Long time lurker, first time poster....
I've been sporting some form a facial hair pretty much since the age of 25, starting with a 'mousy' mustache. Most of the time, I've worn a
mustache/goatee combo (circle beard). I've always wondered how my beard would grow out -- at 26, I grew it out for a month but thought it looked too
scruffy so I shaved it down to a mustache. The last ten years, I've worn a circle beard. and about three years ago, I mustered up the nerve to grow some
sideburns -- it took a little time (about 3 months) before they were in good, but I was pleased.
Wearing the 'burns finally convinced me to make another go at the full beard -- which I started after my last shave on December 17th. Just when I was
temped to go back to the circle beard, I found this board. Keeping up with the beards of alanbell, lighteagle & master (among others) motivated me to keep
pushing on. I'm posting a few recent pictures to show where I am. Other than trimming down my circle beard & 'burns so they are somewhat the same
length as the rest of the beard, I've not done anything with my beard. I'm not sure where I'm headed with this thing lengthwise -- I'm just
enjoying the ride! Looking forward to being part of the beardboard community!
Front view
Left side
Right side
Neck
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Beard Master
Posts: 547 (02/14/09 17:58:17) |
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Beard Regular
Posts: 184 (02/14/09 18:05:47) |
Welcome! It looks you have a fine beard already and I'm sure it will get better with time. It's interesting to hear your beard history, too. Keep us
updated with pics. Keep it growing.
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Beard Master
Posts: 855 (02/14/09 18:07:59) |
welcome to the beard board ESPY...
looks like you have a lot of coverage and nice density to work with. Looking forward to seeing u grow it out a bit... btw has anyone ever mentioned you look like that one dude from LOTR? cant remember his name but he's that good guy that wants the ring at the end of fellowship that dies.......or maybe its his brother you favor more....hmmm.
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Beard Master
Posts: 855 (02/14/09 18:12:00) |
aha it was Borimir!
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Beard Master
Posts: 547 (02/14/09 18:31:33) |
HAH! Nawh, I haven't heard that before, Beeswax -- but I appreciate the compliment!
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Beard Master
Posts: 561 (02/14/09 18:52:40) Moderator |
Great beard you got there, really good coverage
2009 New Year's Resolution: Experiment with every kind of facial hair style.
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ESPY |
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Beard Master
Posts: 547 (02/14/09 21:52:17) |
Conrad & Phantom,
Thanks for your comments! I'm starting to see some of those famous slow growers creep out just a bit higher on my cheekline, so I'm excited about that. I will post more pics as the beard starts to grow out more. |
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Beard Elite
Posts: 433 (02/14/09 22:29:09) |
WOW...ESPY, to think that my beard has motivated someone...that is just WAY cool. You have an excellent beard with great coverage. I am looking forward to
your progress.
Welcome to the bearded community... 
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alanbell1966 |
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Beard Elite
Posts: 433 (02/14/09 22:30:18) |
Hey bro...why don't you venture over to the six month challenge and join us?!?!
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Sty 25 |
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Beard Regular
Posts: 153 (02/14/09 22:50:09) |
Howdy Espy, great beard shaping up!
I actually think you look a lot like the new Obi Wan Kenobi, especially in that first pic. Grab a lightsaber and whoop some Seperatist butt, partner! |
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mcpacker |
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Beard Elite
Posts: 339 (02/15/09 00:51:54) |
You have a sharp beard. I like the color very much.
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Beard Master
Posts: 754 (02/15/09 04:33:03) |
so.. you look like sean bean and ewan mcregor apparentley lol. beard looks pretty good. i'd bet some more length would make it even cooler.
Ron "Brian,i'm gonna be honest with you, that smells like pure gasoline"
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MASTER |
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Beard Elite
Posts: 257 (02/15/09 09:00:11) |
Hello my friend. Welcome to the board!
I too am glad that my thread has "helped' others as well as myself. I think your beard looks fantastic. I really like the shaping that you've done. It looks terrific and it'll just get better as it fills in even more. It's been some 2 weeks since my last update I believe, and my beard is really getting a lot better as it fills in and after I've trimmed it quite a bit. So yours will be no different. Definitely a keeper.
The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.
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LtnSarge |
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Beard Elite
Posts: 207 (02/15/09 09:59:24) |
Beewax is right, you do share quite a few facial traits with Boromir.
Needless to say, good job on the beard. Keep it up. |
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antirazor guy |
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Beard Elite
Posts: 341 (02/15/09 11:07:24) |
first class beard man. Looks great!
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CharlieOneHorse |
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Beard Elite
Posts: 415 (02/15/09 11:37:31) |
Beard Looks Great.......... "The Greatest Pleasure In Life Is Doing What People Say You Cannot Do" |
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nullPointerException |
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Beard Regular
Posts: 138 (02/15/09 11:44:26) |
Looks good.
1. Nf3? |
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Bobby Morris |
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Beard Elite
Posts: 444 (02/15/09 11:52:17) |
great beard dude --
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