Do Girls Like Bearded Men?

[Jasongreat]

Hmmm... given that, you may want to take a peek at Badger & Blade... a fine shaving site. I tend to go between bearded and not, but I find the best shaving setup is:

Spend the 30-50 USD on a decent, but not Tiffany, badger bristle brush. After that, treat yourself to Mitchell's Wool Fat shaving soap, but stick with the high tech razor. Your face will thank you!

There is also Straightrazorplace which is like badger and blade, I would suggest changing the Mitchell's woolfat(although it is a very good soap) to Domenico Caraceni cream and the high tech razor to a low tech vintage straight, I find those shaves far more enjoyable. Especially if your one to let the scruff grow a few days between shaves, a straight will cut anything from full beards to one days growth without any hesitation the same can't be said of those high tech razors, not to mention that a straight is a one time expense while the high tech razors are a continuing investment.

 

[nismaratwork]

There is also Straightrazorplace which is like badger and blade, I would suggest changing the Mitchell's woolfat(although it is a very good soap) to Domenico Caraceni cream and the high tech razor to a low tech vintage straight, I find those shaves far more enjoyable. Especially if your one to let the scruff grow a few days between shaves, a straight will cut anything from full beards to one days growth without any hesitation the same can't be said of those high tech razors, not to mention that a straight is a one time expense while the high tech razors are a continuing investment.

True, but a straight razor will do much the same to your face or throat if you sneeze. I find that a combination of a trimmer if needed, and then a normal shave is much the same, minus the upkeep.

I've used Caraceni, and it's great, but for my skin it seems Mitchel's is the wazy to go. I'm not sure that there is one "right" soap.

 

[nismaratwork]

I never did like shaving. It made no sense to me.

I haven't shaved in since the last week of May, 1981.

My profile picture was taken about 1980, and I had stopped shaving in 1977. I met my wife in 1980.

In May 1981, I was looking for a job on an offshore oilrig. I was told to cut my hair and shave. Basically, the don't like a lot of hair which could get covered in oil and present a safety hazard if there was a well blowout. I found a construction job onshore that paid pretty well, so I stopped shaving and grew my hair long. Basically, I don't see the point of shaving or getting a hair cut.

Lord... if you and my mother ever met, my life would be over. Two techno-hippies.

 

[mcknia07]

I prefer a guy with no facial hair, but very few guys can actually pull off facial hair. A little scruff can be cute, if done right. It can make the guy look rugged even if he may be metro :)

 

[lisab]

True, but a straight razor will do much the same to your face or throat if you sneeze. I find that a combination of a trimmer if needed, and then a normal shave is much the same, minus the upkeep.

I've used Caraceni, and it's great, but for my skin it seems Mitchel's is the wazy to go. I'm not sure that there is one "right" soap.

I used to use soap while shaving my legs, then I went to shaving foam. Recently I tried a non-foaming shave cream and I'll never go back!1! Even in these last few days of temps down to the teens, my skin has stayed normal - no dry itch. I don't know if a similar product is made for men, but compared to soap...well, there is no comparison. Shave cream, that's the stuff!

Ah dang, who cares if it's not intended for men! It doesn't smell flowery, it smells like soap. Click on "Moisturizing Cream Shave"...aaaaah, that's the stuff:

http://www.skintimate.com/

 

[nismaratwork]

I used to use soap while shaving my legs, then I went to shaving foam. Recently I tried a non-foaming shave cream and I'll never go back!1! Even in these last few days of temps down to the teens, my skin has stayed normal - no dry itch. I don't know if a similar product is made for men, but compared to soap...well, there is no comparison. Shave cream, that's the stuff!

Ah dang, who cares if it's not intended for men! It doesn't smell flowery, it smells like soap. Click on "Moisturizing Cream Shave"...aaaaah, that's the stuff:

http://www.skintimate.com/

Guys love the smell of a clean woman... not scented... and "soap" is a very common element of that. That said, I'd really hate to have to shave my legs... and the idea of waxing makes me break out in a cold sweat. Guys have to shave more often, but at least it's a relatively small territory.

 

[Phrak]

Shave then shower, or shower then shave?

 

[nismaratwork]

Shave then shower, or shower then shave?

For me, Shave then shower, but I use a semi-abrasive pre wash to get a close shave. If I were going without of the can foam, I'd probably go for the shower. Still, if you can COMBINE them, that's ideal.

 

[Topher925]

Shave then shower, or shower then shave?

Shave in the shower. Then make a sandwich.

 

[nismaratwork]

Shave in the shower. Then make a sandwich.

Heheheheh... Hopefully not IN the shower though.

 

[Phrak]

Shave in the shower.

I'm inclined. Shaving is not a ritual nor an art form for me. Getting it over with is the priority.

I have a choice between the two former options. Get out of the shower and have an easy time cutting, but the mirror is fogged over, and I'm getting cold. Second, impatiently wait for my beard to soften.

 

[nismaratwork]

I'm inclined. Shaving is not a ritual nor an art form for me. Getting it over with is the priority.

I have a choice between the two former options. Get out of the shower and have an easy time cutting, but the mirror is fogged over, and I'm getting cold. Second, impatiently wait for my beard to soften.

Fogged mirror... you old foe...

I find that a nice warm go with a mild abrasive face-wash with hot water does the trick. Beyond that, badger brushes do a fine job of softening the beard and raising hairs. If you can pull it off with a good non-fogging morror in the shower, then you are one lucky dude.

