Yea I see your point Paul about why shave the good hair on top of the thinning hair, at least for his first piece. Before Garaboy responded with the type of style he was wanting I was gonna say he's got great back and side hair that with a freestyle system he can achieve many different styles from slick back, spikey, faux hawk, etc, so with that good of back and side hair would most definetly go with the freestyle. You could always adjust your template after you get your system and want to change anything as far as hairline or thinning spots. I recently ordered my second one and added density to my back and sides as first one was slightly too thin. So good luck with ordering your first piece Garaboy and hope to see some pics when you get it cut in.