The Beard Pt. 3 (Day 9)

What an unattractive photo. Oh well, this isn't a vanity project! We're starting to get a bit hairy now, there's definitely some action going on here -- you can kind of see the scar under my chin from my sledding accident. I've read that you're born with a certain number of hair follicles -- it doesn't change -- you don't get more as you grow older. It debunks the old myth that you shouldn't shave certain areas for fear that it will grow back thicker. I used to have a goatee back in high school and collage and I swear that this area is growing in a bit thicker than the cheek area... I guess that's just how this beard is going to work out.















I've come across my first problem with The Beard. The area on my neck where I'm trimming my beard every day is the same area where I get the worst razor bumps. My bumps. My bumps. My ugly razor bumps. Sorry, I watched Blades of Glory last night. Anyway, I think I'm going to have to buy product.

Note: First day of work without a co-worker's mention of The Beard.

The Beard Pt. 2 (Day 7)

Yeah, no too much action going on, only the slightest of difference from Day 5. Still feels good though -- a nice surprise when I look in the mirror. Definitely makes you feel older, which in turn can give you a bit more confidence. It's getting more and more fun to rub. For a person like me who's always needing something to do with their hands, stroking The Beard is a pleasant diversion.















Still trying to figure out exactly where to trim The Beard. This picture isn't the greatest but you can kinda see where I'm at. I'd rather be cutting it a little long than shaving too much off, that's my philosophy right now. We'll see -- I think I have to wait and let The Beard grow stronger and tell me what it wants.

The Beard Pt. 1 (Day 5)

This is the part where we follow the progress on Sean's first real beard (I've read that college beards don't count). I've been threatening to grow a beard for a while now. I think the time is right.

We begin with Day 5















Not bad. Still in its infancy. Feels good. Fun to rub. Softer than expected. I've decided to keep it simple at the beginning here. We'll let the beard dictate how it will end up looking -- right now we're going with a simple line from the end of the sideburns to the mustache and trimming it about where the neck starts. We're off to a good start.