The AnchorThis is kind of a moustache cheat, a good place to start if you are just not ready to take that plunge (pun intended) and let that crumb catcher fly solo. Its a thin moustache running from the center above the upper lip to the edge of both sides of the mouth, unattached but complimented by […]
What is the A La Souvarov Moustache?
September 5, 2013 by
A La Souvarov This obscure stache is named after the Russian General Alexander Suvorov. A combination of moustache and sideburns- Side burns grow down a ½ inch below mouth level and then, like an upside down candy cane curve up and connect with the moustache. The moustache is comprised of two splayed wings with a […]
Natural Blond?
August 4, 2013 by
“You don’t see many blondes do you?” This was how a young chap approached me when at a festival some time ago. For most people this would have been an odd statement, but I knew exactly what he was referring too. It had nothing to do with the fairer sex, as I live in an […]
Moustache Terminology
June 26, 2013 by
Live it, Love it…Grow It! [also check out “55 Slang Words for Moustache“] Battle Mustache A mustache designed for war; also mustaches grown in anticipation of war. (War’stache vulg.) Barelipped A poor unfortunate who does not or cannot have a mustache; depending on context this is a term of derision or pity. Beard-fancy […]
What is the Shermanic Moustache?
June 26, 2013 by
The Shermanic A neatly clipped Meso-American pyramid shaped style of stache named after the 19th century American General Sherman who popularized the style…though good luck trying to find a picture of him sporting it! If your follicles were ever motivated to build a temple to the sun (or your nose) this is what it would […]
What is the Major Moustache?
June 14, 2013 by
The Major Moustache (aka: The Double Boxcar) For years I have been told that I have a “major moustache” so imagine my surprise when I discovered this is actually a particular style…I just thought people where complimenting me, not mis-identifying another stache in the wild. This is a close, combed moustache comprised of two rectangular […]
What is the Regent Moustache?
June 13, 2013 by
The Regent A rather elegant style of stache extending the top of the lip comprised of two splayed wings with a curve. If your upper lip decided to grow two fuzzy wings and fly up your nose this is how it would look pre-lift off. Read more: http://howtogrowamoustache.com/moustache-styles/#ixzz2Ut3kOb9F
What is the Boxcar Moustache?
June 12, 2013 by
The Boxcar This style was popular during the great depression among hobos and ramblers. It was a real quick and cheap shave at the barbershop. Down in the South during the 1920’s when business was slow barbershops would have group deals for the hobos and tramps. For a nickel or in exchange for sweeping the […]
What is a Horseshoe Moustache?
June 11, 2013 by
The HorseshoeA thick moustache with South growing extensions beginning under the nose and running past the corners of the lips, dropping down the sides of the mouth and along the jawline, in the shape of a…well, a horseshoe. Often this is mistakenly referred to as the “fu manchu”. Hulk Hogan made this famous or infamous depending on […]
What is the Bullet Heads Moustache?
June 6, 2013 by
Bullet Heads This is a neatly trimmed long whiskered moustache that is parted in the middle. The ends are curled into themselves with the aid of wax and formed into the shape of rounded…well, bullet heads. Clever name, no? This style was popular with barbershop quartets that wanted to standout when all the other groups were […]
