Hello Whiskered Brethren. I'm from Alaska. I was born and raised in Anchorage. Facial hair in general seems to have a history in my state, as I'm sure there are other places down in the lower 48 or Hawaii, that do too. Every time I'm at work, I see at least one or two large beards full or carved, short and groomed beards of any sort, sometimes other beards like big friendly mutton chops, classic chops, stylish van dycks, chin curtains, 'staches, you name it. A coworker of mine has one huge and full viking beard. Customers and employees alike have facial hair. It's just the norm in AK. Grant it, there are still those who dislike whiskers, up here next to Canada like anywhere else, and some places of employment that don't allow beards. Oh, well.

It's cool to hear insight on what being bearded is like in other states, and other parts of the world! :D

Two of my favorite historical and bearded figures are Abraham Lincoln and his son, Robert Todd Lincoln. I also like the "facial hair freedom" during those times when both men were alive. I think I somewhat express it through my beard explorations. The beard is still maturing, but it's made a lot of progress in the nearly three years I have been a member of this board. I hope to have a rather big beard all throughout my life, 'till I am a very old long time Alaskan resident, or "sourdough" as we say here.

As of September 2009, I have been sporting a goatee with my thin, maturing 'stache, accompanied by mutton chops. It was tricky carving the chops with a 3.5 inch goatee, because I didn't want the chops to clash with the goat. So I made sure there was a little bit of space between the chops and beard. I have tried narrow sideburns, but never the bulky, triangular, mutton style. Therefore that itch needed to be scratched. During the spring and summer I was wearing a full beard. The full beard will more than likely return after I get tired of my current beard.

Blockbuster Customer Service Representative and College Student

Music, Art, Writing a bit, learning languages, studying origins of people, and growing facial hair, as well as looking at other beards.