By the turn of the twentieth century, beards were worn mostly by grumpy old men, and in 1904 the writer and humorist Frank Richardson coined the expression ‘face fungus’. Although he is little read today, Richardson was popular in his … Continue reading
In 1904 a London County Council report stated that anyone suffering from ring-worm of the beard (a scourge of the day) must not be served in the barbers, hairdressers’ or haircutting shops’. This clause was seen even more important than … Continue reading
Death by Moustache On Wednesday, 5 October 1910, the Western Times reported the following story: Which Possessed the Handsomest Moustache? ‘A quarrel between two men as to whom possessed the more handsome moustache resulted in the death of Morton Norbury, … Continue reading
In 1895 the American inventor King Cam Gillette came up with the idea of a safety razor with a disposable blade. It took six years – and much pain – to perfect his invention, but in 1901 he managed to … Continue reading
Not every man could afford to attend the barber for a daily shave; in 1893 a Belfast hairdresser, B. Ranagan’s, reported that it was the fashion among working men to have a shave once a week on a Saturday, after … Continue reading
For the vast majority of Victorian women, especially those born after 1854, seeing a man without facial hair was a rarity, and even something of a shock. It was said that many a Victorian woman had no idea what a … Continue reading
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Not really beard-related but thought I’d share these Father and son matching tees on Etsy UK – just because..
Sometimes it’s just the simple things – I like this for Mother’s Day on 22nd March. Take it as you will..
So buttery, you just might mistake it for the real thing! This Snowmelt beard butter by Rugged Smuggler on Etsy UK will moisturize and condition your beard like no other. Packed with organic shea butter, organic mango butter, organic coconut … Continue reading
Could this be any more perfect? Maybe as a proposal statement? An instant download measuring 5′ x 7′ although other sizes are available for a small fee. Wood You Be Mine Digital Art Print on Etsy UK Wood You Be … Continue reading
I missed Valentine’s Day with this one but that shouldn’t stop you sending this Talk is cheap card on Etsy UK – it says it all really! Talk is cheap card on Etsy UK
I’ve been enjoying scrolling through all the fabulous cards for all you beardy love birds out there. These two are particulary good.
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