Petr C.

Bearded since: 2005. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower.

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Through the beard I express my adventurous nature and I also see in it a tribute to my Slavonic roots and ancestors. It expresses my enjoyment of life as a man and I am proud of it.

How do I feel about my beard? I feel it makes me more responsible, more grown up, more reliable. It reminds me of the old masculine virtues, like keeping your word, deciding calmly, being the pillar of safety for my close ones. It makes me a better man. When I meet someone else with a beard on a street, it always makes my day better, for I know, that the old fashioned masculinity, although nearly extinct, is still around.