 

[FizixFreak]

doesn't anyone here uses electric shavers? they are much more convenient and time saving i have one and its really helps and you don't get cuts from it either.

 

[nismaratwork]

doesn't anyone here uses electric shavers? they are much more convenient and time saving i have one and its really helps and you don't get cuts from it either.

You know, I do sometimes, but I end up having to do pass after pass, and my skin get chaffed. I've tried quite a few, but it may just be my skin/beard. For those who CAN get a good result, I agree... use it! It seems like a dream...

 

[Topher925]

I use an electric shaver and its pretty nice. A lot cheaper in the long run as well. Mine is self cleaning, although I never use the self cleaner as the cartridges for it are expensive.

 

[Jimmy Snyder]

very few guys can actually pull off facial hair.

Not me. I hammer it down and bite it off on the inside.

 

[Dembadon]

I keep mine pretty short -- just beyond scruff.

I don't think it qualifies as a beard, though. When I think of a beard, I picture Astro.

 

[nismaratwork]

I keep mine pretty short -- just beyond scruff.

I don't think it qualifies as a beard, though. When I think of a beard, I picture Astro.

That's a perfectly respectable beard... if we all held ourselvse to Atronuc's high standard, nobody would have them!

 

[AlephZero]

I could do a reasonable impersonation of Astronuc, except mine has now changed from red to gray. (The dark "stripe" is an artefact of the photo).

 

[Evo]

I could do a reasonable impersonation of Astronuc, except mine has now changed from red to gray. (The dark "stripe" is an artefact of the photo).

Astro has some serious competition.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Astro has some serious competition.

OMG it's a "Beard Off"! Let's get some rules on the table!

 

[nismaratwork]

I could do a reasonable impersonation of Astronuc, except mine has now changed from red to gray. (The dark "stripe" is an artefact of the photo).

Nice!

I never thought... omg...


ZZ-Top PF COVER BAND!

 

[turbo]

No beard (too much American Indian in both sides of the family) but I've had a mustache for all the time that I have been with my wife. I shaved one night and returned to our living room/bedroom in our attic apartment, and she shrieked and said "grow it out and don't ever do that again!" I've had a mustache ever since.

She doesn't want me to grow a goatee because my facial hair tends to be white. I have gray temples and she likes that, since I'm bearing down quickly on 59 years, and still have mostly brown/black hair.

 

[nismaratwork]

No beard (too much American Indian in both sides of the family) but I've had a mustache for all the time that I have been with my wife. I shaved one night and returned to our living room/bedroom in our attic apartment, and she shrieked and said "grow it out and don't ever do that again!" I've had a mustache ever since.

She doesn't want me to grow a goatee because my facial hair tends to be white. I have gray temples and she likes that, since I'm bearing down quickly on 59 years, and still have mostly brown/black hair.

Gray temples... you lucky dog. Women really seem to love that... I just have random gray on the FRONT... not quite a "shock:, but not "going gray"... it's been years like that!

Don't get me wrong, it's bad, but it's a little odd, but I've always wanted a mane of silver hair, or those excellent steely temples. Then again, you've worked harder to earn them old man.

btw... and I say this as your junior... when did 5* become "old"? The way you talk about yourself, it's hard to remember you're not pushing 70, and only because of self-deprication. Give yourself a break!

 

[turbo]

btw... and I say this as your junior... when did 5* become "old"? The way you talk about yourself, it's hard to remember you're not pushing 70, and only because of self-deprication. Give yourself a break!

I'm not all that old, but have some health issues, and won't out-last my wife. My father is 85 and he walks several miles per day, and he has a girlfriend who walks with him.

 

[AlephZero]

I never thought... omg...
ZZ-Top PF COVER BAND!

There is more truth in that than you knew.

About 10 or 15 years ago there was a major crime committed in Birmingham (UK, not Alabama!) and witnesses reported one of the criminals "looked like the lead guitarist of ZZ Top".

After arresting a suspect, the police issued a general appeal for ZZ Top look-alikes to take part in an indentity parade. Several people told me I ought to do my public duty and volunteer. (But I figured that real ZZ Top look alikes don't know what "public duty" means, so I didn't).

 

[nismaratwork]

There is more truth in that than you knew.

About 10 or 15 years ago there was a major crime committed in Birmingham (UK, not Alabama!) and witnesses reported one of the criminals "looked like the lead guitarist of ZZ Top".

After arresting a suspect, the police issued a general appeal for ZZ Top look-alikes to take part in an indentity parade. Several people told me I ought to do my public duty and volunteer. (But I figured that real ZZ Top look alikes don't know what "public duty" means, so I didn't).

...
...
...

 

[nismaratwork]

I'm not all that old, but have some health issues, and won't out-last my wife. My father is 85 and he walks several miles per day, and he has a girlfriend who walks with him.

Hmmm... you never know.

 

[Dembadon]

I could do a reasonable impersonation of Astronuc, except mine has now changed from red to gray. (The dark "stripe" is an artefact of the photo).

That's pretty impressive! I'm definitely in favor of a beard-off.

I'm also interested to see if either of you have any progress shots. You know, like snapshots of various stages during the growth process.

 

[DevilsAvocado]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJweeCkyJYI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErmD53OCfZU

Reeeeeeally THHICK!