Why Every Man Needs a Beard

Though we detect that portions of this public service announcement may be delivered somewhat tongue-in-cheek, we find it to be an entertaining, albeit quick, film:

 

Beard of Action: Raymond Charles Jack LaMontagne

The Winter of The Beard

Via The Winter of The Beard and Vimeo

In November of 2005 nine men ceased shaving and went about their daily lives.  The only rule was that the men could not trim any hair growing on their faces and neck, and they were to film themselves at least one hour a week.  During the winter, one man’s father faced the last few months of his life, passing on just after the film was finished.  One man’s wife stopped sleeping with him.  One man’s wife gave birth.  And life happened.

Full Documentary:

Beard of Action: Johannes Brahms

Left to right: Johann Strauss II, Johannes Brahms

Additional pogonographic proof after the jump.

Beard of Action: James Edward Olliges Junior (and My Morning Jacket)

Beard(s) of Action: The Avett Brothers

When one beard alone just won’t do:

Beard of Action: Bob Seger

Tuck that beard into your belt if you try this at home.

One way of going about it.

If you are having trouble deciding where to begin, here’s an intrepid young Beardivist growing while out for a stroll:

Courtesy of tomhankssaidso.com