Name: Mike.
Occupation: Carpenter.

About Mike’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? Because it is simply masculine. There is much attention and interesting contacts and conversations about the beard.

What do I think about my beard? It is great.

How do I feel about my beard? More self-assured.

How long have I been bearded? I have grown my beard ever since it started to grow: sometimes short, sometimes long, sometimes full, and then other forms. But for three years now, I let my beard be full and long.

How do I like being bearded? I love it.

Mike produces a great, strong beard!

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Name: Gent.
Occupation: Student.

About Gent’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? First just for fun, then I couldn’t shave it.

What do I think about my beard? Manly.

How do I feel about my beard? Proud.

How long have I been bearded? Three years.

The young and the bearded student: Gent demonstrates his mastery of growing a great beard!

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Name: Dan.
Occupation: Dairy Manager.

About Dan’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? I grew my beard because I am a man. I love the attention I get because of it.

What do I think about my beard? I love it — no one else has a beard quite like mine.

How long have I been bearded? I’ve had a beard since high school. I could grow a mustache in seventh grade. The longest I went without shaving or trimming was over two years.

Dan’s awesome beard sprouts out in grand profusion!

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Name: Ralph.
Occupation: Bus Operator for New York City Transit Authority.

About Ralph’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? Shaving always irritated my face as a young man. Once I was able to grow it, I left it.

What do I think about my beard? I appreciate my beard and take pride in taking care of it.

How do I feel about my beard? I feel good about my beard. I get daily compliments from my passengers. Some folks ask for advice on growing a beard. I do my best to educate them.

How long have I been bearded? I’ve been bearded for over ten years. I always have a beard, but it’s always different lengths.

How do I like being bearded? Being bearded is a lifestyle. It’s not for everyone. I love being bearded. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Ralph’s got a great full beard that’s always on the go! It’s great to have Ralph as a beard role model for so many people in New York City every day.

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Name: Frank.
Occupation: Shipper.

About Frank’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? Because I don´t like my face without it.

What do I think about my beard? I´m proud to wear it full and thick and long.

How do I feel about my beard? Like a beast.

How long have I been bearded? I started the first one in 1997, my actual beard in May 2015.

How do I like being bearded? It´s a lifestyle.

Frank’s beastly full beard is an amazing sight!

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Name: Doug.
Occupation: Glass Factory Worker.

About Doug’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? I started growing it for the Warrior Dash mud races. They have a best warrior beard contest. I wanted to be the best bearded warrior.

What do I think about my beard? I think it’s little but mighty.

How do I feel about my beard? I like it.

How long have I been bearded? I’ve been bearded for the last 2.5 years.

How do I like being bearded? I love it. Love being apart of the bearding community.

Doug’s mighty beard dominates! Doug’s beard is really an overwhelmingly impressive sight.

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Photo appears courtesy of Joe Friendly Photography.

We are starting the 2017 New Year off right with an update from Ben, who was featured in the inaugural Today’s Beard post back on November 30th. Congratulations to Ben on reaching five months of beard growth! Happy Beard Growing and best wishes to all for 2017!

Name: Ben.
Occupation: High Voltage Electrician.

About Ben’s beard:

How do I feel about my beard? I am very pleased with how fast my beard is growing. I don’t think I’ve ever grown it this long before.

How long have I been bearded? Five months long on my quest for the Yeard!

How do I like being bearded? I love my beard and the compliments I get from complete strangers!

We proudly salute Ben’s excellent beard and cheer him ever onward toward his beard-growing goals!

Ben’s beard gallery below includes his photos at both five months and four months. The new photos are the first five in the gallery. Click on any image below to view a larger version in Ben’s beard gallery.

Ben’s beard at five months,

Ben’s beard at five months

Ben’s beard at five months

Ben’s beard at five months

Ben’s beard at five months

Ben’s beard at four months

Ben’s beard at four months

Ben’s beard at four months

Ben’s beard at three months

Ben’s beard at three months

Name: Natale.
Occupation: Computer Technician.

About Natale’s beard:

I am Natale from Italy.

Why did I grow my beard? I grew my beard to give it a try!

How do I feel about my beard?

• 100% Italian beard style.
• It stays without thoughts.
• The man who can do without anything, not afraid of anything!
• Happy New Year!!! Italian beard style!

Natale’s great full beard is definitely Italian!

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Natale And Mr. Rocco from Italy: friends with or without a beard!

Name: Brock.
Occupation: Welder.

About Brock’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? To raise money for men’s prostate cancer.

What do I think about my beard?

• It’s my partner in crime.
• Has special cushioning features.
• Protects me from females.
• Flaps majestically in the wind.

How do I feel about my beard?

• Gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.
• It’s well maintained.
• Soft.
• Sometimes gets in the way of food.

How long have I been bearded? One year.

How do I like being bearded? Has its pros and cons. My lumberjack qualities and navigation have improved dramatically.

Brock has grown an amazing beard to assist with a great cause: fighting men’s prostate cancer. His big full beard also is a powerful show of support for the bearded cause!

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Name: Jarrod.
Occupation: Process Improvement.

About Jarrod’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? Initially as a challenge with a couple of military veteran friends. Then, I shaved and most people that knew me stated that my beard was my brand; I think they were right.

What do I think about my beard? I personally have grown very attached to it (ha ha). Seriously, it has given me an even more confident personality.

How do I feel about my beard? I feel it not only helps to identify me, but also discloses my inner strength.

How long have I been bearded? Well last year I submitted pictures to beards.org of my first long lasting beard. I made it a full yeard! However as stated above, I decided to shave…wrong move. This time I am at 6 months and will not be shaving!

How do I like being bearded? I enjoy it. It really is not hard to manage, just need to adjust to it. Like eating ice cream comes in private!

Jarrod has one of the classiest full beards you may ever see! He should be the “poster man” for promoting beards. 🙂

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Jarrod’s classic full beard: one of the best anywhere!

Jarrod without his world-class beard.

Jarrod’s classic full beard: he grows greatness!

Jarrod: Have great beard, will travel.

Jarrod’s classic full beard.

Jarrod’s classy full beard.

Bulking up: Jarrod’s beard was getting bigger here.

Jarrod’s classic full beard: one of the best at any length!

Jarrod’s classic full beard in the early stages of growth.