Hey everyone, just registered but have been perusing the board for awhile. I'm 26 years old in Canada and have some thinning at the crown. I've been alternating between #2-#4 buzzes and several inches ever since getting rid of shoulder length hair about 5 years ago. I, on a whim, took it down to a no guard buzz last week. Also, rocking a 3 inch long goatee (and still growing) with a full beard I keep trimmed.

Now that the intro is out of the way, I've never been overly confident with my appearance. I hate pictures of my self and even looking in the mirror at times...the thinning hasn't helped. However, the shorter the buzzes have been getting, the better I've been feeling. With the no guard buzz and beard combo, I look into the mirror and my first thought is "I don't hate that". I don't think I've ever had that reaction to my appearance and I feel this has been a huge step in my confidence...in public I feel like I hold my head a little higher.

Anywho, that's me...long winded as it was. I intend to rock the no guard buzz/long goatee combo for a bit and, who knows, maybe taking it down to the skin isn't too far in the future.

Welcome to the family mate! If you've been having a look through the forums you might have already seen this but, there is very little visual difference between a no guard and a smooth shave, but the difference in feeling is AMAZING. There is nothing better then a freshly shaved noggin... a freshly shaved chin on the other hand... I hate nothing more! haha

My goatee is sitting at about 5 inches now, I feel naked with a short beard these days.

Whether you decide to go full sly or not, I hope you hang around and join in the conversation!

Thanks, guys. Looking forward to my time here.

Beardman, the jump between no guard and slick is a mental change more than visual I think. I'm sure I'll grow the balls before long and go all the way. I don't expect the chin to be slick anytime soon though. Love the look and band shirt by the way. Couple more inches on your chin and a few more millimeters on my head, but very similar to the casual CCKael look.

Welcome CCK!

Welcome aboard CC !  You got the right idea about MPB !  Congrats on accepting on your own terms !

Welcome !

Thanks, guys. Looking forward to my time here.

Beardman, the jump between no guard and slick is a mental change more than visual I think. I'm sure I'll grow the balls before long and go all the way. I don't expect the chin to be slick anytime soon though. Love the look and band shirt by the way. Couple more inches on your chin and a few more millimeters on my head, but very similar to the casual CCKael look.

Yeah, I understand mate, we've all been through it. You'll know when the time is right, you'll be kicking yourself you didn't do it sooner though haha... everyone feels the same

Sounds like you have a very cool look going on mate, nothing like a nice, big goat' hanging from your chin 

Welcome to the group.