me a while to get it super smooth, but it's worth the effort, trust me!

[mrzed]

This feeling is a keeper, no doubt.

It gets better! 

@mrzed Thanks for the tip.

You're welcome. Your comparison to fingernails is exactly correct.

I can see from your pictures that you are all very good at this, you all look perfectly sly. Hopefully with practice and knowledge I'll get closer to that level of proficiency.

Most of the avitar photos are after much practice, and I suspect right after a shave for most of us, so you see the best. Of course, that's the sign of a good photographer -- know which photos to never show in public!.

A big THANK YOU to all for the huge support, kind words and encouragement!

I really enjoy this forum, too.  They encouraged me to shave my head when I did not need to and now I'm rolling on towards 3/4 year of being bald.!

I'll stay in touch posting any anecdote or improvement...

Please do. I like your stories and posts.  Post often. I think that help keep me shaving daily.  My own regular posting is a support to myself to keep shaving everyday.  Now it's into the shower for me!  Mr.Zed



Slyer

[balddaniel]

Hey Slyer,

You look amazing.  I shave in the shower, which helps with a closer shave.  Try getting a fogless mirror for the shower and try a shower shave, I'll bet you will love it.

[Bilko1]

 

Well done, mate. Great decision to become a baldy by choice.
Your gf will get used to seeing you as a bald guy - she may even give you head rubs & even offer to shave you bald. My wife has shaved my head before & she loves it!

Regards,

Bilko

[stasiu]

EXCELLENT haircut choice !

[lordpeich]

Great look, thx for sharing it with us.

[clarinetguy]

Fantastic look for you. I am bald by choice and the shadow issue is something you get used to. It also depends upon the light you are in. I think you will get even smoother after a few weeks for sure.