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                                                Mark
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                                                Bearded since: 2008.  I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower.
 Comments:
 Both my brothers grew beards from a younger age than I was.  And I felt it only right to continue the trend. I also wanted to look more my own age. I started with a goatee, grew a full beard, shaved it off, and then grew it again. I love my chin curtain!
 
 How do I feel about my beard?  I achieved my aim, and in doing so I discovered the awesome possibilities that my facial hair presents. Despite mixed reception to my beard, I don't intend to go permanently beardless again.
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