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    • OaktaviaO
      Oaktavia
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      @Filthy:

      Where's the option for a clean shave?

      Not an option my friend  😉

      IG: electricindigowizard

      "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

      WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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      • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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        Just busting your balls  😃

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        • MattM
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          You must have mistakenly omitted the Zappa.

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          • OaktaviaO
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            @Filthy I know my man

            @Matt I can't pull that off…weak chin!

            IG: electricindigowizard

            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

            WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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            • mclaincauseyM
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              Just a few years ago, growing a beard took time, was unbearably scratchy along the way, and came in patchy enough not to be worth it.

              Now it seems like it takes about a week. I've never tried for length but maybe now's the time to try a Civil War-era growth, assuming the wife would allow it.

              Hmm…. strokes beard

              Think it, be it.

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              • OaktaviaO
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                After regretting a big 8" trim last summer, my beard is starting to grow back. It's turning white on one side too which I am stoked about. Some folks don't line white hair but I love it.

                How are you all doing with your beards? Let's see some photos!

                IG: electricindigowizard

                "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                • gouki74G
                  gouki74
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                  @Oaktavia mine's not too long but gently waiting for my beard to go white as i prefer it to be salt and pepper 😁

                  Leather goods custom made creator
                  Insta: le_poulpe74

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                  • WhiskeySandwichW
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                    @Oaktavia dude I hear you. I always go back and forth between wanting it long vs short. This is about as long as I’ve had it (about a year ago). When it’s long I want less trouble, and when it’s short, I miss it. Now I try to keep it about in line with a crew neck tee. I only use my Sanguine scissors, never a buzzer. I’ve always had a beard since I could grow one, except for 6 years in the military. I hated shaving and swore I’d never do it again.IMG_4549.jpeg

                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                    -Seneca

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                    • WhiskeySandwichW
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                      And since I mentioned the military, here’s a shot when I first enlisted, about 15 years before that last pic. One of the only pics I have beardless.
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                      "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                      -Seneca

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                      • goosehdG
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                        @WhiskeySandwich Thank you for your service!

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                        • WhiskeySandwichW
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                          @goosehd it was my pleasure, and also my headache lol. You saying that just made me realize I couldn’t have picked a more douchey time to mention my service, seeing as it’s Veterans Day weekend. 🤦‍♂️

                          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                          -Seneca

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                          • OaktaviaO
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                            @WhiskeySandwich hell yeah that's a solid amout of growth. Mustache looks great too. Mine was about at that length as well. I am trying to grow it even longer this time.

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                            This is how long I had mine.

                            IG: electricindigowizard

                            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                            WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                            • OaktaviaO
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                              @WhiskeySandwich you've got a solid jawline dawg

                              IG: electricindigowizard

                              "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                              WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                              • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                @Oaktavia hell yeah, I’m bringing it back for the winter. I think I’m going to cycle for the seasons. Just shorten when it gets hot. I dig the gray too. What’s your wash habit? I don’t really shampoo, just mostly rinse daily and apply a home brew of oils I’ve considered trying to market. Shits so expensive, I’d much rather do my own.

                                "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                -Seneca

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                                • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                  @Oaktavia lol thanks man, the jaw is the reason for much pressure from the ladies to shave it. My wife loves a strong beard tho luckily. Btw, yours looks great long. I’m psyched to see the comeback!

                                  "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                  -Seneca

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                                  • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                    @Oaktavia oh I forgot to mention: that length above was just about my “terminal length”. If I got much longer it starts getting thin and scraggly with splits and such. I’m going to try for this again this winter and hopefully my healthier lifestyle since (the virus we don’t speak of) goblin mode allows for stronger growth this time around.

                                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                    -Seneca

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                                    • OaktaviaO
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                                      @WhiskeySandwich I use beard shampoo and conditioner. I prefer beard butter over oil because the oil usually gets in my head hair too (greasy). The butter is more for the skin under the beard to keep it hydrated after washing. Otherwise it gets horribly itchy and dry for me with pretty sensitive skin.

                                      IG: electricindigowizard

                                      "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                      WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                      • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                        @Oaktavia I get you. The only product I’ve bought and liked was Honest Amish. The oil I make though is very light though because I had the same problem with greasiness. Being bald, I don’t have any hair to absorb oils so you can see how that would be an issue - Shiny dome and yellow shirts.

                                        "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                        -Seneca

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                                        • flannel slutF
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                                          @WhiskeySandwich thank goodness the wife is not on this forum for multiple reasons

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                                          • mclaincauseyM
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                                            Update on my evolution to a Civil War general

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                                            My maintenance routine is using the same shampoo and conditioner I use on my hair (Aēsop) and the same tonic I use on my face (Paracas Desert Serum). My friend makes this brand and markets it towards recovering from outdoor pursuits in dry climes, but I find it useful as a morning moisturizer and beard oil and it smells and performs great. I rub some of that in my hair so I don’t have the concern Oaktavia mentioned with oil. With long hair I would though because it would look oily.

                                            The tonic and a comb or brush help get the wild wiry beard hairs organized at least a little.

                                            In the past, I’ve had ingrown hairs and other underlying skin issues make me harvest beards and go clean shaven, but the current routine seems to mitigate those issues.

                                            Think it, be it.

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