Name: Daniel.
Occupation: Musician.

About Daniel’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? It started out like an endurance test and then I just fell in love with the beard!

What do I think about my beard? It could use some love but I’m overall very satisfied with it!

How do I feel about my beard? I love it! It’s a big part of my life and my kids love it. 🙂

How long have I been bearded? This is my third full beard over a period of three years! I have excellent beard genes from my late father!

How do I like being bearded? Best thing ever! Couldn’t see myself without it! My nickname is “Chewie”. 🙂

Daniel produces a mighty fine full beard in the finest tradition of bearded musicians!

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Name: David.
Occupation: Recycling Operative.

About David’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? I’m forever evolving. It was something I had to try as we are not all gifted with the power to grow a mighty beard!!

What do I think about my beard? I think my beard has been an inspiration to others as many of my friends/colleagues have decided to try themselves. Good luck to them.

How do I feel about my beard? Majestic!!

How long have I been bearded? Just over seven months. I’m going for the “yeard” and see what happens from there.

How do I like being bearded? I think big heavy beards are still uncommon in my area and owning one makes me stand out.

David’s outstanding big beard really makes him stand out!

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Name: Thiago.
Occupation: School Director.

About Thiago’s beard:

Why did I grow my beard? Because I am a man!

What do I think about my beard? My beard takes me out of this world!

How do I feel about my beard? My beard is something every woman loves!

How do I like being bearded? Full beard!

Thiago’s thick beard is surely one of this world’s finest! His beard-growing enthusiasm is strong, too!

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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