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[Marty-McFly]

Yeah I know I'm way late on this but it's great. I feel and look so manly. Everyone in my life has been so used to fresh faced Marty. Getting lots of compliments which I admittedly don't really care about, but there is a certain how can I say? Power that the beard carries. People seem to trust you to take charge more. People seem more relaxed, at ease and happy in your presence. Who would have thought growing some glorified pubes on your face could be life changing?

Every other time I tried I buckled during the awkward phase. I didn't realise my follicular potential. Seems weird I waited this long to do something so simple. I guess I always associated a clean shave with cleanliness, youth and civility.

Just shooting this thread out there for anyone who was in my position to see it through the awkward itchy patchy phase until your face is adorned luxurious man armour.

I may clean shave again at some point in the future, but I think every guy needs to try this out at some point in their life and see where it goes.

 

[TGO]

Congratulations on puberty

 

[Dr.Morris79]

Christ, it's only Monday an all.

 

[Star-Lord]

You’re one of us now.

 

[Con-Z-epT]

I don't really like beards but this comes more from the fact that mine doesn't grow that well and i look like a plucked chicken. So i keep shaved. My grandfather also kept saying that the people who don't shave themselves also do not wash themselves.

If you are happy with your beard than i'm happy for you!

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

Congrats, OP. Wish I could grow a beard. Not only mine is scruffy and patchy and only makes me look dirty, but A few days without shaving and I’ll develop some nasty pimples.

 

[MudoSkills]

I didn't grow a proper beard until I was 29, and I haven't looked back.

 

[FunkMiller]

Never really bothered with a beard, but haven't been clean shaven in decades either, as I use a beard trimmer on its lowest setting. I exist in a constant equilibrium of manly stubble.

 

[INC]

BRB using imagination

 

[GymWolf]

So do i need to call you seamus now?!

 

[Peggies]

Congratulations! A beard is essential for a man. Each and every man looks better with a beard. Grow a beard, god dammit!

I mean, the fuck happened?

vs.

 

[Con-Z-epT]

BRB using imagination

His beard has already grown out of the proportions of a regular photo.

 

[Ailynn]

Congratulations! A beard is essential for a man. Each and every man looks better with a beard. Grow a beard, god dammit!

I mean, the fuck happened?

vs.

You tell 'em, sister!
Team Beard, all the way!

 

[INC]

 

[thefool]

I use a beard (sometimes it's really big) because I have a shitty jaw. Would prefer a clean look, the beard makes me look much older.

 

[Peggies]

Haha, he won the ESC for Austria.

 

[SatansReverence]

hawt

 

[Punished Miku]

You still have much to learn about power. When you are ready to leave your old life behind, try growing a moustache.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

You still have much to learn about power. When you are ready to leave your old life behind, try growing a moustache.

That doesnt work for me, I look exactly like Tom selleck.

 

[8bitpill]

Just don't make it a identity label. Those beard life men, are total douche bags.

 

[ClanOfNone]

I've had a beard ever since I was able to grow a proper one in my late teens. Only went clean shaven once for a friend's wedding, lol and I got bitched at cause, "we've only ever known you with a beard and you're gonna look weird in all the photos!"

My beard is mainly a product of my laziness. I hate to shave, so i wear a beard. I use a blade once a week to clean up the neckbeard, and trim with clippers once a month.

 

[jufonuk]

took the plunge during covid.
there is always the initial (it looks like shit) phase until it grows out.
I look better with a beard. not sure how long I will grow it too, but from now I'm on keeping one my boat race (face)

it's not my life btw, I just look better with a beard.. I don't have the face for clean-shaven. so if I get a better look with a beard I'm gonna take it.
use beard oil (stops the face dandruff). wash your beard with whatever you wash your hair with. over time you can get it to grow a certain way by shaping it with either your hand or a brush (as you can do with your hair on your head) otherwise it just grows wildly.. don't do that.

also from your trim shave etc it to shape it and keep it about 2-3 inches above your Adam's apple maybe? (go for whatever look suits your face shape)

also when using a trimmer take your time. a hair cut takes a while so why shouldn't your beard.

 

[Impotaku]

The only rule of growing a beard is accept what you are given in the genetics stakes, if you can grow a full & thick crop of facial hair then bonus enjoy the experience. However if you have been cursed with weak facial hair that's super patchy & looks like a bunch of pubes stuck to your face then it's best to accept your lot in life & shave it so you don't look like someone in the example below, was trying to find a better pic online of a terrible beard but this one should be good enough to get at what i mean.

In no situation does a beard like the one above look good.

 

[Ailynn]

took the plunge during covid.

 

[HarryKS]

If you don't have a personality, grow a beard. At least you'll have a gimmick or an ersatz upon which you can rely to squeeze out something meaningful.

 

[TheMan]

The only rule of growing a beard is accept what you are given in the genetics stakes, if you can grow a full & thick crop of facial hair then bonus enjoy the experience. However if you have been cursed with weak facial hair that's super patchy & looks like a bunch of pubes stuck to your face then it's best to accept your lot in life & shave it so you don't look like someone in the example below, was trying to find a better pic online of a terrible beard but this one should be good enough to get at what i mean.

