Timothy B.

Bearded since: 2012. I am an experimental beard grower.

Comments:
Why did I grow my beard? I love the red color. It's the only hair on me that brings out that aspect of my family lineage. I practice Magick and Alchemy, and am all around into self-expression. So it's kind of me being a caricature of myself for fun. I just wanted to see what it would look like to let it grow without trimming or shaving. My wife loves it, too, and has been an ardent supporter that I keep growing it through the tough times, especially this past summer. :-)

How do I feel about my beard? I love it. But I miss my boyish good looks. It operates a lot like whiskers and the added sensitivity for detecting pheromones and subtle shifts in my environment is totally awesome. The psychological impact it has on people (I live in NYC) has been quite an interesting experience as well. I think I'll shave and regrow a few more times in my life before I leave it as a permanent feature.