Beauty and the Beard, 1939

Courtesy of Wondermark

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wondermark/~3/uEKnR2hy9kk/

Amazingly inspiring short video from the most recent world competition in Alaska

The trustworthiness of beards

Here is an excellent evaluation of the relative trustworthiness of various beard styles:

The Rise and Fall of the Moustache

Allow me to direct your attention to this fine reading of 1880 lecture “The Rise and Fall of the Moustache.”

Hierarchy of Beards

Allow me to draw your attention to this fine hierarchy of beards by David Malki of Wondermark fame.

These Are Beavers

1939 photoessay from Life magazine.

World B&M Competition Flickr Inspiration

Here’s a slideshow from the International competition.

Beard & Moustache Competition categories

The Asheville competition will have some variation from the international categories, but check ‘em out anyway!

This is the beard I’m always growing.

(Just to set the tone. Look, it was this or ZZ Top

Asheville Beards Facebook Page

Asheville Beards has a facebook page as well — say hi there if you’re so inclined! We’ll link the two together to some degree.