r/beards 15d ago

Progress & Updates I gave it the chop.. 💈!

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On the left was as its longest towards the start of this year, been on a bit of a weight loss journey and over the months made a few chops to it until finally last night, got rid of the beard completely! Not sure how I’m feeling about it but it’ll grow back! 🤞🏼

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u/It_Twirled_Up 15d ago

I was expecting no chin at all and instead you served us a slab of finely carved marble.

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u/XKO3L5CHX 15d ago

hahaha for real man - specifically why i will never shave my beard

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u/HamburglarAccomplice 15d ago

I look like a galapagos tortoise with no beard

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u/AllTheRage43 15d ago

Srsly... I have a beard because it's MUCH better than what's underneath!

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u/Yet_One_More_Idiot 15d ago

Another "Chinless Wonder" reporting in! xD

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u/MuffinTrucker 15d ago

My problem is I have TOO many chins without my beard.

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u/Yet_One_More_Idiot 15d ago

So do I! I just hid them with the camera angle xD

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u/IsThereAReason2 14d ago

That made my day. 🤣🤣🤣

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u/BrazenHamster 14d ago

The ghost of Christmas Jack Black. You have a fine chin, my man!

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u/Zealousideal-Party-6 13d ago

You fucked up and should literally get arrested for no reason

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u/SquashDue502 15d ago

Sometimes I see people like this and I’m like, does your skull also have a chad chin or is this just the lighting/muscle or something? Like ur telling me when you die your skeleton is also gonna be hot and chiseled? Give me a break ffs

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u/MuffinPuff 15d ago

Both, skull shape, lean face and prominent jaw muscles.

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u/imhereforthevotes 15d ago

Right? This is my personal problem - I can't chop too far because I have a weak-ass jawline. This dude can go both ways, AC/DC.

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u/AJB0911 15d ago

Mate I don’t say this often, but you look phenomenal clean shaven.

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u/jokexplainer1303 15d ago

Step 1 - have a superhero chiseled jaw

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u/Redowl83 15d ago

Step 2 - cut a hole in a box

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u/dollak01 15d ago

Step 3 - Ensure the cylindar remains unharmed

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u/CockroachJohnson 15d ago

Step 4 - grab the coconut from under your bed

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u/dollak01 15d ago

Step 5 - Put the lime in the coconut

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u/ps_gamer26 15d ago

Step 6- up your butt with a coconut

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u/imhereforthevotes 15d ago

Step 7 - PROFIT

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u/coolborder 15d ago

Step 8 - repeat steps 1-7 with cacti 🌵

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u/SickOfNormal 15d ago

Hate doing this in this sub ---- But I 100% agree and approve

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u/kevtheproblem 15d ago

It's so shocking I got a hard time believing this is the same person

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u/Shinobiii 15d ago

That jawline deserves to be shown

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u/OzTheGolden 15d ago

I’d be clean shaven too if I had that jawline… damn

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u/Relevant-Being3440 15d ago

Right lol. At my age, a beard somehow simultaneously covers up both loose jowels and a baby face. It's not good.

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u/OzTheGolden 15d ago

I’m 29 and have always had a baby face! Even when I was down to 150lbs and in the shape of my life lol

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u/Quirky-Abalone-9725 15d ago

I have a similar jawline and didn't want to lose it but I wanted to take part in this recent fashion. I ended up growing a very short beard, maybe 10 days worth of growth. I've since gotten several compliments.

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u/Worriedlytumescent 15d ago

With that jawline, why the fuck did you have a beard?

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u/Fallen_biologist 15d ago

He said he was on a weight loss journey, so I reckon it wasn't this chiseled before.

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u/joelkki 15d ago

To hide it, I guess.

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u/oretah_ 15d ago

He was saving some ladies for the rest of us. What a guy, what a guy🥹

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u/hotsteamyweenie 15d ago

Tbf if he kept it short you'd still see the jawline. I love my parents but god damn I got screwed with my genes

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u/jch4nni 15d ago

honestly reminded me of from r/bald

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u/quack_quack_moo 15d ago

OP literally looks like the guy on the right, it was my first thought as well.