In no situation does a beard like the one above look good.

Even this guy would look better if he trimmed that a bit.

 

[Sidney Prescott]

Beards are awesome and don't let anybody tell you otherwise. My only gripe with having a beard is when it gets super itchy, but other than that I look better and feel older with one.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Already did the beard thing out of high school do I like beards?

… well enjoy the beard!

 

[jufonuk]

As you can see I am an exceptionally handsome man

 

[Fbh]

I need some expert opinions.
I have dark blonde hair but my beard is red.
Does that mean I have half a soul?

 

[daveonezero]

Even this guy would look better if he trimmed that a bit.

Yeah if he cleaned it up it’s look better. And then grow better. I fortunately can just let mine go. It looks fine. But it’s nice to get it trimmed.
Pain in the ass for me to do it myself.

 

[INC]

I need some expert opinions.
I have dark blonde hair but my beard is red.
Does that mean I have half a soul?

Nah just look like a printer running out of ink

 

[Artoris]

The only rule of growing a beard is accept what you are given in the genetics stakes, if you can grow a full & thick crop of facial hair then bonus enjoy the experience. However if you have been cursed with weak facial hair that's super patchy & looks like a bunch of pubes stuck to your face then it's best to accept your lot in life & shave it so you don't look like someone in the example below, was trying to find a better pic online of a terrible beard but this one should be good enough to get at what i mean.

In no situation does a beard like the one above look good.

That's a clean shave for me then

 

[Impotaku]

As a bonus you may get a surprise Shaq attack

 

[zeorhymer]

I can't grow a beard. It would look really stupid. Plus it itches like a swarm of ants.

 

[Putonahappyface]

The only rule of growing a beard is accept what you are given in the genetics stakes, if you can grow a full & thick crop of facial hair then bonus enjoy the experience. However if you have been cursed with weak facial hair that's super patchy & looks like a bunch of pubes stuck to your face then it's best to accept your lot in life & shave it so you don't look like someone in the example below, was trying to find a better pic online of a terrible beard but this one should be good enough to get at what i mean.

In no situation does a beard like the one above look good.

Jesus Christ man cut those fucking nails!

 

[Impotaku]

Jesus Christ man cut those fucking nails!

I tried to block those out of my mind as they are really gross, guess he's never heard of nail clippers or soap.

 

[GloveSlap]

I need some expert opinions.
I have dark blonde hair but my beard is red.
Does that mean I have half a soul?

My hair is brown, but my beard went from blonde to red to half white/ half red in my 20s. I can grow it full, but it would make me look stupid and much older. Maybe when i'm an old man and its fully white.

I hate the way a beard feels anyway though, plus i have a strong jawline already. It does look good on a lot of people though. Especially for people that are bald or have a weak or double-chin.

 

[SafeOrAlone]

Beards got so trendy that I'm a bit tired of them. Still, I recognize their power and utilize it when necessary.

 

[Marty-McFly]

Beards got so trendy that I'm a bit tired of them. Still, I recognize their power and utilize it when necessary.

I don't think they'll ever go out of style again. Just men taking their power back after the Gillette era.

I love a nice clean shave though. It feels great.

 

[Putonahappyface]

I've grown a beard twice. Got to about six inches thick all around and kept it neat with clipers and a razor. I much prefer a clean shave nowadays, beards are cool though.

 

[Putonahappyface]

I need some expert opinions.
I have dark blonde hair but my beard is red.
Does that mean I have half a soul?

What colour are your pubes? Then I'll answer your question.

 

[Mossybrew]

Never had that "awkward itchy patch", I've kept my beard, usually fairly well trimmed, for the last 4 years or so. Mainly because I'm too lazy to shave every day.

 

[Hosam6xavi]

I can't imagine myself without beard. it just doesn't feel right

 

[Marty-McFly]

Never had that "awkward itchy patch", I've kept my beard, usually fairly well trimmed, for the last 4 years or so. Mainly because I'm too lazy to shave every day.

My beard is a light sandy brown, maybe it's because of the color but it doesn't look right until the hair settles and lays down properly.

At the start it stuck out too much. Maybe it was the texture.

 

[Hosam6xavi]

This thread needs pictures

I don't know if it's good idea to post this here or not but fuck it

 

[Rikkori]

Everyone looks better with a beard but for me it ultimately breaks down as it's too messy & somewhat unhygenic compared to shaving, never mind all the maintenance. And if you care about it from a woman's pov so you look better for that it's actually the 5 o'clock shadow of a 3-4 day stubble after shaving that makes a man most attractive (not gonna go find the study, look into it).

 

[Raven117]

Depends. I look great with a little devil may care scruff...full beard looks dumb on me.

Truly good looking dudes can go clean shaven...which I do (and then get scruffy).

 

[SuperBabyMethod]

Cant grow a beard and my mustache stops growing after a short while

 

[AJUMP23]

I use a lot more napkins now that I have a beard.