Shaving Or The Lack Of

[Pete999]

I'm clean shaven but occasionally let slip for a couple or 3 days, it itches like hell, tried all sorts Nivea, aftershave, what do you shavers use after shaving, or how do you stop your beards itching?

 

[telectrix]

let it grow a few more days. the itching will stop.

 

[hightower]

I gave up shaving (down to the bone) years ago - brought me out in a rash whenever I had a wet shave. Now I'll usually go a couple weeks, and then get the electric trimmer out and get it as close to the bone as it will allow, but not close enough that I don't have a bit stubble.

 

[7029 dave]

Looking forward to getting me winter coat on in a few months.

 

[Dave OCD]

I shave every day with a very occasional day off, just feel a bit scruffy and not as clean without a good shave and shower every morning.

 

[ruston]

I must admit I am the same. I feel grotty if I don't shave in the morning.

 

[Marvo]

I'm going to make predictions that our resident banana munching moderator avoids this thread entirely

Same with me, I usually shave every day, I just wet-shave with soap whilst in the shower. Occasionally I use a 3 head rechargeable shaver I have in the office if I'm going to a formal meeting but I don't find it as good as a wet shave.

 

[Adam W]

I can't remember the last time I shaved my whole face. Actually yes I can, it was 1st November 2013, aka 'Movember'.
As Tel says, after a few days of growth the itching stops. If my beard starts itching I either trim it or apply Percy Nobleman's beard conditioning oil.

 

[GMES]

I can't imagine not shaving on a regular basis, I only have to leave it a couple of days and the itching starts.
Plus I still can't get my head around all these daft big beards that everyone thinks look great, One day you/ they are all going to realise how stupid they look.
I feel sorry for all the genuine bearded men who have had their look copied by 20 year old men just for fashion.
I've nothing a against a genuine beard but these new ones just look fake and stuck on, Anyone who watches Fast n Loud will know what I mean ( Aaron Master Mechanic Gas Monkey Garage ).

 

[richy3333]

Not shaved fully for 6 years. The beards now over a foot long. Not had a hair cut in 4 years. Hate spending uneccassry money

 

[hightower]

I feel sorry for all the genuine bearded men who have had their look copied by 20 year old men just for fashion.

That's got to be the grumpiest thing I've read this year. I wonder what defines a 'genuine beard'? Is it something you can grow in five weeks or do you need to do the full 5-year apprenticeship?

 

[Andy78]

I found myself missing the pleasure of a close wet shave the other day. I am rather attached to my beard now though.
I have never really had the itchiness of not shaving though. I regularly used to shave on a Monday morning and not bother again until Friday with no ill effects.

 

[Spoon]

I hate shaving so I sometimes miss days without having a shave. No irritation but I don't usually let it get that long. Many years ago I did try putting Imac on my face to see if it did a quicker and neater job than shaving. It didn't.

 

[GMES]

That's got to be the grumpiest thing I've read this year. I wonder what defines a 'genuine beard'? Is it something you can grow in five weeks or do you need to do the full 5-year apprenticeship?

What I mean by Genuine beard is simply one like Uncle albert of only fools and horses or a lumberjack lol, but now you see all these youngsters suited and booted with a silly great big lump of candyfloss stuck to their chin , society as become a bunch of lemmings all in a line waiting to jump off the same cliff. someone says something is fashionable so everyone jumps on the band wagon yet not one of them stop to think about what a prat they will look like in the name of said fashion.:mamazed:

 

[Pete999]

I remember watching my Dad shave in the mornings when I was a nipper, kept on asking if I could have a go, I really thought how good it felt even though he shaved me withe cover still on the razor, couldn't wait to get hair on me chin to shave off

What I mean by Genuine beard is simply one like Uncle albert of only fools and horses or a lumberjack lol, but now you see all these youngsters suited and booted with a silly great big lump of candyfloss stuck to their chin , society as become a bunch of lemmings all in a line waiting to jump off the same cliff. someone says something is fashionable so everyone jumps on the band wagon yet not one of them stop to think about what a prat they will look like in the name of said fashion.:mamazed:

Like very much

 

[Andy78]

What I mean by Genuine beard is simply one like Uncle albert of only fools and horses or a lumberjack lol, but now you see all these youngsters suited and booted with a silly great big lump of candyfloss stuck to their chin , society as become a bunch of lemmings all in a line waiting to jump off the same cliff. someone says something is fashionable so everyone jumps on the band wagon yet not one of them stop to think about what a prat they will look like in the name of said fashion.:mamazed:

This raises more questions than answers about your definition of a genuine beard.
Is the age of the beardee a factor ?
Is trimming allowed ?
Did the beard have to be started before a certain date for it to be classed as "genuine" ?
What if a young trendy person has a beard but grows it with the sincerity of previous generations of beards ?
Has society only just imploded or, if fashions in facial hair are a prime indicator, did it maybe became hopeless in the Victorian or Edwardian eras, both noted as ages of facial fashion.

