KiDisaster Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The hair on my upper lip is way too thin for me to wear a beard so I just stay clean shaven. Otherwise I'd be rocking the Micheal Cera and nobody wants that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologdin Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 9 hours ago, TheMightyKC said: Well, one of the wisest, handsomest, most beloved guys ever had a beard.... yes, karl marx megabeard or nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo498 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The cultural history of beards is interesting. In Marx' generation it was a mark of the 1848 revolutionaries. In the early 19th century full beards were rare, men were clean shaven except for sideburns. But apparently it became a broader fashion and almost all famous scientists, writers etc. of the second half of the 19th century sported impressive full beards (although not always in Marx's class), Freud was one of the last ones. The petit bourgeoisie emulated whatever beard the current emperor wore. This ended only with WW I. Gas masks could not be worn with a full beard and Gillette invented the disposable razor blades. Until the 1960s the new century became clean shaven, a full beard was only for crazy artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince of the North Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I usually stay clean shaven because my beard has a lot of gray in it. So, I guess it's just a bit of vanity but I think I look a younger without the beard. However, I'm getting of an age where it's not going to matter much anymore and, besides, Mrs. PotN actually likes my beard so...I'll probably keep one for awhile in the not-too-distant future. I do agree with those who've mentioned that they're not really much less work, though, because I would keep it trimmed and I'd still have to shave my neck on a regular basis anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S John Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I have a full beard. A year ago I went on a trip for a few weeks and didn't shave at all which was enough to make me pretty scruffy. When I came back my girlfriend decided she was into the beard so I kept it. Truth be told, I also like it. This is not the first time I have had a beard but probably the longest period of time I have had one. As others have said it only itches at first. I have not had any problems with acne or anything like that. For me maintenance is more relaxed than shaving every day but generally I do not keep mine trimmed very short. I think if you were obsessive about shaping and maintaining it then it probably would be more work than just shaving each day but I've only trimmed mine with clippers and a guard twice over the past year. Once because I was about to get a passport photo and I wanted the shape of my face to be visible in case I decide not to have a beard anymore sometime in the next 10 years. Normally I just use scissors every few days to clip hairs that have gotten out of hand. And probably once a week I trim up the mustache area 'cause I don't want hairs touching my lips. I trimmed it significantly again recently but, in general, it is more of a mountain man variety beard than a short / sculpted one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lessthanluke Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Can't grow a good one so there are zero pros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knute Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'm no longer a teenager, stand 193cm tall and yet I still get ID'd as I have a baby face and can't grow a beard. Feels bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taphien Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I basically made an ex-boyfriend grow a beard for most of our relationship. He had a fast growing beard, so after shaving in the morning he was really scratchy in the evening. I usually ended up with a bad beard rash. Shaving twice a day was bad for his skin and a full beard was softer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 1 hour ago, lessthanluke said: Can't grow a good one so there are zero pros. It's okay luke your hair is majestic enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Bah. No Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knute Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I would love a beard though, even if I think blonde beards don't look the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas! Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Anyone who isn't sure about beards just shouldn't ever have one. Your beard must grow sincerely and without doubt, my friends, or it shouldn't grow at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A True Kaniggit Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Nasrudin's True Love said: Anyone who isn't sure about beards just shouldn't ever have one. Your beard must grow sincerely and without doubt, my friends, or it shouldn't grow at all. But what if you are challenged to a Beard-Off? Then don't you have to at least make the attempt or lose face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lessthanluke Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 16 hours ago, Theda Baratheon said: It's okay luke your hair is majestic enough I knew I liked you for a reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Seswatha Jordan Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 21 hours ago, S John said: As others have said it only itches at first. I have not had any problems with acne or anything like that. For me maintenance is more relaxed than shaving every day but generally I do not keep mine trimmed very short. I think if you were obsessive about shaping and maintaining it then it probably would be more work than just shaving each day but I've only trimmed mine with clippers and a guard twice over the past year. Once because I was about to get a passport photo and I wanted the shape of my face to be visible in case I decide not to have a beard anymore sometime in the next 10 years. Normally I just use scissors every few days to clip hairs that have gotten out of hand. And probably once a week I trim up the mustache area 'cause I don't want hairs touching my lips. I trimmed it significantly again recently but, in general, it is more of a mountain man variety beard than a short / sculpted one. As far as mine is concerned, I use the clippers once a week and shave my neck and sculpt usually daily, maybe every other day. Its nothing tedious. But, I've seen guys who look like they spend and hour on their perfectly sculpted beards. I can't even understand how they do it. Keeping my jawline and cheek lines straight is small victories. And, usually once every couple of months i have to skip shaving for a week, so I can trim it all to one length and begin anew. My beard tends to get smaller and smaller while trimming it(shape of it). Only negative in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas! Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 On 3/7/2016 at 10:07 PM, R'hllors Red Lobster said: You mean Nas? *WINKS IN RRL'S GENERAL DIRECTION* *CLUMSILY LICKS LIPS* *TRIES TO MAKE HAND INTO SEXY TIGER CLAW* *STARTS TO FEEL EXPOSED AND SELF-CONSCIOUS* *LAUGHS AS IF IT WAS ALL A JOKE AND HE WAS JUST PRETENDING TO BE AN IDIOT* 22 hours ago, Knute said: I would love a beard though, even if I think blonde beards don't look the best. All the colours in the Beard Rainbow are beautiful, my friend. 9 hours ago, A True Kaniggit said: But what if you are challenged to a Beard-Off? Then don't you have to at least make the attempt or lose face? No. If someone challenges you to a Beard-Off, the appropriate response is to decline. Beards should not be the subject nor the object of competition. They are true expressions of our unique, individual spirits and, as such, they are as wondrous as are we! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 10 hours ago, lessthanluke said: I knew I liked you for a reason Well I am pretty brilliant and funny and all around awesome just kidding. Except...not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummester Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Mrs ummester doesn't like the feeling of beards on her, um, lips - so no beard for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbound Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Man, I thought this was a thread about a completely different type of beard. They were neat a few years ago, they are right on the cusp of being super douchey now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenlyIsNotRight Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I actually just got rid of mine about two weeks ago - still keep a goatee pretty much year round because I like not getting carded - but this was my beard at the peak of its powers about a month and a half ago (shortly after this I ended up trimming it, then regrowing it then trimming down the goat and cutting everything else). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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