The Beard Blog

Men Love Ingenuity – Duluth Trading Company

Aaron Ford — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:03 +0000

Duluth Trading Company

They never stop making their gear better – from gussets to add freedom of movement to exclusive Fire Hose and Souper Knit fabrics, Duluth Trading Company is a Man’s Best friend!

Check them out here and see their complete line of “Ingenuitive” products for the WORKING man!!!

The Trustworthiness of Beards

Aaron Ford — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:08:33 +0000

This chart on The Trustworthiness of Beards has made its way around the Internet, from its creator Matt McInerney’s website to reddit The Laughing Squid to the LA Times. (click on it for a zoomable version)

A general observation — coverage generally seems to equate with trust, except when said coverage is mangy or patchy. That is, assuming the werewolf is not well-groomed.

Gentlemint

Aaron Ford — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:47:26 +0000

Gentlemint is a mint of manly things.

“…one of the more manly websites on the planet” ~ American Moustache Institute

Gentlemint, is like Pinterest, only, for MEN!

Gentlemint is what Pinterest wants to be!

STAPLES & SUNDRIES – LOGGER’S DELIGHT

Aaron Ford — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:35:55 +0000

The days of the lumberjack hacking his way through the woods with only a few hand tools, brute force and ingenuity have long since passed. However, this soap, with its inflections of freshly cut cedar and balsam fir branches, will help conjure up images of man confronting an untamed wilderness and give you the strength to keep on keeping on.

Handmade in small batches in the Pacific Northwest. Contains olive, palm kernel, coconut, almond oils and beeswax. Scented with pure essential oils.

Buy it here at Old Faithful Shop

The Hierarchy of Beards

Aaron Ford — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:42:17 +0000

Wondermark’s latest print, the “Hierarchy of Beards,” depicts the evolutionary history of luxuriant face-fur.

The evolutionary history of luxuriant face-fur

Hierarchy of Beards Print, Hierarchy of Beards — large image

Get Your Beard On

Aaron Ford — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:51:35 +0000

This, then is the mark of the man, the beard… It is therefore unholy to desecrate the symbol of manhood, hairiness. – St. Clement of Alexandria, 271 AD

Here is an info graphic that truly represents the truest passion for beards. Brought to you by Joe Thorn.

The Modern Man’s Guide to Beards

Aaron Ford — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:52:29 +0000

Here is an interesting and insightful article from GQ online that describes and identifies many different types and applications for growing a beard. They even have the ladies perspective on face fuzz! Check it out here!

Function of the Beard

Aaron Ford — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:12:41 +0000

Growing a Beard serves many purposes:

Increase Your Cool Factor – Perhaps you have poor fashion awareness and your dressy outfit consists of super tight plaid pants that lay 3 inches above your 1970′s white loafers with a striped sweater that even a homeless man would throw away. Well grow out your beard and instantly you are the coolest kid on the block rocking the latest fashion trend.
Stay Warm – Duh! A layer of greasy pubic like facial hair is sure to keep your face snuggly warm on those frosty mornings.
Fend Off Intimacy – That’s right, despite what every eager high-schooler tells you about how good your beard feels on their body, the truth is that is does not. It is tickly and sharp and scratchy and makes people keep their distance. So if kissless sex is your thing, then a beard is the guarantee to avoid face on face action.
Status Update – You may now call yourself a hipster.
Food Saver – I have experienced some amazing food surprises when my beard is at its longest, and I mean amazing. Full bites. Just imagine eating a pizza and 4 hours later when you are hungry you sweep across your beard to find that savory lukewarm piece of Italian sausage, buried away like some sort of secret treasure. Some say gross, I say gold mine.
Friend Finder – Having a beard is like being part of a secret society. I remember being in the Castro and having this large burley man with one heck of a beard look over at me with mysterious eyes and nonverbally communicate his desire. That desire must have been friendship, and it was because I had a beard too.

Beard Season History

Beard Season dates back to the time of cavemen when beard season lasted all year long. Then somewhere along the way some jerk ball invented the razor and all of a sudden grown men were la-di-da-ing through meadows, sucking on lemon grass and getting desk jobs. In recent history, the 1970′s paved the way for a comeback with the very stylish mustache. Nothing says I work my ass off but also like to party more than a mustache. And today we have the hipster to thank for re-educating society that beards mean business. People are far less judgmental because now when they see someone with a beard they are unsure if it’s a bum or the CEO of the hot new tech company in San Francisco. The beard truly equals equality for all.

How To Grow Your Very Own Beard

See that pink razor in the shower with like 8 blades and some foam strip or something? Throw that right in the trash.
Just go party and in a few short weeks you will see your beautiful beard sprouting with glee. If you’re lucky enough to be related to Indiana Jones or Chuck Norris, you may only have to wait 5 minutes.
Once your beard is at its desired length, give it a trim to keep it healthy and neat, or surprise people with a unique shape. Nothing says cool like sideburns in the shape of flames.

courtesy of mattstark.hubpages.com

Bearded Beanies!

Aaron Ford — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:05:08 +0000

Want to look like you have a beard while keeping your chin warm?

These beanies with a knitted beard in them are interesting to say the least. There are a few folks that make these, but i found these on Etsy, here! Take a look and maybe your wife can be bearded with you!!!

Santa wishes he had this color back!

Aaron Ford — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:27:44 +0000

Santa wishes he had this color back

It is a beard that would make Mrs. Claus remember the “Good-ol’-Days! LOL