Personally, I'm still torn between Schopenhauer's damning verdict (“Bearded men want to be men first and human beings second”) and “I'm getting older and slowly but surely developing sagging cheeks. Hmm, how about a full beard? I'll just pretend the reason is: I'm a hipster!”

I don't trust those hairy little fuckers.

There are some men that have no chin whatsoever and it would be a travesty to disallow them from their beard.

(I know this post is partly or entirely a joke, don’t at me) This would be very difficult. There aren’t just “bearded” men and “beardless” men. I usually grow a beard a winter and keep it clean shaven or just stubble in the summer. When I shave my beard, do I lose or gain those measurable differences between bearded and beardless men? Obviously the measurable differences between the women could be studied, but hopefully my wife is attracted to me in both cases 😂

Well bearded men don't rub your face raw with stubble.

I just shaved my beard amish style.... Damb it looks good on me. I look way more respectable and it compliments my face. I am 6'3" Amish bearded and looking very formidable. My chin is starting to show the greys and distinguished my demeanor.

Either you're familiar with this—or you HAVE to seewatch it: (-:

Beard masks your physiognomy: Weak jaw, grow a beard to make you appear more trustworthy Strong jaw, you’re probably better off without a full beard

god went out on a limb and did a favour for the weak chin blokes, giving them a beard to cope

That is fucking hilarious. Exactly what I was talking about. You're right.

this song sums it up.

Right? In case you don't know the guy: founder and creative mastermind of VICE until around 2008, advertising icon at Rooster, inventor of hipster culture, founder of the Proud Boys—and, above all, one of America's most honest political commentators. You can guess what the official take on someone like that is (-;

I feel completely naked without a beard.

some non-binary people are bearded

At this stage in life, I don't think I will ever get rid of mine.

I agree that this is indeed interesting. Is there a study where we can find these measurable differences?

Can one really be considered a man if they don't have a beard? I think not!

No

Correct! 🤝

Clean shaven > smelly beard

Beard is the natural state. Women who prefer men without hair are pedophiles

Hmmm

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Smells are more important than sightly features IME.

I for one am in the camp that prefers men with beards. It feels natural to me. Masculine. They were born to have them. There are only two public pictures of my husband, since he prefers privacy, and yeah he has a beard. Not a shocker. But, where I do sympathize with the complexity of this issue, is about convenience. Some men have such thick beards that their lips aren’t even visible. How does that affect kissing? As a woman, do you kiss a coarse furball? What does that feel like? And as a man, what do you do about food particles and cleanliness? What does this all feel like? IMO the optimal beard doesn’t cover the lips too much. But that’s somewhat genetic. Thick-beards can shave it, some people are born with it naturally avoiding the lips, etc. My husband’s beard is thick but naturally avoids his lips. Visibly, when it grows long he’s like, “I need to shave this- I look like the head of ISIS.” And sometimes he gets the physical urge to shave it clean and start fresh and I’m like, “no!” but then he does it anyway and I’m sad briefly but look forward to it growing back. He controls his own hair of course. We both prefer the beard, but with limits. And his limits are ironically tighter than mine. Anyway, good evening. What are your thoughts on beards? I’m curious why there are not more of them. View quoted note →

Its less shaving... There, thats it, that the whole of my consideration. For the longest time i just let my hair grow until it anoyed me (in my face, takes ages to dry etc) and i just buzzed it all off myself. Other than general decency standards (i think people that go outside dressed improper should be fined (or whiped frankly, corporal punishments need to be reconsidered) for poluting the public space) i really dont care how i look

With rare exceptions, I assume neither men nor women prefer bearded women.

And freshly shaved, as to not cause rug burn in any sensitive area.

What are the measurable differences you're noticing?

I’m rockin the goatee. Full man beard haven’t adjusted to me yet

Under the right conditions a tight goatee is quite sexy

Some circus folk

Except when it comes down to Legion.

Bearded man here! Would my life be measurably better or worse if I shaved? 🤔

Depends on how wealthy you are. Thank you

I have been both bearded, and unbearded. Mine is the kind you can't really see my lips and I have no issue with that, my wife rathers I keep it this way, when I trim it up so my lips are visible it gets "pokey" and then she will not kiss me, sad Havok. Honestly my wife was not a fan of the beard at first, but now I say it grew on her, she says no, it grew on me.

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