Elías M.

Bearded since: June 1, 2005. I consider myself something of a mixture of a permanent beard grower, a seasonal beard grower, and an experimental beard grower.

Comments:
I grew my beard because I've never let it grow this long before. The reactions of others have been favorable. Also, I think that the beard gives me a more distinctive appearance because not every man can grow a beard.

I like how I look with a beard. So does my wife. I like the beard long and not overly groomed to avoid it having an artificial look.