Name: Fiyas.
Occupation: Sales Executive.

About Fiyas’ beard:

Why did I grow my beard? It’s my favorite thing.

What do I think about my beard? It’s fantastic.

How do I feel about my beard? I feel great and it makes me happy each day when I look in the mirror.

How long have I been bearded? Two years.

How do I like being bearded? I feel that it’s better than shaving.

Fiyas’ great beard is definitely a lot better than shaving!

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Name: Syed.
Occupation: Sales Manager.

About Syed’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? Actually the beard is my passion.

What do I think about my beard? I think my beard is sexy, respectable, and hot.

How do I feel about my beard? When the temperature is bitter and bone-chilling, my beard can protect.

How long have I been bearded? I have been bearded for one year.

How do I like being bearded? My love is crazy while I am bearded… Especially, she loves my beard.

Syed’s stunning beard is a sight to behold!

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Beard update: 2018/09/27

Name: Mike.
Occupation: IT Recruiter.

About Mike’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? I grew out my beard because: A) I was sick of shaving, and B) I was sick of being the same face in a sea of corporate baby faces.

What do I think about my beard? I think it’s great! I don’t mean to be narcissistic, but I really enjoy having a big beard. I can get creative with it for events, or just let it flow naturally.

How do I feel about my beard? I feel like it’s become a big part of me and who I am. I go against the grain, and this helps me show that. But it has also helped me meet a lot of amazing people in the beard community who I wouldn’t have met otherwise, and they have all become really good friends.

How long have I been bearded? This current beard I have been growing for 1.5 years, but I have had a beard in some way, shape, or form for the last three years.

How do I like being bearded? In a nutshell, I love it! Like I said before, it has introduced me to a lot of people and it has brought me to events around the country which I wouldn’t have met or attended without it.

Mike’s outstanding, awesome beard surely makes him stand out well from the mass of beardless faces!

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Name: Gary.
Occupation: Homesteader.

About Gary’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? Warmth.

What do I think about my beard? My constant companion.

How do I feel about my beard? It’s useful, especially on those cold windy days on the ice.

How long have I been bearded? On and off for most of my adult life.

How do I like being bearded? I can’t imagine not having my beard.

Gary’s great beard is perfect for enjoying life in the great outdoors!

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Name: Kurtis.
Occupation: Carpenter.

About Kurtis’ beard:

Why did I grow my beard? Because it’s the only thing I am good at.

What do I think about my beard? Majestic.

How do I feel about my beard? It’s in a league of its own.

How long have I been bearded? Ten months.

How do I like being bearded? Love it.

Kurtis’ mighty beard is a great display of the majesty of the beard!

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Name: Appanna.
Occupation: Engineer.

About Appanna’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? Because I love to and it makes me feel confident.

What do I think about my beard? Manly.

How do I feel about my beard? Proud. Absolutely proud.

How long have I been bearded? Six months.

How do I like being bearded? I love it. I love the fact other people love it when I’m bearded.

Appanna has a proud, strong, and manly full beard. He always finds a way to grow his beard despite often being subjected to pressures to shave. We salute his dedication to the beard!

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Name: Iain Dunford.
Occupation: Magician.

About Iain’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? I’ve always had facial hair in some way for as long as I could grow it. I am now celebrating my third year bearded!

What do I think about my beard? I love it, and it loves me.

How do I feel about my beard? It helps me feel Hemingway-esque and magical.

How long have I been bearded? Three years.

How do I like being bearded? I like it when it smells of beer or whiskey.

Iain’s got a great, magical full beard!

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Name: Michał.
Occupation: Student.

About Michał’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? I never liked to shave and that’s how my adventure with beard began. I’ve tried many shapes of facial hair, but full beard is my best choice.

What do I think about my beard? Right now I really like my beard. But I think there is room for improvement. My goal is to achieve a “Yeard”.

How do I feel about my beard? My beard and I are an inseparable couple. Without it, I am not myself. I chose bearded life and I’m not going to change it.

How long have I been bearded? I am bearded nearly three years now.

How do I like being bearded? It is awesome. People treat me with more respect than before when I did not have a beard. And I have more faith in myself.

Michał has a great, well-trimmed full beard with even greater potential for blossoming into a “yeard”!

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