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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: FreshlyShorn on February 27, 2007, 03:24:01 PM

Title: Freshly Shorn
Post by: FreshlyShorn on February 27, 2007, 03:24:01 PM
I've been a visctim of male pattern baldness since early in college. My original solution was to keep it short, but over the years I've grown tired of the $20+ "trims". So, I started to tell myself that when the weather got warmer, I'd take it all off. That was last year :(

Well... At 3 am Monday morning (after a large dose of liquid courage) I finally did it. Man, what a relief! I did leave a beard that I've been growing for an impending camping trip. Next week I'll see what I look like completely hairless O0
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: Tom McGarry. on February 27, 2007, 03:31:24 PM
First let me welcome you to the forum, and the pic looks great  O0 very SLY! Glad you joined us, and by the way the beard looks good too.
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: FreshlyShorn on February 27, 2007, 03:52:10 PM
Thanks, OCH. I work at a bank, so I wear a suit every day. I kind of feel like a hitman when I'm roaming around with my shades on!
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: Tyler on February 27, 2007, 04:02:56 PM
Again, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!  You're pic is looking very SLY!!   8)

Congrats on shaving your head!  We all know how liberating it can feel.   Also, we look forward to getting to know you - welcome to the brotherhood!
 
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: Paul on February 27, 2007, 04:44:31 PM
Hi and welcome.  Looking really sly there.  Glad you're on board.  I don't know man , might want to keep that beard, looks great with the sly look.
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: Kajun on February 27, 2007, 05:18:39 PM
welcome Fresh...the looks fits ya...lets us know how the campin trip went!
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: wpruitt on February 27, 2007, 05:25:17 PM
Welcome Fresh
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: Professor Melon on February 27, 2007, 05:27:50 PM
 O0 O0 O0 Welcome, FreshlyShorn. You provide a great pic and your reference to liquid courage resonates well. This site will give you all the info and encouragement you need to maintain your new sly look. What technique did you use in taking the plunge? Professor Melon
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: PigPen on February 27, 2007, 05:35:03 PM
FreshlyShorn, looking great my brother. Digging the beard too.

Look forward to seeing you around.
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: PBurke on February 27, 2007, 06:39:44 PM
what up fresh? glad you joined
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: Robmeister on February 27, 2007, 08:11:32 PM
Welcome, Freshmeister!!! O0
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: schro on February 27, 2007, 08:33:04 PM
Well done, Fresh! Looks good. Great group of guys here.

We look forward to getting to know you. I'm sure your bank customers feel safer knowing their money is being guarded by a sly guy.

Cheers,
Schro
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: Cam on February 27, 2007, 10:06:00 PM
Welcome to Sly Bald Guys! I gotta say, you should keep the beard. I love the way beards look with a bald head, but unfortunately for me work won't allow me to have a full beard. The bald look works DAMN good for you, keep it up!
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: ar3inc on February 28, 2007, 11:29:48 AM
Welcome to the group, Shorn!  Liquid courage guided you right.  It looks sly. O0
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: FreshlyShorn on February 28, 2007, 01:34:41 PM
Thanks guys!

I already owned a pair of fade shears, so I just took to it till it was all gone! The shears get incredibly close, so all I needed after that was a little shaving lotion and a Mach 3 to get the job done.

Yesterday I purchased a Headblade Sport. It made for a much better shave than the Mach 3... in my humble, newbie opinion. The next step is figuring out the best way to shave (i.e. - oil, cream, aftershave, lotion, etc...). Your personal routines would be greatly appreciated, along with product references. I have oily, and sometimes sensitive skin, so keep that in mind.

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: ar3inc on February 28, 2007, 01:43:58 PM
Your not on your own with the Headblade sport.  It seems to be the preferred blade for many head shavers, newbies and veterans.  I use the headslick and like it a lot.  I like letting it sit for a few minutes before I start shaving it.  Check this thread (http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=923.0) out.
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: Blagadan on February 28, 2007, 01:45:04 PM
I've been a victim of male pattern baldness since early in college.

Victim??  You mean you've been blessed!
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: OzPete on February 28, 2007, 04:30:24 PM
Welcome to SBG!
Title: Re: Freshly Shorn
Post by: BaldRob on March 01, 2007, 03:06:11 PM
The next step is figuring out the best way to shave (i.e. - oil, cream, aftershave, lotion, etc...). Your personal routines would be greatly appreciated, along with product references. I have oily, and sometimes sensitive skin, so keep that in mind.

Thanks in advance!

Hi and welcome!  All you can really do is try different shaving creams, lotions, gels, and oils until you find one that you like... plenty of info in here to help you make an educated guess as to getting your sly routine down!

Good luck!