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Title: Progress Report
Post by: JohnMont on July 10, 2007, 10:49:59 AM
hey guys, I am getting ever more close to being totallly sly ... I reallly am ... now have a .50 buzz on sides and #1 on the crown... VERY close, and at initial glance looks shaved. (I'd post a pic, but I promised not to post one again till I'm totally sly)  One thing i'm beginning to wonder; how hard is it to keep a smooth look; especially for the sides and back?  I'm quite thin on top/crown, but the sides/back are VERY thick.  How hard is it to keep it really clean?  How irritating to the skin is it?  I'm thinking that "my" look might be to go for a clipper shave, rather than using a razor and lather every day. (but I'd love to try razor shaving at least for a while.)   Not sure how smooth or rough a clipper shave might be. 

Any and all opinions/ insights etc. are welcome

John
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: BALDANDRE on July 10, 2007, 11:01:18 AM
hey guys, I am getting ever more close to being totallly sly ... I reallly am ... now have a .50 buzz on sides and #1 on the crown... VERY close, and at initial glance looks shaved. (I'd post a pic, but I promised not to post one again till I'm totally sly)  One thing i'm beginning to wonder; how hard is it to keep a smooth look; especially for the sides and back?  I'm quite thin on top/crown, but the sides/back are VERY thick.  How hard is it to keep it really clean?  How irritating to the skin is it?  I'm thinking that "my" look might be to go for a clipper shave, rather than using a razor and lather every day. (but I'd love to try razor shaving at least for a while.)   Not sure how smooth or rough a clipper shave might be. 

Any and all opinions/ insights etc. are welcome

John

John, John, John...even more excuses without even going through with it?!...YOU out of anyone can almost guess how cool it will look...your blonde/white and MPB!

have you looked at the MAJOR changes some of our newbie frineds have gone through...and YOU'RE worrried about it, even before going for it?

Shave your dome clean every other day, THAT will be easier than a clipper shave...

DONE! O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: skinhead002 on July 10, 2007, 11:12:10 AM
John  its like skydiving-in the end you gotta go do it to get the experience.  Run the razor up the middle of your forehead and there's no going back: you'll gonna be a cueball.  After you do it and get the experience, youll wonder why you waited
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Timmay on July 10, 2007, 11:44:46 AM
JOHN!!!!!!!! WHY???????????  Just shave it....if you dont like it...in two days you will have stubble again.  Damn if i was near you John  I would sneak up behind you while you were snoozin in your lounge chair and give you one big swipe....then there would be no turning back. OK ALL HERE'S THE DEAL... IF JOHN DOES NOT SHAVE HIS HEAD WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS....I AM POSTING A PIC OF ME IN A THONG!  ...and thats no joke!  So John if you dont want to see half of the Sly guys in here go running for the hills and not come back...then I would suggest you get the blade out and get at it...in 15 minutes you will be done...so DO IT BRO!
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: BALDANDRE on July 10, 2007, 12:01:50 PM
OK ALL HERE'S THE DEAL... IF JOHN DOES NOT SHAVE HIS HEAD WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS....I AM POSTING A PIC OF ME IN A THONG!  ...and thats no joke! 

Please John, if not for yourself, do it for us...I'm very scared :-\
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Timmay on July 10, 2007, 12:15:15 PM
Well BaldAndre...something has got to push him over the edge and if that doesnt work...then I think there are a lot of guys in trouble in here because they gonna see the Slymeister in a Thong!  LOL....dont think I will do it do ya?  Hell Im up for some good humor..so why the hell not. LOL  Just tryin to decide if I am gonna wear the blue or yellow one...or the one that is see thru LOL
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: herronm on July 10, 2007, 12:44:37 PM
John,  my experience is that keeping it buzzed is harder than shaving.  Buzzed at .50 is like 2 days growth.  Go for it!!!

