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                                                Nigel
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                                                Bearded since: 2004.  I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower. 
 
Comments: 
I grew my beard initially to gain "gravitas" with older subordinates in the construction field during the mid 1990s. I have since trimmed it back and even shaved it a few times...it never feels right.  
 
How do I feel about my beard?  It adds length and mass to my round face. I find that it serves as a social screening tool, weeding out the judgmental and faint of heart. Both Brian from Georgia and Kribba from Sweden sum it up pretty well in their comments on this site.
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