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Scanner Roundtable: Facial Hair

Posted by Emily Farris

 

Yes, we've discussed this before, but as the temperature drops, more and more men are thinking about facial hair to keep warm. And if they're not, they should be—because other than a big ole' beard we can only think of one more thing to keep that face of yours toasty this winter, and we're saving ourselves for Jim James.

It should come as no surprise to anyone who reads this blog that we love us a man with a beard. But we totally dig mustaches, too. In fact, there are only two kinds of facial hair we are opposed to: the goatee and the chin strap. But, to each his own, so we ask you, Scanner Readers, what's your favorite kind of facial hair (if any) and why?

And it's totally okay if the answer is, "because my dad had a beard." We think.


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Comments

jenny said:

okay I TOTALLY agree about the chinstrap and mostly agree about the goatee, but don't forget The Knob, aka the Soulpatch, aka The Flavour Saver.  That wretched little pube garden under the lower lip that serves no function other than to alert me that the wearer of it is a complete and utter douchebag!

September 30, 2008 11:59 AM

Lisa said:

Anything but the lone mustache.  Anything.

I think my boyfriend may have a chinstrap (it is somewhere between chinstrap and mustache-less beard), but this is more due to sparse growth everywhere else than a conscious style decision.  

September 30, 2008 12:21 PM

profrobert said:

I've been doing the Amish beard thing for a week to tease/annoy my wife, but it'll come off Thursday when I have to interact with people whose respect I desire.

September 30, 2008 1:16 PM

Mandy said:

I'm really not a fan of facial hair, unless it's just three days' scruff.

September 30, 2008 1:21 PM

rachel said:

facial hair kinda grosses me out. the lone mustache is the worst. beards are ok on a very few men. the goatee can be ok if not connected to a mustache. my boyfriend has a very cute chin beard-no other facial hair-and i can deal with that. couple days growth is ok on some more rugged types. i prefer clean shaven if possible.

September 30, 2008 3:48 PM

J said:

Mmmkay, let me drop some knowledge on you women: Beards do not keep you warm. People from sorta-cold countries grow beards (i.e. Scotland, Norway). People from HELLA-cold places cannot (i.e. Alaskan natives, Mongolians).

Why? Simple: Beards do not keep your face warm. Beard hair has 0.0% insulating properties. In cold weather, beards mostly serve to trap ice from your own breath or from flying snow. That was like Mistake Number 296 that the Scott expedition made to the South Pole: They all got frostbite on their cheeks and noses 'cause they were bearded like a crew of Santa Clauses.

September 30, 2008 4:38 PM

Neanderstaal said:

While I know very few women appreciate beards, I can't help but grow one.  When I shave, I have vicious stubble within about 5 hours.  At least my well trimmed, shampooed and conditioned beard is soft.  Sometimes (once a year or so) I shave off the chin part so that I look like a biker.  It certainly garners a lot more positive attention than a full beard.

October 1, 2008 2:33 PM

RevTen said:

I have a goatee and a moustache for two reasons, 1. i dont grow facial hair nearly as thick anywhere else on my face and 2. I HATE SHAVING. I think its one of the most uncomfortable things and the effects are so limited on time, i just rather trim back some loose ends every now and then.

October 2, 2008 2:50 AM

About Emily Farris

Emily Farris writes about culture and food for numerous publications and websites you've probably never heard of, including her own blog eefers. Her first cookbook will be published in fall 2008. Emily lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with her cat, but just one...so far.

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about the blogger

Emily Farris writes about culture and food for numerous publications and websites you've probably never heard of, including her own blog eefers. Her first cookbook will be published in fall 2008. Emily lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with her cat, but just one . . . so far.

Brian Fairbanks is a filmmaker living in the wilds of Brooklyn. He previously wrote for the Hartford Courant and Gawker. He won the Williamsburg Spelling Bee once. He loves cats, women with guns, and burning books.

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