The Bearded Gentleman: Style Guide to Shaving Face

Among them are many well-known styles, such as the Handlebar, the Fu Manchu, the Goatee, the Van Dyck, and the more recent Soul Patch. But there are also those that are less familiar, including the Horseshoe, the Lampshade, the Painter’s Brush, the Landing Strip, the French Fork, and El Insecto (a.k.a. the Mighty). There’s also practical advice on choosing a facial hair style that’s right for you, as well as insight into how facial hair has figured in the history of masculinity, including its impact on politics, class, and sexuality. is an entertaining, witty, and useful guide to facial hair styles and the men who wear them. ’s previous books include , featured in , , and . is one of the leading writers on men’s grooming; he has covered skin care, fashion, and health for publications including , and he is author of the popular men’s style blog HommeGrooming.com.