 

[Pete999]

This raises more questions than answers about your definition of a genuine beard.
Is the age of the beardee a factor ?
Is trimming allowed ?
Did the beard have to be started before a certain date for it to be classed as "genuine" ?
What if a young trendy person has a beard but grows it with the sincerity of previous generations of beards ?
Has society only just imploded or, if fashions in facial hair are a prime indicator, did it maybe became hopeless in the Victorian or Edwardian eras, both noted as ages of facial fashion.

Crikey this discussion is getting deep

 

[GMES]

Nearly as deep as some of the beards Pete.
@Andy78 what I mean is there was a sudden surge on large beards over the last 1-2 years where it was quite clear it was a fashion statement, please don't tell me I am the only one to know this fact.
All of the points you raise are good ones but I equally haven't got the time or energy to debate facial hair lol.
I am all for beards even though I would never want one I just hate the way people will adopt almost anything in the name of fashion, if you were to do a genune survey on young men with these new beards and if they were honest about it would admit that they sport them purely because it's the in thing and with blatent disregard of how they look.

 

[Adam W]

Not shaved fully for 6 years. The beards now over a foot long. Not had a hair cut in 4 years. Hate spending uneccassry money

Do you ever get people coming up to you in the street and giving you money?

 

[Adam W]

What I mean by Genuine beard is simply one like Uncle albert of only fools and horses or a lumberjack lol, but now you see all these youngsters suited and booted with a silly great big lump of candyfloss stuck to their chin , society as become a bunch of lemmings all in a line waiting to jump off the same cliff. someone says something is fashionable so everyone jumps on the band wagon yet not one of them stop to think about what a prat they will look like in the name of said fashion.:mamazed:

They're known as 'hipsters'. Great big bushy beard, lumberjack shirt, skinny jeans, glasses, fixed gear bicycle, mostly vegan but certainly everything they eat has to be organic and everyone must know that, listen to indie music and most importantly be seen at indie gigs, drink craft ale... They ruined that one for everyone - bitter always used to be cheaper than lager until they all started buying it.

 

[Andy78]

They're known as 'hipsters'. Great big bushy beard, lumberjack shirt, skinny jeans, glasses, fixed gear bicycle, mostly vegan but certainly everything they eat has to be organic and everyone must know that, listen to indie music and most importantly be seen at indie gigs, drink craft ale... They ruined that one for everyone - bitter always used to be cheaper than lager until they all started buying it.

Depends where you get it from. Lots more micro breweries means lots of brewers to buy direct from. Sod paying £4.50 in a bar !

 

[Adam W]

Depends where you get it from. Lots more micro breweries means lots of brewers to buy direct from. Sod paying £4.50 in a bar !

Well I wouldn't pay £4.50 a pint in Wetherspoons. I wouldn't describe it as a '***** bar' either, but the price of bitter has still gone up since hipsters made it trendy.

 

[hightower]

Bloody Nora, whatever happened to live and let live? If I ever get so bothered about 'hipsters ruining beards' this is formal notification that you have the right to shoot me (unless at the time shooting is 'fashionable' in which case you can stab me)

 

[richy3333]

Do you ever get people coming up to you in the street and giving you money?

Paying for fuel one day the women at the counter asked if she could tug the beard. She soon shut up when I said she could so long as I could feel her ----!

 

[richy3333]

Bloody Nora, whatever happened to live and let live? If I ever get so bothered about 'hipsters ruining beards' this is formal notification that you have the right to shoot me (unless at the time shooting is 'fashionable' in which case you can stab me)

Nobody takes a knife to a gun fight?!

 

[Rpa07]

That's got to be the grumpiest thing I've read this year. I wonder what defines a 'genuine beard'? Is it something you can grow in five weeks or do you need to do the full 5-year apprenticeship?

Oh Hightower, that was funny and I've still got the tear to prove it!

 

[Sintra]

I've had to endure a full wet shave this evening. Normally let it grow for a week or so and then wap it down as close as possible with a trimmer. Reason for a real shave is my Mrs hates beards and stubble and I'm going home tomorrow . So the real reason is to keep the peace