Jeff

Bearded since: 1970. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower.

Comments:
It's a mariner's beard, born while serving in the US Navy during the Vietnam era.

How do I feel about my beard? I am identified with it. There is interesting color evolution as it transitions from dark to salt and pepper, to gray, and ultimately to white. I suffered a veritable gauntlet in order to first grow my beard while shipboard.