Max
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: JohnMont on July 10, 2007, 12:58:58 PM
Here's the deal guys .... give me till the end of the month.  HONEST.   I've got some stuff to do places to go over the next two weeks where I'm to be honest; just too shy to show up sly.   But this gradual approach seems to be working; both for me and my wife.  Buzzing myself the other day; I took the .50 attachement way up close to the crown .... sides are practically shaved.  My wife isn't saying much, which to me is a sign she is accepting it, and other non-verbal signs  :@`   show she may actually be liking it (though she'll never admit it) .   anyway; that 's a MAJOR obstacle out of the way.  So, my sly friends, give me just a little more time; and TIMM.....  no thong >>> P L E E E E E E Z Z Z Z Z E E E E  .....! ! !   
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Timmay on July 10, 2007, 01:16:57 PM
JOHN...dotn be mad when I say this....YOU ARE A PANSY!  Forget the places you got to go to...what you gonna do shave your head bald and hide out in your house for 2 days.  Actually what you are doing is saying you are embarassed to be a SLY BRO!  So what does that say to all of us who are?  Not liek you are going out for a sex change...come on John...I am still holding up to my word...you have about 23 hours left to get the job done.....you mentioned at the end of the month you had places to be at?  So the rest of the year you dont have to be anywhere??  John I am not trying to sound mean or cruel...but this has got to stop...its liek gettin into a ice cold pool..yes it is shocking at first but after a few minutes it makes you feel all warm and comfy.  I had a full head of hair with the starting signs of a receeding hair line. When I first shved mine bald...while doign it I was like wtf am i doing?  It was too late to turn back, I had already had the racing strip downt he middle of my head.  After about 10 minutes of shaving it off I stood in the mirror long enough to realize ..HEY I AM THE HOTTEST STUD ON THE BLOCK....SO FOR WHAT EVER REASON YOU ARE HOLDING BACK JOHN,.......ITS NOT GOING TO FLY HERE!  YOU JUST NEED TO GROW A COUPLE OF NUTS AND BE THE MAN YOU WERE MEANT TO BE!  GO SLY BRO"S!

Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Paul on July 10, 2007, 02:23:55 PM
John, don't worry about little things like the thickness of your hair.  Hell, I'm BBC with fairly thick hair.  Irritation from shaving can be reduced to the minimum if not totally eliminated by using decent products before and after the shave.  In particular using HeadSlick before reduces friction to zero.  I had some problems with post shave irriration but it disappears completely using the Bald Guyz Moisturizing gel.  Other guys use aloe based lotions.  Come on man...go for it...no matter where you go in life you are going so meet someone who hasn't seen you sly.  Guess what, if there are family, friends, or coworkers, the odds are enormously in your favor that they will find the sly you awesome.  If they are strangers...what do you really care, so long as YOU are happy.  The sooner you take the plunge the sooner you can get on with your life and avoid all of this anxiety.  Do it now...your wife as you say seems to like the changes and you know you have all of our support.  O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: JohnMont on July 10, 2007, 02:34:27 PM
Actually what you are doing is saying you are embarassed to be a SLY BRO! 

Not embarrassed.  A lot of my personal psychological issues have to do with a kind of TERROR of being the center of attention, esp. when issues of masculinity are concerned.  I've read posts in here from guys who have mulled over headshaving for one or two years.  So give me a little more time.  ... Like I'm saying ... till the end of the month.   It is going to give me great pleasure to show all you sly brothers pics taken after my first shave.  You've all given me a lot of support ( and 'tough love' --"ouch" to Andre and Timm ...)   and I would n't have gotten THIS far without you guys.  And since I've been taking so long, going sly may end up being as much as a 'non- event' with you guys as everyone says it is with the world at large.
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: warhawk on July 10, 2007, 02:40:41 PM
JOHN.... 1st of all i am TIRED of hearing your postponements of going all the way and your continous fence sitting.  hell.... u keep saying that u will shave and u don't.  man.... quit crying wolf 2 all of us sly brahs.  u said by the end of july.... what's next by the end of this summer or winter or by the end of the year.

look.... i don't want 2 sound like i'm bashing u but u need 2 quit crying wolf because we r SICK & tired of it.  well.... i'm off my soap box, now.  so.... quit crying and put that razor on that dome.

WARHAWK O0

PS... this is probably my 1st "mean" post but i'm just tired of the crying.... oh... and john don't take this personal i'm just telling u like it is.... u r part of the brotherhood.... i'm just giving u the facts as a brother!!!

Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: BALDANDRE on July 10, 2007, 02:45:22 PM
Actually what you are doing is saying you are embarassed to be a SLY BRO! 

Not embarrassed.  A lot of my personal psychological issues have to do with a kind of TERROR of being the center of attention, esp. when issues of masculinity are concerned.  I've read posts in here from guys who have mulled over headshaving for one or two years.  So give me a little more time.  ... Like I'm saying ... till the end of the month.   It is going to give me great pleasure to show all you sly brothers pics taken after my first shave.  You've all given me a lot of support ( and 'tough love' --"ouch" to Andre and Timm ...)   and I would n't have gotten THIS far without you guys.  And since I've been taking so long, going sly may end up being as much as a 'non- event' with you guys as everyone says it is with the world at large.

