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Some of you may not be aware of the "No Shave November" aka "Noshember"
The goal of Noshember is not so much the contest or even the ritual shaving, but rather the shear laziness of being unkempt and rough together for an entire month. Let us not get bogged down in detail, but keep our eyes on the prize. Or prizes as it were. We're just glad to have you beard-keepers along for the ride.
-Just do your best
http://www.noshember.com/pages/rules.php Rules for "Strict" and "Businessman" categories are listed at the bottom of this post.
Pointers from Nick Offerman aka Ron Swanson
Rules Version One - Strict
The Noshember "No Shave November" Rules
As it was written: "Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard." Leviticus 19:27
1) On October 31st, shave your entire face as cleanly as possible. No stubble, no "pre-existing" facial hair. Shave completely.
2) Take a "before" picture. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
3) Do not shave or trim for the entire month. No trimming your neck, no shaving your mustache, no shaping your beard.
4) At the end of November we will vote on the most epic facial hair. [insert here about when/where/how your group will vote. time and location if you are doing an event/party]
5) Noshemberers will be judged by:
[Add or remove to fit your group]
Longest
Fullest/Thickest
The Picasso (Patchy/Abstract)
The George "Babyface" Nelson
6) Take your "after" picture. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
7) On Dec. 1 you can finally shave!
Rules Version Two - Easy/Businessman
The Noshember "No Shave November" Rules
1) On October 31st, shave your entire face as cleanly as possible. You can keep "pre-existing" facial hair, just make sure the rest is clean as possible. The goal is epic hair!
2) Take a "before" picture. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
3) Do not shave for the entire month. If you need to trim your neck, shave your mustache, or shape your beard somehow, go for it, as long as you have something to show for your efforts in your after pics. Again, whatever you have to do to participate in No Shave November!
4) At the end of November we will vote on the most epic facial hair. [insert here about when/where/how your group will vote. time and location if you are doing an event/party]
5) Noshemberers will be judged by:
[Add or remove to fit your group]
Longest New Growth
Fullest/Thickest New Growth
The Picasso (Patchy/Abstract)
The George "Babyface" Nelson
6) Take your "after" picture. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
7) On Dec. 1 you can finally shave!
Rules - Optional Changes
1) Every day, starting when you first shave, take a picture in the same spot, same position.
2) At the end of November we will shave and weigh to compare! Save your clippings, washing off all shaving cream, dry them, and put them in a ziplock bag. [insert here about when/where/how your group will measure, who to give it to. This one is better for women to compete with]
3) At the end of November we will measure length to compare! [insert here about when/where/how your group will measure. time and location if you are doing an event/party. Another one better for women to compete with]
4) Noshemberers will be judged by:
[Add or remove to fit your group]
Measuring Weight
Measuring Length
Style and Fashion
Presentation/Attitude
The Horrible Beard
The Pre-Teen Face
Sasquatch Legs (women)
Sasquatch Pits (women)
By Category
The Rockstar
The Playoff Beard
The Clooney
The Frenchmen
The Doctor
The Fu Manchu
The Flying Dutchman
The Dali
The Handlebar
The OG
Starburns
The Offermen
The Mario and Luigi
The Soul Patch
Inigo Montoya
Chinstrap
5) On Dec. 1 you can finally shave!
6) Take your final full beard pic, and when you shave add your "after" picture, put together an animation or video of your whole month. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
7) In December - DO NOT SHAVE - trim as much as you need to, but keep it going. Then on Christmas morning, shave all but your mustache, and surprise the whole family with a beautiful display for "Mustache Christmas Morning"
Rules - No Shave November Women
The Noshember "No Shave November" Rules for Women
That's right, as long as there as been Noshember, there have been women participants (noshemberinas). Women can choose to join the laziness and not shave their legs or even armpits. They can even compete:
1) On October 31st, shave completely.
2) Take a "before" picture. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
3) Do not shave for the entire month.
4) At the end of November we will vote on the most epic hair. Come prepared to show off your growth! [insert here about when/where/how your group will vote. time and location if you are doing an event/party. women can also participate in length or weight comparisons. in our experience, it usually comes out pretty close/competitive!]
5) Noshemberers will be judged by:
[Add or remove to fit your group]
Longest New Growth
Fullest/Thickest New Growth
The Picasso (Patchy/Abstract)
The George "Babyface" Nelson
6) Take your "after" picture. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
7) On Dec. 1 you can finally shave!
