Wow, Chuck, you are one decisive guy.  As usual, we are right... sly is the way to go.  You look much younger (and happier).  You will find a new-found sense of confidence to go along with your slyness.  I wouldn't worry too much about the redness as your scalp is new to the experience, but there is plenty of good advice here about taking care of that shiny dome if it needs a little TLC.  Hope you join in on the sly forums.

hey chuck:  the sly slick noggin' suits ya.  keep us posted on all the reactions 2 your new look.

WARHAWK

You were meant to be sly chuck....looks great

ACES

And the only thing you're wrong about--there's absolutely nothing wrong with your ears.  You're going to like this.  Your technique will improve--there's a section here with lots of variations on the theme of clean and smooth. 

Looks great Chuck, from one newbie to another.     As for me, I'm on day 19 and I'm still diggin it.   

Dave

Took the day off from work so I could lounge around by the pool today and take my slyness for a "test drive".

It felt so good to dive into the pool and plunge my freshly shaved head into the cool water. 

My parents dig the look so we'll see how everyone else including my co-workers react tomorrow!!

Most importantly, I think it looks good and that's what matters right? So thanks again for everyone's support...it gave me the final push I needed. 

Yo Duff...

Yah, as a matter of fact, I'm got stubble growing out for my goat...I used to wear it all the time, but now I think it'll stand out a lot more...can't wait to see how it looks now!