any beardsmen on this forum

[firiki]

One of the reasons I started shaving regurarly is summertime; rocking a beard from June to October ain't fun around here.


 

[Gareth]

One of the reasons I started shaving regurarly is summertime; rocking a beard from June to October ain't fun around here.

Hang on a second, are you telling me the Athenians and the Spartans et al. all shaved for the summer?



 

[dks]

Those were the days before global warming 



 

[firiki]

Exactly! The climate was different, clothing was different, nutrition was different; all these factors play a role in how comfortable people can be with wearing their beard in the summer around here. I admit I'm feeble and I prefer shaving. Or is my beard too virile even for myself?

I was reading a newspaper article about a book on beards in the ancient world and how they reflected social norms. Egyptians had to shave every day, head included. Sumerians would grow long, wavy beards, while their neighbours whose name eludes me right now wore short, well trimmed beards. Romans shaved IIRC, as for Greeks they generally wore their beard short and trimmed but not too much until Alexander the Great changed that and imposed that men shave regularly. The trends changed all the time apparently to reflect changing societal preferences/values.

It seemed like an interesting read, I'll try to find its title.

[Gareth]

You could always keep the beard and trying wearing a Chiton.  I bet they're nice an cool in the summer months.

[firiki]

Oh, I can easily see me wearing one if only I could... I'm afraid I'd be the object of ridicule at best, though. 

I can't find that book,  dammit!

[dks]

[firiki]

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I'm not Demis Roussos from the '70s, though



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[dks]

really nice voice. Very talanted

[firiki]

Though I've only listened to a few of his songs I agree

[AlephZero]

You rang?

[Weasel]

The beard is growing back I missed it , sorry a bad pic I know

[Monrogue]

Nice Weasel

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[cbl51]

Beards kind of go with the eccentric Vespa riding old beatnik image.

[Weasel]

Nice pic

[Roc]

I decided to give carrying a hank a try. Thought this one was appropriate. Now I have to buy an iron. These things wrinkle easy out of the dryer.

[Weasel]

I decided to give carrying a hank a try. Thought this one was appropriate. Now I have to buy an iron. These things wrinkle easy out of the dryer.

Cool buddy

[Aloha]

Beards kind of go with the eccentric Vespa riding old beatnik image.

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Great pic 

[Gareth]

Gahhh!  What did I do?   A monumental goof when shaving has lead to this. 



A simple slip of the razor meant I took a lump out my beard and forced me into a goatee, but I wasn't a fan of that look any more so I've clipped it right back and am starting again.  My wife isn't a fan......which surely means she doesn't like the look of my face.

[Weasel]

Bloody hell buddy I was the same when j messed mine up

[Gareth]

Bloody hell buddy I was the same when j messed mine up

It's not like I even keep my beard long or particularly thick, but it evidently really defined the shape of my face 'cos I look very different without it.  My beard doesn't grow a quickly as yours but it shouldn't take too long either.

[Weasel]

I was shocked when I shaved mine off , it's amazing how fast I got used to how I looked with a beard and I must say I prefer it, as do a lot of my friends which is nice. I feel like this is how I should look

[Aloha]

I don't have a pic but I too had a slip of the razor and shaved.  I haven't been clean shaven for a while now 06'  .  My facial hair doesn't grow like Weasels ( wish it did ) so for now I'm sporting a cleanish face.  All I was doing was cleaning up the edges.

[Weasel]

I'm not touching mine again , I'm letting it go wild then going to find someone who knows what there doing to  tidy it up

[Crow]

Gahhh!  What did I do?   A monumental goof when shaving has lead to this. 

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A simple slip of the razor meant I took a lump out my beard and forced me into a goatee, but I wasn't a fan of that look any more so I've clipped it right back and am starting again.  My wife isn't a fan......which surely means she doesn't like the look of my face.

Dude... Off topic... I have same roof light as you have. Alltough it is bronze coloured.

And, nice beard. Easy on summer.

[cbl51]

I'm not touching mine again , I'm letting it go wild then going to find someone who knows what there doing to  tidy it up

If you don't have a steady hand with scissors and comb, get an electric hair trimmer and find out what size guard fits your beard style. In winter, I use a 3/8 or even 1/2 inch guard on the trimmer for a neat even look. In summer, I'll go to the 1/4 inch guard for a shorter trimmed look that is a bit cooler for the hot weather.

Here is mid winter cold weather look. I used the larger guard this time of year.


This photo was summer cut, using the 1/4 inch guard on the trimmer for the once a week beard trim.


I find that with the electric trimmer used every Saturday morning, the beard stays neat looking and uniform in appearance. The Wagner brand has been very good for me.

[AlephZero]

Finally ordered some beard oil, lets see how it works 

[SteveC]

It is always kind of strange getting reaquainted with your face after having a beard for a long time.

[Weasel]

It is always kind of strange getting reaquainted with your face after having a beard for a long time.

I was shocked  after only having a beard for a few months

[Gerhard Gerber]

We had a company even on Saturday on a rugby field, and I noticed my beard is substantial enough to throw a discernible shadow.
This afternoon I'm trimming my hair to #1 and my beard to #2 for the winter.

Beards are currently back in fashion, although not everywhere as I was assured by my Dutch friend that visited recently. 

I amount I paid for 4 Gillette Mach-something blades recently means I'll be moving to a cut-throat razor in the near future.