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Title: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Sly Red on May 30, 2008, 03:46:33 AM
I've been lurking here for a few weeks and finally decided to introduce myself.  I'm not a full fledged Sly.  I usually buzz the dome with a 0000 blade once a week, but have shaved it with a blade a couple of times.  I still have a lot of hair, especially from the crown back.  Need you bald brothers to encourage me to go Sly full time.  I'm going out this weekend to get a HeadBlade to try it out.
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: GASlick on May 30, 2008, 03:56:51 AM
Welcome aboard.  Glad to have you here.  Go ahead and smooooth it on down. 
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: joergHH on May 30, 2008, 04:55:42 AM
Welcome here!

Glad you found us. Enjoy this great forum. Do the Deed, you will love it, and enjoy the sly feeling.

J
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Paul on May 30, 2008, 05:16:13 AM
Welcome Red.  If you are already buzzing it to 0000 then you are only two days from that when you shave it slick, so go for it. 
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Rafter on May 30, 2008, 05:33:45 AM
Welcome SimplyRed. You've asked for encouragement so here it goes. You state in your intro that you've already shaved your head with a blade a couple of times. You don't need a headblade to be sly. Anyway a headblade is not that easy to master. You'll probably do a better job with the razor you currently use to face shave. It's obvious the idea of being a full-time sly is something you really want. You won't be happy until the deed is done. So take out a fresh blade and be off with your hair and join the ranks of the fully sly now.
.
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: yak on May 30, 2008, 06:29:36 AM
Take it off man!  Nothing like a slick dome.......eat a hot dog for me, man I miss those!   
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Sly Red on May 30, 2008, 06:41:29 AM
Thanks Yak.  How 'bout some deep dish pizza too?

Red  b!3r
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Timmay on May 30, 2008, 06:44:03 AM
Hey Simplyred...dont listen to Rafter...LOL. Headblades are cool.  I use one everyday.  They really arent as hard to master as one would think.  First time users should go slow, just think of it as you are shaving a balloon, and you dont want to pop it...go gently for the first week or so until you get the feel of it. Most important thing is to make sure you do not apply pressure to the blades...always keep it on the wheels ( if you get the headbladeSP..or the heel on the reg. headblades).   Im not opposed to reg razors because they do a great job also.  
I see you are from Chicago...we are having a convention in chicago the last weekend in July, you should read up about it and come join us.  The more SlySlickGuys we have there the better.  Hope you stay around and become an active member.
Timmay

Im ready for some Chicago Style Pizza!
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Rob on May 30, 2008, 06:57:32 AM
Hey simplyred: if you have joined SBG's then you must be ready to shave, so just go for it and get it smooth.  you won't regret it, and you'll feel great, I promise you.   8)
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: yak on May 30, 2008, 07:02:24 AM
Red..man Lou's is my favorite follwed by Geno's done here in Memphis their pizza is terrible.  I asked one of my employees for good pizza and they directed me to ...Pizza Hut... I just had to laugh.

If you are ever out in Elgin the best place for Dogs is Jester's Big Timber & Mclean.

*Also I will second TimmJ  the headblade is easy to use just remember to keep the back down. There are a few blogs on here on techniques or check out their website I think they still have videos and tutorials on it.  I've used it for several years and it is a great product
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: BaldBen on May 30, 2008, 07:12:17 AM
Welcoming another ChicagoSly to the site.

Here's a slice of Chicgao hot out of the oven. '
Timmmay, .... only one slice per member.  >:(

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hopkins4k.org%2Fimages%2Fphotos%2F2007%2Fh4k4674c96d4e21c.jpg&hash=a58b8a2d9f267b8219e73fd407a45f05f2a9851f)

We need to tell this waiter to slice off his buzzcut.  O0
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Timmay on May 30, 2008, 07:27:14 AM
BEN!  you gotta at least let me have 2 slices...come on man.  Dont be stingy!  When we get to chicago...Mel and I want someone to tell us the best place to get some Chicago Pizza!
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: BaldRob on May 30, 2008, 07:32:19 AM
Welcome Red!  From one Chicago (ok.. Chicagoland) Sly to another... Bear down and shave it clean!!

