Patrick

Bearded since: 1982. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower.

Comments:
I have been mostly full bearded since 1982 when I grew my first beard. My preference has always been the full beard on me or anyone. It is my favorite bearded look. There have been times I shaved down to a 'stache in the springtime, but quickly grew the full beard back in the fall, as I missed it too much.

I always liked beards as a kid and could not wait to grow one, once my face "matured" enough to do so. I think that for me, I will have a beard for the rest of my life, and it will likely be a big beard like the one I am currently wearing. It is just who I am! For most of my beard growing days, I kept a short trimmed full beard, anywhere from four to nine weeks of growth. Only over the last twenty-three months have I let the growth just completely take over and trim nothing, including the 'stache and I am very happy with this big natural full bearded look. For years I always wanted to grow a big beard and I thought that it was about time that I did so. Now what you see in this pic is who I am!