The Moustache

[DanielJones]

American Polar explorer Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary

Prince Hussein Pacha of Egypt… and his moustache.

Unknown, with an epic moustache.

Robert H. Pruitt, 1890's, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

Robert de Montesquiou

Lucien Petit-Breton, winner of the 1907 & 1098 Tour de France.

Recruitment poster of 1914 portraying Lord Kitchener by British illustrator Alfred Leete

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

And the perennial favorite, William Powell. It just completed him. I've seen one picture with him sans the stache, and it looks downright creepy.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Gin&Tonics]

Bump with additional moustache goodness because all this inspiration is firing me up for my moustache attempt!

On an unrelated note, I see once again the shawl lapel waistcoat paired with peaked lapel frock coat in evidence in the painting of Robert de Montesquiou. I'm getting very excited to finally receive my new suit!

 

[DanielJones]

Well then, if it is inspiration you're after I think I can offer up a few more ideas of moustaches that will inspire. Thus.

To start off with, John Wayne in Rio Grande as Lt. Col. Kirby York.

Always felt he looked best in these Cavalry roles. The moustache seemed to frame his face well.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

Although it came out before Rio Grande...

With a little more grey and subtle look, John Wayne in She wore a Yellow Ribbon as Captain Nathan Cutting Brittles.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

Of course I revisit Sam Elliott as he does have that epic freestyle cowboy moustache.

A big moustache like that lets you get away with wearing big hats too. Growth like that is to be envied and admired.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

How are we doing on inspiration? Well, here are a few more from The Great War (WW1). Great Britain, France and the U.S.

General Douglas Haig

Marshall Philippe Pétain

General John J. Pershing

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

Plus a couple from Germany. Short on top with long handlebars.

Eric von Falkenhayn

Paul von Hindenburg

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

And with a little levity on the subject, from Black Adder goes Forth. Stephen Fry & Rowan Atkinson.

Moustache bushy enough?

G&T I hope that this has given you some additional inspiration for your moustache growth.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Gin&Tonics]

Ah fantastic, all of them! I hope it somehow manages to spur my upper lip on to folicular heights of majesty, because currently my moustache is being rather true to form - scraggly, patchy and pitiful looking. Of course it's only been 3 days since I officially began my attempt.

 

[DanielJones]

Well G&T, give it some time. It will go through its "ugly" stages, but be patient and resist the urge to trim it. Once some length appears you can start taming it to reduce the appearance of those wild hairs. Before you know it your cookie duster will be on point. Happy cultivating!

Cheers!

Dan

 

[dnjan]

Of course it's only been 3 days since I officially began my attempt.

I thought you weren't even supposed to look in a mirror for the first week ...

 

[Gin&Tonics]

I thought you weren't even supposed to look in a mirror for the first week ...

It probably would have been better that way lol I haven't touched it though. I'm not giving in!

 

[Monsignore]

Keep on trying.

A moustache is something wonderful. Not only keeps your upper lip warm in the cold months of winter, it also doubles as a drinking filter (great for beer, but better for soup - you can even save some noodles for later), gives you something to twist when you're furious, and you can caress it when you're bored. It's like having a fluffy pet under your nose.

I can't understand why people keep sending powerpoints with kitties, instead of moustaches. Baffling, indeed.

 

[DanielJones]

Welcome Monsignore. That is one jim dandy hirsute appendage you have there.:eusa_clap Yes they are perfect soup strainers.

G&T, also for the first three months, hide all sharp objects and resist the urge to trim. Once you get past there you should be good to go.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

And a little more inspiration from WW1
Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, British Secretary of State for War

General Herbert C. O. Plumer

General Joseph Gallieni, French Minister of War

Marshal Joseph Joffre, Commander-in-Chief of the French Army

French General Auguste Dubail

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

Now these men knew how to foster a proper moustache back then. Seems like there were a lot more of them too.

French Marshal Ferdinand Foch

Marshal Henri Petain, Commander-in-Chief of the French Army

Portuguese General Tomás António Garcia Rosado

General Sir William R. Marshall

General F. Stanley Maude

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

And one more set for good measure. Happy cultivating gentlemen.

Lt. Gen. William Raine Marshall, commander of the British forces in Mesopotamia

Brigadier General Charles I Debevoise, Commander, 53rd Infantry Brigade, US 27th Division

General der Infantrie Robert Kosch

General der Infantrie Magnus von Eberhardt

General der Infantrie Bruno von Mudra, Commander, German XVI Army Corps

General der Infantrie Johann "Hans" von Zwehl, German Military Governor of Flanders

General Sir Douglas Haig

Cheers!

Dan

 

[1961MJS]

And one more set for good measure. Happy cultivating gentlemen.
...General Sir Douglas Haig

Hi

O.K. how did the man drink beer? There must have been foam an inch thick in his stache when he drank one.

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