The beard

**Valefor** · 02-19-2013

Previously seen as the epitome of masculinity and wisdom, it is now often frowned upon in certain jobs and regulated through facial hair policies. In an age where many men wax their chests, moisturise, and visit tanning shops, is the lack of beards just another symptom of the emasculation of men? Whatever the answer, I think it's a shame.

For any fellow or potentially bearded men, the beard:

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**claud3** · 02-19-2013

So you want to grow a beard ?

**Valefor** · 02-19-2013

Originally Posted by claud3

So you want to grow a beard ?

lol, I already have. I'm just saying I think it's a shame how they are viewed in modern society.

**Rapture** · 02-19-2013

I once knocked a tree down with my beard. True fact.

Just keep the neckbeards away.

**Richie98** · 02-19-2013

Originally Posted by Valefor

lol, I already have. I'm just saying I think it's a shame how they are viewed in modern society.

Ithink everyone just got used to it...aren't we?

**Valefor** · 02-19-2013

Originally Posted by Rapture

Just keep the neckbeards away.

Agreed.

**claud3** · 02-19-2013

Originally Posted by Valefor

lol, I already have. I'm just saying I think it's a shame how they are viewed in modern society.

Yep viewed as a HOBO DRESSING

**RyanGT** · 02-19-2013

Ahh I just shaved mine on Sunday , I was growing it for about 5-6 months..

It was keeping me warm in the Winter though,... I should've kept it.

**Valefor** · 02-19-2013

Originally Posted by RyanGT

Ahh I just shaved mine on Sunday , I was growing it for about 5-6 months..

It was keeping me warm in the Winter though,... I should've kept it.

**keefy** · 02-19-2013

**Beardy** · 02-20-2013

You called?

**Valefor** · 02-20-2013

Originally Posted by Beardy

You called?

**RyanGT** · 02-20-2013

Originally Posted by Valefor

**chrisw26308** · 02-20-2013

I personally like the 5 o clock shadow look.

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**PeanutButterMunky** · 02-20-2013

I can't even grow a beard, I end up looking like Keanu Reeves:

**Valefor** · 02-20-2013

Originally Posted by PeanutButterMunky

I can't even grow a beard, I end up looking like Keanu Reeves:

Beards can continue to develop through the 30s and 40s, and sometimes beyond. Genes permitting, even Keanu could possibly have better coverage in a few more years.

**Nitey** · 02-20-2013

I keep a light beard, I find myself to look awkward without one. Plus I have chubby cheeks lol

I'm currently at 'should have probably trimmed it by now' length but after the OP I'm gonna let this badboy grow out a little bit

The forbes 100 statistic is rathet telling lol

**Sylar** · 02-20-2013

I don't know if I can even grow a beard

my stubble only goes to a certain length, I can't handle the itchyness and I look like a mong. Another thing is it doesn't make me look older which I wouldn't mind, I went to the cinema with a stubbly face and got away with a teen ticket, I'm 23 ffs lol.

my brother can grow a beard in a pretty short time, those genes must of skipped me

**PeanutButterMunky** · 02-20-2013

Originally Posted by Valefor

Beards can continue to develop through the 30s and 40s, and sometimes beyond. Genes permitting, even Keanu could possibly have better coverage in a few more years.

I sure hope so, lol.

**Nitey** · 02-20-2013

Originally Posted by Sylar

I don't know if I can even grow a beard

my stubble only goes to a certain length, I can't handle the itchyness and I look like a mong. Another thing is it doesn't make me look older which I wouldn't mind, I went to the cinema with a stubbly face and got away with a teen ticket, I'm 23 ffs lol.

my brother can grow a beard in a pretty short time, those genes must of skipped me

Lmao

. Yeah there is definitely a transitional phase where it all gets a bit mucky and itchy, I hate it
I'm 23 as well and part of the reason I keep a beard is that it makes me look my age. I had some new housemates last year when I was 22 and they thought I was 18 >

**Valefor** · 02-20-2013

Originally Posted by Nitey

I'm currently at 'should have probably trimmed it by now' length but after the OP I'm gonna let this badboy grow out a little bit

Excellent. If this thread has convinced even one person to keep or grow their beard, then I consider it a success.

Originally Posted by Sylar

I don't know if I can even grow a beard

my stubble only goes to a certain length, I can't handle the itchyness and I look like a mong. Another thing is it doesn't make me look older which I wouldn't mind, I went to the cinema with a stubbly face and got away with a teen ticket, I'm 23 ffs lol.

my brother can grow a beard in a pretty short time, those genes must of skipped me

If you're 23 you potentially have decades for your beard to develop, and there are many different styles to suit varying levels of coverage. The itchiness phase does pass after a few weeks and it can look rather untidy during the growing phase, but that does pass too.

**PeanutButterMunky** · 02-20-2013

Originally Posted by Nitey

Lmao

. Yeah there is definitely a transitional phase where it all gets a bit mucky and itchy, I hate it
I'm 23 as well and part of the reason I keep a beard is that it makes me look my age. I had some new housemates last year when I was 22 and they thought I was 18 >

I feel you... when I shave people mistake me for 17-18 and I'm 28. Very annoying.

**Kuro** · 02-20-2013

I get tgat rick ross beard if I dont shave lol

**DreDayDetox** · 02-20-2013

The irony of this thread is I shaved my beard this week, all of it. I look like a goddamn little boy. My manhood is gone, my self-confidence, non-existent. I just wanted to start over fresh, so it could grow out equally. It would look nice, they said. It would get the ladies, they said.