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A surplus of geekery by :: Fred Abercrombie

Moustache: The Handlebar Club, Circa 1947

Vintage LIFE Magazine photos from The Handlebar Club‘s inaugural year. The UK group’s qualifications specified “a hirsute appendage of the upper lip, with graspable extremities.” They’re still growing strong today.

Want these sweet silk ‘stache ties? They’ve got new versions for sale on The Handlebar Club online store.

See more pics at BlackWatch. (Thanks, Sarah!)

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Beardo: Vintage Wax Mannequin Head Circa 1930

That beard’s real human hair, folks. Not beard hair. Just … best not to think about what part it’s from.

Melissa spotted this vintage, glass-eyed, wax mannequin head on eBay. This second it’s at $599 and has two more days. Don’t sleep!

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Play: Name That Beard

Play Name That Beard

Good luck getting many right. And better luck not getting this tune stuck in your head, “Name that beard! … Name that beard!! … Can you name that beeeeeard?

This game is an oldie but a goodie. As we approach Petaluma Whiskerino, you’re gonna see more hairy posts like this.

Play Name That Beard »

Ukulele: Moustaches of the World

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Form and function have never been so inextricably combined. The fine folks of Tucson design studio Xylocopa have inlayed the 25 major moustache groups into one ukulele. Imagine the possibilities. See more pics. (Thanks, Rich!)