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Title: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 12:43:12 AM: Hello guys!

First post here, so an introduction is needed.
I'm Andrei, Andrew - for the English speakers, and most important, I shaved my head for the first time yesterday.
As a little background, I've been 0 buzzing for the last 6-7 months, but only yesterday finally used the blade.
No cuts so far and the shaving process didn't take too long; reading and lurking around here definitely payed off.

I have to admit, I only shaved with the grain, but it's still shaving, right?

Cheers!
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: TyMoore122 on July 01, 2012, 01:00:25 AM: yes it is and welcome aboard.
Cheers,
Ty
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Beardman on July 01, 2012, 01:04:05 AM: A shave is a shave, welcome to SBG mate!
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 01:06:10 AM: Quote from: TyMoore122 on July 01, 2012, 01:00:25 AM
yes it is and welcome aboard.
Cheers,
Ty

Thanks Ty!
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 01:07:38 AM: Quote from: Beardman on July 01, 2012, 01:04:05 AM
A shave is a shave, welcome to SBG mate!

Cool then, but I do hope my shaving skills will improve.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Beardman on July 01, 2012, 01:11:52 AM: I've almost finished my 30 days and I can tell you, with every shave you will improve O0
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 01:19:30 AM: Beardman, congratuliation! Many more good head shaving days to come! (this might be an English fail, but I don't know the right congratuliation formula for the 30 days Rule)
It's good to know that, because right now I'm more interested in perfecting my technique and I'm not worring about the shaving time at all.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Sir Harry on July 01, 2012, 04:17:45 AM: Welcome! Stick around and check out all of the topics, and if you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask. That's what this group is for, to help you achieve the perfect shave for you!
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Frontier Guy on July 01, 2012, 04:34:17 AM: Welcome Andrei.

So ... is all of Romania going Sly? That would be an awesome international distinction!

You are clearly on the right path - don't rush, take your time to establish good shaving skills. The time will decrease if you need it to. Personally, I allow more time in the mornings just so I can be leisurely and enjoy the experience.

Glad you've shed your "lurk" mode. Hope you will contribute often.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 04:58:48 AM: Quote from: FrontierGuy on July 01, 2012, 04:34:17 AM
Welcome Andrei.

So ... is all of Romania going Sly? That would be an awesome international distinction!

You are clearly on the right path - don't rush, take your time to establish good shaving skills. The time will decrease if you need it to. Personally, I allow more time in the mornings just so I can be leisurely and enjoy the experience.

Glad you've shed your "lurk" mode. Hope you will contribute often.

Thanks for the welcome!

I don't know about the entire country, but there are a few men that sport short haircuts. Most of them go with a buzz cut and just few choose to give the blade a good use.

Well, the experience... it's one of a kind, but you know that by now.
Some time ago I read an article which stated that any man should try at least once in his life time to shave his head. Couldn't agree more now that I've tried it and plan to make a habit out of it.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 05:03:05 AM: Quote from: sirharry12 on July 01, 2012, 04:17:45 AM
Welcome! Stick around and check out all of the topics, and if you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask. That's what this group is for, to help you achieve the perfect shave for you!

Thank you SirHarry!
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: mrzed on July 01, 2012, 05:12:08 AM: i'm about 6 months behind you Andrei. first shaved my head in January. It's been a fun adventure. This site has been helpful. Hope you find that, too.

You 'll look excellent with a shaved head.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 05:23:42 AM: MrZed, 6 months wow, I belive you're a pro head shaver now.
I find this site helpful too, that's why I have put an end to my lurcking days and did the deed.
I attached a photo too - with my dome, hope it's visible.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: IllinoisBaldy on July 01, 2012, 05:31:04 AM: Welcome to SBG Andrei.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 05:32:14 AM: Quote from: IllinoisBaldy on July 01, 2012, 05:31:04 AM
Welcome to SBG Andrei.

Thank you
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: bennett11 on July 01, 2012, 05:43:22 AM: shaving gets easier as time goes by. Becomes natural. and natural as a look for yourself. I am scanning some old photos in which I had some hair. My kids are commenting on me having hair!!!
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 05:53:24 AM: Quote from: bennett11 on July 01, 2012, 05:43:22 AM
shaving gets easier as time goes by. Becomes natural. and natural as a look for yourself. I am scanning some old photos in which I had some hair. My kids are commenting on me having hair!!!

Looking forward with enough patience for the time when it will be easier.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: marty22 on July 01, 2012, 07:30:26 AM: welcome
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: waine on July 01, 2012, 08:11:09 AM: A big welcome to the group Andrei...
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 08:21:38 AM: Quote from: marty22 on July 01, 2012, 07:30:26 AM
welcome

Thank you!
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 08:24:19 AM: Quote from: waine on July 01, 2012, 08:11:09 AM
A big welcome to the group Andrei...

Nice to sport my dome around here.
Thank you.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: balddoc on July 01, 2012, 03:18:24 PM: Welcome to SBG Andrei.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: kalbo on July 01, 2012, 08:30:26 PM: Welcome to the bald brotherhood Andrei. Thanks for sharing your picture. You look great bald and your technique will get better in time. Keep on shaving.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 08:51:46 PM: Quote from: balddoc on July 01, 2012, 03:18:24 PM
Welcome to SBG Andrei.

Thank you BaldDoc!
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 08:52:52 PM: Quote from: kalbo on July 01, 2012, 08:30:26 PM
Welcome to the bald brotherhood Andrei. Thanks for sharing your picture. You look great bald and your technique will get better in time. Keep on shaving.

Thanks Kalbo!
Hopefully many other photos will follow.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: palmerproject on July 01, 2012, 09:04:09 PM: welcome to the "bald brotherhood". 8)
i'm right there with you i have only been shaving for almost 3 months. :)
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 09:13:43 PM: Quote from: palmerproject on July 01, 2012, 09:04:09 PM
welcome to the "bald brotherhood". 8)
i'm right there with you i have only been shaving for almost 3 months. :)

Nice to be here!
The bald look it's a keeper and from what I can see from your signature, you already found out that.
I couldn't miss the opportunity to let you know it suits you perfect.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: ycartt on July 01, 2012, 09:19:36 PM: Welcome
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 09:20:50 PM: Quote from: ycartt on July 01, 2012, 09:19:36 PM
Welcome

Thanks!
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: palmerproject on July 01, 2012, 09:26:26 PM: Quote from: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 09:13:43 PM
Quote from: palmerproject on July 01, 2012, 09:04:09 PM
welcome to the "bald brotherhood". 8)
i'm right there with you i have only been shaving for almost 3 months. :)

Nice to be here!
The bald look it's a keeper and from what I can see from your signature, you already found out that.
I couldn't miss the opportunity to let you know it suits you perfect.
thanks you very much bro.
you carry it veery well too as far as i can tell from your pic. O0
gosh i love this family. :)
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: palmerproject on July 01, 2012, 09:32:21 PM: just saw the pic it actually works really well for you too, bro. no rush in shaving against the grain. i diddnt start shaving ATG till after like 3 or 4 days. but be warned it gets so close that once you try it you will never want to do it any otherway. atleat thats imho.
Title: Re: Hello! New member - first head shave
Post by: Andrei on July 01, 2012, 09:42:50 PM: palmerproject, I really like this site too.
It has a lot of good advices and interesting topics, but most important are the people.

I'm still a noob in head shaving so I try not to rush things, and hopefully I'll know when the time is right for trying ATG.
I've noticed that most guys go WTG then ATG and finally fix any misted spots.
Regarding the head shaving gear I've noticed there are a lot of products and I must admit that of many I have never heard before lurking around here and singing up.