But remember i say it with a smile..... and always know, it's ultimately said because I KNOW it will be a great thing for you in the end! ;)
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Razor X on July 10, 2007, 03:24:10 PM
John,  my experience is that keeping it buzzed is harder than shaving.  Buzzed at .50 is like 2 days growth.  Go for it!!!

Max

I wholeheartedly agree.  I tried clipper shaving -- for about 2 or 3 days -- and found that it is much easier to shave with the blade.
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Razor X on July 10, 2007, 03:28:28 PM
JOHN.... 1st of all i am TIRED of hearing your postponements of going all the way and your continous fence sitting.  hell.... u keep saying that u will shave and u don't.  man.... quit crying wolf 2 all of us sly brahs.  u said by the end of july.... what's next by the end of this summer or winter or by the end of the year.

look.... i don't want 2 sound like i'm bashing u but u need 2 quit crying wolf because we r SICK & tired of it.  well.... i'm off my soap box, now.  so.... quit crying and put that razor on that dome.

WARHAWK O0

PS... this is probably my 1st "mean" post but i'm just tired of the crying.... oh... and john don't take this personal i'm just telling u like it is.... u r part of the brotherhood.... i'm just giving u the facts as a brother!!!



Chill, guys.  He'll do it when he's ready.  Let's not try to bully him into it. 

John, I totally understand how you feel -- been there, done that.  But you really have no idea how very close you are at .50.  You have time to shave it and still grow it back to where you are before your commitments.   It will only take about 24  to 36 hours to grow back.  So, if you want a sneak preview, now's the time to go for it.     O:O

P.S.  I don't want to see photos of any member of this group in a thong, with the notable exceptions of MagmaBabe and Hot Cajun. ;D
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Tyler on July 10, 2007, 03:34:20 PM
Hey John, I hear ya on your fears about being the center of attention.  The thing of it is, your current look of .50 is going to be the same in the eyes of your friends/family as completely slick.  But, the purpose of this site is to give you confidence in your appearance, completely sly or not.

I recommend that you give yourself a shave when you have a day to let it grow back.  This will give you a sneak peak into your confidence level with a completely shaved head.  If you're not comfortable, you'll be back in 24 hours.
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Timmay on July 10, 2007, 03:53:21 PM
Ok you all making me feel bad and like the bad person here.  I know I shouldnt try to push the idea wiht John....but I guess it is easier for one person to do it than another.  AND NO WORRIES YOU ALL>>>I DONT EVEN OWN A THONG!  Never have and never will....anyways.  John buddy, sorry if I slammed you really hard...it is just that you are .50 away from being sly.....so take the plug...I put my life on it that you will not be sorry.  Either way John youre a cool guy and I really enjoy you being here....and I promise not to pick on you anymore....when your ready your ready...but stop making promises....jsut tell us you will do it when you are ready
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: JohnMont on July 10, 2007, 04:52:42 PM


P.S.  I don't want to see photos of any member of this group in a thong, with the notable exceptions of MagmaBabe and Hot Cajun. ;D
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I'll gladly second that one ! !
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: JohnMont on July 10, 2007, 04:59:06 PM
Ok you all making me feel bad and like the bad person here.  I know I shouldnt try to push the idea wiht John....but I guess it is easier for one person to do it than another.  AND NO WORRIES YOU ALL>>>I DONT EVEN OWN A THONG!  Never have and never will....anyways.  John buddy, sorry if I slammed you really hard...it is just that you are .50 away from being sly.....so take the plug...I put my life on it that you will not be sorry.  Either way John youre a cool guy and I really enjoy you being here....and I promise not to pick on you anymore....when your ready your ready...but stop making promises....jsut tell us you will do it when you are ready

Sniff, Sniff ... yeah; Timm, you did make me feel bad.  A real kick in the balls (what I have of them, anyway,) and richly deserved.   ...    These last posts HAVE pushed me over the edge.   Like I said in my earlier ones; I am going to do the deed; but (sorry guys) AFTER this big event coming up in my life; It will be cool enuf facing them with my short buzz ( I DO plan on giving myself a .50 ALL OVER, top included, before going to the event) ...  I know, it's almost a shave; but I need to take these baby steps. 

