Name: Nevin.
Occupation: Seaman.
About Nevin’s beard:
What do I think about my beard? My beard is my life.
How do I feel about my beard? I feel more perfect to look at the world with the bearded face.
How long have I been bearded? 1 year.
There is a time-honored tradition for seafaring men to grow their beards. Nevin does a great job of honoring this fine tradition! His preference is to grow the natural, full beard.
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Name: Richard.
Occupation: Chemical Engineering Student / Artist.
About Richard’s beard:
Why did I grow my beard? I grew my beard out of curiosity and liked the look. I don’t recognize myself without it.
What do I think about my beard? It’s my safety blanket!
How do I feel about my beard? I care for my beard like a work of art. I’m pretty protective of it.
How long have I been bearded? I last shaved in April, but always had some kind of facial hair since I graduated high school.
How do I like being bearded? It’s a great conversation piece. People are very curious about beards. Having a beard is a great way to meet new people and make an impression.
Richard’s impressive beard makes a great big impression!
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Name: Robert.
Occupation: Landscaper, Handyman.
About Robert’s beard:
I have had some form of facial hair since I was sixteen years old with the exception of about a year-and-a-half for a job. I’ve always been miserable without it and I feel that it suits my face just fine.
I grew this beard from clean-shaven just over a year ago. I started at the end of last November, right after my birthday. I’m celebrating a fun-filled yeard.
Robert has shown himself to be quite handy at cultivating a robust and luxuriant beard. Great growing there, Robert!
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Name: ADi.
Occupation: Police Officer.
About ADi’s beard:
Why did I grow my beard? First I grew my beard while my wife was pregnant with our daughter. I had grown a “play off” beard. This was in 2009/2010. Now I feel proud with my beard because it is so full and well-cared-for every day.
What do I think about my beard? It is unique and has a nice cut.
How do I feel about my beard? Awesome.
How long have I been bearded? I started growing it in 2009.
How do I like being bearded? Sometimes it’s hard to hear always the same remarks.
ADi surely has grown a first-class beard! Also, his barber’s work with the beard is amazing!
Jason definitely lives life large in the beard action zone! View his beard gallery and scroll down for his story.
Name: Jason.
Occupation: Combined Heat and Power Plant Operator.
About Jason’s beard:
I grew my beard after watching gold mining programs and I prefer being hairy. I think my beard is like a mask. It gives me great confidence. I love it
Jason has been bearded off and on for many years. He prefers the full, natural beard.
He has plenty of activities to keep him busy:
Way to grow and go, Jason! Go beard. Go big. Or go home!
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Name: Joshua.
Occupation: Student.
About Joshua’s beard:
I feel proud to have a beard. I think my beard is a natural blanket for me. I’ve been bearded since 2008. I grow my beard for different looks and also because I love my beard.
As a student, Joshua has learned how to grow his beard very well!
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Name: Mark.
Occupation: Mechanic shop owner / designer.
About Mark’s beard:
I love my beard because it’s empowering and it commands attention. It’s also unique and gives a great sense of character. I don’t want to look like anyone else and, since every beard is unique, it gives me that.
Mechanic and shop owner, artist and designer, and bearded: great combination!
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All about beards is happy to announce our Today’s Beard section, planned to be a daily beard shout out and beard salute. It’s an honor to introduce Ben today as the first to appear in beards.org’s Today’s Beard! Each post will feature a photo gallery and information about the man and the beard.
Visit beards.org’s Today’s Beard section anytime to see the bearded men who have been recognized there for being a part of the bearded cause and bearded brotherhood.
As the clock runs out on 2010 in the US Pacific Time Zone, I’d like to say thanks to everyone for all of their terrific contributions to beards.org this year. You guys are all the best! Keep growing!
Check out this great essay on beards written by a new friend of the site:
It’s well worth reading!