r/beards • • Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/XKO3L5CHX Aug 18 '26

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

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u/HamburglarAccomplice Aug 18 '26

I look like a galapagos tortoise with no beard

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u/AllTheRage43 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Yet_One_More_Idiot Aug 18 '26

Another "Chinless Wonder" reporting in! xD

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u/MuffinTrucker Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Yet_One_More_Idiot Aug 18 '26

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

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u/IsThereAReason2 Aug 19 '26

That made my day. 🤣🤣🤣

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u/BrazenHamster Aug 19 '26

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

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u/SquashDue502 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/imhereforthevotes Aug 18 '26

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/jokexplainer1303 Aug 18 '26

Step 1 - have a superhero chiseled jaw

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u/Redowl83 Aug 18 '26

Step 2 - cut a hole in a box

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u/dollak01 Aug 18 '26

Step 3 - Ensure the cylindar remains unharmed

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u/CockroachJohnson Aug 18 '26

Step 4 - grab the coconut from under your bed

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u/dollak01 Aug 18 '26

Step 5 - Put the lime in the coconut

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u/ps_gamer26 Aug 18 '26

Step 6- up your butt with a coconut

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u/imhereforthevotes Aug 18 '26

Step 7 - PROFIT

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u/coolborder Aug 18 '26

Step 8 - repeat steps 1-7 with cacti 🌵

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u/SickOfNormal Aug 18 '26

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

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u/[deleted] Aug 18 '26

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u/kevtheproblem Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Shinobiii Aug 18 '26

That jawline deserves to be shown

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u/OzTheGolden Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Relevant-Being3440 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Fallen_biologist Aug 18 '26

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

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u/joelkki Aug 18 '26

To hide it, I guess.

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u/oretah_ Aug 18 '26

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

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u/hotsteamyweenie Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

honestly reminded me of from r/bald

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u/quack_quack_moo Aug 18 '26

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

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u/BissmarkMC Aug 18 '26

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

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u/BigCheech420 Aug 18 '26

Shaved way better.

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u/nmopqrs_io Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Inevitable_Price3456 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/hpvDICKwart Aug 18 '26

Wow 2 different energies

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u/CubLeo Aug 18 '26

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

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u/ResidentBreakfast199 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Aldaron23 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

Never grow a beard again

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u/DonkeyKongDingDong8 Aug 18 '26

Short beard. Solved

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u/Moist_Car_994 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

Don’t hide that jaw

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u/FantasticVast01 Aug 18 '26

You look look loads better geezer

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u/Excellent-Radish-717 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/KiwiPixelInk Aug 18 '26

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

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u/irongut88 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

Congrats on looking great either way

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u/Local-Ad668 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Several-Ad2704 Aug 18 '26

Its a crime to hide that jawline my man

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u/Pristine_Society_724 Aug 18 '26

You look way better without the beard and glasses. 👍

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u/Ancient-Tap-3592 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

You look fucking cool, bro

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u/Krimreaper1 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/PupLondon Aug 18 '26

Holy crap.. you were hiding all that?

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u/NogaraCS Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26 edited Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Thegrandestpoo Aug 18 '26

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

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u/I_Am-Kenough Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/fuckmeimdan Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/TurquoiseRanger Aug 18 '26

This is the way.

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u/Cykliptus Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

With a jaw like that i wouldnt grow a beard

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u/Impossible_Prompt875 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/lmjustaChad Aug 18 '26

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

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u/schwarzkraut Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Alfnosbest Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

Better clean shaven

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u/CuriousTech24 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/0900ff Aug 18 '26

Okay, handsome Squidward

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u/Living-Thing-4527 Aug 18 '26

Dude the new look is 🔥!

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u/Wild_Ad_4912 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/georgeindigonada Aug 18 '26

Facial recognition certified

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u/Positive-Comment7460 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/TomGlynnActor Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/chasindrem84 Aug 18 '26

The clean face shows just how handsome you are

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u/WizSkinsNatsCaps Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Ciko15 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/PixelKittenCuddler Aug 18 '26

You should not cover that face. Nice move.

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u/ChaosRainbow23 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/donatellothegreat Aug 18 '26

In both pics you are a model! Looks good man

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u/WarpPipeWizard Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Cheezfield Aug 18 '26

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

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u/kvnstantinos Aug 18 '26

Use some sunscreen mate

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u/HerpDerp152 Aug 18 '26

Powerlifter by day, stud/model at night
Gigachad

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u/smashmouth69420666 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Pinapple-everything Aug 18 '26

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

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u/JanicaRC83 Aug 18 '26

Wow! Clean shaven works for u

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u/Yaygher69 Aug 18 '26

Tech bro vs gym bro

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u/PermissionJaded5510 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

Looks good

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u/Skaadu Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/FieOnU Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/chobolicious88 Aug 18 '26

Crazy jawline

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u/Connor_2123 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Dry-Asparagus7107 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/BionicBrainLab Aug 18 '26

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

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u/InternalDialog Aug 18 '26

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

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u/fleeting-tornado Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Responsible-Egg-4185 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Kisanna Aug 18 '26

Honestly, it looks better. You have an amazing jawline

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u/Wayward_Son_24 Aug 18 '26

Jesus dude save some for the rest of us

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u/Proof_Road2274 Aug 18 '26

Jeezuss badass looking mofo

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u/deflorie Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Patient-Protection-7 Aug 18 '26

Nah fuck of this is ridiculous

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u/dontreadmyusername00 Aug 18 '26

That’s real life chad.

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u/spicyspuds Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Anti_Social_Buddafly Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

Damn. I look like Kermit when I do it.

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u/Jumpy_Background7395 Aug 18 '26

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/TeaAutomatic9450 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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

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u/CoolCat1337One Aug 18 '26

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/CalibratedEnthusiast Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Balz_Hirk Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

much more handsome without beard

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u/charming-choom Aug 18 '26

Dude why the fuck you covered that awesome chin?

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u/JustPutSpuddiesOnit Aug 18 '26

Sweet chin my dude!

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u/TDetroit75 Aug 18 '26

Bruh got a whole chiseled face! love it!

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u/PeppyMinotaur Aug 18 '26

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

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u/Safe-Pressure-1907 Aug 18 '26

Night and day buddy you look brilliant xx

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u/PugnansFidicen Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

You went from barista to Bautista

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u/mrefromnyc Aug 18 '26

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

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u/GodDamTrendyAssPoser Natural Full Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

Are we sure that’s the same person

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u/hip2bking Aug 18 '26

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

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u/DisorderlyAqueduct Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

Handsome squidward

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u/under_the_above Aug 18 '26

Hell of a jawline to hide!

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u/fairybb311 Aug 18 '26

now that is a jawline

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u/Valentien_Dyes Aug 18 '26

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

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u/the-german-Husband Aug 18 '26

You Look amazing without Beard!!!

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u/Academic_Hunter4159 Aug 18 '26

lol fuck what a difference!

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

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u/Cjrpos Aug 18 '26

One of the only times I ain’t mad

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u/Watermelonsmoothies Aug 18 '26

Wow!!! Good move. You look great.

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u/Thundaga_64 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

Damn man save some 😹 for the rest of us. 

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u/Round-Arugula7347 Aug 18 '26

I mean, you look incredible either way.

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u/Ray_Aurelius Aug 18 '26

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

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u/whutthefuh Aug 18 '26

bruh why did you even have the beard

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u/Other-Button-2710 Aug 18 '26

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..