Also ; I'm promising ; no more posts from me till I make the big announcement .... look for it around July 23.

John

Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: warhawk on July 10, 2007, 05:07:06 PM
john..... sorry 4 the "tough" love but please quit telling us when u r gonna decide 2 go all the way.   just do the deed!!!  i enjoy hanging out w/ u and all the sly brahs in this forum.  oh... and timmj.... thanks 4 letting us know that u DON'T own a thong.    :px

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Kajun on July 10, 2007, 05:19:32 PM
john..i say just keep it buzzed and dont worry about shaving for atleast another 5 yrs...by then you will have become really comfortable and shaving that last .5 will wont even be an issue....the buzzed looks suits you probably just as well as a shaved look will suit you....it will just be a matter of what you think is easier to maintain at that point.
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: YOSP on July 10, 2007, 05:26:01 PM
JOHN.... 1st of all i am TIRED of hearing your postponements of going all the way and your continous fence sitting.  hell.... u keep saying that u will shave and u don't.  man.... quit crying wolf 2 all of us sly brahs.  u said by the end of july.... what's next by the end of this summer or winter or by the end of the year.

look.... i don't want 2 sound like i'm bashing u but u need 2 quit crying wolf because we r SICK & tired of it.  well.... i'm off my soap box, now.  so.... quit crying and put that razor on that dome.

WARHAWK O0

PS... this is probably my 1st "mean" post but i'm just tired of the crying.... oh... and john don't take this personal i'm just telling u like it is.... u r part of the brotherhood.... i'm just giving u the facts as a brother!!!



Chill, guys.  He'll do it when he's ready.  Let's not try to bully him into it. 

John, I totally understand how you feel -- been there, done that.  But you really have no idea how very close you are at .50.  You have time to shave it and still grow it back to where you are before your commitments.   It will only take about 24  to 36 hours to grow back.  So, if you want a sneak preview, now's the time to go for it.     O:O

P.S.  I don't want to see photos of any member of this group in a thong, with the notable exceptions of MagmaBabe and Hot Cajun. ;D


First & foremost, John do what YOU want, its your life, and I thought this site and being "SLY" was about being confident and your own person. John is a big boy, I'm sure he will make the move when he is ready...like Razor said, stop bullying the guy :popo

Secondly TimmJ you really need to calm down dude, you tend to take things a litte too far. You are not representing the "SLY"...just chill this is a great site, it doesn't need any crazy sense of humor to make it better. This is called "constructive criticism" O0

John, do what you need to do and when...if you have any questions or concerns, there are plenty of good guys that will give you honest answers or true experiences, I'm hear whenever O:O
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Paul on July 10, 2007, 05:26:46 PM
john..... sorry 4 the "tough" love but please quit telling us when u r gonna decide 2 go all the way.   just do the deed!!!  i enjoy hanging out w/ u and all the sly brahs in this forum. 

WARHAWK O0

Come on guys....its not important how long it takes you to get sly....just that you get there.  We all got here different ways and in different time frames.
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: warhawk on July 10, 2007, 05:42:21 PM
johnmont..... if i offended u or any of the sly brahs, here.  i'm sorry.  i didn't mean 2 come out as "bullying" u.  it's just that i got that bug of being sly.  that's all. oh.... and paul u   r  right it doesn't matter how long it takes... just that u get there. 

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Razor X on July 10, 2007, 07:17:11 PM


   Like I said in my earlier ones; I am going to do the deed; but (sorry guys) AFTER this big event coming up in my life; It will be cool enuf facing them with my short buzz ( I DO plan on giving myself a .50 ALL OVER, top included, before going to the event) ...  I know, it's almost a shave; but I need to take these baby steps. 


