lord_seagrave Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I am a bearded man, and although it is far from luxuriant, it is at least even. In most cases all that is needed is perseverance - and the occasional light pruning. Once everything catches up and is groomed back to the appropriate level, even the patchiest of growth can approach respectability. Pity me about 7 years ago trying to grow a moustache from scratch! Agonisingly slow and deeply embarrassing. Stick with it, Doc! LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossEM Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Proud beard owner for about 5 years now. It's the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Some people like the trampy look - look at Corbyn. If so, go for a beard. What he said. I tried a moustache a few years ago fo that Movember lark. Gave up after 10 days. Too itchy and I sat in the office stroking it (the moustache) like a 70's porn star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 What he said. I tried a moustache a few years ago fo that Movember lark. Gave up after 10 days. Too itchy and I sat in the office stroking it (the moustache) like a 70's porn star. Porn moustache, you say? Suddenly I'm strangely interested in facial hair. "Pizza delivery!" The young lady has no money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Porn moustache, you say? Suddenly I'm strangely interested in facial hair. "Pizza delivery!" The young lady has no money... You need this playing in the background Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Its many years since I had a beard, recently said to Mrs SBL I may grow one again............reply "don't be silly you'll look like uncle Albert. what a putdown What's the matter with Uncle Albert? Very nice chap! The beard is brill in the winter and when it gets past 0.25" long it don't itch. Useful for storing the odd snack (breakfast) for the mid morning snack. Last time my daughter saw me without a beard she had just come home from Uni. She came in the door, took one look and screamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbob Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I havent shaved since my late teens. I clip when I can be bothered but never without anything less than some stubble, although I did clean shave as a dare earlier this year. When I re-entered the sitting room my 2yr old daughter started to cry cos she didnt recognise me took an hour to calm her down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 You need this playing in the background Brilliant, pure sleaze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a303 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I'm only 30 and let's just say I often get called Osama or the taliban. They don't grow over night, and they are scruffy to begin with but once you've attained a bit of length you can trim them and neaten it up a bit. Deceided this winter I am going full taliban style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Well went through the I will have a beard thing left it for about 2 weeks and I was starting to feel quite proud of my achievement until my wife point out that it was grey and the rest ginger I shaved it off the same afternoon. Some colours just don't work well together. I thought I would look like this: But in fact I looked like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 I'm only 30 and let's just say I often get called Osama or the taliban. They don't grow over night, and they are scruffy to begin with but once you've attained a bit of length you can trim them and neaten it up a bit. Deceided this winter I am going full taliban style. We had a bloke at work on the IT support desk who looked like the bloke who tried to blow up a plane with his shoe. He was soon nicknamed 'shoebomber'. Before you know it HR were involved and we had to stop. Killjoys. He got a payoff. Probably bought some new shoes. You could try the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a303 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 That could be a good plan. However, at my work getting called Osama is pretty tame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominicrobed Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 I've been growing mine for over a year now. Had a few trims but it's getting long now. Nick name is Dom the bomb lol. I use some nice beard shampoo and beard oils , some say it's a bit girly but it keeps it soft and stops bad skin under the beard. And it's smells nice. Captain fawcett booze and baccy is the nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 There is a clue in my user name... 3 - 4" inches but a bit longer in the winter. Keeps the flies off in the summer and keeps you warm out on the marshes in the winter. Just wish I had some on top as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 so its the zz top look your going for then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I tried growing a beard last year and got a bit of a beard over 3.5 months, but it was ginger and drove me crazy, even when I trimmed it right back. How ever I had my last shave just over a week ago, untill 16th of this month which is a friday, reason being our first shoot day is saturday 17th so I plan to finish work early on the friday and head out to the barbers for a hair cut and hot towel shave just to make the enjoyment of the first shoot that much nicer ! Other wise its a EJ DE89 loaded with a green astra sp with TOBS Sandlewood or Mr Taylor and a nice badger brush, shaving luxuary. Havent touched a cartridge razor since getting this EJ DE89 just over two years ago. ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a303 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Agreed double edge razors are where the magic is at. Use a EJ89L with feathers or if I've missed a few days I use a Merkur Futura with feathers. That one is dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Am still trying to convince folk I know to ditch the cartridge junk, but so far no one has been willing to try it, they think they will cut there heads off or something ! ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a303 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I found it a revelation swopping from Mach 3 types to DE. Always felt like I was hacking my face to shreds before where now it takes half the time with much better results an less irritation. I'll admit that there is certainly a learning curve using a DE and you may bleed a wee bit to start with but once half mastered you'll never look back. Not managed to convince any mates to make the change either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 For me the DE is just more refined and luxorious and doesnt give me ingrowing hairs. As well as a small fortun saved on blades ! ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 When I do shave its with DE, feather blades, haven't used a pretend razor for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Jeez. Man up. I can knock out a range of facial hair in a matter of days. Currently sporting a Walter White style goatie. Kids keep asking if I am "cooking" tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromwell7 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I tried growing a beard last year and got a bit of a beard over 3.5 months, but it was ginger and drove me crazy, even when I trimmed it right back. How ever I had my last shave just over a week ago, untill 16th of this month which is a friday, reason being our first shoot day is saturday 17th so I plan to finish work early on the friday and head out to the barbers for a hair cut and hot towel shave just to make the enjoyment of the first shoot that much nicer ! Other wise its a EJ DE89 loaded with a green astra sp with TOBS Sandlewood or Mr Taylor and a nice badger brush, shaving luxuary. Havent touched a cartridge razor since getting this EJ DE89 just over two years ago. ATB Matt I love my DE89 shaving doesn't feel as much of a chore even though it takes a bit longer, I don't get Ingrowing hairs any more either and it's far cheaper too !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I re-grew mine recently, way too much grey in their for my liking,its now gone again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 If I try and grow a moustache it just looks like my eye brows have come down for a drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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