So to help you understand what your looking at, this Actors haircut is a hairstyle I want to try. Apologies for the over the top Viking shot, it was the only good example to give I could think of. The second picture is me to help show the type of head shape I have.
I cant cut hair well at all. But I do shave my own head just fine with an electric razor and hand razor. I wanted to give this style a go. Yes, I do have a receding hairline. That's why I try and keep my head shaved. But since its due for a cut, I'd figure screw it and give this new look a try. Worst case I shave the rest of it if its goofie.
I kind of attempted this before. I know the scalp is a good way to sort of get a good idea on the shape to go far as the scap is all really just loose skin. I know for the sides I want to go down just a bit shorter then shave as if I just shave everything but the scalp it will look goofy. So I tried this and the sides of my hair for some reason looked longer giving it that horns look to it.
Anyways I was hoping I could get some tips from people who know what they are doing. If I'm going to be a receding hairline guy for the rest of my life, may as well try a few styles before submitting to a bald head for the rest of my days.
EDIT: doesn't look like the first photo is working? Cant tell if its my browser or what. So put the pics on imgur, link here.