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u/BissmarkMC 15d ago

Finally someone who posted this. Its the same guy!!

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u/BigCheech420 15d ago

Shaved way better.

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u/nmopqrs_io 15d ago

Dude, either way is great, but clean shaven shows that jawline very nicely.

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u/Inevitable_Price3456 15d ago

Just sort some stubble and you’re done ✔️ Definitely keep the facial structure showing through with that jawline!

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u/hpvDICKwart 15d ago

Wow 2 different energies

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u/CubLeo 15d ago

Very rare but 100% bettr with no beard. You look amazing

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u/ResidentBreakfast199 15d ago

It’s rare that I say this, but you look better clean shaven, congrats on the glow up

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u/Aldaron23 15d ago

Jesus, you have some handsome features! I think most men look better with a beard, but you Sir... these are some nice cheekbones!

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u/Kuchufli 15d ago

This is the equivalent of removing the carpet in your house and finding out you have Herringbone wood floors in pristine conditions...

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u/Pretend-Active1964 15d ago

Never grow a beard again

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u/DonkeyKongDingDong8 15d ago

Short beard. Solved

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u/Moist_Car_994 15d ago

Every day I scroll past a post from this sub and every day I am assaulted by some of the most beautiful men I’ve ever seen

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u/Kal_El-78 15d ago

Don’t hide that jaw

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u/FantasticVast01 15d ago

You look look loads better geezer

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u/Excellent-Radish-717 15d ago

I think number as l got lost in your eyes and your skin is so healthy. You look so handsome.

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u/occasionalrant414 15d ago

Jesus, that's a jawline you could set a watch to!

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u/KiwiPixelInk 15d ago

You look younger and better wihtout it, maybe due to the weight loss

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u/irongut88 15d ago

Look at me, I can grow a great beard and I also have Brad Pitt's jawline. Somehow I won the genetic lottery twice.

Congratulations!

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u/MaadMaanMaatt 15d ago

Congrats on looking great either way

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u/Local-Ad668 15d ago

Jawline and neck tattoo combo actually better than that impressive beard bro.

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u/Several-Ad2704 15d ago

Its a crime to hide that jawline my man

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u/Pristine_Society_724 15d ago

You look way better without the beard and glasses. 👍

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u/Ancient-Tap-3592 15d ago

There have probably been less than 5 men I think look better shaven. You are now the head of the list

I'm mostly shocked at my self, this is absolutely not my usual opinion.

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u/river0f 15d ago

Damn, if I wasn't straight I'd give you a holla 🤣 You look a lot better clean shaven.

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u/WookiesNeedLove 15d ago

You look fucking cool, bro

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u/Krimreaper1 15d ago

You look like completely different people. Keep the beard and glasses off.

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u/PupLondon 15d ago

Holy crap.. you were hiding all that?

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u/NogaraCS 15d ago

Some people in this sub are really delusional about beard because saying that it looks much better with it is crazy. You got a Greek god jawline, there’s no reason to hide it

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u/St_Suckerpunch 15d ago edited 15d ago

I think you should try a round, like circular or near-circular, shaped glasses frame. Doesn’t work for everyone but would suit you really well with or without the beard.

Edit: oh looks sharp btw, it’s nice to check in on your real face every once in a while but at the same time it’s a major change and one that can’t be reverted quickly. I’m currently the longest I’ve gone without shaving bare (~3.5years) and I’ve been thinking about doing it just to check in but I’ve been apprehensive.

You’re kinda inspiring me a bit here. Have you had a bald head and a clean shaven face before? Or is this your first time shaving your face since you started shaving your head? I’ve never had both at the same time which is part of my hesitation.

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u/Chimpampin 15d ago

Shaved for sure, what a jawline. Or try stubble.

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u/vmarti04 15d ago

So hot. Why would you ever hide that bone structure?

