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So, a few months ago I reviewed the GoateeSaver; but I was still growing my winter beard. Now that it’s almost spring I’m back to my goatee/goat patch/devil patch. I thought I would revisit the GoateeSaver.
On a side note, I’m not sure exactly what I’d call my goatee. According to the Wikipedia definition it is a goatee since it doesn’t have a moustache. But I often trim the top part into more of a devil or goat patch.
Anyway, a brief review of the GoateeSaver. You place it over your goatee while shaving so you can get clean edges and a consistent shape every time. You can adjust the size in the three places to change the width and length of the goatee you’re trying to shape.
After shaping a goatee with it for a week, here’s my list of Pros and Cons.
Pros
- Sharp lines and clear definition of goatee shape
- Consistent every time.
Cons
- If you’re not keeping a mustache, you have to go back and shave that area without the GoateeSaver. This is often where I would mess up the lines on my goatee.
- Even at it’s longest point, the GoateeSaver only goes down so far on your neck. Unfortunately, it’s about two inches shorter than where I like to end my facial hair. I have a long neck so I wear my goatee longer than most.
- I was constantly making “steps” in my goatee. Following the shaper would often cause the area below the neck to become suddenly slimmer than the area above. I tried changing the sizes and changing how I was shaving from my cheek to neck, but could never get it right.
In conclusion, I’m probably not going to continue using this product. It doesn’t fit my exact beard style and is adding some extra time to shaving. But is it a good idea and a good product? I think so. If I was trying to grow a goatee with a moustache and I would definitely use this every time.
Scott Bonge - GoateeSaver | Inventor said:
Thank you for your open and honest review. We encourage this type of review from each user. I invented this product to help myself and others keep their goatees/van dkyes straight and free from crooked lines. My main objective is (and has always been) to help other guys have a sharp lookin’ goatee.
We are currently working on the 2nd version of the GoateeSaver. I would appreciate any additional information you can give me regarding the “cons” above. Would it be possible to post pics here as well? With regards to the images, we ask all guys sending a pic to please crop out the face and only show the image from below the eyes or nose. This next version will have interchangeable templates that will allow for more shapes. I’m VERY interested in knowing more about what you mean regarding how your T is shaped below your chin. We are wanting to have a design that would allow for a square shape under the chin but since I don’t usually sport’ my goat this way, it’s harder for me to truly understand all the issues and therefore develop it. I’m also eager to ask other guys what shapes they are interested in besides the circle goatee/van dkye
I’m just a fellow facial hair guy trying to help myself and others look distinguished, professional and sporting a goatee that is not all jacked up. 🙂
Thanks
Scott
GoateeSaver | Inventor
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oldmankal said:
Hi Scott, I sent you an email, hope it helps!
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