Rob Mason

Bearded since: 1998. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower.

Comments:
I grew my beard because I've always wanted a beard as long as I could remember. I first grew a beard in about 1987, at the age of 23. Then I shaved and regrew it often. In 1998, I had surgery on my jaw and, after the surgery, grew my beard back again. I haven't trimmed it at all since.

I love the look and feel of my beard, especially as it has gotten longer. I will never be clean shaven again.