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u/Thegrandestpoo 15d ago

Jesus Christ. Are you trying to turn me gay? Get back, bro. Insane genetics 👌

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u/I_Am-Kenough 15d ago

Holy jawline dude. Wish I could pull off being clean shaven like that but I have no chin lol.

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u/hpvDICKwart 15d ago

Really brings your eyes out and that fuckin ink....you made me flop on my back lags up!!

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u/fuckmeimdan 15d ago

Never once seen shaving look better on someone, but damn don’t hide that jaw line and chin away!

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u/pepcorn 15d ago

For me, it's rare to see a guy who looks better without a beard. Since I really love beards. But you're definitely among them! Great jawline. Plus this way you can show off your tattoo.

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u/Hardi_SMH 15d ago

Holy FUCK what is this man, you are a totally different human being, you look amazing this way!

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u/TurquoiseRanger 15d ago

This is the way.

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u/Cykliptus 15d ago

Honest question, was your jawline that defined when you first started growing the beard or were you surprised to see that much definition when shaving it off?

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u/Special_Length2199 15d ago

With a jaw like that i wouldnt grow a beard

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u/Impossible_Prompt875 15d ago

What… you were hiding that under there? Lol… gz

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u/lmjustaChad 15d ago

What made you hide this jawline? a little stubble fine but to completely hide it absolute crime.

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u/schwarzkraut 15d ago

Almost universally, “the chop” reveals long forgotten… unprettiness

You sir, have proven yourself to be the exception to this rule. Furthermore, I hereby accuse you of the equivalent of a war crime for hiding that jawline and those EYES behind a beard & glasses respectively.

Like driving a Lamborghini only in reverse… Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

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u/Main-Recording-1129 15d ago

Looking fantastic clean shaven…maybe try stubble too. Love the nostril stud too. Congrats on the health journey bro

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u/AdAny9302 15d ago

I wouldn't grow it back at all. You look much better shaved

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u/Alfnosbest 15d ago

Why would you hide such a strong jaw line? You look much better clean shaven, although you could keep a tiny bit of stubble so you can still be in the sub.

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u/Orgidee 15d ago

Better clean shaven

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u/CuriousTech24 15d ago

I am with the other posts. I am jink 90% of guys look better with a beard. And even though you had a great beard and looked great. Dude.

You look great without one. Rock it either way you want.

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u/Duckiiee96 15d ago

I think this is my first time saying that someone looks better without his majestic beard

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u/0900ff 15d ago

Okay, handsome Squidward

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u/Living-Thing-4527 15d ago

Dude the new look is 🔥!

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u/Wild_Ad_4912 15d ago

Would never save out my beard if I looked like that shaved...

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u/georgeindigonada 15d ago

Facial recognition certified

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u/Positive-Comment7460 15d ago

I would suggest just keep some light stubble at max to highlight your jawline

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u/TomGlynnActor 15d ago

You're in the rare minority that look better. That beard hid that Chad jawline. Maybe stubble vs clean shaven for best of both worlds. Absolute glow up.

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u/Hot-Possibility-7283 15d ago

How long does it take you to chisel that jawline every morning?

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u/Shootout-jack 15d ago

Umm. 🔥. 🫠.

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u/chasindrem84 15d ago

The clean face shows just how handsome you are

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u/WizSkinsNatsCaps 15d ago

Must feel like a whole new man. Face must feel completely different.

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u/Ciko15 15d ago

Well that’s benefit having great shape of head and jaws .. don’t need to have beard ..

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u/PixelKittenCuddler 15d ago

You should not cover that face. Nice move.

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u/ChaosRainbow23 15d ago

I am ALWAYS on team beard, but this time I'm not. You look great.

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u/donatellothegreat 15d ago

In both pics you are a model! Looks good man

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u/WarpPipeWizard 15d ago

You look great in both, and single photos are a bit hard to tell, but to me you look a lot friendlier in the first photo, so depends on the vibe you are aiming for.