My prediction is that you'll get a lot of compliments about the short buzz -- and that a few people will refer to it as a shaved head; most people don't make any distinction between a little stubble and a clean-shaven dome.  This will make it all the easier for you when you do decide to shave it.   And when you do, you'll have a feeling of extreme satisfaction at having confronted your fear and done what you wanted to do.  That first shave is a lot of fun -- exciting and a little scary, like riding a rollercoaster, but extremely gratifying all that the same time.  I wish I could experience that feeling again.
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: SLYinKC on July 10, 2007, 08:27:35 PM
Hey, John, I'm here with ya Bro.  But I am taking you at your word.  If we don't see that shaved dome by your "date", me and some of the other SLY Bro's are heading north with razors in hand... :x!
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Timmay on July 10, 2007, 09:58:13 PM
First & foremost, John do what YOU want, its your life, and I thought this site and being "SLY" was about being confident and your own person. John is a big boy, I'm sure he will make the move when he is ready...like Razor said, stop bullying the guy

Secondly TimmJ you really need to calm down dude, you tend to take things a litte too far. You are not representing the "SLY"...just chill this is a great site, it doesn't need any crazy sense of humor to make it better. This is called "constructive criticism"

John, do what you need to do and when...if you have any questions or concerns, there are plenty of good guys that will give you honest answers or true experiences, I'm hear whenever  ( QUOTE)

Hey Hey Hey...I didnt mean for it to be critizism...I was just tryin to get him to go for it.   He is basically there already.  Im sorry but I tend to try to just push people just a little when they are liek that close to the edge.  Not that I would push people into harms way cause I am not like that.  I am a very caring person adn I would go out of my way to do anything for anyone. I had not intentions of making John mad or upset in anyway... and if that were to happen..I would be right there and the first to apologize.  Maybe I am wrong on the whole thing....but I said what I said and there is nothign I can do to change it and I have already apologized a few post back so lets all be ready with our beers and champaigne on JULY 23...is that correct JOHN??????? LOL...you go bro you can do  it.. And to all you other sly bro's.......BUFF THAT DOME ! lol
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Stu on July 10, 2007, 10:29:05 PM
John, you'll have to forgive us, but we're all your friends here.  This is like the anticipation of an impending birth for us, and you're 3 weeks overdue.  We know how thrilled you will be once you do it, and we'll all be happy for you.  I know when I saw your first avatar (very small and not real clear if I recall), I thought you were already shaved until I caught on from your posts that you hadn't done it yet.  You're just so close right now that except for you, it will probably be a non-event to everyone else.  Don't worry about being the center of attention.  The sly look is so common that most people don't give it a second thought.  If anyone notices, it will probably be the combover dudes who are jealous.  If I were a gambling man, I would bet money that when you finally do it, you will be so relieved and will look back and shake your head at all of the anguish that you've been putting yourself through.  I have a 12 pack in the fridge, so don't make me wait much longer.   B33r
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: JohnMont on July 11, 2007, 12:25:20 AM
 This is like the anticipation of an impending birth for us, and you're 3 weeks overdue.

That is a GREAT analogy ... my wife was a couple weeks overdue with our first (and only) and it was gruelling ...

Said I wouldn't post till the 23rd ; but wanted to say; thanks to everyone, and no apologies necessary; not from Timm, not from anyone.

John
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Tyler on July 11, 2007, 12:36:33 AM
Don't worry about posting up bro.  Especially if you have any technique questions when you're ready to do the deed.
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: JohnMont on July 11, 2007, 12:44:15 PM
Thanks, Tyler for the 'green light.'  Now that you mention it; I am wondering about my first razor shave.  One thing i've been thinking about is letting a barber do it; just for the experience.  But one thing I've heard that is that barbers who razor shave often don't use very good 'products'; i.e. harsh soaps. , etc.  So maybe it's better to do it yourself; using headslick,  aloe gel afterwards, etc.? 

Also; for the wet razor shave do you recommend using a fresh , unused blade?  I have a fusion razor (non-battery) but the blade has been used quite a bit (for shaving my neck/throat under my beard.   I often find when I shave there with a fresh blade I bleed a lot ((well; a little, in spots);  so I'm wondering, would a slightly used blade be better, or is it 'the sharper the better'?   The hair on the sides/back of my head is much thicker than my beard.

Hope this doesn't seem like a petty question, or that it sounds like i am chickening out.  I just want to get the best possible results .  And after all, the topic here IS "headshaving." 