The goal of Noshember is not so much the contest or even the ritual shaving, but rather the shear laziness of being unkempt and rough together for an entire month. Let us not get bogged down in detail, but keep our eyes on the prize. Or prizes as it were. We're just glad to have you beard-keepers along for the ride.
-Just do your best
http://www.noshember.com/pages/rules.php Rules for "Strict" and "Businessman" categories are listed at the bottom of this post.
Pointers from Nick Offerman aka Ron Swanson
Rules Version One - Strict
The Noshember "No Shave November" Rules
As it was written: "Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard." Leviticus 19:27
1) On October 31st, shave your entire face as cleanly as possible. No stubble, no "pre-existing" facial hair. Shave completely.
2) Take a "before" picture. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
3) Do not shave or trim for the entire month. No trimming your neck, no shaving your mustache, no shaping your beard.
4) At the end of November we will vote on the most epic facial hair. [insert here about when/where/how your group will vote. time and location if you are doing an event/party]
5) Noshemberers will be judged by:
[Add or remove to fit your group]
Longest
Fullest/Thickest
The Picasso (Patchy/Abstract)
The George "Babyface" Nelson
6) Take your "after" picture. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
7) On Dec. 1 you can finally shave!
Rules Version Two - Easy/Businessman
The Noshember "No Shave November" Rules
1) On October 31st, shave your entire face as cleanly as possible. You can keep "pre-existing" facial hair, just make sure the rest is clean as possible. The goal is epic hair!
2) Take a "before" picture. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
3) Do not shave for the entire month. If you need to trim your neck, shave your mustache, or shape your beard somehow, go for it, as long as you have something to show for your efforts in your after pics. Again, whatever you have to do to participate in No Shave November!
4) At the end of November we will vote on the most epic facial hair. [insert here about when/where/how your group will vote. time and location if you are doing an event/party]
5) Noshemberers will be judged by:
[Add or remove to fit your group]
Longest New Growth
Fullest/Thickest New Growth
The Picasso (Patchy/Abstract)
The George "Babyface" Nelson
6) Take your "after" picture. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
7) On Dec. 1 you can finally shave!
Rules - Optional Changes
1) Every day, starting when you first shave, take a picture in the same spot, same position.
2) At the end of November we will shave and weigh to compare! Save your clippings, washing off all shaving cream, dry them, and put them in a ziplock bag. [insert here about when/where/how your group will measure, who to give it to. This one is better for women to compete with]
3) At the end of November we will measure length to compare! [insert here about when/where/how your group will measure. time and location if you are doing an event/party. Another one better for women to compete with]
4) Noshemberers will be judged by:
[Add or remove to fit your group]
Measuring Weight
Measuring Length
Style and Fashion
Presentation/Attitude
The Horrible Beard
The Pre-Teen Face
Sasquatch Legs (women)
Sasquatch Pits (women)
By Category
The Rockstar
The Playoff Beard
The Clooney
The Frenchmen
The Doctor
The Fu Manchu
The Flying Dutchman
The Dali
The Handlebar
The OG
Starburns
The Offermen
The Mario and Luigi
The Soul Patch
Inigo Montoya
Chinstrap
5) On Dec. 1 you can finally shave!
6) Take your final full beard pic, and when you shave add your "after" picture, put together an animation or video of your whole month. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
7) In December - DO NOT SHAVE - trim as much as you need to, but keep it going. Then on Christmas morning, shave all but your mustache, and surprise the whole family with a beautiful display for "Mustache Christmas Morning"
Rules - No Shave November Women
The Noshember "No Shave November" Rules for Women
That's right, as long as there as been Noshember, there have been women participants (noshemberinas). Women can choose to join the laziness and not shave their legs or even armpits. They can even compete:
1) On October 31st, shave completely.
2) Take a "before" picture. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
3) Do not shave for the entire month.
4) At the end of November we will vote on the most epic hair. Come prepared to show off your growth! [insert here about when/where/how your group will vote. time and location if you are doing an event/party. women can also participate in length or weight comparisons. in our experience, it usually comes out pretty close/competitive!]
5) Noshemberers will be judged by:
[Add or remove to fit your group]
Longest New Growth
Fullest/Thickest New Growth
The Picasso (Patchy/Abstract)
The George "Babyface" Nelson
6) Take your "after" picture. [Insert instructions on where to send before and after pics.]
7) On Dec. 1 you can finally shave!
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