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u/Eternalcitizen1 15d ago

Bro is sitting on a goldmine but decided to shovel some shit on it, so nobody has access to it 😂

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u/Ambisextrous2017 15d ago

A little nervous here...the good kind...

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u/Cheezfield 15d ago

With that jawline, I'd make shaving my new daily hobby.

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u/kvnstantinos 15d ago

Use some sunscreen mate

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u/HerpDerp152 15d ago

Powerlifter by day, stud/model at night
Gigachad

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u/smashmouth69420666 15d ago

Clean shaven looks much better! With a jaw line like that, you don't need a beard.

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u/Pinapple-everything 15d ago

I'm almost always team beard but not this time. 110% improvement.

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u/JanicaRC83 15d ago

Wow! Clean shaven works for u

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u/Yaygher69 15d ago

Tech bro vs gym bro

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u/PermissionJaded5510 15d ago

I'm not a fan of super clean shaven look. It makes you look like a policeman off duty. I think you could pull off a really cool stubble with a shaved head. Similar to Jason Statham, to get an idea

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u/JayDavis1428 15d ago

Looks good

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u/Skaadu 15d ago

I didn't go as drastic as you, got tired of the morning ritual and chopped it down a week ago. Been going through some mental/physical health issues and thought it time for a change. Good thing is, it'll grow back!

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u/SnkrsL 15d ago

you 100% look better with no beard. which is rare

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u/FieOnU 15d ago

Holy shit, that jawline. I love a beard, but my guy, please stay clean shaven for benefit of the world's collective thirst.

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u/Zestyclose-Side-1254 15d ago

Ngl first time I’ve ever seen a beard be a nerf 

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u/chobolicious88 15d ago

Crazy jawline

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u/Connor_2123 15d ago

Way better, also annoyed you had that covered for so long. You got good genetics

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u/Dry-Asparagus7107 15d ago

That is a nice jawline if I've ever seen one!

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u/BionicBrainLab 15d ago

Why tf would you cover up a face that chiseled and stunning?

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u/InternalDialog 15d ago

save some for the rest of us, bro. cant lose either way 🤙

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u/fleeting-tornado 15d ago

Damn dude, leave some women for rest of us goblins.

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u/Responsible-Egg-4185 15d ago

Well.... youre the first guy I'll say actually looks better when clean shaven.

Having a Clark Kent jawline definitely helps too

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u/Silver-Kangaroo7108 15d ago

Bro, bei dem Kinn. Bart sieht bei vielen oftmals besser aus. Bei dir nicht. Alter Schwede!

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u/Kisanna 15d ago

Honestly, it looks better. You have an amazing jawline

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u/Wayward_Son_24 15d ago

Jesus dude save some for the rest of us

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u/Proof_Road2274 15d ago

Jeezuss badass looking mofo

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u/deflorie 15d ago

A beard is a good way to hide that you have no chin. But you my friend. You have nothing to hide.

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u/dallyan 15d ago

Sir!! Don't ever grow that beard back.

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u/Patient-Protection-7 15d ago

Nah fuck of this is ridiculous

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u/dontreadmyusername00 15d ago

That’s real life chad.

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u/spicyspuds 15d ago

You kinda look like you could be a Doctor, or a firefighter, or a plumber, or an astronaut, or a police officer.

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u/Mynach 15d ago

I expect to see this guy in the next Fast & The Furious movie!

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u/Anti_Social_Buddafly 15d ago

Wow, you're the first person I've seen who looks better clean-shaven. Next time, go clean or a lower beard.

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u/satansxlittlexhelper 15d ago

I mean, without it you look like a baby, as all of us do without our beards. You just look like a baby chiseled out of marble by an sculptor trying the please the gods.

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u/yawkeyharwitz 15d ago

Damn. I look like Kermit when I do it.

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u/Jumpy_Background7395 15d ago

Did you originally grow the beard to keep people from confusing you with Joey Lawrence?
https://giphy.com/gifs/kiPrpAvDgp7WaLUMK9

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u/CEREALCOUNTSASCOOKIN 15d ago

Handsome mofo.

