Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: sifudave on September 11, 2007, 09:55:09 AM
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Hello all, SifuDave here.
After I saw Tyler's latest announcement, I realized that my original Intro was actually in a different member's thread.
Not wanting to disrespect his wishes, I thought I should post a formal introduction.
I am BBC, having finally taken the plunge earlier this summer after keeping my head clipper-cut off & on for 5 or 10 years.
I primarily wore High & Tights but barbers & stylists rarely seemed to know what they were doing which often made me feel as if I was wasting my time & money.
A friend here at work (who has a receding hairline, so he just shaves it) knew I kept my hair short and knows I used to coach fighters.
He mentioned the HeadBlade he saw advertised on some fight show (Ultimate Fighter or IFL maybe) and told me I should try shaving it all.
I thought about it a bit, did some research & then found this site. I lurked for a week or two, read through recommendations, experiences, and made up my mind.
After finding a HeadBlade Sport & some HeadSlick at Walgreens and have been shaving pretty much daily ever since.
Recently I started doing so in the shower and don't even own a shaving mirror. Rarely do I even get so much as nicked.
I prefer the double, pivoting Atra-type blades to the Sensor-type triples and I usually put a bit of baby oil on the dome before lathering up.
The reactions have been all positive, at least the ones I know of.
Besides, if someone doesn't like the Sly look on me then that is their issue, not mine.
The freedom of not having hair to cut, wash, & dry is surprisingly liberating.
The Sly look also provided an added bonus: I used to have dandruff even with short hair, but now I don't have any problems at all.
The only downside? My bald head was nowhere near as tan as the rest of me! 'Blinded By the Light!' B@%d
Well I guess there might be one other downside:
I usually run out and buy everything you guys suggest so I can try it... ;D
I want to thank the SBG members and Tyler for creating this forum.
The insights and encouragement provided then and now is much appreciated. O0
Dave
St. Louis, MO
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Awesome intro bro. Welcome once again man. Glad you found us.
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seen your posts many times on here already but let me "officially" welcome you. I joined not to longe ago myself and what a great place. I am not even bald any more (another story in another post) but like to hang out here w/ a great bunch of guys anyways, plus I know I will be sly again one day soon and look forward to it. I hear ya' about the high and tights.... I cut my own hair and everytime I am done my wife calls me "soldier boy" not that it's a bad thing, she just doesn't like it and wishes I would go sly again. (complete reversal from her first opinion)
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Can never be welcomed enough dave, so once again, glad you are with us. Awesome introduction bro. O0
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Dave awesome intro bud and welcome to SBG forums. A great group of guys and a lot of good information about headshaving.
Dont worry about the white scalp thing bro,spend a few weeks in the sun and it will even out in no time.
I suggest at least putting on at least a 20spf sunscreen and get outside and let the sun darken the dome up,just be careful you dont spend too much time out there because I'll be the first to tell you,sunburn on a bald head hurts like hell!!
Again welcome Dave. I have enjoyed your other posts mate.Post often.
Jesse
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Welcome Dave.
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Dave, thanks for posting up an intro!! Welcome to Sly Bald Guys!
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Glad to hear your story and to have you here. I noticed that you just appeared out of nowhere one day. Now we know where you came from.
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Welcome Dave!!! Thanks for the background.
Max
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Thanks again guys.
Glad to be here.
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Dave, welcome to the SBG site. Great introduction, it helps to know a little about how someone decided to go sly.
Good to hear you started with the HB products, I did the same myself after reading up on the other sections for advice. I have to say the HB system works the best for me. Our routine is pretty much the same.
Take your time in the sun, like JDog says it will hurt the ol' noggin.
Good to have you here, and post up your opinions on other shave combo's or experiences.
Joe
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dave....gr8 intro & welcome, again 2 the sly fraternity. as ya know.... it's an awesome site with a diverse group of sly guys/gals. hope ya stick 'round. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Nice story and intro Dave!
You wear the BBC baldness well! Hey, maybe you can convince our resident baldfade, high and tight brother Rob6 to shave his head smooth shiny too....
you know one high and tight guy to another! ;)
Keep it shinin' bro! O0
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Welcome to Sly Bald Guys, Dave!!
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Welcome Dave!
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Welcome to SBGs, Dave! 8)
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Welcome, Dave. I've already enjoyed your input. Hope you stick around and continue to contribute to the wealth of SLY knowledge that comes out of this place. O0