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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: beardmaster on January 24, 2012, 11:25:17 AM

Title: Good morning. I am a new born sly.
Post by: beardmaster on January 24, 2012, 11:25:17 AM
So I've been lurking for a week or so, and yesterday it finally hit me. I decided to go bald. This is a rather radical change, as for the previous.. 3 years? I had a rather large amount of hair.

This is what I used to be, and my avatar (if it loaded properly) should be what I am now.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi16.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb26%2Fqithoras%2F298248_156199717792241_100002066413724_312085_4292039_n.jpg&hash=bd4d536b1c7071df47c1bf1a1b0c2ec727f91f24)

Now I ended up with a pretty nasty razor burn, but I treated my head like I'd treat my face. Harshly. See, I've been shaving my face on and off for 10 years and it's build up a tolerance to my forceful technique. Not so much my head yet. So a bit of pawpaw ointment seemed to relieve the irritation. Today is the start of day two for me and I'm looking forward to the journey.
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Post by: Paul the Headblader on January 24, 2012, 11:52:15 AM
hey and welcome!
you needeed alot of "guts" to do it, it's a world of diffrence!
congratz!
Title: Re: Good morning. I am a new born sly.
Post by: Tyler on January 24, 2012, 12:07:42 PM
Welcome to SBG!! Thanks for posting up!
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Post by: baldbearded on January 24, 2012, 12:28:17 PM
AWESOME!!!!

I tend to NOT be a fan of mustache-less beards, but you really pull it off.

And that was a LOT of nice curly hair to shave off....

Enjoy your new look.

Would love to hear what kind of reactions you are getting.

Ben (Bald & Bearded).
Title: Re: Good morning. I am a new born sly.
Post by: beardmaster on January 24, 2012, 12:33:59 PM
AWESOME!!!!

I tend to NOT be a fan of mustache-less beards, but you really pull it off.

And that was a LOT of nice curly hair to shave off....

Enjoy your new look.

Would love to hear what kind of reactions you are getting.

Ben (Bald & Bearded).

I've mixed and matched with moustache-less beards, and I know the feeling, sometimes they just look verymuch out of place. I quite like mine however, and I was getting sick of it creeping into my mouth.

My reactions so far have been close family shaking their heads... and my best mate shrugging (He's mostly blind).

As to shaving off a lot of nice curly hair... are you mad? Curly hair is such a pain. If I had naturally straight hair I might never be bald.
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Post by: Ravenangel on January 24, 2012, 12:42:19 PM
Hello there! Well done :}
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Post by: -Doug- on January 24, 2012, 01:43:48 PM
That's a dramatic change and and good one. Welcome aboard!
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Post by: mrzed on January 24, 2012, 02:58:07 PM
That's a dramatic change and and good one. Welcome aboard!

Beardmaster, That's a dramatic change!  Did anyone notice?  When I went from 1/16 or so to shaved not many seemed to notice. (joke).

And DOUG ... your beard is coming in nicely! Thanks for the updated avitar.
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Post by: kalbo on January 24, 2012, 03:02:08 PM
That was a lot of hair that you go rid of. A big change for the better. Welcome to the bald brotherhood.
Title: Re: Good morning. I am a new born sly.
Post by: beardmaster on January 24, 2012, 03:25:41 PM
That's a dramatic change and and good one. Welcome aboard!

Beardmaster, That's a dramatic change!  Did anyone notice?  When I went from 1/16 or so to shaved not many seemed to notice. (joke).

And DOUG ... your beard is coming in nicely! Thanks for the updated avitar.

A few people have noticed. I had fun messing with my Uncle. He's been telling me for years to get a haircut. So I came over bald and told him "I got a haircut, you like?" Great fun.

Thank you all for the warm welcome. Day two shaving, I took some advice I read in these forums and did it a tad differently, in the shower with some gel going very careful with the grain, then very very gently against.. almost no irritation and close to perfect shave. Still learning the shape of my skull.
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Post by: LAGLE on January 24, 2012, 04:01:04 PM
Holy! Welcome to SBGS
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Post by: marty22 on January 24, 2012, 04:20:14 PM
great beard and welcome!
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Post by: stasiu on January 24, 2012, 04:30:36 PM
Whadda transition !  Looks Excellent !
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Post by: Mikekoz13 on January 24, 2012, 04:44:15 PM
Welcome to the Forum!!
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Post by: 4fit on January 24, 2012, 05:06:20 PM
Hey welcome to SBG's, Great beard smooth bald head whats not to like? ;)
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Post by: Papa Don on January 24, 2012, 08:15:57 PM
Welcome and a very big WOW!!!! (This is a good Wow)
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Post by: Sir Harry on January 25, 2012, 04:10:13 AM
Welcome! I admire your courage to go through with it...wish I could grow half the beard that you have!
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Post by: devonlad on January 25, 2012, 06:18:59 AM
welcome!
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Post by: BBCESQ on January 25, 2012, 07:01:49 AM
Thumbs up. Looks great.
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Post by: mrzed on January 25, 2012, 07:05:18 AM
That's a dramatic change and and good one. Welcome aboard!

Beardmaster, That's a dramatic change!  Did anyone notice?  When I went from 1/16 or so to shaved not many seemed to notice. (joke).

And DOUG ... your beard is coming in nicely! Thanks for the updated avitar.

A few people have noticed. I had fun messing with my Uncle. He's been telling me for years to get a haircut. So I came over bald and told him "I got a haircut, you like?" Great fun.


Funny, about Uncle.

Great response.
Title: Re: Good morning. I am a new born sly.
Post by: DCdome on January 25, 2012, 07:35:58 AM
Hey Beardmaster!

How could anyone not notice the difference!?  :o

Welcome to the SLY fraternity.  Glad you found us and hope you enjoy exploring the world of head shaving techniques.  Keep us informed how things are going.
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Post by: Snakehandler on January 25, 2012, 08:00:47 AM
Welcome Beardmaster ! 😄
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Post by: mangosink12572 on January 25, 2012, 08:56:17 AM
Welcome and enjoy  the B A L D head.
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Post by: Arnie on January 25, 2012, 04:25:04 PM
Welcome to SBGs!!! 8)
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Post by: baldjoeg on January 25, 2012, 07:47:14 PM
Beardmaster,

Welcome to sly bald guys. Great looking dome and beard. Hope that you enjoy the new look.
Title: Re: Good morning. I am a new born sly.
Post by: Slynito on January 25, 2012, 09:21:04 PM
Welcome!