I think Chicago (and Illinois) is quickly becoming the most represented area here on Sly Bald Guys!
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Timmay on May 30, 2008, 07:56:32 AM
Welcome Red!  From one Chicago (ok.. Chicagoland) Sly to another... Bear down and shave it clean!!

I think Chicago (and Illinois) is quickly becoming the most represented area here on Sly Bald Guys!

I agree bro....but I still dont see many from Indiana.  You arent going to tell me that no one from Indiana shaves but me and BaldFreak....
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: zetaeffe on May 30, 2008, 09:10:04 AM
Welcome! and go smooth ASAP!!!!  :x!
 ;)
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: PBurke on May 30, 2008, 11:49:35 AM
welcome red.
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: wpruitt on May 30, 2008, 05:41:17 PM
Go Smooth, Bro !!!
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Mike on May 30, 2008, 07:52:19 PM
Welcome to the best site online! Looking at your pic you almost look all the way bald from the front so you will look great all the way sly. I love my headblade, it took me a couple tries to get it right but now I love it. When you go sly post some pics.
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: SLYinKC on May 30, 2008, 08:07:42 PM
Welcome, Mike.  Glad to have you with us.  Hope you go all the way. Go for it Bro.
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: MagmaBabe on May 31, 2008, 09:31:18 AM
Hi Simply Red, from both the guys and the gals welcome to the
greatest family in all of WWWdom  ;D

Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Timmay on May 31, 2008, 09:40:43 AM
Hi Simply Red, from both the guys and the gals welcome to the
greatest family in all of WWWdom  ;D



Well look what the cat drug in...Hi Magma
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: MagmaBabe on May 31, 2008, 10:06:45 AM
Yeah, somebody shoot that damned cat!!  :px

Hi Timmy. still no pic of you in ya shorts I see.... ::)
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Timmay on May 31, 2008, 08:17:05 PM
Oh...there wont be a pic of me in those red and whites until chicago babe....you just gonna have to hold out a little longer LOL...im sure the guys arent having any trouble with waiting....lol

Timmay
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: OzPete on May 31, 2008, 08:30:23 PM
Welcome to SBG, Red!
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Timmay on May 31, 2008, 08:42:59 PM
is Chicago now the Capital of SBG's?  LOL
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: MagmaBabe on June 01, 2008, 01:50:22 AM
Oh...there wont be a pic of me in those red and whites until chicago babe....you just gonna have to hold out a little longer LOL...im sure the guys arent having any trouble with waiting....lol

Timmay


oooooh, the excitement is almost unbearable!!  :D
I guess a few more weeks waiting wont hurt though.. it's like the saying says
"All good things come to those who wait"  ;)
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: marshd1000 on June 01, 2008, 09:03:46 AM
Red, welcome to the Sly Asylum.  As you can see, Timmay is the head patient!  But as in other asylums, the patients often think they are in charge!

Anyway, Red, I agree that you have a excellent head shape for going sly!  This is the day of the bald head!  Do the deed!
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Timmay on June 01, 2008, 10:17:16 AM
Marsh.....what was my room number again.....I forgot! LOL
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: herronm on June 02, 2008, 06:33:31 AM
Welcome Red!!!
Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: xnewyawka on June 03, 2008, 09:58:20 AM
Red, welcome to the SBG's, the best site on the net!   
 
Good to hear you are planning to go smooth, and I think you should use the HeadBlade as your shaver of choice. As Tim has said, it's not hard to master and soon becomes very natural feeling.
Take it slow of course, and keep the pressure of the blade end, just let it roll and do it's job. Stick with it and you'll have it down in no time.
Don't worry about trying different blades at first, just get it down and when you are comfortable with how it works, you can try doubles to see if they give you a better shave. You may just want to stick with triples, each is a matter of personal preference.
Good to have you with us, and get that noggin' smooth , bro!    O0

Title: Re: Hello from Chicago . . .
Post by: Mikekoz13 on June 03, 2008, 10:09:14 AM
Red-

         Welcome to the Forum! You're just about there anyway and you've done it in the past... "Don't be a drone, SHAVE YOUR DOME!!!"