All the best,
John
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: PBurke on July 11, 2007, 12:49:55 PM
this is excactly what we are here for. i would use a fresh blade or do some research about barbers. a well used blade will probably make the whole process a nightmare. just take your time brother. ask all the questions you want.
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Timmay on July 11, 2007, 01:28:45 PM
 John I would use a fresh blade.  First of all your head is not use to having a razor go acrossed it.  So a sharp fresh blade would glide easier thru it.  Just main thing to remember and I think alot of us guys stress it alot to all the new guys...DO NOT USE A LOT OF PRESSURE.  It may take you 20 minutes or so on your first time but go really slow.  and you will have to shave in different directions.  such as going up from the back and back from the front towards the crown.  You dotn have a whole lot on top so that should be the easy part.  When shaving also use the other hand ..in my case my left hand...feel around on your head in different directions and you will find smoe stubble..just go back over those.  Once you get past the first 2 or 3 shaves you will do a good job and the process will speed up some.. Just remembr...GO SLOW!  dotn rush it or you will get nicks and razor burn.  I found out the hard way one day  GOOD LUCK JOHN
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: marshd1000 on July 11, 2007, 01:57:55 PM
John,

First of all, do what make you the happiest and most comfortable.  I can totally understand your hesisitation about taking the plunge.  I was where you are 10 years ago.  I will say that I have grown it back and shaved it again in those 10 years.  But I know that sly is going to be my primary style.  As for me, I have a bit more hair than you.  So some didn't understand when I first shaved it off as I was just thinning at the temples at first.  Now that it is thinning  all over it is more acceptable.  So I am just trying to say that my guess is that no one will give you a bad time when you shave it off!  You WILL rock the sly look dude!
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: warhawk on July 11, 2007, 04:07:45 PM
john... i agree w/ the other brahs..... use a fresh blade.  i use the regular fusion as well.  it is a gr8 razor and keeps me the smoothest.  good luck w/ your 1st official shaving of the dome.  asks more question if u need 2.  we r here 4 ya.

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: JohnMont on July 11, 2007, 05:25:58 PM
Thanks for all the feedback from EVERYBODY!! !   I hear ya about using a new blade.  Thanks for the reminder to keep a light touch.  I'm looking forward to doing this; and again; thaks for the support.

John
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: herronm on July 12, 2007, 11:50:10 AM
John,  I agree, use a new blade.  I suggest you use the same razor you are used to.  Don't start off with a different make or model.  That has been my experience.

Max
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: JohnMont on July 14, 2007, 11:01:46 PM
Just gave myself an all-over, .50 buzz before going to my conference tomorrow; and couldn't resist posting a pic.  It's "almost" there, and I can't wait to do a buzz with no guard and then a razor shave.  It is so close now that there is hardly any difference.  Now I have to say I'm looking forward to meeting new people and seeing old aquaintences at this conference; and their reactions to my 'shaved head" ( I know, it's not fully shaved, but pretty close). ...  my confidence is building and building, and I think that when I go sly about 10 days from now I will REALLY be ready.

John
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Razor X on July 14, 2007, 11:19:20 PM
You look more confident already. O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: shyslyguy on July 15, 2007, 02:23:38 AM
I totally agree with Razor - great pic John!  .... you're as near as can be ... & the new confidence shows already!  O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: SLYinKC on July 15, 2007, 05:54:25 AM
John, you look awsome. And just like me, your hair is so light and fine that in the pic you look totally bald and the only one that will notice a substantial difference with the have is you.  Just wait till you feel what it is like to be smooth.  And that sensation the first couple of days where your scalp still feels sorta numb.  You're going to love it.

I wish the best at your conference.
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Professor Melon on July 15, 2007, 06:47:19 AM
 O0 O0 O0 John, you look super--as I knew you would. Have you given up glasses and switched to contacts? As to the blade, I have found that a RELATIVELY (two day old) blade is best. It's broken in but still sharp. I use a Fusion non-battery + Fusion gel. The most I get out of one blade is a week. Godspeed, Professor Melon
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: JohnMont on July 15, 2007, 07:28:46 AM
Thanks, guys, and thanks for the insight on the blade, Prof.  (no, don't have contacts, so my 'street look' is going to be with glasses).  As I said earlier, I always get cuts with a new blade when I shave my throat/neck.  Never liked shaving my face, but as one brother (sorry, I forget who) mentioned, head vs. face shaving is a totally different thing.   I really am looking forward (with more and more excitement and less and less apprehension/fear) to going sly.

Again, thanks everyone for your encouragement AND patience.
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: zetaeffe on July 15, 2007, 04:33:47 PM
You will look GREAT Sly!! already you look... will be much better,
and you will be addicted by the smooth feel!  O0

As for the blade: don't worry, it's easier to shave the dome than the beard
cause the skin is smoother than the throat skin, so you can use fresh blade
without worrying about it, just be careful not to push too hard and not to
slide the razor sideways.

