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Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: Dragon on April 03, 2016, 04:07:04 PM

Title: The last step
Post by: Dragon on April 03, 2016, 04:07:04 PM
Ok I have clipped without a guard for a couple of weeks and would like to go sly but to shave seems such a big step and I don't know why given the length at the moment. Also I'm concerned about the work I'm used to the quick wash and go and shaving would be every day wouldn't it? Any thoughts?
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: Razor X on April 03, 2016, 09:22:07 PM
Once you get the hang of it, it only takes a few minutes to shave.  It's not a lot of work.
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: Dragon on April 04, 2016, 05:07:25 AM
Thought I should add a picture

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Title: Re: The last step
Post by: Sir Harry on April 04, 2016, 06:32:59 AM
Welcome, Dragon!

It looks like you're sly already to me! I do see a little peach fuzz, but maybe try with the grain for the first shave so you can get used to the razor and then go against the grain on the second or third shave. Good luck, it looks good especially for a no-guard.
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: nuts on April 04, 2016, 07:35:10 AM
Very dashing.
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: kerryman on April 04, 2016, 08:29:36 AM
To be honest i think it looks great the way it is .The bit of white suits you. !!
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: Magoo on April 04, 2016, 10:45:39 AM
Welcome , looks great as is .
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: Dragon on April 04, 2016, 11:41:39 AM
Thanks for the encouragement guys, i suppose the advantage of grey hair is that it doesnt show so much
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: SlyMike on April 04, 2016, 01:47:30 PM
Looks great.
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: slybeard on April 04, 2016, 02:01:31 PM
Razor shaving just takes some practice to get the time down to a reasonable amount.  A lot of us are shower shavers, and for me it is less than an additional 5 minutes in the shower, and no mess.  The first time it was more like 20 minutes.  So I suggest you give it a 30 day trial.

I prefer to daily shave to keep it smooth, but it is not required.  Especially with white/gray hair, there is little shadow and you can get by with 2 to 3 days, or even longer if you like.  The difference between daily and every other day is just in the feel, not the look.
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: mrzed on April 04, 2016, 08:48:26 PM
At this point, the difference is feel more than look.

I really enjoy the feel of the smooth bald head after a shave.

I don't always shave my head daily, but the feel is the big attraction.

Title: Re: The last step
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on April 04, 2016, 09:17:37 PM
Looks great!
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: Cave Dweller on April 05, 2016, 06:55:14 AM
Not everyone shaves daily. It all depends on what works for you. As Razor X and SlyBeard said, the time it takes to shave becomes minimal once you get the knack. I started out at fifteen minutes at the sink, but am down to about three minutes in the shower now.

The bald and bearded look suits you.
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: baldjoeg on April 05, 2016, 09:15:38 AM
Looking good. GO for it.
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: zetaeffe on April 13, 2016, 06:01:09 PM
Hello Dragon! Have you taken the last step yet??
Go for it! You're going to look great and you will love it!
And there's no need to shave every day, unless younwish to  ;)
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: tobler1 on April 13, 2016, 09:26:22 PM
I think it's worth trying the shave.  See if you like the feel better.  Won't alter your appearance much either way.
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: Dragon on April 14, 2016, 04:02:44 AM
Hello Dragon! Have you taken the last step yet??
Go for it! You're going to look great and you will love it!
And there's no need to shave every day, unless younwish to  ;)

 Bought a razor, haven't done that in a while
Title: Re: The last step
Post by: zetaeffe on April 14, 2016, 04:50:22 AM
Hello Dragon! Have you taken the last step yet??
Go for it! You're going to look great and you will love it!
And there's no need to shave every day, unless younwish to  ;)

 Bought a razor, haven't done that in a while

Now that you got the tools you are ready to do! :-)
isn't it strange? using the razor but not for the beard?? ;-)