To Beard or Not to Beard?

[FedoraDave]

That is the question... I have been asking myself lately and now after coming to no resolution I direct the inquiry to the good folks of the Lounge. I understand that looks speak nothing about the character of an individual and as such I should just choose the style I like best. Regardless I would genuinely appreciate input from the perspective of the external observer and since I hold in high regard the sense of style and taste held by the majority of loungers it seems only fitting to ask for their collective opinion. Without further delay

Mr.FedoraDave as he is, mostly unbearded -

Mr.FedoraDave as he is, mostly bearded -

Mr.FedoraDave as he is, green with no beard

So should I beard or should I bare?

 

[Laura Chase]

I love a nice full beard, but on you particularly, I think it looks better without. You have such a nice chin and it seems a shame to hide it. Furthermore, does your beard get fuller and longer than on the second photo? Because that could make a difference, but you look better without beard than with the amount of beard in the second photo.

I don't like the goatee, but that's just my personal preference, I don't like goatees on anyone.

 

[Fleur De Guerre]

You don't seem to have tried just a moustache, I would say that was the next, logical step! lol

 

[lolly_loisides]

I'm going to second Laura & Fleur, you have a nice strong chin & jawline. Try the 'tache.

 

[FedoraDave]

Thank you for the replies.

Laura, while my facial hair will grow longer it will not grow more full. The second picture is weeks of growth without the slightest use of a trimmer or scissors to shape or remove stray hair...at least its uniform? [huh]

Fleur & Lolly, I will definitely move on to a mustachio (I really like that word for some reason) as my next facial evolution should I decide to abandon and cut my losses with the beard (pun heavily intended).

 

[Mike in Seattle]

No beard, no moustache.

 

[Laura Chase]

You really do have a beautiful jawline, so show that off. But I wouldn't mind a moustache either. Like this:

 

[Solid Citizen]

NO beard

Strong jaw, clean shaven looks better with your fedoras Solid Citizen

 

[lolly_loisides]

You really do have a beautiful jawline, so show that off. But I wouldn't mind a moustache either. Like this:

While Nick Cave suits the handlebar 'tache, I'm not sure it would work for Fedora Dave (kinda reminds me of Ivan Milat, Australian F'Loungers will know what I mean).

 

[lolly_loisides]

See what I mean?

 

[Djupis]

No beard.

 

[BinkieBaumont]

"I was frightened at an early Age by "The Master " the evil time Lord on Dr Who, now whenever I see a beard I get rather nervous and need to be excused a' La Mr Godfrey""

 

[kyda]

Clean shaven for me.

 

[scottyrocks]

Clean shaven.

 

[Foofoogal]

moustache only as it stands in the photo. just cut off the beard. I personally love moustaches.

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

Lone voice of dissent. I like the beard/mustache. Suits you, I think. You look a bit square without.

 

[TheDutchess]

No beard, you have good, strong features don't hide them.

 

[mikepara]

Personally I love beards. A full set as the sailors call them.

The problem with beards is:
1.They age you by about 10 years.
2. You've got to be able to carry off a full cheek growth really or it looks too flymsy like a kid 'trying' to grow a beard.
3. I've been told the vast majority of females hate facial hair.

So unless it looks like Tintins Captain Haddock or Popeye's Bluto I wouldn't recommend it.

I shaved mine because it went grey, I looked old enough as it was!

Good luck with your choice.

 

[djhatman]

I say grow it out. It looks good on you but it ages you a bit so if you are ok with that do it.

 

[Mr Zablosky]

I don't think full beards were common in the US during this 1920-1945 stretch. Folks with beards in the old movies were bums, convicts on the lam, or some sort of commie. So, it depends what you're trying to say about yourself.