Good luck
Francesco
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Paul on July 15, 2007, 06:35:51 PM
Have to agree with the other bros there John, seems like that confidence level is going up as the hair length is going down.  Keep it up O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: warhawk on July 15, 2007, 09:03:46 PM
john....looking sly!!!  just wait until u take that razor 2 your dome.  it will feel liberating.  so... what razor of choice will u use 2 do the deed?  and will u use a gel or cream? 

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: PBurke on July 15, 2007, 09:11:47 PM
john called me and said razors are for weenies. he's using rubbing alchohol and a match. :*))
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: marshd1000 on July 15, 2007, 11:07:41 PM
John,

I have to say that when you took your remaining hair down to that short buzz, you went from looking like the librarian at the college library to some bouncer that I wouldn't want to mess with!  You got the confidence level going up I see!  By the way, you will look great with the shaved head and full beard.  You might want to consider getting a Harley now!  Anyway, great to see some progress!
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: herronm on July 16, 2007, 06:22:25 AM
John, that is a Great picture.  Can't wait for the final version.  See you in 9 days  O:O
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: JohnMont on July 21, 2007, 12:52:31 AM
john....looking sly!!!  just wait until u take that razor 2 your dome.  it will feel liberating.  so... what razor of choice will u use 2 do the deed?  and will u use a gel or cream? 

WARHAWK O0

Regular Fusion (non-battery), and Fusion Gel.  I see that HeadSlick (matte) contains mineral oil and aloe; wo will use a little olive oil and aloe vera gel when finished.  Do any of you guys use a similar kind of "homemade" version of Headslick/ afterhshave, etc. ?

Had a good time at my conference  (in beautiful Ottawa).  Nobody made any reference at all to the short buzz.  So yeah; I agree with everyone that the headshave will be basically a non-event to everyone but me.

John
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: shyslyguy on July 21, 2007, 11:59:24 AM
Quote from: JohnMont
  So yeah; I agree with everyone that the headshave will be basically a non-event to everyone but me.

John


Not quite a non-event to everyone, John ... it'll be quite a big event for us too!   O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Razor X on July 21, 2007, 01:01:05 PM
The conference is over?   So what is the hold-up now? 5t*mp

Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Timmay on July 22, 2007, 10:28:36 PM
Hey just returned from Florida..jumped on here to check out the progress report...JOHN! BUDDY!  youre almost there..looks awesome.  Just waiting for the final slick report from you.  I say do it and go all the way dude.  Told you the anticipation is worse than actually doing it...and no one made you feel uncomfortable either.  While I was in FLorida I got alot of stares...but I dont think it was stares of ..WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR HAIR?  it was more liek...now there is a cool dude type of stare.  Post some more pics John....we all would liek to see em
Tim
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: warhawk on July 23, 2007, 10:30:18 PM
john.... looks like its countdown..... we r looking forward 2 your next post & response when u finally put a good razor 2 your dome.  keep it sly, brah!

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: JohnMont on July 24, 2007, 12:23:19 PM
Well guys, I'm back ... and sly ! !      Thought I'd put my first sly pic on this thread, since it was the home of such heated discussion !   Thanks, guys, couldn't have done it without yas.   Will post a more detailed write up in a bit

John
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Razor X on July 24, 2007, 12:40:01 PM
 O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Stu on July 24, 2007, 12:47:31 PM
Well guys, I'm back ... and sly ! ! 

Yee Haw !!!  It looks really good; now, you need a pic with a big smile.  Looking forward to hearing your first experiences and the reactions.
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: SLYinKC on July 24, 2007, 02:28:26 PM
Well, John, all I can say is WOW,  looks amazing.  Congrats on finally taking the plunge!!!!
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: BALDANDRE on July 24, 2007, 02:35:35 PM
Like I said on the other thread...looks awesome John...I hope you like it on the "sly side"! O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: warhawk on July 24, 2007, 03:02:18 PM
john....MAN.... your dome is rocking, brah.  u gotta let us know about the reactions from your wifey, family, friends, & most importantly U.......  u r looking sly!!!!  way 2 go!!!

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: PigPen on July 24, 2007, 03:12:22 PM
Looks great John!!! So glad you finally took the leap!
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: Tyler on July 24, 2007, 03:14:33 PM
woohooo!   d5c*
Title: Re: Progress Report
Post by: herronm on July 25, 2007, 06:38:36 AM
John, that looks great!!