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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Beards => Topic started by: ronthejazzcat on July 03, 2011, 05:30:37 PM

Title: Yet another "Beard or No Beard" post
Post by: ronthejazzcat on July 03, 2011, 05:30:37 PM
Hey guys, I was wondering (as many people have) about my facial structure and whether I need to sport a beard out of necessity, or if I can pull of the "Mr. Clean" look. My brother and mother both insist that I should keep a beard, and I was just looking for more input to decide where I stand (I'm not sure at the moment). You can compare to my avatar pic for reference, etc.

Me Clean Shaven (The picture was shortly after I shaved my head...in the middle of winter. Please look past the albino- I'm wondering about facial structure here :P):
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi56.tinypic.com%2Fwhicm1.jpg&hash=037ee89c1b94aaaf14664aba77701993d7d5e7d1)

A newer picture of me clean shaven:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi55.tinypic.com%2F6rrb53.jpg&hash=2916867b4e1a22facc08976d20a0cdb6510443a6)

So, what do you think? Does the Mr. Clean look work for me? Thanks everyone for your input!

-The Jazz Cat
Title: Re: Yet another "Beard or No Beard" post
Post by: marty22 on July 03, 2011, 05:32:53 PM
both work well!
Title: Re: Yet another "Beard or No Beard" post
Post by: Mikekoz13 on July 03, 2011, 05:55:36 PM
Dude.... I think you look good either way BUT I'm thinking you look a little distinguished with the facial hair.
Title: Re: Yet another "Beard or No Beard" post
Post by: Razor X on July 03, 2011, 07:00:08 PM
Quote from: Mikekoz13 on July 03, 2011, 05:55:36 PM
Dude.... I think you look good either way BUT I'm thinking you look a little distinguished with the facial hair.

I'll second that.  You're a little baby-faced when you're clean-shaven.  The beard makes you look a little more mature.
Title: Re: Yet another "Beard or No Beard" post
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on July 03, 2011, 07:28:27 PM
In all such matters, consider this question, "Where do I, the 24/7 guy in the picture," feel at home and at my best?  When that is answered you'll know what to do.
Title: Re: Yet another "Beard or No Beard" post
Post by: Daven on July 03, 2011, 08:29:10 PM
For you both looks work, but I think the van dyke looks better.
Title: Re: Yet another "Beard or No Beard" post
Post by: schro on July 03, 2011, 09:37:27 PM
Ronthejazzcat...............you wouldn't be a fan of The Rippingtons, would you???

Oh, I vote for a "flavor savor" (goatee).
Title: Re: Yet another "Beard or No Beard" post
Post by: ronthejazzcat on July 03, 2011, 10:38:47 PM
Actually, I would be a fan of the Rippingtons, as well as many other jazz groups from Armstrong to Zainwul. :P Kim Stone, the bassist for the Rippingtons actually lives in my home town and I have had the chance to jam with him several times over the years. :)

Thanks for the input everyone, keep it coming, I always like to hear more opinions or ideas!

-The Jazz Cat
Title: Re: Yet another "Beard or No Beard" post
Post by: schro on July 03, 2011, 10:52:35 PM
Kim Stone is great, (all the way sly???).
The entire band is great, I'm a big fan of Jeff Kashiwa.

Have all their albums. Their latest (Cote D'Azur) took some getting used to, but it's starting to grow on me.
Title: Re: Yet another "Beard or No Beard" post
Post by: ronthejazzcat on July 04, 2011, 10:20:27 AM
He is indeed full on sly, with a soul patch (at least the last time I saw him). He's another who pulls it off well, and it really works with his bass player/musician/artist persona :P