Max Fleischer had one. So did Charles deGaulle. Oliver Hardy wore one in most of his films. George Orwell had one. Of course, Charlie Chaplin had one, too, except it was artificial. We’re referring to a style of facial hair directly under the nose worn by men starting in the late 19th century in this country. Of course, moustaches have been around for centuries, but today’s story is about one particular style of the natural growth. This style, once it became popular in the United States, then spread to Germany and other countries. It was alternately known as the “postage stamp” and the “Charley Chaplin.” Men liked it for its neatness and its low maintenance. It was preferred by hordes of...
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While mustaches are not allowed in the military and most other forces, why do firefighters have mustaches? Is it their personal choice or has a connection with their professional requirements? There is a bunch of questions coming forward. So today, I’ll dig deep to answer these questions in this article. Keep reading. Firefighter mustaches are a mix of personal choice and a firemen tradition. It is neither a requirement nor a restriction by the fire department. Firefighter Mustache Regulations OSHA – restricts facial hair for firefighters as it interrupts with a protective facepiece like an oxygen mask. Even a well-trimmed light stubble beard is not allowed for firemen. But mustaches are...
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It’s no secret that we at The Rugged Bros think that facial hair truly makes the man. That’s not just vanity or chest beating – it’s backed up by history and research. A man’s beard defines him and determines how other people see him. That’s been a pattern throughout human history as biology has combined with different cultures and religions to shape what beards signify. Today’s resurgence of beard growing is not just some fad. And it’s definitely not just modern laziness. It’s rooted in history, showing us that we bearded bros are really no different than our illustrious bearded forebears throughout history. If you have a beard yourself, as you read this you’ll no doubt feel strong...
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We’re a family of beard lovers here (in fact, all the men in Kandra’s life have beards – her father, husband, and son). While we think hair-free chins look cold, we admit that they have a place in society and do make a great canvas for knitted beards. Regardless of how you wear your beard, it needs to be cared for, so let’s talk beards with some interesting tidbits and a few tips to keep that Beard healthy and great looking. First, some Beard History (because history makes everything more interesting) Beards have been around since prehistoric times, men grew beards for warmth, intimidation, and protection. Facial hair kept prehistoric men warm and it protected their mouths from sand, dirt...
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Balbo, bandholz, circle beard, extended goatee, friendly mutton chops, full beard, handle bar mustache, and my personal favorite, horseshoe. These are the names of some of the most notable facial hair styles. Even if the names may sound unfamiliar, I’m sure you have seen pretty much all of them. For example, Hulk Hogan rocks a killer horseshoe mustache. With all that said, facial hair is a part of every man’s life. It is an endless spectrum that ranges from peach fuzz to Ben’s seemingly flawless full beard. For me, facial hair doesn’t come easy. I am one of the many million men that struggle to grow “real” facial hair. I get what most would refer to as a...
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Horseshoe moustache history 2020-01-15 13:08 MUSTACHE STYLES: THE HORSESHOE MUSTACHE. If horseshoes are good luck, perhaps the horseshoe mustache facial hair style will bring some good fortune to your daily shaving ritual. The horseshoe facial hair style is like a mustache, but includes two long bars of mustache hair pointing downwards, often extending all the way to the Horseshoe A thick moustache with South growing extensions beginning under the nose and running past the corners of the lips, dropping down the sides of the mouth and along the jawline, in the shape of awell, a horseshoe. Often this is mistakenly referred to as the fu manchu. horseshoe moustache history Horseshoe mustache...
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Moustache is a facial hair hat grows on upper lip. It’s importance can be gauged from the fact that from time immortality it is associated with bravery, manliness, knowledge and acts of glory. In ancient times warriors and kings have been glorified by artist by portraying them with what can be term has royal beards/moustaches. In our own country particularly rajasthani,jat and south indian men are famous for there moustaches. Moustache is not just present day phenomena infact it has been featured in historical records as well. Religiously the significance of moustache can be seen to be of varying proportions like in ancient times it was not advisable to shave your moustache as it would...
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