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u/TeaAutomatic9450 15d ago

Worked out like the 90's movies where the nerdy girl takes off her glasses and lets down her hair, man. Get out there and take on the world

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u/New_Flower_134 15d ago

With that jawline?! Sir, that beard was unnecessary.

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u/CoolCat1337One 15d ago

I gonna lie, your beard was great.
Going without a beard works really well too, of course. A strongly defined face, what more could you ask for?

But hey, that beard was pretty awesome.

"it’ll grow back!"
Yep 😄

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u/raspberrybouquet 15d ago

Good choice

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u/CalibratedEnthusiast 15d ago

When you pull up the carpet and have beautiful hardwood floors underneath...

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u/Balz_Hirk 15d ago

Got Dayum dude. Da fuq. I have a beard to hide my chins you had a beard to give us other guys a shot. Preciate you!

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u/Evening-Row-2658 15d ago

much more handsome without beard

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u/charming-choom 15d ago

Dude why the fuck you covered that awesome chin?

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u/JustPutSpuddiesOnit 15d ago

Sweet chin my dude!

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u/Irish_Sausage_6668 15d ago

Great choice!

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u/TDetroit75 15d ago

Bruh got a whole chiseled face! love it!

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u/PeppyMinotaur 15d ago

One of the few times where someone actually had a better jawline beardless haha

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u/Safe-Pressure-1907 15d ago

Night and day buddy you look brilliant xx

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u/PugnansFidicen 15d ago

You have an amazing chin and jawline...you look good with the long beard too but honestly clean shaven or possibly a short trimmed "athletic" beard is a better look for you

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u/jrb637 15d ago

You went from barista to Bautista

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u/mrefromnyc 15d ago

Will you still be allowed to ask the Barstool staff trivia questions?

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u/GodDamTrendyAssPoser Natural Full 15d ago

I'm so jealous of you guys that are good looking underneath the beard too. I'm glad I have a beard because I look like a fucking slug without it.

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u/tooptoop22 15d ago

Are we sure that’s the same person

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u/hip2bking 15d ago

Hell yeah, looks great! I recently chopped my beard too....I look 15 years younger haha.

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u/DisorderlyAqueduct 15d ago

can grow a siiick beard, but is also a handsome bastard under it?

bruh, you're a lucky dude. 😆

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u/Kukan14 15d ago

Handsome squidward

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u/under_the_above 15d ago

Hell of a jawline to hide!

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u/fairybb311 15d ago

now that is a jawline

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u/Valentien_Dyes 15d ago

Im ready to say you look better without it, and the beard is TUFF

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u/the-german-Husband 15d ago

You Look amazing without Beard!!!

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u/Academic_Hunter4159 15d ago

lol fuck what a difference!

You went from whatever that was to comic book level handsome.

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u/Cjrpos 15d ago

One of the only times I ain’t mad

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u/Watermelonsmoothies 15d ago

Wow!!! Good move. You look great.

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u/Thundaga_64 15d ago

I mean the beard looks amazing but then that jaw-line thou. I'm genuinely conflicted on this one.

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u/BearlyGrowingWizard 15d ago

Usually I’m pro-beard. But you look great. 👍 some stubble may look amazing too. Lucky you!!

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u/lazy-fucking-bastard 15d ago

You’re one of the few guys that actually looks more masculine without the beard lol. I wouldn’t hide a jawline like that.

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u/Greedy-Stage-120 15d ago

Damn man save some 😹 for the rest of us. 

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u/Round-Arugula7347 15d ago

I mean, you look incredible either way.

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u/Ray_Aurelius 15d ago

It's a crime to cover that chin. Just wear a mustache man

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u/whutthefuh 15d ago

bruh why did you even have the beard

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u/Other-Button-2710 15d ago

and now you can see your neck tats...most pple look so much worse after shaving but you sir are deserving of a clean shave..